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Alumni Achievement Awards Recipient

Lawrence Karlson

Instrument Technology ’63

Lawrence Karlson is an accomplished international businessman who focused on building companies through internal growth and acquisition. A Ryerson diploma in Instrument Technology launched a career encompassing numerous high technology companies and culminated in the acquisition of Spectra-Physics, Inc., a world leader in laser technology, opto electronics and instrumentation. After retiring from day-to-day management, he has devoted his time to venture capital, consulting and investing in both established and development-stage high-tech companies. He has served on the boards of numerous public and private companies in North America and Europe.

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