Meet The Team

Leadership

Socratic’s team has generated over $75+ billion in value by building, leading, or investing in the world’s largest and most innovative semiconductor companies.

Founding Partner

Rick is a global technology CEO, most recently leading the turnaround of NXP Semiconductors as Chief Executive Officer and President, a position he held from 2009 to May 2020. During his tenure at NXP, ...

Managing Partner

Greg is a serial entrepreneur, founder and investor focused on the semiconductor and sensing areas. He has an impressive track record of delivering profitable sustainable businesses. Greg is currently the CEO of MatrixSpace, a ...

General Partner

James J. Pallotta is the Managing Director and Chairman of The Raptor Group, a private investment firm backed by Mr. Pallotta’s family office. Prior to founding The Raptor Group, Mr. Pallotta served as Vice ...

General Partner

Christian began his career at Birchview Capital, a dedicated healthcare investment fund that focuses on investments across both public and private markets. Christian also held operational roles at Quidel and Biodesix, two prominent Birchview ...

Socratic Mentors

Socratic has aligned a best-in-class team of recognized semiconductor industry experts from all relevant end markets to support the investment process, mentor portfolio companies, and advance the next generation of semiconductor startups

Dr. Wally Rhines

CEO, Cornami
Expertise: EDA, Material Science

Peter Kelly

Former CFO, NXP
Expertise: Finance, Operations

Oleg Khaykin

CEO, Viavi Solutions, Marvell, BoD
Expertise: Power Semiconductors

Kevork Kechichian

EVP, Solutions Engineering, Arm
Expertise: SoC

Selena LaCroix

Vice Chair, Senior Partner, Korn Ferry
Expertise: Technology Recruiting, HR, Legal

Richard Beyer

Former CEO, Freescale, Micron, BoD
Expertise: Automotive Semiconductors

David St. Jean

Senior Advisor, Centerview Partners
Expertise: M&A

Rich D’Amore

Founder, North Bridge Ventures
Expertise: Venture Capital, Management

Dave French

Former CEO, Cirrus Logic
Expertise: Mixed-Signal & DSP IC

Susan Moore

Founder, Red Rock Advisory
Expertise: Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, ESG

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