Tim Ridout

Tim Ridout is a Lecturer in the Accounting Area at California Polytechnic State University's Orfalea College of Business. With over 25 years of experience as a financial executive, he specializes in operational infrastructure development, financial operations leadership, and strategic capital raising for high-growth technology companies.

• Former CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers (Price Waterhouse)
• Industry career focused on financial leadership in transformational tech companies
• Expertise in equity/debt financing, international operations, and M&A integrations

Ridout combines practical industry experience with academic teaching, emphasizing team development and preparation for public company standards. His mentoring philosophy aims to equip business students with real-world expertise.