Robert 'Rob' J. Pera is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder, CEO, and Executive Chairman of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. (NYSE: UI), a global leader in high-performance wireless data communication and networking technology. His career is rooted in elite electrical engineering, technology, and serial entrepreneurial disruption.

Pera holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). His philosophical approach centers on technological excellence, scale efficiency, and long-term commitment to low-cost, high-performance wireless networking (pioneering the concept of affordable broadband infrastructure). He started his career at Apple Inc. as a hardware engineer.

• Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. (Founder, CEO & Chairman): The core publicly traded asset, a global leader in wireless networking, routing, and software solutions for service providers and enterprises.
• Technology Pioneer: His success is built on scale manufacturing and dominating the market for affordable, high-performance wireless access points and networking gear.
• Sports Ownership: He is the Controlling Owner of the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) (acquired in 2012).
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in Internet infrastructure and disruptive technology (specializing in wireless broadband).

Robert Pera's strategic genius was his commitment to high-performance, low-cost wireless solutions. He founded Ubiquiti Networks in 2005 (after leaving Apple), recognizing the immense, untapped global demand for affordable broadband infrastructure in underserved markets. His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the scale production of enterprise-grade wireless equipment that drove the global broadband and internet expansion.

The company successfully executed its IPO on the NASDAQ in 2011. His public focus shifted to sports in 2012 when he acquired a controlling stake in the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA). He remains Founder, CEO, and Executive Chairman, guiding the company's continuous innovation. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global networking and technology sector.

Robert Pera's social impact is structural, stemming from Ubiquiti's role in providing essential wireless infrastructure that accelerates global internet access and digital inclusion in developing nations. His ownership of the Memphis Grizzlies is a major civic asset. His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives (including his commitment to STEM education).

His structural contribution is tied to the successful industrialization and scale of the wireless networking sector.

Robert Pera maintains the professional, composed style of a technology executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a pioneer in the specialized networking sector.

Residing in San Jose, California, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to technology innovation, strategic management, and sports ownership.