Rob Salvagno

Rob Salvagno is a venture capital professional and senior executive at Cisco Investments in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he evaluates and invests in innovative technology startups. In his capacity within the corporate venture arm of Cisco Systems, he bridges overarching corporate strategy with emerging technological opportunities across the enterprise software and networking sectors. Historically, his leadership in corporate development has involved directing the deployment of significant capital, including overseeing major strategic acquisitions such as the $3.7 billion purchase of AppDynamics and the $2.35 billion buyout of Duo Security. His investment analysis and deal sourcing efforts support a broader portfolio of early-stage and growth-stage enterprises that align with the parent company's infrastructure and networking objectives. Salvagno maintains a dedicated focus on leveraging his corporate venture capital expertise to identify, fund, and scale next-generation technology platforms.