The document introduces Larry and provides biographical details about his life and career experiences. It notes that he was born and raised in Rochester, NY, attended Carnegie Mellon University, worked in consulting, lived in Geneva, Switzerland, had his own startup in 1999, worked in offshore outsourcing until being outsourced himself, moved and worked in marketing consulting while adopting a dog, and started teaching at University of the Pacific. The document poses questions to the reader to learn more about them and their background. It outlines the topics that will be covered in the strategic management course.