Patrick A. Hopf

Patrick A. Hopf serves as Chairman and CEO of Sparkle Cut Technology since April 2016, leading the development of patented technology that enhances the sparkle of diamonds through a service offered to various sectors including manufacturers and retailers. Prior to this, Patrick held pivotal roles such as President of Symmetry Growth Capital LLC from 2002 to March 2017, and twice served as Chairman and Interim CEO at Sleep Number Bed between 1991 and 2003. Experience also includes Managing General Partner and CEO at St. Paul Venture Capital, and Managing General Partner at T. Rowe Price Threshold Funds, where Patrick focused on investing in pre-public companies. Earlier career highlights feature serving as CEO of Family Entertainment Centers, the largest franchisee of Chuck E. Cheese's, and working as an Investment Analyst at Capital Research Corporation. Academic credentials include an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management.