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Alison (Ali) Perez

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Investor at Lockheed Martin Ventures · NSF Proposal Reviewer at National Science Foundation

Washington, District of Columbia

Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $2.5M

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About

Alison Perez is Director of Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy and Integration at Lockheed Martin. She began her career conducting neuroscience and cognitive therapy research, work that included engagement with military populations and informed her focus on national security applications. At Lockheed Martin, she has held positions developing autonomous systems and AI/ML applications for defense, leading company-wide research initiatives, and sourcing strategic investments in biotechnology, human potential, and advanced manufacturing to address national security priorities.

Experience

  1. Lockheed MartinDirector of Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy and Integrationcurrent2025 — presentBethesda, MD
  2. National Science Foundation (NSF)NSF Proposal Reviewercurrent2022 — present
  3. Lockheed Martin VenturesSenior Investment Manager2021 — 2026Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  4. Lockheed MartinTechnical Assistant to the Vice President of Technology Strategy and Research2020 — 2021Bethesda, MD
  5. LOCKHEED MARTIN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LABORATORIESSenior Research Scientist2019 — 2020Arlington, Virginia
  6. LOCKHEED MARTIN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LABORATORIESResearch Scientist2017 — 2020Arlington, VA
  7. The Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at DallasResearcher2011 — 20162200 W. Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75245

Skills & more

Technology Trends1Research and Development (R&D)1Investment Strategies1Growth Capital1Financial Services1Biology2Presentations2Due Diligence2Board of Directors1Venture Capital2Cognitive Neuroscience1Synthetic Biology2
+12 moreEmerging TechnologiesBusiness StrategyProposal ManagementGrant WritingReviewsNeuroscienceStatisticsData AnalysisNegotiationStrategyAttention to DetailCognition

Languages English · Spanish

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Colleagues at Lockheed Martin Ventures

Bobby Guthrie II
Associate at Ff Venture Capital
Carter Callaway
Associate at Ultratech Capital Partners
Chris Moran
Vice President and General Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Chris Wronsky
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Daniel J. Tenney
Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and Strategy at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Dr. Anthony DeSimone
Chief Engineer and Senior Vice President, Enterprise Engineering at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Dr. Sarah B. Hiza
Senior Vice President, Technology and Strategic Innovation at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Elizabeth A. Onasanya
Analyst at Lockheed Martin Ventures

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Elizabeth A. Onasanya
Analyst at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Gopal Rajaraman
Senior Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Jeff Cunningham
Investment Director at Lockheed Martin Ventures
John Richmond
Senior Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Sam Stonberg
Senior Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alison (Ali) Perez?
Alison Perez is Director of Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy and Integration at Lockheed Martin. She began her career conducting neuroscience and cognitive therapy research, work that included engagement with military populations and informed her focus on national security applications. At Lockheed Martin, she has held positions developing autonomous systems and AI/ML applications for defense, leading company-wide research initiatives, and sourcing strategic investments in biotechnology, human potential, and advanced manufacturing to address national security priorities.
Where does Alison (Ali) Perez work?
Alison (Ali) Perez is Investor at Lockheed Martin Ventures.
What check size does Alison (Ali) Perez write?
Alison (Ali) Perez typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
Where did Alison (Ali) Perez go to school?
Alison (Ali) Perez studied at The University of Texas at Dallas (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cognition and Neuroscience); The University of Texas at Dallas (Master’s Degree, Applied Cognitive Neuroscience); University of South Carolina (Bachelor’s Degree, Experimental Psychology).

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