RP

Rich Pardoe

Venture Executive at Chevron

Houston, Texas

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Education

Work Experience

1991

  • Venture Executive

    2015

    Work for Chevron Technology Ventures, Venture Capital group. Focused on scouting for and finding start-up companies for potential investment while also helping facilitate the adoption of new technologies within Chevron. Board observer on several portfolio companies.

  • Principal (Business Analyst)

    2006 - 2015

    Work for Chevron Technology Ventures, Venture Capital group as a business analyst - a position very similar to principal in the venture capital industry. Evaluated start-up companies for potential investment as well as facilitating the adoption of new technologies within Chevron.

  • Business Analyst

    2004 - 2006

    Business Analyst responsible for the management and implementation of supply optimization business processes for the US West region.

  • Crude Oil Scheduler

    2001 - 2004

    Scheduled delivery of crude oil from Chevron's California production fields into the requisite pipelines for deliveries to end-customers. Scheduled delivery of marine borne crude into Chevron's California refineries.

  • Process Engineer

    1991 - 2001

    Hydroprocessing Engineer responsible for design and technical service of high pressure hydroprocessing refinery plants.

  • Field Test Manager

    1985 - 1991

    Developing uses for Ebonex ceramic- an electrical conductive suboxide of titania.