Yasser Raja is an American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and CEO of Verkada, a San Mateo, California-based company specializing in cloud-managed physical security solutions, including cameras, access control systems, and sensors. Founded in 2016 with Filip Kaliszan and James Ren, Verkada has disrupted the security industry by offering AI-powered, scalable platforms for enterprises, addressing limitations of legacy on-premises systems. Under Raja's leadership, the company has achieved unicorn status, raising over $415 million in funding from investors including Sequoia Capital, Felicis Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners, with Ethan Kurzweil serving as a key financial backer. Verkada's growth reflects Raja's focus on integrating hardware, software, and cloud services to enhance security in commercial, educational, and public sector environments. Before launching Verkada, Raja developed his expertise in technology at Stanford University, where he immersed himself in computer science and engineering projects. His entrepreneurial journey was influenced by the innovative culture of Silicon Valley, leading him to identify opportunities in intelligent building technologies. Raja maintains a relatively low public profile, emphasizing product development and business expansion over personal publicity, though Verkada has faced scrutiny over privacy concerns related to its surveillance capabilities, common in the sector.