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Rashmi Raghavendra is a tech executive with over 20 years’ experience transforming ideas into lucrative tech and healthcare businesses generating $250M–$500M in revenue at companies such as Apple, Samsung, Qualcomm, and Philips Healthcare. She has scaled and exited three companies at 1.8 to 3x valuation multiples. She has brought category-defining AI products to market, shipping 75 million units per quarter, generating over $500M in revenue. As Senior Vice President, she has managed up to $1.2B in P&L and has a demonstrated track record in managing venture funds, overseeing successful exits, and participating in three notable acquisitions. She currently serves on two nonprofit boards and as a board observer at a private medical device company. She is seeking a board seat at a manufacturing or semiconductor company to bring her technology strategy, regulatory and cybersecurity knowledge, and corporate governance experience.
Rashmi’s deep understanding of risk and compliance oversight uniquely positions her to guide automation, automotive, manufacturing, robotics, and semiconductor companies in mitigating operational risks and safeguarding data in increasingly regulated environments. Her AI-driven innovation expertise has transformed industries, fostering the development of next-generation solutions in cybersecurity, smart cities, and connected ecosystems.
As Managing Director of rcubed | ventures, Rashmi Raghavendra has cultivated an extensive network within the startup ecosystem, advising ventures in emerging technologies and sustainability. Her blend of entrepreneurial insight and corporate governance acumen makes her an invaluable independent director for technology-driven boards seeking strategic guidance on special committees for technology, compliance, and innovation.
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Boards are no longer observers of emerging technology; they are stewards of how it’s governed. This panel goes beyond awareness to examine how directors can structure oversight, define accountability, and measure governance effectiveness in AI, data use, and digital innovation. Panelists will share practical strategies for building governance systems that ensure transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible innovation at scale.
Speakers include: Sita Lowman, Nithya Das, Suresh Sharma, Byron Loflin
As shareholder activism intensifies, boards face mounting pressure to defend strategy, protect corporate reputation, and engage stakeholders with clarity. This panel brings together seasoned directors to explore how boards can respond effectively while maintaining credibility, board alignment, and stakeholder trust. Hear real-world insights on navigating activism in today’s high-stakes, high-visibility environment.
Speakers include: Gaby Sulzberger, David Cahoy, Rachael Coffey, Eduardo Gallego
As global disruptions reshape business models, this panel will explore how boards can navigate the practical complexities of trade, tariffs, and supply chain shifts across regions. Panelists will share how directors are guiding companies through regulatory changes, sourcing challenges, and new market risks, while seizing opportunities for growth and operational agility.
Speakers include: Titi Cole, Mia Mends
This keynote will equip directors to think globally about risk through the lens of geopolitical foresight, cross-border tensions, and long-term instability. Learn how boards can strengthen oversight and guide enterprise-wide resilience by anticipating disruption and embedding a proactive risk culture in a changing world.
Speakers include: Rodger Baker