A 35-year technology industry veteran, Rob started his career as a Formula 1 test car driver, for Ferrari for 5 years. This start inspired his passion for building high-potential companies at a rapid pace.

Throughout his career, Rob has successfully led several technology companies as President and CEO, steering them through successful exits. Currently, he serves as the Managing Director of Strategic Relationships in Venture Lending at Avidbank and holds board positions at multiple high-growth companies, including Corero, Altaeros, and Fortinet.

With a contemporary understanding of the digital landscape, Kurt has worked in multiple high-growth technology startups across the United States and Europe developing sales and go-to-market strategies.

Previously, Kurt served as Group Chief Operating Officer at Procreate London, where he helped brands amplify their market presence. Currently, he holds the role of Senior Business Development Director, Professional Services at Genesis Global, a leader in global workforce solutions.

Craig, CloudBolt's CEO, brings 20+ years of tech leadership. Formerly CEO at WhiteHat Security, he transformed the company's culture, fueling global expansion and successful acquisition by NTT Security and Synopsys.

Prior roles at TIBCO Software and HP Enterprise’s Networking Division. Based near Seattle, he enjoys hiking in the Pacific Northwest with his wife of 29 years.

With 25+ years of experience in marketing and branding, Matt has led some of London's most high-profile agencies including Ogilvy, Cheil, Lowe Howard-Spink, and Innocean.

Matt is also the Founder of Procreate London, a creative agency that helps make the complex simple through creative output and branding. 

Sean, a seasoned sports development professional with diverse experience spanning professional sports, collegiate athletics, and non-profit sectors, is the founder of Phambili.

With a strategic and innovative mindset, he has successfully led elite organizations and athletes in social impact strategies, program development, and community engagement, leveraging the power of sports for positive change.

Steven Robb brings over 25 years of leadership in the technology industry most recently leading in the successful acquisition of LaSalle Solutions a leading Lifecycle Management and technology reseller to Trace3 (an American Securities Company). While growing LaSalle from 7 million in sales to over 425 million in 15 years organically, Steven leveraged motorsports (F1, Indy, Nascar, IMSA, and SRO) in his strategic marketing and business development strategies.

Prior to leading LaSalle Steven held leadership roles at Comdisco and Westinghouse Electric to name a few. Based in Northbrook Illinois he enjoys cars, traveling, and spending time with his family.

With over 30 years in Security, Networking, SaaS, and Telecom, Grant is a seasoned executive. He has held CEO roles, excelled in M&A and Strategy, and raised $150M+ in venture, corporate, and public funding, achieving $1.2B+ in shareholder returns.

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In his previous life, Grant was a pro tennis player and went on to hold a senior leadership position at the sports agency, ProServ, where he represented brands and players from around the world.

Grant serves on advisory boards, including Congressman Honda's Blue Ribbon Security Board, and is a sought-after keynote speaker for major media outlets and events. His international business expertise spans Asia, Latin America, Europe, Eastern Europe, the UK, and the US.

Alex, a cybersecurity and technology expert, has driven success for global brands and Fortune 500 projects through Sectech Solutions. Splitting his time between Boston and Manchester, his global perspective fuels innovative solutions by harmonizing tech talent and strategy to propel organizations forward in cybersecurity.

Joel Comer, Managing Director at Piper Sandler's financial services group, has extensive experience. Formerly a principal at Sandler O'Neill + Partners, L.P., he specialized in asset liability management and strategic business planning for commercial banks.

Joel also ran operations for Sandler O'Neill Mortgage Finance Corp, handling client relations and structuring mortgage securitizations. With a background at Bear Stearns & Company, he later expanded Sandler O'Neill's West Coast presence in San Francisco. 

Peter Kuper, an experienced finance and technology expert, brings over 25 years of investment banking, venture capital, and security analysis experience to the team, having led numerous large IPOs that raised over $4 billion in investment capital.

He was most recently the Managing Director of the $800 million ClearSky Venture Capital firm, where he invested in and served as a Board Director for next-generation technology start-ups.

Gordon Robinson, RBSS Sporting Agency Manager and Shooting Instructor, is a true shooting aficionado with a lifelong passion for the sport.

Over his remarkable 17-year career, he has earned a reputation as the industry's foremost sporting agent and a dedicated shooting instructor committed to unlocking clients' full potential.

