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Andrew Couillard

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Program Director at Black Flag · Investor at Harpoon Ventures

Palo Alto, California, United States

Writes $100K – $5M checks

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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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Investments

Investor

Candor

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Colleagues at Black Flag

Jake Windle
Investor at Harpoon Ventures
Larsen Jensen
Investor 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 Program Director at Black Flag.
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.
What companies has Andrew Couillard invested in?
Investments tracked here include Candor.
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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