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Eric Starkloff

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Former CEO and Board Member, taking a year off at Self-Employeed
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Eric Starkloff is a technology executive with over two decades of experience at National Instruments, rising from an entry-level engineer to CEO. He focuses on disruptive technology, software-defined systems, and go-to-market strategy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia.

Outside of work, Eric is deeply involved in the Austin community. He was a founding board member of Urban Roots, a sustainable agriculture youth program, and supports organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area and Thinkery, focusing on STEM education and youth development.

As a young engineer, he developed a passion for engineering by building a wind tunnel in elementary school to test his model airplanes.

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Current Role
Former CEO and Board Member, taking a year off
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Future of Engineering
A thought leader on the impact of disruptive technologies like IoT, 5G, AI, and autonomous vehicles on the engineering and test & measurement industries.
Corporate Culture
Believes company culture is critical to achieving a long-term vision and has spoken about engaging employees in articulating core values and improving diversity and inclusion.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Former CEO and Board Member, taking a year off
Self-Employeed
10-2023
Advisor to the President
NI (National Instruments)
6-2022
Trustee, Huston-Tillotson
Huston-Tillotson University - Austin, Texas
4-2021
Trustee, UVa School of Engineering and Applied Science
University of Virginia
2-2020 - 10-2023
President and CEO
NI (National Instruments)
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Education
1994 - 1997
BS
University of Virginia
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