Ken Rother is the Managing Director of REV Ithaca Hardware Accelerator. He is a proven entrepreneur who has built and exited two successful tech/media start-ups. Strategic, resourceful and results-driven leader with a unique blend of experience in operations, sales, product management, and technology. Comfortable and effective in a startup environment as well as transitioning to large companies with a few thousand employees. Skilled at building teams and identifying, retaining, and mentoring emerging leaders. Industry experience includes online media, localization, technology consulting, financial services, and computer graphics. Presenter at industry events, professional conferences and lecturer at educational courses.