Rob Aslett Joins Board of Directors

We are pleased to announce Rob Aslett has joined SVP Portland's Board of Directors. A dedicated Investor Partner since 2020, Rob has been instrumental in advancing SVP’s mission through capacity building solutions, serving as Lead Investor Partner for our long-standing Community Partner CAIRO, and contributing to SVP Portland’s strategic development through Dynamic Teams and internal initiatives.

Rob is the President and CEO of the Silicon Integration Initiative Inc. (Si2), a not-for-profit membership organization with over 60 corporate and academic members who innovate on trusted semiconductor design standards and share solutions that lower development costs and increase productivity.  Prior to Si2, he spent over three decades at Intel in senior leadership roles, including VP and GM of the Product Development Solutions organization. His expertise in engineering management is widely recognized, including his contributions as a co-author of A Perspective on Holistic Engineering Management and as a guest lecturer at Portland State University.

Rob believes in SVP’s unique approach, stating, “I joined SVP Portland in 2020 because it had a proven venture philanthropy model that has helped several community organizations grow and become successful. I believe in the “venture” part of SVP Portland. Much like its venture capital counterpart in the for-profit space, this implies SVP Portland should be willing to cast a wide net, intercept ideas early, make multiple bets, and be willing to accept that most may not pan out.”

“There is no such thing as a failed investment in this model,” Rob affirms. “Engagements that do not grow as hoped are still worth the bet when we use the knowledge gained to address obstacles that they uncovered and seed new ideas with community thought leaders.”

We are excited to welcome Rob and look forward to his leadership as we continue working toward a more just and equitable future for all children and families in our community.