Peter is an experienced CTO in Cyber Security with over 18 years of leadership in IT and Cyber Security at top-tier IT Service Providers such as HP, Capita, and Telefónica Tech. He excels in delivering IT,

Applications, and Security Solutions and collaborates closely with leading Cyber Security Vendors to provide innovative solutions to complex business challenges for clients in both public and private sectors.

Ian Vickers, METCLOUD's founder since 2017, has led the organization to become a highly secure and award-winning cybersecurity platform. Under his guidance, METCLOUD has grown into a multi-million pound venture, with plans for international expansion in 2024.

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In addition to his entrepreneurial success, Ian actively contributes to the community. He has chaired the Birmingham Related Crime Steering Group and served on the boards of the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership and the West Midlands Crime Partnership. Ian was a key figure in establishing and leading the West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre.

Mark, appointed Chairman of Avid Bank in February 2007 and CEO in March 2012, brings over 30 years of financial services, real estate, and diverse business experience to the Bank. Founder of California Bavarian Corporation in 1991, he later established CBC Properties, LLC, a full-service real estate investment organization.

Mr. Mordell is an advisory board member for MMM Management, Inc., and actively contributes to community organizations such as Stanford University, Peninsula Bridge, Sacred Heart Preparatory School, and The Town of Portola Valley. He holds a BA in Economics from Stanford University, where he played football for four years.

David Hallam is a seasoned business executive, entrepreneur, and investor with over 30 years of invaluable experience in the IT sector. His remarkable journey includes founding and successfully selling his own business to a global FTSE company in 2010, a testament to his entrepreneurial acumen and strategic foresight.

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During his tenure, David played a pivotal role in steering the group's exponential growth, elevating its market cap from £70 million to a staggering £1 billion. With a keen eye for identifying growth opportunities, he has been instrumental in numerous business acquisitions, leveraging his expertise to help small and medium-sized enterprises transition into larger organizations.

Mark Forchette is an accomplished medical technology executive known for transforming industries and driving breakthrough technologies to market leadership. As President and CEO of OptiMedica Corporation, he revolutionized care standards in retina, glaucoma, and cataract, leading the company through development, multiple financing rounds, and its acquisition by Abbott Laboratories in 2013.

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Beginning his career at Greishaber and Company, Inc., Forchette advanced to Vice President of U.S. Sales and Marketing, guiding the company through its acquisition by Alcon. At Alcon, he became Vice President of Vitreoretinal Sales and Global Marketing, significantly increasing market share for the retina portfolio.

James Brennan is an expert in corporate operations, growth and transformation, with extensive experience collaborating with C-Level executives across diverse industries and global markets. He excels in leading complex strategic business transformations and delivering desired outcomes as an operating president, COO, consulting partner, board member, and business advisor.

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As a partner at Accenture, he led major international projects that transformed technologies, processes, and entire organizations. At Bank One Corporation, he drove strategy and projects for seven business units driving revenue growth from $30B to $42B and next managed the PMO and 900+ projects for the largest M&A transaction in the industry. James later co-founded OnVentures, a tech incubator, led commercialization efforts at Battelle Memorial Institute and six U.S. National Labs, and founded NCC Ventures to successfully secure and restructure distressed companies.

Andrew, Chairman of the Paradigm Group of Companies, brings over 35 years of international search and selection experience, helping some of the world’s leading technology companies identify and hire the right talent. His expertise ensures that businesses make the right investments in people, which is critical for their success. Paradigm has partnered with notable companies such as Synoptics, 3Com, Alcatel, Motorola, Juniper Networks, NetApp, Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and many other pre-IPO startups.

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An avid sports enthusiast, Andrew has played semi-professional rugby and is a qualified ski instructor. He has been involved in grassroots sports and fundraising for over 30 years. Additionally, he is deeply engaged in motorsport, collaborating with Robin Donovan, a 14-time former Le Mans 24-hour driver.

Daichi has over 15 years of experience in the finance industry and start-up ecosystem in Japan, specializing in investment, M&A, and new business development in Finance, IT, and digital marketing. Currently, he is a partner at SDG Impact Japan, where he focuses on building platforms to invest in innovative startups and projects promoting sustainability in areas such as decarbonization, agriculture, and the food sector.

