Rashmi Rao 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.

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 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.