Bill Portelli

About

For over 30 years, Bill Portelli has led technology companies as a CEO, advisor, and board director, delivering results that have amounted to billions of dollars in revenue and market capitalization. Currently serving as the head of strategy at xMentium, a pioneering AI company, Bill spearheads initiatives that push the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

Bill Portelli is a seasoned executive and a member of the HTEC Advisory Board. He is renowned for his exceptional track record in driving exponential growth and creating substantial enterprise value across diverse technology sectors.

For over thirty years, Bill has led technology companies as a CEO, advisor, and board director, delivering results that have amounted to billions of dollars in revenue and market capitalization. Currently serving as the head of strategy at xMentium, a pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) company, Bill spearheads initiatives that push the boundaries of AI.  

An expert in mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) development, open-source technology, and information technology, Bill has driven innovation in the semiconductor and electronic design automation market, with notable roles as a senior vice president, general manager, and corporate officer at firms such as Cadence and CTT. Also, as founding CEO of CollabNet, he is credited with building the first company to commercialize software development in the cloud.

Bill is also a recipient of the prestigious Davos Technology Pioneer Award from the World Economic Forum for contributions to cloud computing, DevOps, and open-source technology.

He is based in Los Altos, California.

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Industry

Software & Cloud Services, Technology Hardware, Chips & Semiconductors

Recent Publications

  • HTEC at Embedded World 2025 

    HTEC at Embedded World 2025 

    We’re thrilled to return to Embedded World with an expanded presence this March! With the integration of Eesy Innovation, we’ll exhibit together under booth number 5-145 (Hall 5). 

  • HTEC Dinner at Embedded World 2025 

    HTEC Dinner at Embedded World 2025 

    HTEC Dinner at Embedded World 2025  We’re excited to invite you to our networking dinner at Embedded World 2025 in Nuremberg. Join us for an evening of meaningful connections with industry leaders, accompanied by traditional German cuisine, in a relaxed atmosphere. Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today!  Start date: March 11, 2025; 8…

  • 2025 HTEC GTM Kickoff

    2025 HTEC Global GTM Kickoff Meeting Location Wednesday, February 26 – Friday, February 28, 2025Pasea Hotel & Spa 21080 Pacific Coast HighwayHuntington Beach, California 92648Map Agenda A detailed agenda will be provided before the event. For scheduling purposes, see below: Wednesday, February 26 Thursday, February 27 Friday, February 28 Any questions, contact Pam Strug, Field Marketing.  Looking forward…