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Hans Robertson

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Executive Chairman and Co-Founder at Verkada
📍 United States

Hans Robertson is the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Verkada, a leader in modern physical security. An alumnus of MIT, he previously co-founded the cloud networking company Meraki. He is also an active board member and investor in several prominent technology startups, including Pilot. com and TRACTIAN.

He maintains strong ties to his alma mater, serving on the Deans Advisory Council for the MIT School of Engineering. This role suggests a deep commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of engineers, reflecting a passion that extends beyond his direct business ventures.

His first company, Meraki, was acquired by Cisco for $1. 2 billion, marking a significant entrepreneurial success.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Executive Chairman and Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Enterprise Security
As the co-founder of Verkada, he is at the forefront of modernizing physical security systems for large-scale organizations.
Cloud Networking
His previous venture, Meraki, pioneered cloud-managed networking, demonstrating his foundational expertise in scalable, cloud-based infrastructure.
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Career

Work history

5-2016
Executive Chairman and Co-Founder
Verkada
1-2012
Various Investments
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Board of Directors
TRACTIAN
Board of Directors
Pilot.com
School of Engineering, Dean's Advisory Council
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Education
2002 - 2003
M.Eng.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1995 - 1999
S.B.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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