Lane Bess is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience as an operational executive in the technology sector. He is the Principal and Founder of Bess Ventures and Advisory, where he leverages his expertise in Sales, Marketing, and Product Management. Lane has a track record of successfully launching start-ups and expanding medium-sized businesses into large-scale enterprises. During his tenure as the CEO of Palo Alto Networks, he spearheaded significant fundraising efforts and steered the company towards an IPO trajectory, achieving a revenue run rate exceeding $200 million.