Benjamin Rosen, a pioneering venture capitalist who championed early personal computing, died at 93. As a founding investor in Lotus and Compaq, he helped shape the tech industry. Rosen was also a vocal advocate for Apple on Wall Street, famously criticizing its management in the 1980s.

His legacy includes nurturing startups like Compaq, where he served as chairman, and mentoring a generation of tech leaders. Rosen's impact on Silicon Valley remains profound, marking him as a key figure in the rise of modern computing.