Robert Pearlstein

Robert Pearlstein, MBA is a seasoned business executive and consultant based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is currently the President of Qanopy Group, a Silicon Valley-based consulting firm specializing in the commercialization of deep science technologies.1

Professional Experience

Pearlstein has an extensive background in business development, strategic partnerships, and technology commercialization. His career highlights include:

• President at Qanopy Group (June 2019 - Present): Leading a consulting firm that helps businesses achieve their vision and long-term success through deep science commercialization.1

• Vice President of Global Business Development at SRI International (June 2010 - June 2019): Championed business development and strategic partnerships for this $500M advanced technology company, known for innovations like Siri, HDTV, and robotic surgical systems.1

• Executive roles at various technology companies, including:

  • Synapse Technology Corporation
  • PARC (a Xerox Company)
  • MediaRing Ltd (now Spice i2i)
  • RingCentral, Inc.
  • Sylantro Systems (now Cisco Systems)
  • Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

Education

Pearlstein holds an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management. He has also completed the AeA Executive Management Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.1

Skills and Expertise

Throughout his career, Pearlstein has demonstrated expertise in:

• Business development and strategic partnerships
• Technology commercialization
• Global market expansion
• Team building and management
• Sales operations and process improvement

Languages

Robert Pearlstein is proficient in English (native or bilingual), Spanish, and Japanese.1