Professional Background: Business
Ken Coleman is Chairman of SAAMA Technologies, a leading software company. Previously, he was CEO of ITM Software, an enterprise software company, COO of Silicon Graphics, and VP of Product Development at Activision. Ken’s career after the military started at Hewlett-Packard. He serves on the boards of CSAA Insurance Group, Entertainment Partners, Pinterest, and Complia Health. Ken formerly served on the boards, amongst others, of City National Bank, United Online, and Accelrys. He has also served as an Advisor to Andreessen Horowitz.
Interview Quotes:
“The most effective directors bring differing perspectives, do not dominate the conversation, and encourage others to engage.”
“The worst thing in a boardroom is group think.”
“There are no throw away interactions with people. People are always making judgments about you.”
“Never felt he had to sacrifice his blackness to fit in.”