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Robert Drost

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Research Partner at Ethereal Ventures Management Ltd. · Founder at Pluribus Networks

George Town, Cayman Islands

FoundedPluribus Networks

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About

Advisor with a Stanford EECS Ph.D. who has led R&D at large Silicon Valley tech companies and held founder/executive roles in startups, supporting Mesh's R&D strategy.

Founder at Pluribus Networks

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Experience

  1. Eigen LabsSenior Advisorcurrent2026 — present
  2. Ethereal VenturesResearch Partnercurrent2021 — presentPalo Alto, CA
  3. Eigen FoundationCEO and Executive Director2023 — 2026Global
  4. ConsenSys MeshHead of R&D2020 — 2024Palo Alto, California, United States
  5. Connext FoundationDirector2022 — 2023Palo Alto, California, United States
  6. LigeroBoard Member2020 — 2023Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
  7. ConsenSysHead of Applied R&D2018 — 2019Palo Alto, California
  8. ConsenSysBlockchain Architect2018Palo Alto, California
  9. Pluribus NetworksBoard Director2018Palo Alto, CA
  10. Pluribus NetworksFounder & CEO, and later COO2010 — 2018Palo Alto, CA
  11. GridChipsCo-Founder2009 — 2010Los Altos, California
  12. Sun MicrosystemsDistinguished Engineer and Senior Director, Research Labs2003 — 2010Menlo Park, California
  13. Sun MicrosystemsSenior Researcher, CTO Office1995 — 2003Mountain View, California
  14. Sun MicrosystemsSenior Member Of Technical Staff, Systems and Processor Division1993 — 1995Sunnyvale, California
  15. Amdahl Corp.Engineer Internship1992Sunnyvale, California
  16. Cammar ResearchQuantitative Analyst1987 — 1990Manhattan, New York

Skills & more

Machine Learning2Data Visualization3Matlab2Cloud Computing24Virtualization18Distributed Systems25Artificial IntelligenceProduct Management3Storage16System Architecture11Data AnalysisSoftware Development1
+12 moreBusiness ManagementBig DataGo-to-market StrategyBusiness DevelopmentData CenterArchitecturesStrategic PlanningData MiningSaaSPythonLinuxJava
  • Sparse Representations in Signal and Image Processing: FundamentalsedX
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)Federal Communications Commission
  • FAA Powerplant Technology Mechanic LicenseFederal Aviation Administration
  • FAA Airframe Technology Mechanic LicenseFederal Aviation Administration

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert Drost?
Advisor with a Stanford EECS Ph.D. who has led R&D at large Silicon Valley tech companies and held founder/executive roles in startups, supporting Mesh's R&D strategy.
Where does Robert Drost work?
Robert Drost is Founder of Pluribus Networks and Research Partner at Ethereal Ventures Management Ltd..
What companies did Robert Drost found?
Robert Drost founded Pluribus Networks.
Where did Robert Drost go to school?
Robert Drost studied at Stanford University (PhD, EE); Stanford University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD (minor), Computer Science); Stanford University (BS + MS, Electrical Engineering).

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