What check size does Bikram Bakshi write?

Bikram Bakshi typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.

Where did Bikram Bakshi go to school?

Bikram Bakshi studied at The Wharton School (MBA); Texas A&M University (Master of Science, Computer Science); Delhi Institute of Technology (NSIT) (BE, Computer Engineering).

Bikram Bakshi

Investor

Operating Partner, Cyber Fund Investment Committee at Blu Venture Investors

Washington, District of Columbia

Writes $500K – $1M checks · typically $750K

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About

Bikram Bakshi is co-founder and CEO of ColoWatch. He previously served as CEO of Optum Government and Optum International from 2014 to 2017, holding membership in Optum's Office of the CEO and UnitedHealth Group's Executive Leadership Team. Prior to that, he was president and CEO of QSSI from 2007 to 2014, where he led the company's work on healthcare.gov; QSSI was acquired by UnitedHealth Group/Optum in 2012. Bakshi holds an MBA from Wharton and graduate degrees in computer science.

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bbakshi@bluventures.com

Experience

ColoWatchCo-Founder and CEOcurrent2024 — presentWashington, D.C. Metro Area
Blu VenturesPartner & Investment Committee Membercurrent2017 — presentWashington, D.C. Metro Area
The Wharton SchoolBoard Member, Venture Lab Advisory Boardcurrent2018 — presentPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Maret SchoolMember, Board Of Trusteescurrent2022 — presentWashington, D.C.
UnitedHealth GroupCEO, Optum Government and Optum International2012 — 2017Washington, D.C. & London, UK
QSSIPresident & CEO (acquired by United Health Group/Optum)2005 — 2012Washington, D.C. Metro Area
CitiVice President & General Manager, BNX Systems (acquired by Citigroup)1999 — 2005Washington, D.C. Metro Area
IntelSoftware Engineering Manager1996 — 1999
PARCSoftware Engineer1996
Nortel NetworksSoftware Engineer1995

Skills & more

Security2SDLC4Program Management14Identity ManagementInformation TechnologyMarketing1SalesEnterprise Architecture3Cloud Computing3Integration6Business Intelligence6Requirements Analysis3

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Enterprise SoftwareManagementSaaS

Languages Hindi, Punjabi, German

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Colleagues at Blu Venture Investors

Bob Struble

General Partner at Blu Venture Investors

Brian Ellenberger

Associate at Blu Venture Investors

David Krauskopf

Partner at Blu Venture Investors

Dendy Young

Partner at Blu Venture Investors

Eric Adler

Partner at Blu Venture Investors

Hal Shelton

Principal at Blu Venture Investors

Helen Reynolds

Investment Director at Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund

J.S. Gamble

Principal at Blu Venture Investors

Network10

David KrauskopfScout

Partner at Blu Venture Investors

J.S. GambleScout

Principal at Blu Venture Investors

Joe CallananScout

Partner at Blu Venture Investors

Michael SuttonScout

Angel investor in disruptive cyber security companies and founder of StoneMill Ventures

Mike KostoffScout

Principal at Blu Venture Investors

Benjamin Ebenezer

Managing Principal at Blu Venture Investors

Bob Proctor

Investor at Blu Venture Investors

Deepika Jonnalagadda

Analyst at Blu Venture Investors

Dendy Young

Partner at Blu Venture Investors

Eric Adler

Partner at Blu Venture Investors

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bikram Bakshi?: Bikram Bakshi is co-founder and CEO of ColoWatch. He previously served as CEO of Optum Government and Optum International from 2014 to 2017, holding membership in Optum's Office of the CEO and UnitedHealth Group's Executive Leadership Team. Prior to that, he was president and CEO of QSSI from 2007 to 2014, where he led the company's work on healthcare.gov; QSSI was acquired by UnitedHealth Group/Optum in 2012. Bakshi holds an MBA from Wharton and graduate degrees in computer science.
Where does Bikram Bakshi work?: Bikram Bakshi is Operating Partner, Cyber Fund Investment Committee at Blu Venture Investors.
What check size does Bikram Bakshi write?: Bikram Bakshi typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
Where did Bikram Bakshi go to school?: Bikram Bakshi studied at The Wharton School (MBA); Texas A&M University (Master of Science, Computer Science); Delhi Institute of Technology (NSIT) (BE, Computer Engineering).

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