Dr. Katrina Rosseini is the Founder & Principal of KRR Ventures Advisory, dedicated to advancing quantum computing, AI, and cybersecurity innovation and investments. In this capacity, she leads the firm’s strategy across deep-tech ventures, guiding founders, investors, and market leaders as these technologies reshape national security, economics, and the future of the workforce.
Dr. Rosseini is a recognized authority in cybersecurity, quantum computing, and AI. She advises emerging technology companies, venture capital firms, and capital-market leaders on high-impact innovation that strengthens digital resilience and long-term strategic advantage.
As Chair of the Civilian Reserve (CR-ISAC), Dr. Rosseini oversees initiatives that bolster the resilience of critical infrastructure, including energy, healthcare, transportation, and water. Her work bridges critical infrastructure insight, workforce development, and information sharing to strengthen the nation’s defensive posture.
She co-founded a cybersecurity startup that secures IoT smart devices at the chipset level, leading the pre-seed round through product launch and earning first place at The George Washington University’s 2025 New Venture Competition.
Her doctoral research led to the development of SECUREGRID, a context-aware vulnerability-prioritization methodology that strengthens the security of critical infrastructure against nation-state adversaries.
A member of the Fast Company Executive Board, Dr. Rosseini is a frequent contributor on emerging-technology topics, and she regularly speaks at conferences on national security and the economic impact of quantum computing, cybersecurity, and AI. Her work helps organizations adopt transformative solutions while strengthening governance, resilience, and long-term growth. She also serves as Head of Strategy at the Ascendant Group, where she advises CEOs and founders in healthcare and innovation.
Dr. Rosseini previously served for 14 years on the Board of Directors of St. Rose Hospital, including as chair of the finance committee, where she led initiatives across strategic funding, board governance, and M&A oversight. She also serves on the stakeholder committee for The George Washington University’s Open-Source Program Office (OSPO) as a cybersecurity domain expert, and she participated as a speaker at the United Nations OSPO global symposium focused on advancing open-source collaboration for public benefit. She earned a Doctor of Engineering in Cybersecurity Analytics from The George Washington University, an MBA in Finance from Colorado Technical University, and a B.A. in Business Organization and Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis. She completed Harvard Business School’s Accelerating Board Diversity Program and Oxford Saïd Business School’s Blockchain Strategy Program, developing a healthcare-focused blockchain use case.
Her thought leadership and commentary appear in Forbes, S&P Global, Fast Company, DC Journal, AI Journal, SecurityInfoWatch, and leading industry publications.