Rob Mustarde Email Address

Senior Vice President Worldwide Sales

Based in Sunnyvale, California, Ruckus Wireless is a next-generation Wi-Fi company credited with pioneering Smart Wi-Fi" technology. Named a 2007 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, Ruckus Wireless was formed in 2004 at Sequoia Capital. The company designs, develops and markets industrial-strength Wi-Fi systems that provide reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 technology. Its flagship product, ZoneFlex, is the first wireless LAN system to combine the best in centralized wireless LAN principles with state-of-the-art Wi-Fi advances such as smart antenna arrays and wireless meshing. Its MediaFlex line of multimedia wireless routers is used by more than 125 broadband operators around the world to extend digital services such as IPTV throughout the home without wires. The company's patented hardware and software technologies deliver predictable performance, extended range and real-time adaptability to changing Wi-Fi environments. The company has raised approximately $42 million in financing from premier venture capital investors, consumer electronics companies and broadband operators such as Motorola, T-Ventures, Telus, Sutter Hill Ventures, Mitsui, Sequoia and others. Ruckus Wireless is led by President and CEO Selina Lo."

Technology savvy senior sales & marketing oriented business executive with 20 years experience in computer networking including multiple highly successful start-ups which have progressed to valuable IPOs or acquisitions with a combined peak valuation in excess of $14B. Specialties: Helping early stage, pre-revenue start-ups refine their go-to-market value proposition, channel strategy and execution processes. Knowledgeable in building global sales & marketing teams from zero. Very familiar with: global regional cultural diversity and impact on operations, importance of PR & brand building, product/market positioning, channel programs/selection/training, introducing new products to new markets, marketing automation tools etc. Sales & Marketing focused but with an engineering education means understanding technology to a far deeper level than most.