Tom Clutinger - CEO

In his 18 years of building entrepreneurial startups into enduring businesses, Tom Clutinger has practiced one rule above all others. "A successful business operates with a single, clearly defined vision that unifies the entire company's interests," explains Tom. "And to achieve this, leadership must open its eyes to all perspectives."

This unique balance of perspective earned through hands-on leadership in all aspects of a business provides Tomthe foundational ability to successfully drive a company to reach its goals. He brings to Inspired Sciences a proven ability to identify highly profitable opportunities and then create airtight strategic plans that position companies for long-term growth and customer loyalty.

Prior to co-founding Inspired Sciences, Tom served as general manager of Neatnix Organizers, a San Diego-based manufacturer of housewares products with more than 30 employees and 100 branded products. Joining the firm just three months after its creation, he oversaw Neatnix Organizers as it became a staple supplier to the storage and organization industry. 

An experienced photographer, Tom was also the driving force behind Neatnix Organizers' brand image, creating all its corporate and product marketing materials. Seasoned with nearly two decades of experience in marketing that attracts target audiences, he has shown an acute ability to create sustainable brands and loyal customers.

Tom graduated from the prestigious Brooks Institute of Photography in 1987 as valedictorian of Industrial Photography. He is an avid skier and resides in Valley Center, California with his fiancé, two sons, step-daughter, four dogs, fourteen alpacas and llama.