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Augustus Doricko

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Venture Partner at DISCIPULUS VENTURES · Founder at Rainmaker

El Segundo, California, United States

FoundedRainmaker

Thiel Fellow 2024

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About

Augustus Doricko, a Thiel Fellow and UC Berkeley dropout, runs Rainmaker Technology, giving founder/operator experience in geoengineering and deep El Segundo hardtech ties into Southern California's aerospace and defense networks.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsSemiconductorsSpace Tech

Founder at Rainmaker

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Rainmaker's investors · 13

Balaji Srinivasan$10K – $500K checksChampion Hill Ventures$500K – $1M checks · since 2024Day One VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checks · since 2024Drover VenturesDallasE1 VenturesSan FranciscoInvariantes FundGuatemala CityInvesdorBerlinKortschak Investments L.P.Aspen · $250K – $1M checksLong Journey VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $1M checks · since 2024Spacecadet VenturesKent County · $100K – $500K checksStarship VenturesSan FranciscoTamarack GlobalGreenwich · since 2024Upfront VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M checks

Experience

  1. Rainmaker Technology CorporationChief Executive Officercurrent2023 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  2. Terra Seco SolutionsCo-Founder2021 — 2023Los Angeles, California, United States
  3. DXC TechnologyData Science Intern2021 — 2022
  4. Highland AssociatesMechanical Engineering Intern2019Greater New York City Area
  5. City of Stamford Engineering BureauEngineering Intern2017

Skills & more

Java2SQL1Statistics1Financial ModelingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelLeadership1Public Speaking1CoachingFundraisingPandas (Software)Python
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From Augustus's professional profile.

Colleagues at DISCIPULUS VENTURES

Ben Kohlmann
Senior Advisor at DISCIPULUS VENTURES
Isaiah Taylor
Senior Advisor at DISCIPULUS VENTURES
Jakob Diepenbrock
Founder and General Partner at DISCIPULUS VENTURES
Josh Manchester
General Partner at Champion Hill Ventures
Josh Steinman
Senior Advisor at DISCIPULUS VENTURES
Kevin Hartz
Co-Founder & General Partner at BA Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Augustus Doricko?
Augustus Doricko, a Thiel Fellow and UC Berkeley dropout, runs Rainmaker Technology, giving founder/operator experience in geoengineering and deep El Segundo hardtech ties into Southern California's aerospace and defense networks.
Where does Augustus Doricko work?
Augustus Doricko is Founder of Rainmaker and Venture Partner at DISCIPULUS VENTURES.
What does Augustus Doricko invest in?
Augustus Doricko invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
What companies did Augustus Doricko found?
Augustus Doricko founded Rainmaker.
Where did Augustus Doricko go to school?
Augustus Doricko studied at University of California, Berkeley (Dropped Out); Stamford High School.

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Also worked at Highland Associates1

Manish G. PatelGeneral Partner at Highland Leaders