Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor and Strategic Advisor
Princeton, New Jersey
DNS Consultant @ Sprint Nextel From 1995 to 1996 (1 year) Board Member & Strategic Advisor @ Sonnet BioTherapeutics, Inc. Sonnet BioTherapeutics has developed a disruptive immuno-oncology lock and load platform. This platform enables the targeted delivery of oncology therapeutics using human albumin binding domain reducing the systemic toxicity to 1/30th of traditional delivery methods. Sonnet has...
DNS Consultant @ Sprint Nextel From 1995 to 1996 (1 year) Board Member & Strategic Advisor @ Sonnet BioTherapeutics, Inc. Sonnet BioTherapeutics has developed a disruptive immuno-oncology lock and load platform. This platform enables the targeted delivery of oncology therapeutics using human albumin binding domain reducing the systemic toxicity to 1/30th of traditional delivery methods. Sonnet has developed a library of cancer-fighting immunotherapies. Princeton, NJStrategic Advisor and Investor @ CellixBio.com CellixBio is a drug design and development company with an innovative platform to build out new molecular entities to improve clinical outcomes of approved therapeutics. The platform enables new product opportunities in the inflammatory, immunology, metabolic, and oncology areas. Greater New York City AreaBoard Member / Founding Investor @ WizNucleus WizNucleus™ develops and implements IT-based solutions combined with energy industry expertise to address critical compliance, risk, and security management needs of nuclear power industry and the clean energy sector. Manhasset, NYConvenor, Co-Founder @ Hindu Jewish Coalition Hindu Jewish Coalition is building meaningful relationships between Hindu and Jewish communities on shared interests in business, political, religious, social, and other relevant areas through ongoing communications, meetings, events, and advocacy activities within chapters established in various geographic regions. Princeton, NJCharter Member @ TiE NJ-Philadelphia The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals. TiE’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE’s focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs. Princeton , NJTrustee @ Infinity Foundation The Infinity Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Princeton, New Jersey engaged in making grants in the areas of compassion and wisdom. In the area of wisdom, Infinity Foundation seeks to promote East-West dialogue and a proper understanding of the Indian civilizational experience in the world, particularly in the United States and India. The world today is grappling with issues arising from globalization, religious conflicts and economic, ecological and cultural challenges. The Infinity Foundation believes that the experience and wisdom on the Indian civilization can play a positive role in an inter-civilization dialogue based on harmonious co-existence rather than a clash of civilizations. Princeton, NJPresident / Founder @ eSeva eSeva provides business and technology management services - business transformation, leadership and diversity training, strategic planning, business mentoring, and social enterprise incubation Princeton, NJHonorary Executive Director / Co-Founder @ Forum for Religious Freedom Forum for Religious Freedom (FRF) supports the separation of religion and state and advocates pluralism worldwide. Religious diversity is a precious human asset, and is under great threat around the world. FRF draws its inspiration and respect for all religious traditions from the pluralistic ethos of Hinduism and other Dharma traditions. Princeton, NJBoard Member @ Arsha Vidya Gurukulam Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is an institute for the traditional study of Vedanta, Sanskrit, Yoga, Ayurveda, astrology, and other classical Indian disciplines. This Gurukulam was founded by Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1986. Saylorsburg, PA, USA and Anaikatti, IndiaPartner / Founding Investor @ Partners of White Oak Partners of White Oak is a real estate development firm based in Princeton, NJ. Princeton, NJDirector @ The Family Services Agency From newborns to adults, the Family, Inc., an affiliate of the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Foundation, provides high-quality services to foster health and wellbeing in the home, school and community. Whether offering Early Childhood Services, Family Support Services, Parental Education Services or Counseling and Therapy Services, for almost 100 years the Family Services Agency has responded to the growing and changing needs of the residents of Montgomery County, Maryland. From June 1999 to April 2000 (11 months) Gaithersburg, MDProgram Manager @ Reed Technology and Information Services Developed several pioneering databases delivered on CD-ROM including electronic journals and encyclopedias. From July 1992 to July 1995 (3 years 1 month) Germantown, MD and Horsham, PAProject Manager / Software Developer @ Online Computer Systems Worked on industry leading bibliographic information systems for libraries worldwide including Library of Congress, National Libraries of Britain, Canada, Germany, France and Russia. From December 1986 to June 1992 (5 years 7 months) Germantown, MDPrincipal and Strategic Advisor @ SplitByte Inc SplitByte provides that next level of protection – against organised cyber crime, quantum computing hacks and frequent large-scale attacks. Splitbyte’s disruptive distributed keyless encryption platform technology is like a vaccine against all cybervirus attacks unlike other reactive cyber security solutions. Los Gatos, California, United StatesBoard Member / Founding Investor @ PBCTech (Paper Battery Company) The Paper Battery Company has designed a game changing ultrathin ultracapacitor with industryleading peak power performance. The company’s first product line, PowerWrapper™, provides scalable voltage, energy and power in a single, ultrathin package. The long life, environmentally-friendly device works with existing lithium batteries, reducing waste, enhancing performance and can be designed in as a structural component to fit in or around the tight confines of portable electronic components. The enabling ultrathin form factor of the high-power ultracapacitor sheets has a transformative impact on power management and battery performance in computing and electronics applications. The company’s innovative business model and technology garnered the 2015 CES Innovation and the TIE50 2013 awards. http://www.paperbatteryco.com From January 2009 to December 2018 (10 years) Troy, New YorkFounding Investor @ Kovid Inc (now Kaliber.ai) Kovid Inc seeks to transform industries through technology co-innovation partnerships that leverage today’s most disruptive technologies: Big Data Distributed Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning and IoT. Kovid’s focus on IP Innovation has resulted in a range of products that apply deep learning and cognitive computing techniques to address the most pressing challenges in the domains of Public Safety, Customer Care, Healthcare, Smart Cities and others. The company has ongoing research collaboration with leading global educational institutes including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Institute of Data Sciences, Rutgers. