Chairman of the Board at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School Recognized for Pioneering Role in Technology and Education
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and education innovator Rick Inatome has been honored as a 2025 Distinguished Leader by Marquis Who's Who, an accolade reserved for a select group of exemplary professionals across industries. The distinction recognizes Inatome's visionary contributions to the digital age and his transformative leadership in business and education.
As Chairman of the Board at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, Mr. Inatome has redefined how independent schools approach modern challenges. Under his leadership, the school has become a model for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize learning outcomes and personalize education. His commitment to making education more adaptive, inclusive, and future-facing reflects a broader mission of social impact through innovation.
A Detroit native and descendant of Japanese Americans interned during World War II, Inatome's journey began with building computers in his Michigan State University dorm room. In 1976, he founded Inacomp Computer Centers and soon played a pivotal role in bringing personal computers to the mainstream. Collaborating with early tech titans such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Steve Wozniak, Inatome helped build a Fortune 500 company. He later served as President of Microsoft's inaugural advisory board and was a key advisor to Apple for a decade.
His leadership philosophy is grounded in personal development and organizational excellence. Inatome's ventures extend beyond tech into successful business turnarounds, private equity, and educational innovation. Through Collegio Partners LLC, his current firm, he continues consulting, investing, and mentoring across sectors, focusing on creating sustainable, socially beneficial enterprises.
Among his many honors, Inatome has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. Magazine and the Harvard Business Club, and he is a member of the prestigious Computer Hall of Fame. He also holds a knighthood from the Royal Order of Francis I.
Rick Inatome's recognition as a 2025 Distinguished Leader underscores a lifelong commitment to innovation, mentorship, and service. As he continues to shape the future through ventures like Léman Manhattan and Collegio Partners, his influence remains a blueprint for purposeful leadership in the 21st century.
About Rick Inatome
Rick Inatome is a transformative business leader whose legacy includes being an architect of the digital age. Working with other pioneers such as Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, he established a disruptive technology distribution channel that introduced the personal computer first to the general public and then to corporate America. Rick Inatome is among a select group of tech giants in the Computer Hall of Fame and was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. Magazine. He has founded and managed various private equity funds, served on numerous boards, and is in demand as a consultant, mentor, and public speaker.
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