Rana Kanaan
Education
Stanford University
GSB and d.school, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 2012-01-01 - 2012-01-01
University of Toronto
B.A.Sc, Electrical Engineering - Networking Speciality -Work Experience
Makai Labs
Current
Makai Labs
University of California, Berkeley
Current
University of California, Berkeley
Dispersive Holdings, Inc.
2022-09-01 - 2025-05-01
Dispersive Holdings, Inc.
Randevu, PBC.
2022-10-01 - 2024-02-01
Randevu, PBC.
Zonos
2021-10-01 - 2022-10-01
Zonos
HG Insights
2020-05-01 - 2021-08-01
HG Insights
ProService Hawaii
2018-06-01 - 2019-03-01
ProService Hawaii
Teradici (now HP)
2017-11-01 - 2018-10-01
Teradici (now HP)
Workspot, Inc
2014-08-01 - 2017-11-01
Workspot, Inc
Kanjoya, Inc
2013-09-01 - 2014-04-01
Kanjoya, Inc
Skills
Summary
After two decades scaling products from zero to billion-dollar businesses across startups and Fortune 500 companies, I've learned that exceptional products and startups aren't about choosing between technical excellence and business value—it's about finding the dynamic balance that propels organizations forward. Today, I'm focused on two complementary missions: At Makai Labs, I partner with founders, CEOs, and product leaders to transform their products, teams, and organizations. Whether you're seeking product-market fit, scaling past growth plateaus, or navigating a major transition, my approach combines strategic vision with practical execution—always anchored in human-centered design. At UC Berkeley, I teach entrepreneurship through experiential learning, helping the next generation build innovations that are financially, ecologically, socially, and ethically sustainable—without compromise. My superpower? Developing 360-degree empathy that connects technical possibilities with business opportunities and human needs. I've led transformations that turned data companies into self-service powerhouses, merged billion-dollar product lines, and scaled zero-revenue startups to acquisition. I'm particularly drawn to working with: • Pre-seed to Series B startups navigating critical growth inflection points • Established companies reimagining their product strategy for new market realities • Organizations committed to balancing growth with sustainability Let's connect if you're building something that matters and looking for a strategic thought partner who's been in the trenches.
