Jackie Selby, EMBA ’21, hosts a conversation with Ray Rothrock, SM '78, Venture Capitalist and Philanthropist, on lessons learned while venture investing in technology and cybersecurity. With three decades of experience, Ray is an expert on building sustainable energy solutions for the 21st century and digital resilience in the face of cyber threats.
Rothrock has had a 25-year career at venture capital firm Venrock (1988-2013) and a tour as a CEO of cybersecurity provider RedSeal. Rothrock authored the highly regarded book Digital Resilience: Is Your Company Ready for the Next Cyber Threat? (Harper Collins Leadership, 2018.) In addition to being an energy expert, he is frequently sought out as a cyber-related director/investor. Rothrock was twice selected for the Forbes Midas List and also served as the Chair of the National Venture Capital Association.
Ray is an active alumnus of MIT's Nuclear Engineering department, and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Corporation of MIT, various Visiting Committees of the Corporation, and served on its Governance and Nominations committee.
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