Invests in
Locations:
Min Investment:
$250,000.00Max Investment:
$3,000,000.00Target Investment:
$1,500,000.00
Skills
Education
- MI
Lists including Naimish
Work Experience
Advisory Board Member, MIT Proto Ventures
2022
MIT Proto Ventures is a venture studio formed to identify transformative technology ventures leveraging the capabilities of MIT in fusion and clean energy.
2021
Board Member
2021
2021
Advisor
2021
2019
Advisor
2019
2019 - 2023
Venture Partner
2019 - 2023
• Directed sourcing and leadership of seed-stage investments across various sectors such as IoT, AI-based predictive platforms, computational biology, networking infrastructure, and telecom services. • Held board membership in multiple portfolio companies, providing strategic guidance and oversight to enhance their performance and growth, including Butlr, Flume, Elucidata, Biotia, and Volta. • Initiated the launch of Hyperplane’s inaugural Opportunity Fund, aimed at increasing Limited Partner exposure to later-stage financings of select portfolio companies, augmenting their growth and financial opportunities.
2021 - 2022
Board Member
2021 - 2022
2020 - 2021
Board Observer
2020 - 2021
2018 - 2019
Executive In Residence
2018 - 2019
• Explored and evaluated fresh investment prospects merging life sciences and software, analyzing their potential for strategic investment. • Constructed an investment thesis focused on leveraging robotic automation, computational, and algorithmic innovation to expedite advancements in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics development, resulting in multiple strategic investments in this sector.
2015 - 2017
Board Member
2015 - 2017
• Engaged as a board member at AEE, a national energy regulatory policy association dedicated to propelling grid modernization and fostering economic growth within the advanced energy sector. • Delivered expert testimony at a Congressional Committee on Energy and Commerce, addressing concerns regarding the security and reliability of the electric grid, contributing insights and expertise to crucial industry discussions.
2010 - 2017
Founder and CEO
2010 - 2017
• Assembled a diverse team of technical and commercial experts hailing from the electric power and telecom sectors. • Expanded the customer base to encompass 30 distribution utilities across North America, Europe, and Australia, with the largest customer contributing annual product revenue exceeding $2 million. • Secured $55 million in capital from three top-tier venture investors and a prominent family office to support the company's growth and development.