Managing Partner, Security Software Company
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- CEO at BlackRidge Technology
- Senior Advisor at Cascadia Capital
- Managing Partner at Ridge Partners LLC
- Past
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- Analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group
- Managing Partner at 54th Street Partners
- President, Systems Division at Adaptec
- Chairman & CEO, Founder at Ridge Technologies
- Co-Founder & COO, Board Member at MSL
- Division President, Exec VP at Sun Microsystems
- Various at Digital Equipment Corp
- Various at Polaroid
- Education
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- IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs
- Northeastern University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
- Websites
Bob Graham’s Summary
Bob is the CEO of BlackRidge Technology and Managing Partner of Ridge Partners.
BlackRidge Technology develops highly secure IP software for use in the Federal and Commercial markets. The company's StealthWorks product provides first packet authentication and server cloaking for high security server and client applications.
Ridge Patners specializes in market development, technical and financial consulting for the Networking, Storage, and Security industries. There are 16 partners currently in the firm, although many have others been members of the company and are now in industry.
Senior Advisor to Cascadia Capital. A top class Mid-Market investment bank specializing in Capital Raises and M&A transactions. Bob develops and supports relationships between technology firms and Cascadia Capital for the world market.
Bob is seasoned executive with broad business and entrepreneurial experience in the technology and services industry from Fortune 500 firms to start-ups. Many years of experience managing large organizations in multinational environments, including the head of the second largest CPU development team in the industry. Extensive experience in Venture Capital, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations in a variety of technology and service companies. Extensive personal international experience living and working in non English speaking environments, including Asia, Europe and the Americas. Technology analyst with many publications and speaking engagements in Storage, Networking, Severs and Services.
Bob Graham’s Specialties:
Executive and operational management in the US, Europe and Asia. Investment banking and Venture capital. Specialist in Networking and Storage systems technologies. Strong organizational and operational skills.
Bob Graham’s Experience
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CEO
BlackRidge Technology
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
BlackRidge Technology develops highly secure IP software for use in the Federal and Commercial markets. Its StealthWorks product provides first packet authentication and server cloaking for high security server and client applications.
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Senior Advisor
Cascadia Capital
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Investment Banking industry)
January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
Senior Advisor to Cascadia Capital. A top class Mid-Market investment bank specializing in Capital Raises and M&A transactions. Bob develops and supports relationships between technology firms and Cascadia Capital for the world market. He also assists firms in understanding their future opportunities in technology market for investments and exits as well as potential additions to their portfolio of products and markets.
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Managing Partner
Ridge Partners LLC
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2002 — Present (7 years 7 months)
Ridge Partners was founded in 2002 as a technology consulting firm specializing in Storage, Networking, and out-sourcing. The company's partners operate semi-independently. The company also assists private companies, venture capital and private equity firms in investment evaluation and assessment. The company also consults to management on management, technology and market positioning. Industry clients have included Symantec, LSI Logic, Adaptec, Broadcom, Emulex, Q Logic, Network Appliance, Veritas, Smart Modular, Trivirix, and many others.
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Analyst
Enterprise Strategy Group
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2002 — June 2004 (2 years 1 month)
Market Analyst for firms in the Storage Components Business. Advised firms on business strategies and product positioning. Clients included, LSI Logic, Dot Hill, Adaptec, Q Logic, Emulex and many other industry firms. Frequent publisher of reports and speaker at industry conferences.
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Managing Partner
54th Street Partners
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1999 — December 2001 (3 years)
54th Street Partners was founded as an investment and consulting company backed by Bear Stearns, Psilos Group Managers, and the New York City Investment Fund. The company managed early stage investment for the backers and undertook company restructuring, acquisition, mergers and due diligence for various banking firms, corporations, and venture firms. At the peak the company had offices in NY, Boston, San Jose and Los Angeles. The company ceased operations in 2002 due to market conditions and after the destruction of its offies by Bin Laden and was brought in for a soft landing after the 9/11 WTC event.
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President, Systems Division
Adaptec
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; adpt; Computer Hardware industry)
June 1998 — December 1999 (1 year 7 months)
In 1998, Adaptec acquired Ridge Technologies as an entry into the systems business. Responsibilites where for the systems division. The company divested the division in 1999.
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Chairman & CEO, Founder
Ridge Technologies
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
January 1997 — June 1998 (1 year 6 months)
Ridge was founded to develop software and hardware storage solutions for the small to medium storage enterprise market for Microsoft NT products. The first products shipped in 18 months. The company was backed by Adaptec and private investors and was acquired by Adaptec.
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Co-Founder & COO, Board Member
MSL
(Computer Hardware industry)
June 1994 — June 1998 (4 years 1 month)
Manufacturers Services was founded as a high end EMS and logistics out sourcing company. The company was structured to grow through acquisitions using investment from DLJ and BofA. The company progressed rapidly to become the 7th largest outsourcing company in the world with $1.5b in sales. The company went public and was acquired by Celestica.
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Division President, Exec VP
Sun Microsystems
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SUNW; Computer Hardware industry)
November 1990 — February 1994 (3 years 4 months)
In addition to managing the Microelectronics Division which designed and sold Sparc CPUs, as well as high end servers, I was responsible for worldwide operations, and non Unix Operating systems. Member of the Executive Committee. Managed over 6000 staff including 1000 engineers, located in the US, Europe, Asia, Japan and Russia. Multi-billion dollar sales and operating budget. Reported to the CEO.
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Various
Digital Equipment Corp
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Computer Hardware industry)
January 1980 — November 1990 (10 years 11 months)
Managed sections of European operations, International operations, IT, compiler design, PC board circuit design, and other functions. International staff and budgets in the multi-billions. Resided in Europe and the US and managed operations in all major countries including Europe, Asia, and the Americas
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Various
Polaroid
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Consumer Goods industry)
February 1971 — December 1980 (9 years 11 months)
Joined Polaroid as a Co-Op student in 1970 and progressed to become the European Mfg. IT Manager.
Bob Graham’s Education
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IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs
MBA , International Finance , 1975 — 1975
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Northeastern University
BS , Marketing & Finance , 1969 — 1972
Additional Information
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Cloud Security Alliance
Bob Graham’s Contact Settings
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