His previous roles include working at Strategic Value Partners, a US-based hedge fund, and BASF Venture Capital, the CVC arm of a German chemical company. He also served as a technical advisor for microfinance at Positive Planet, an international NGO founded by French economist Jacques Attali.

As Senior Executive Officer at ReNet Japan Group, Daichi played a key role in launching the company’s overseas business. 

Andrew, an experienced technology account executive, is dedicated to guiding clients through their digital transformation journeys. He currently works at Presidio, a leader in technology solutions and services. With a strong passion for technology, Andrew excels at bridging the gap between client goals and effective technology deployment.

Andrew's passion for technology is matched by his love for cars, a combination that drives his role on the advisory board of Let's Go Racing. Andrew's enthusiasm for both technology and cars fuels his dynamic approach to innovation and collaboration.

Craig Millard co-founded The Millard Group in 1996, driven by a lifelong passion for athletics and teamwork. His background as a coach and athlete laid the foundation for building a world-class executive search firm, where competing daily, focusing on self-improvement, and teamwork are key to success. 

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With over 25 years of experience, Craig leads the company's Infrastructure Technology practice, covering networking, IoT, broadband, cloud, and cybersecurity. He thrives on partnering with early-stage growth companies to find top-tier talent and is recognized as one of the industry's top executive search consultants. Over the years, Craig has successfully worked with clients such as Arista, Riverbed, Cisco, Comodo, and eSentire.

Steve Brackett brings 37 years of experience in financial services, with a focus on private equity, venture capital investing, fund development, investment banking, and structured finance. As the President and co-Head of Alternative Investments at SKK, Steve manages and develops alternative investment strategies.

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Before joining SKK, Steve played key roles in launching and developing private equity, venture capital, and hedge fund divisions in collaboration with global financial institutions such as ING Bank and Manulife Financial Corporation. He also led the Investment Banking and Corporate Advisory Practice at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Capital Corporation (BTMCC) and held senior roles in the real estate, investment banking, and trading sectors.

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Steve serves on the boards of multiple companies, including NanoDx, Trilio Data, Trellis Software, Altaeros, Global Partners Property Fund, EnviroKure, and Provident Healthcare Partners. 

Jack McCann is an experienced Senior Associate with a robust background in the commercial real estate industry, notably in his role at Cushman and Wakefield. With a demonstrated history of excelling in sales, mentoring, leadership, marketing, and strategic planning. 

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Bryan Littlefair is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over two decades of experience in safeguarding large enterprises. As the former Global CISO at Vodafone Group and Aviva, he developed and implemented robust security strategies to protect the assets and data of these major corporations.

At Vodafone, he led the global security strategy for one of the world's largest telecom companies, while at Aviva, he focused on creating risk-based cybersecurity frameworks that aligned with the organization's business goals.

Beyond his executive roles, Bryan has provided advisory services to organizations navigating the complexities of digital transformation. His expertise spans governance, risk management, compliance, and the deployment of advanced cybersecurity technologies.

Renowned for building resilient security postures and fostering a security-conscious culture, Bryan is a trusted authority in the cybersecurity field, 

Dan Garrett is a Strategic Advisor, Change Agent, and Business Transformation Leader with extensive experience in the financial services sector. With a proven track record at companies such as Cognizant, PA Consulting, and Barclays, he has led impactful change initiatives, improved operational processes, and managed complex regulatory programs.

His background also includes maritime security experience and service in the military reserves, highlighting his diverse skill set and leadership capabilities. Most recently, he served as Senior Manager, Wealth & Asset Management at Cognizant.

Mark Leff is a seasoned Cybersecurity and Business Development Leader with over 25 years of industry experience. Throughout his successful career, Mark has held key roles at Cisco Systems, where he contributed to the Services and Customer Experience organizations, as well as executive positions with Exclusive Networks North America and Fidelis Cybersecurity, and his leadership at two startups.

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Recognized for his expertise, Mark has spoken at prominent conferences such as TSIA and Sales Enablement Collective. He holds several industry certifications, including Amazon Certified Cloud Practitioner, Scrum Master, and Fortinet Network Security Associate.

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Beyond his professional achievements, Mark is an accomplished triathlete, having completed two Ironman Triathlons. He is also deeply committed to his community, serving on the advisory boards of Companions in Courage Foundation (CiC) and the National Academy of Finance (NAF). In 2014, he received CiC’s prestigious "Pioneer Award" for his outstanding service.