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Andrew Couillard

Investor

Investor at Harpoon Ventures · Program Director at Black Flag

Palo Alto, California, United States

Writes $100K – $5M checks

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727 people in our graph share verified history with Andrew — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Damir BecirovicunlockedAndrew: together at University of Southern California (2012–2013)
×4Andrew: together at Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Andrew: together at University of Southern California
×2Andrew: together at Queen Mary University of London

About

Andrew Couillard—former Navy EOD who managed a $50M unmanned underwater vehicle portfolio—offers rare military AI/ML and autonomy experience, runs accelerator curriculum, and requires 300% probable demand before raises.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechCybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsRoboticsSemiconductors

Experience

  1. Black FlagProgram Directorcurrent2025 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
  2. Harpoon VenturesInvestorcurrent2024 — presentSan Diego, CA
  3. US NavyCompany Commander - Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures2021 — 2024San Diego, CA
  4. US NavyPlatoon Commander2018 — 2021Rota
  5. US NavyTraining2016 — 2018
  6. The Honor FoundationFellow2024San Diego, CA
  7. Northrop GrummanSenior Design Project2016El Segundo, CA
  8. Alpha Epsilon PiPresident2014 — 2015

Skills & more

Leadership28Public Speaking22Teamwork14Analysis2iOS development12Sales Operations10Microsoft Technologies12Military20Public Relations10Social Networking5Sales9Training6
+7 moreResearchMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordPowerPointSocial MediaMicrosoft OfficeCustomer Service
  • CPR certified

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Colleagues at Harpoon Ventures

Austin Hays
Partner at Harpoon Ventures
Jake Windle
Investor at Harpoon Ventures
Jeff Torrance
Partner at Harpoon Ventures
Larsen
Investor at Harpoon Ventures
Larsen Jensen
General Partner at Harpoon Ventures
Mat Vogels
Investor at Harpoon Ventures
Matias Zorrilla
Investor at Harpoon Ventures
Riley Loftus
Investor at Harpoon Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrew Couillard?
Andrew Couillard—former Navy EOD who managed a $50M unmanned underwater vehicle portfolio—offers rare military AI/ML and autonomy experience, runs accelerator curriculum, and requires 300% probable demand before raises.
Where does Andrew Couillard work?
Andrew Couillard is Investor at Harpoon Ventures.
What does Andrew Couillard invest in?
Andrew Couillard invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Hardware, New Materials, Robotics, Semiconductors.
What check size does Andrew Couillard write?
Andrew Couillard typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Andrew Couillard go to school?
Andrew Couillard studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA); University of Southern California (Industrial & Systems Engineering); Fudan University (Chinese (mandarin Years 1-3)).

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Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business2,000

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Also attended University of Southern California816

Shaun MaguirePartner at Sequoia CapitalMarc BenioffCo-founder, Chair & CEO of SalesforceGabriel PereyraCo-founder & President of HarveyDamir BecirovicInvestor at Index VenturesVojtech HornaInvestor at Index VenturesNatalie VaisInvestor at Spark Capital

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Also attended Fudan University167

Mirva LaatunenSenior Investment Associate at OpenOceanHege TollerudHead of Community & Events at Brighteye VenturesChan Yip PangExecutive Director, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Adam ZongEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation SpaceRin HuangPartner at Fenbushi CapitalSarah ChanController at Stripes

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Also attended Queen Mary University of London117

Alix TricotInvestor at DaphniAlessandro De BenedettiAssociate at NorthzoneMoreno BonaventuraLead Machine Learning Engineer at Inreach VenturesLuisa VenturiniInvestor at CapitalGBeryl BouchierVice President at Sky9 CapitalRachel MuzyczkaPartner, DMG Ventures at DMG Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at US Navy173

Jeremy KirschOperating Partner at Differential VenturesJim BridenstineManaging Partner, Artemis Group at Cortado VenturesJuliane GallinaPartner at Lavrock VenturesJohn DillonInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersGlenn VogelVenture Partner at IronGate Capital AdvisorsDavid WhittakerVenture Partner at Elm Street Ventures

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Also worked at The Honor Foundation11

MattVenture Partner at TFX CapitalJustin NahamaGeneral Partner at The Veteran FundDominic VentimigliaPrincipal, Network Operations at SQUADRA VENTURESRichard WellsManaging Director at Insight PartnersJoe MusselmanInvestor at BVVCLeyla GladishInvestor at BVVC

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Also worked at Northrop Grumman85

Peter SpasovCo-President at Marlin Equity PartnersJeff PetersPartner at Ibex InvestorsDan KultranCo-Founder & CEO, Claros at Red Cell IncubationJJ AghaChief Information Security Officer & SVP, IT at Asymmetric Capital PartnersFelix ShpilmanVenture Partner at Moses CapitalHrach SimonianAdvisor at Driven

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Also worked at Alpha Epsilon Pi4

Mason BergerData Engineer at Harbert Growth PartnersJoey D. BarnettPartner at Ventura CapitalNeil GrunbergManaging Partner, Co-Founder at Storytime CapitalSam LampertVice President at Warren