Greg Berkin
San Francisco Bay Area,California
Summary
Entrepreneur, CEO, start-up guru, C-level executive, software maven, apps builder, company founder, venture capital angel group, board member, MBA, angel, advisor, digital media, team builder, director
Results-driven leader with positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients. Proven ability to identify customer needs, resolve conflicts and build strong relationships. Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cybersecurity Advisor - Quantum & AI
FTI Consulting
01.2021 - Current
- Senior Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing and AI Advisor to FTI Consulting, Inc., a global provider of cybersecurity, risk management, and investigation advisory services.
Venture Partner
Stanford Quantum Incubator (SQI)
03.2024 - Current
- One of four founding venture partners incubating, accelerating and funding quantum, AI & cybersecurity startups at Stanford Law School and the Stanford Center for Responsible Quantum Technology (RQT)
- Co-established the inaugural Stanford Quantum Incubator (SQI), a startup enterprise catalyst advancing quantum technology development
- Bridging the gap between academia and industry to launch investments in critical quantum technology spinoffs in an emerging quantum ecosystem
- Driving innovation in quantum computing, software, sensing, simulation, cybersecurity, communication across many sectors and disciplines.
- Defining quantum technology leadership in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Logistics, Defense, Space and more.
Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Fellow, Stanford Quantum Incubator
Stanford University
5 2024 - Current
- Fellow at the Stanford Center for Responsible Quantum Technology at Stanford University, dedicated to advancing quantum technology development and adoption both regionally and nationally at the Stanford Quantum Incubator (SQI).
Managing Director
Concours Ventures
03.2010 - 05.2024
- Co-founded, managed and led boutique angel venture capital firm and private equity group investments in early-stage startup Silicon Valley companies across enterprise, consumer, defense, academic and technology-driven ventures.
Invited CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
FBI CISO Academy
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Invited CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) as part of a working group to FBI Quantico for White House Cybersecurity briefings on hacking, breaches, and imminent cybersecurity threats.
CEO & Chairman
Think Mobile, Inc.
04.2006 - 03.2010
- Mobile developer of advanced media for smartphones, PDAs, portable devices, and game platforms.
Senior Technology Evangelist
Intel Corporation
01.1995 - 01.2002
- Worked with the Hollywood Studios, the Consumer Electronics (CE) industry, and the Personal Computer (PC) industry to define the DVD-ROM specifications and drive the technology into the computing and consumer electronics world of devices, tools, content, media across all platforms.
President, CEO & Founder
Think Digital, Inc.
01.2002 - 03.2010
- Digital studio, producer, and publisher of interactive DVDs, DVD-ROMs, Blu-ray, mobile, streaming, H.264 web content, feature films, documentaries, and more.
Director of Product Development, Software Engineering, Product Management & Product Marketing
ParaGraph International / Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI)
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Director of Product Development for international team of ex-Apple Newton developers of award-winning, advanced, consumer and business software applications for the Apple Macintosh and the IBM PC and the first Internet collaboration applications using TCP/IP and document conferencing.
Senior Product Manager & Development Engineer, MacHandwriter(TM) and Handwriter for Windows (TM)
Communication Intelligence Corp
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Managed software development for MacHandwriter and Handwriter for Windows, two award-winning pen tablet handwriting recognition software applications and peripherals sold in mass retail outlets.
President, CEO & Founder. First Programmer and Developer of Apple Macintosh Educational Software
Think Educational Software, Inc.
01.1984 - 06.1990
- First programmer and applications software developer and publisher of award-winning educational software and classic board games for the Apple Macintosh Computer.
Education
MBA - International Business
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Durham, NC 01.1999 - 05.2001
BS - Computer Science, Economics
State University of New York College at Potsdam
01.1981 - 05.1986
Engineering Certificate - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Aviation Safety
University of Southern California
01.2015 - 05.2015
General Counsel Cyber Summit - Cybersecurity Law
Fordham University School of Law
02.2016 - undefined
Skills
Software Applications and Systems Programming, Cybersecurity,
Incident Response & Digital Forensics, Threat Analysis & Intelligence, Network Security & Traffic Analysis, Cryptography & Encryption, Regulatory Compliance, Communication & Reporting
AR/VR, Internet Applications, Social Media, Intellectual Property, Media Creation, Marketing & Publishing, Media Financing, Technology, Directing, Producing, Finance, Investment, M&A
Venture Capital, Start-up Incubation
Websites
Certification
Cybersecurity Foundations
Locations
San Francisco Bay Area
Languages
Spanish
French
Russian
English
Awards
- Top 100 Student Entrepreneurs in the United States
- Top 20 Most Influential DVD Executives Worldwide
- MacWorld Best-Selling Macintosh Educational Software
- Best Actor - Lysistrata by Aristophanes
Timeline
Venture Partner
Stanford Quantum Incubator (SQI)
03.2024 - Current
Senior Cybersecurity Advisor - Quantum & AI
FTI Consulting
01.2021 - Current
General Counsel Cyber Summit - Cybersecurity Law
Fordham University School of Law
02.2016 - undefined
Invited CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
FBI CISO Academy
09.2015 - 12.2015
Engineering Certificate - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Aviation Safety
University of Southern California
01.2015 - 05.2015
Managing Director
Concours Ventures
03.2010 - 05.2024
CEO & Chairman
Think Mobile, Inc.
04.2006 - 03.2010
President, CEO & Founder
Think Digital, Inc.
01.2002 - 03.2010
MBA - International Business
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
01.1999 - 05.2001
Senior Technology Evangelist
Intel Corporation
01.1995 - 01.2002
Director of Product Development, Software Engineering, Product Management & Product Marketing
ParaGraph International / Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI)
01.1993 - 01.1995
Senior Product Manager & Development Engineer, MacHandwriter(TM) and Handwriter for Windows (TM)
Communication Intelligence Corp
01.1992 - 01.1993
President, CEO & Founder. First Programmer and Developer of Apple Macintosh Educational Software
Think Educational Software, Inc.
01.1984 - 06.1990
BS - Computer Science, Economics
State University of New York College at Potsdam
01.1981 - 05.1986
Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Fellow, Stanford Quantum Incubator
Stanford University
5 2024 - Current
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