Rod Beckstrom

Rod Beckstrom is a seasoned entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert, serving as the Founder and CEO of The Rod Beckstrom Group since June 2001, where the focus is on shaping technology companies and advising executives. As a Co-Founder and Initial Chairman of Cequence Security, Rod has played a pivotal role in advancing cybersecurity solutions for APIs, contributing to significant funding efforts. Previously, Rod held the position of President and CEO at ICANN from 2009 to 2012 and is an active member of the World Economic Forum, sharing expertise in cybersecurity, the internet, and geopolitics since 1992. In addition to roles as a Board Trustee at the Environmental Defense Fund and U.S. Ambassador to the Global Blockchain Business Council, Rod co-authored the best-selling book "The Starfish and The Spider," and has held various advisory and speaking positions, including a leadership role at Stanford University's Cybersecurity Policy Program. Educated at Stanford University with an MBA and a BA in Economics, Rod Beckstrom brings extensive knowledge and experience to the technology and cybersecurity sectors.