Name Michael Lajtay | ||
Michael Lajtay (Pronounced "Lay-tay") (born 1966) is an entrepreneur and the CEO of Jugular, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative performance drinks aimed at the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and fitness markets. Mr. Lajtay oversees a team of physicians and chemists, serving as the company's lead product developer and designer.
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Early years
In 1980 Mr. Lajtay's family relocated to Orange County, California. Mr. Lajtay graduated from Ocean View High School in Huntington Beach, California in June 1984. Upon completing Advanced Placement coursework, his High School Principal nominated him to receive a Presidential Academic Fitness Award, which he received from President Ronald Reagan in June 1984. During High School, Mr. Lajtay also completed his college level math classes while attending Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California.
Education
Mr. Lajtay received his B.A. from Claremont McKenna College (CMC) in Claremont, California in May 1988, majoring in Economics. He was Senior Class President and delivered the valediction at graduation. Claremont McKenna College is among the most selective & exclusive colleges in the U.S. Admitting only 11.7% of applicants, CMC has one of the lowest acceptance rates of any college in the country. Forbes named CMC the 9th best college/university nationwide and placed it second among all colleges & universities in California. CMC is part of The Claremont Colleges, which includes Harvey Mudd, Scripps, Pomona & Pitzer Colleges as well as the Claremont Graduate University. In 1987, Mr. Lajtay became the first student at CMC to enroll in a leadership class. This was made possible by the generosity of Mr. Henry R. Kravis, Co-Founder of private equity giant Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. L.P. Mr. Kravis is himself a CMC alumnus, graduating in 1967. These leadership classes have since become part of the curriculum known as the Kravis Leadership Institute. Mr. Lajtay completed science classes at Harvey Mudd & Pomona Colleges. He also had an opportunity to take a class from legendary management Professor Peter Drucker. The late Professor Drucker was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush in 2002.
Career and Jugular, Inc.
Mr. Lajtay is the CEO of JUGULAR, Inc. in Huntington Beach, California (visit jugular.com). JUGULAR is the manufacturer of the JUGULAR Performance Drink – featuring the tagline “Go for the JUGULAR!”. The company also manufactures the “Shamrock Slam” Performance Drink, under an exclusive license with UFC Hall of Fame Inductee and former WWF World Champion Ken Shamrock. Mr. Lajtay overseas a team of physicians and chemists, serving as the company’s lead product developer. He has appeared in numerous publications, including The Los Angeles Times, License Magazine, Sportswear International, Entrepreneur Magazine as well as a book published by the Entrepreneur Press entitled, “Extreme Entrepreneur”.