About Katrina Rosseini
Katrina Rosseini is a visionary cybersecurity strategist with deep expertise in AI, quantum computing (PQC), and emerging technologies. She provides high-impact insight to venture capital firms, capital markets, and startups navigating the future of innovation and risk.
Co-founded a cybersecurity company in the IoT/IIoT sector.
Leading the firm’s pre-seed raise
Advising an AI-driven cost optimization company in the healthcare space
Guiding an AI security startup on post-quantum cybersecurity strategies
Successful acquisition (M&A in healthcare sector)
Global scaling of an AI company
Advised the largest public pension fund in U.S. on cybersecurity and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) risks.
First to market strategy execution roadmap
Guided Capitol Markets & VC's on emerging tech portfolios as a 4IR (4th Industrial Revolution) domain expert.
Her efforts resulted in:
Quantum Computing & Cybersecurity Expert
Katrina believes security and innovation aren’t at odds — they evolve together. Her work is driven by a deep belief that emerging technologies must serve society, not outpace it. Whether she's advising founders, speaking to policymakers, or mentoring future tech leaders, Katrina approaches every opportunity with a mix of strategic foresight, operational clarity, and human empathy.
What Drives Katrina
Technology moves fast. Leadership must move wisely.
Emerging Tech Advisor to VCs and Capital Markets
Dr. Katrina Rosseini specializes in identifying high-potential innovations with transformative market potential. Her strategic guidance enables VCs and investors to confidently evaluate disruptive technologies and make forward-looking investment decisions.
A Focus on Innovation, Policy, and Foresight
Dr. Katrina Rosseini advises on cybersecurity, AI, quantum computing, and post-quantum cryptography, helping organizations anticipate risks, shape strategy, and drive innovation.
Guiding Leaders & Stakeholders Through Emerging Tech & Risk
As quantum computing moves from theory to deployment, she guides organizations in building post-quantum resilience strategies grounded in business pragmatism and future readiness.
Leadership & Public Influence
Dr. Katrina Rosseini is a member of the Fast Company Executive Board, Chair of the Civilian Reserve, CR-ISAC, and serves as an advisor at the Ascendant Group (a founding member of the Forbes Agency Council), where she leads initiatives in healthcare and innovation.
Academic and Research Contributions
Her published doctorate research at the George Washington University led to the development of a context aware Intelligently Formulated Methodology to prioritize vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Dr. Rosseini also sits on George Washington University’s Open Source Program Office (OSPO) stakeholder committee as a domain expert on cybersecurity and quantum computing.
National Cybersecurity Strategy
During her 14-year tenure on the board she:
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Chaired the finance and 403b committee
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Secured over $16M in funding
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Played a lead role in the hospital’s M&A process
Board Roles, Advisory Leadership & Global Recognition
Educational Excellence
Rosseini's expertise is built on advanced education, extensive tech experience, and a commitment to proactive digital defense.
B.A. in Business Organization Studies, with a minor in Managerial Economics (University of California, Davis)
MBA in Finance - Colorado Tech University, graduating Summa Cum Laude
Doctorate in Engineering – Cybersecurity (George Washington University)
Empowering Women in Cybersecurity (WICYS) and STEM
Katrina is a passionate advocate for women in technology, women leaders in STEM, and inclusion across emerging tech sectors. She actively mentors female founders and technologists, and her work champions the visibility of underrepresented voices in innovation, cybersecurity, and quantum leadership.
