Roland Ros
About Roland Ros
Roland Ros is the founder of Kumu, a platform that has grown to over 15 million users, primarily among Millennials and GenZ. He has a diverse background in business development and management, with experience in various roles across multiple companies.
Work at Kumu
Roland Ros is the founder of Kumu, a social media platform based in Metro Manila, where he has been instrumental since its inception in 2018. Under his leadership, Kumu has fostered a vibrant community, with users averaging an hour of engagement per day. He has played a key role in expanding the platform's user base to over 15 million, primarily attracting Millennials and Gen Z users. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of features that support thousands of income-earning broadcasters across more than 50 countries.
Education and Expertise
Roland Ros holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian American Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. He has also pursued various educational programs, including an Executive Education course in Strategic Leadership at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in 2008, and the Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling at The Wharton School in 2016. He has engaged in studies related to Philippine language and culture through a study abroad program in 2003.
Background
Before founding Kumu, Roland Ros accumulated extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple companies. He served as Vice President at Spark Revenue, LLC from 2015 to 2018 and held the position of VP Business Development at Tracking202 from 2009 to 2011. His earlier career included roles at GE Money Bank as an Account Manager and as Director of Sales at clickXchange Media. He also contributed as an Advisor at Agora.io and was involved in strategic partnerships at ConsumerTrack, Inc.
Achievements
Roland Ros has achieved significant milestones in his career, particularly in the realm of social media and community building. At Kumu, he has been pivotal in creating a platform that not only engages millions of users but also supports a diverse group of broadcasters. His efforts have led to the establishment of a dynamic online community that promotes user interaction and income generation for content creators. His background in business development and strategic leadership has been essential in driving Kumu's growth.