# Bob Venero

> Bob Venero is the founder and CEO of Future Tech Enterprise, the IT solutions provider he started in a Long Island basement in 1996. Based in Fort Lauderdale, he leads its strategy across enterprise infrastructure and emerging technologies, participates in the Forbes Technology Council, and supports education and community initiatives. His public record connects long-standing customer relationships with projects ranging from Bayport-Blue Point classrooms to the United AI Alliance.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Future Tech Enterprise, Inc.
- **Organizations:** Future Tech Enterprise, Inc., Forbes Technology Council, The Bob Venero Children’s Foundation
- **Education:** Suffolk County Community College
- **Known for:** Founded and continues to lead Future Tech Enterprise, established in 1996., Named in Long Island Business News’ 2004 40 Under 40 cohort., Profiled as an inductee by the Long Island Technology Hall of Fame.

## Career timeline

- **1996** — Founded Future Tech Enterprise in the basement of his Long Island home, initially reselling hardware.
- **2004** — Recognized in Long Island Business News’ 40 Under 40 awards.
- **2015** — Announced a five-year Future Tech commitment valued at $250,000 to Bayport-Blue Point classroom and STEAM initiatives.
- **2021** — Future Tech announced its executive-headquarters move to Fort Lauderdale.
- **2022** — Future Tech became the United AI Alliance’s inaugural funding and global distribution partner.
- **2025** — Future Tech received Dell Technologies’ Federal Partner of the Year award.

## Achievements

- Founded and continues to lead Future Tech Enterprise, established in 1996.
- Named in Long Island Business News’ 2004 40 Under 40 cohort.
- Profiled as an inductee by the Long Island Technology Hall of Fame.
- Led Future Tech as it received Dell Technologies’ 2025 Federal Partner of the Year recognition.
- Established a five-year technology-services commitment valued at $250,000 for his former school district.
- Future Tech’s Coins from Kids campaign raised more than $30,000 for Hurricane Katrina victims and was featured in Bill Clinton’s Giving.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Published the Forbes Technology Council article The Most Important AI Decision Has Nothing To Do With Technology on September 2.
- **2026-05** — Discussed forecasting customer purchases six to twelve months ahead to manage AI-related supply-chain constraints.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ftei.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-venero-aa00037
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/bvenero

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Last updated: 2026-10-25