Advisor
Advisory Team
George Rafidi
Senior Manager, IT
“If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.“
About George
George feels if one’s passion becomes one’s line of work, it is a self-driven vision that will propel one forward! He is excited about the role of technology in the ever-changing business landscape. From security to cloud capabilities, Information Technology plays a pivotal role in a company’s day to day processes, and the possibilities, he feels, are endless.
George is a Senior IT Manager at WestBridge Capital, based out of the Silicon Valley. He is involved in evaluating and enhancing our current technology stack and keeping WestBridge up-to-date with the constantly evolving technology landscape.
Born and brought up in the San Francisco Bay Area, he studied at the San Francisco State University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. His subsidiary subject was Mathematics. He started his professional career with Open TV and later moved to All Covered. At All Covered, George was a Service Delivery Manager and a Senior System Engineer for 16 years. He had multiple Venture Capital and Private Equity clients where he managed and oversaw IT operations.
George enjoys spending his downtime unwinding with his family, especially in fun activities with his two children. They love playing sports and exploring the outdoors together. George is the quintessential all American sports buff and a very vocal supporter of the local teams he grew up watching!
