Ken Goldman

Overview

Ken Goldman is an experienced angel investor and former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Yahoo! Inc. He has served on the board of directors for approximately 40 corporations, with over 10 going public during his tenure. His investment focus spans various sectors, including technology, financial services, consumer goods, healthcare, media, telecommunications, energy, retail, transportation, education, real estate, industrial, agriculture, food and beverage, hospitality, entertainment, sports, nonprofit, government, and infrastructure. He has invested in companies such as Globality, demonstrating his diverse investment portfolio. Goldman has also served on the board of directors of Gigamon, NXP Semiconductor, Yahoo Japan, Trinet, GoPro, and several private companies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. In addition to his investment activities, Goldman has held significant leadership roles in the technology sector. From October 2012 to June 2017, he was the CFO of Yahoo! Inc., overseeing the company's global finance functions, including financial planning and analysis, controllership, tax, treasury, and investor relations. Prior to that, he served as CFO of Fortinet, Inc., a provider of unified threat-management solutions, and as CFO of Siebel Systems, Inc. He has also been involved in various advisory and board roles, including serving on the board of trustees of Cornell University and the Harvard Business School California Research Center Advisory Board. Goldman's extensive experience in financial leadership and his active involvement in various boards and advisory roles underscore his significant impact in the business and investment communities. His diverse investment interests and strategic insights have contributed to the growth and success of numerous companies across multiple industries.

Investment Focus

• Strong management team
• Scalable business model
• Clear path to profitability
• Innovative product or service
• Large addressable market
• Competitive advantage
• Sustainable growth potential
• Alignment with investor values
• Exit strategy options
• Regulatory compliance

Portfolio Companies