Roberto Medrano

Roberto Medrano has an extensive work experience in various positions and industries. Roberto is currently serving as the Chairman, Board Member, and Interim COO at Lief Labs, a leading manufacturer of dietary supplements. Prior to this role, they held the position of Member of the Board of Advisors at Veritone, Inc., a provider of artificial intelligence technology and solutions. Roberto also served as a Board Member at BLAZE, an e-commerce software technology platform for cannabis dispensaries.

In addition to their roles in specific companies, Roberto Medrano has served as a CEO at Beach View, a management consulting company providing advisory services to startup CEOs. Roberto has also been a Board Member at various SaaS companies and organizations in the fields of cybersecurity, AI, and streaming. Additionally, Roberto held multiple executive positions at Akana/SOA Software, a leader in API management and digital transformation solutions.

Furthermore, Roberto Medrano has served as a Proxy Board Candidate against Guidance Software and as a Board Member at ClearPath Networks, Inc., a provider of cloud-managed network services.

Throughout their career, Roberto has demonstrated their expertise in various areas such as marketing, product management, customer success, partnerships, finance, and operations. Roberto has contributed to the growth and success of the companies they have been associated with, including leading Lief Labs' significant growth and achieving recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies.

Roberto Medrano has a diverse educational background. Roberto holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), an MBA in Management from UCLA, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Southern California (USC). Prior to these higher education degrees, they also obtained an Associate's degree in Engineering from East Los Angeles College.

In addition to their formal education, Roberto has acquired several certifications throughout their career. Roberto obtained the Diligent Directors Network certification from the Diligent Directors Network in May 2023, the Board Ready Institute Certification from LCDEF in October 2022, and the Hall of Fame recognition from HITEC (Hispanic IT Executive Council) in September 2022. Prior to these, they completed the KPMG Board Readiness Program offered by KPMG in December 2020. Furthermore, they obtained the NACD Strategy & Risk and NACD Private Company Governance certifications from the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in May 2015 and September 2013, respectively.

Overall, Roberto Medrano's education history showcases their commitment to both technical and business disciplines, as well as their ongoing pursuit of professional development through certifications.