Kiran Rao
About Kiran Rao
Kiran Rao serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Value Creation Team at Vista Equity Partners and has extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley.
Current Role at Vista Equity Partners
Kiran Rao serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Value Creation Team at Vista Equity Partners. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm's strategy and operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role involves overseeing initiatives that enhance value across the firm's portfolio companies.
Education and Expertise
Kiran Rao earned an MBA from Columbia Business School, specializing in Management and Finance. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. His educational background supports his expertise in operations and management within the technology and finance sectors.
Professional Background
Kiran Rao has extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. He worked at TPG as an Operating Partner and interim CXO for various portfolio companies from 2010 to 2021. His previous roles include serving as a Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company and as a Board Observer at EVERFI and Digital.ai.
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles
Kiran Rao has held several board positions, including Board Member at WellSky and Digital.ai. He currently serves as an Operating Partner and Board Observer at Greenway Health. Additionally, he is a Venture Advisor for the Startup Garage at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he has been active since 2023.
Involvement in Academia
Kiran Rao has maintained a connection to academia through his role as a Guest Lecturer in the Private Equity Program at Columbia Business School since 2016. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Cal Alumni Association at UC Berkeley and was elected president of the Engineers’ Joint Council during his time at the university.