Management Team


Past Leadership

Laurent Gharda
CEO and Founder, LinMin Corp.

Laurent Gharda, Founder and CEO of LinMinLaurent Gharda, a seasoned executive in the tech industry with extensive experience in roles such as CEO, COO, VP Marketing, and VP Sales, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. His academic foundation as a UC Berkeley Computer Science graduate, coupled with his prowess in AI and portfolio of several patents, underscores his capacity for strategic guidance and tactical execution in startups and scale-ups.

Laurent's entrepreneurial journey is marked by the founding and successful merger of multiple software companies. His remarkable leadership was evident in securing a significant victory in a DOJ antitrust lawsuit. Laurent’s experience spans various stages of company growth, from startups and scale-ups, including his pivotal roles at Veritas Software and Phoenix Technologies, to his impactful contributions in Fortune 500 environments like Hewlett-Packard Enterprise.

As an innovator and inventor, Laurent holds patents in firmware virtualization in embedded systems and foundational system execution. His track record in conceptualizing, specifying, and delivering a diverse range of software products speaks to his comprehensive skill set. His proficiency extends to the business and technical realms of System Management, Data Center Provisioning (AI/ML & SaaS), Linux and Open Source, IoT and Device Firmware, SaaS and On-prem Application Software, and Software Mergers and Acquisitions.

Fluent in English and French, conversational in Spanish, and proficient in AI, Laurent's diverse skill set makes him a dynamic leader in the tech industry. His expertise and insights have been instrumental in shaping LinMin's direction and success.

A committed advocate for open-source initiatives, Laurent has been a board member of CodeWeavers since 2002, an organization dedicated to the advancement of open source software. Learn more about CodeWeavers.