Robert Ha
About Robert Ha
Robert Ha is the Co-founder, COO, and SVP of Products at Splashtop Inc., where he has worked since 2006. He has a background in finance and technology, with previous roles at OSA Technologies, Citigroup, and WestLB.
Work at Splashtop
Robert Ha serves as the Co-founder, COO, and SVP of Products at Splashtop Inc., a position he has held since 2006. Under his leadership, the company has developed innovative products, including the Splashtop Connect monetization platform, which integrates search and gaming functionalities for partner PC OEMs. He has been instrumental in expanding the company’s global presence by establishing engineering and sales centers in cities such as Taipei, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, and Tokyo. Ha also led corporate development efforts, resulting in the acquisition of companies like Elegent, Polkast, and Sticky Inc. His strategic direction contributed to the Splashtop remote product achieving the status of the #1 paid app on the App Store in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Robert Ha studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from 1990 to 1994. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in technology and product development. While at MIT, he met his future co-founders of Splashtop and participated in a business plan competition, where his team was recognized as a finalist. This academic background, combined with his extensive experience in finance and technology, has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead product innovation and corporate strategy.
Background
Robert Ha was born in Taiwan and later moved to California, growing up in a Taiwanese immigrant family. His diverse background has influenced his approach to business and technology. Before co-founding Splashtop, he gained significant experience in the finance sector, working on Wall Street. He held positions at Citigroup and WestLB, where he served as VP in Global Finance. His transition from finance to technology entrepreneurship reflects his versatile skill set and adaptability in different industries.
Previous Experience
Prior to his role at Splashtop, Robert Ha co-founded OSA Technologies, where he served as VP of Finance and General Manager of Embedded Software from 2000 to 2006. The company was later acquired by Avocent for $100 million. His experience at OSA Technologies and his previous roles at Citigroup and WestLB provided him with a strong foundation in both finance and technology, which he has leveraged in his current position at Splashtop.
Achievements
Robert Ha has achieved significant milestones throughout his career. He played a key role in the development of the Mirroring360 product, which is utilized by 5,000 educational institutions worldwide for mobile and device presentation and collaboration. His contributions to Splashtop have led to the company becoming a leader in remote access solutions, with notable products that have gained widespread recognition and adoption in the market.