Dean Drako

Dean Drako is a successful entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in founding and leading technology companies. He is currently the Founder, President, and CEO of Drako Motors, a position he has held since November 2013.1 However, Drako Motors is just one of several companies under his leadership.

Career Highlights

Multiple CEO Roles:: Dean Drako simultaneously serves as the President and CEO of three companies:

1. Eagle Eye Networks, Inc. (Founded in 2013)
2. IC Manage (Founded in 2002)
3. Drako Motors (Founded in 2013)

Barracuda Networks:: Prior to his current roles, Drako was the founder and CEO of Barracuda Networks from 2003 to 2012. During his tenure, he grew the company from a concept to a major player in the security and networking industry, with over 140 products, 150,000 customers, and more than 1,000 employees.1

Other Ventures:: Drako has also founded and led several other technology companies, including Velosel, BoldFish, and Design Acceleration, Inc.1

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan (1984-1987)
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley (1987-1988)1

Achievements and Recognition

• Named a finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 for his region4
• Chosen as one of EY's Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 winners for his region2
• Included in Goldman Sachs 100 Most Interesting Entrepreneurs in 20141
• Received the Entrepreneur of the Year award for Northern California from Ernst and Young in 20071
• His company, Eagle Eye Networks, was recently ranked on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™ list3

Dean Drako's career spans over 25 years, during which he has consistently built profitable, high-growth technology companies with high recurring revenue. His expertise lies in strategic direction, planning, and execution across various technology sectors, including security, networking, and automotive industries.