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, Kovid’s cross border executive management team is working towards building the next-generation catalyst focused on achieving transformational impact via these disruptive technologies to a marquee client base - that includes public sector organizations, large and small corporate entities as well as individuals. From February 2016 to October 2017 (1 year 9 months) Princeton, NJ, USA and Hyderabad, IndiaChair, Peer Advisory Boards for CEOs, Business Owners and Trusted Advisors @ Vistage International Raghu chaired two high-performing Vistage groups in Central Jersey - CEO Group (#3954) and the Princeton Trusted Advisor Group (#1366).Vistage International is the world's leading chief executive organization. Vistage helps CEOs become better leaders, make better decisions, and achieve better results through a unique suite of services which includes monthly problem-solving meetings with peers, individual coaching, expert speaker workshops, a web-based best practices library and access to a worldwide network of more than 20,000 executives in 20 countries. Vistage member companies significantly outperform their peers. A 2015 analysis by Dun & Bradstreet revealed that companies that joined Vistage over the past five years grew at three times the rate of average U.S. companies. Vistage members get results. From July 2012 to March 2017 (4 years 9 months) Princeton, NJ and San Diego, CASenior Managing Partner @ Granite Financial Advisors Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Raising Capital, Business Development, Strategic and Financial Consulting, Cross-border Ventures From July 2010 to August 2012 (2 years 2 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaFounder, Chairman, President @ InfoZen Founder, Chairman & President of InfoZen (www.infozen.com). InfoZen is a leading provider of mission critical IT services and solutions to the public sector. Among its services, the company provides software engineering, data management, and IT services management. InfoZen's solutions are at the forefront of the automated screening and risk assessment of millions of people to protect critical infrastructure and support national security. In 2004, InfoZen won the largest small business contract ever awarded by TSA ($150M+ for analytics-based background screening). From August 1995 to July 2008 (13 years) Rockville, MDCTO, Advisor @ eLawForum Corporation eLawForum’s unique lawyer to lawyer service creates a competitive market for legal representation. Outside counsel compete with fixed fees for legal work based on expertise, quality and business judgment.eLawForum’s corporate clients secure the best value among the most qualified outside counsel - buying results rather than hours. For law firms, eLawForum offers an unprecedented opportunity to win new clients and share in success. From June 2000 to June 2008 (8 years 1 month) Washington, DCStrategic Advisor and Investor @ Globavir Biosciences, Inc. Globavir is focused on commercializing re-purposed drugs for controlling diseases with large unmet medical needs such as Coronavirus, Dengue Fever, Ebola, and Chikungunya. Santa Clara, CA
Sprint Nextel
DNS Consultant
1995 to 1996
Sonnet BioTherapeutics, Inc.
Board Member & Strategic Advisor
Princeton, NJ
CellixBio.com
Strategic Advisor and Investor
Greater New York City Area
WizNucleus
Board Member / Founding Investor
Manhasset, NY
Hindu Jewish Coalition
Convenor, Co-Founder
Princeton, NJ
TiE NJ-Philadelphia
Charter Member
Princeton , NJ
Infinity Foundation
Trustee
Princeton, NJ
eSeva
President / Founder
Princeton, NJ
Forum for Religious Freedom
Honorary Executive Director / Co-Founder
Princeton, NJ
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
Board Member
Saylorsburg, PA, USA and Anaikatti, India
Partners of White Oak
Partner / Founding Investor
Princeton, NJ
The Family Services Agency
Director
June 1999 to April 2000
Gaithersburg, MD
Reed Technology and Information Services
Program Manager
July 1992 to July 1995
Germantown, MD and Horsham, PA
Online Computer Systems
Project Manager / Software Developer
December 1986 to June 1992
Germantown, MD
SplitByte Inc
Principal and Strategic Advisor
Los Gatos, California, United States
PBCTech (Paper Battery Company)
Board Member / Founding Investor
January 2009 to December 2018
Troy, New York
Kovid Inc (now Kaliber.ai)
Founding Investor
February 2016 to October 2017
Princeton, NJ, USA and Hyderabad, India
Vistage International
Chair, Peer Advisory Boards for CEOs, Business Owners and Trusted Advisors
July 2012 to March 2017
Princeton, NJ and San Diego, CA
Granite Financial Advisors
Senior Managing Partner
July 2010 to August 2012
Washington D.C. Metro Area
InfoZen
Founder, Chairman, President
August 1995 to July 2008
Rockville, MD
eLawForum Corporation
CTO, Advisor
June 2000 to June 2008
Washington, DC
Globavir Biosciences, Inc.
Strategic Advisor and Investor
Santa Clara, CA
George Washington University
MBA (coursework), Information Systems
1990 to 1991
Virginia Tech
M.S., Computer Science
1985 to 1986
Vivekananda College, Chennai
Pre-University, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
1978 to 1979
Ramakrishna Mission Boys' School, Chennai
S.S.L.C
1967 to 1978
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
B. Tech, Electrical Engineering
1979 to 1984
What company does Raghu Rao work for?
Raghu Rao works for Sprint Nextel
What is Raghu Rao's role at Sprint Nextel?
Raghu Rao is DNS Consultant
What industry does Raghu Rao work in?
Raghu Rao works in the Executive Office industry.
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