Pieter van Rooyen

Pieter van Rooyen is a well-known entrepreneur with a passion for bringing innovative technologies to market. Over the past 20 years, he has become a notable figure in the tech industry, having co-founded and led several high-tech, venture-backed startups. He has worked in diverse fields, such as semiconductors, wireless, healthcare, life sciences, image processing, and retail automation. With over 160 issued patents and 50 technical papers, Pieter has impacted multiple markets and raised over $100 million in equity financing and $550 million through M&A transactions. Pieter holds a PhD from the University of Johannesburg and has authored two academic books. He is an Executive in Residence at EvoNexus and a former Adjunct Professor at UCSD. Pieter’s areas of expertise include Technology Commercialization, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Patent Portfolios, among others. He is extensively experienced in leading executive teams, building synergistic relationships, and creating significant shareholder value across a wide range of industries.