Rohit Tripathi

About Rohit Tripathi

Transformation- inspired thought leader and practitioner. Master connector,builder of high-trust relationships and multiplier. Design and champion technological and cultural change. Develop and galvanize internal and external coalitions of diverse stakeholders. Lead cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to address multidimensional problems at the confluence of technology, strategy, public policy, and ethics. Rohit’s mission is to create catalytic ecosystems that accelerate transformation. He champions shared leadership with a commitment to altering paradigms and impeccable execution. Inclusive, curious, and encouraging leadership creates new states of thinking. Rohit thrives pursuing and leading collective action to address the most fundamental global and local problems by examining assumptions and formulating new visions. Rohit is an experimentalist at heart who shares a kinship with those on voyages to explore new frontiers. Back on Earth, Rohit relishes tackling multi-dimensional challenges by connecting seemingly disparate dots. He brings the ability to sort through decisions of technology and broader strategy while staying focused on organizational mission. His wide range of experience in new market strategy, systems engineering and public policy provides unique insights into complexity. Rohit relishes collaborations with CEOs, CSOs (Chief Strategy Officer), or CINOs (Chief Innovation Officer) who balance internal mission with external engagement. Teaching globalization at the University of Maryland, Rohit has also guided the next generation of leaders through innovative consulting projects at the confluence of culture, public policy, and market dynamics. Rohit gravitates towards challenges that require leadership, vision, resilience and camaraderie. He is actively building a legacy of contribution and impact.

Experience

1. Venture Partner & Executive-in-residence

   Hillcrest Venture Partners

   Oct 2022 — Present

   As Venture Partner, advise investors and executive teams on holistic marketing strategies, corporate rebrand, strategic collateral development and M&A preparation. As Executive-in-Residence, serve as fractional Chief Strategy Officer for portfolio company focused on ultra-high-speed network optimization

Education

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy, Finance and Globalization

  2012

• University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering

  Master of Science - MS, Electrical Engineering

  2000

• University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering

  Bachelor of Science with Honors, Electrical Engineering

  1997

Skills

• Global Public Policy
• Leadership
• Data Networks
• India Public Policy
• Public Speaking
• Political Risk Analysis
• Strategy
• Policy
• Systems Engineering
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Integration
• Networking
• International Relations
• Business Analysis