Gopal Rajaraman
InvestorInvestor at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Bethesda
Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $2.5M
About
Gopal Rajaraman focuses on autonomous, rotary and mission systems and next-generation mission technologies for national security and aerospace, drawing on Motorola Solutions experience in strategy, business development and product management.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsSemiconductorsSpace Tech
Experience
- Lockheed MartinVenture Investorcurrent2022 — presentBethesda, Maryland, United States
- Motorola SolutionsGM/Director, Emerging Solutions, Chief Strategy Office2019 — 2021
- Motorola Solutions Venture CapitalSr. Investment Principal2015 — 2019Schaumburg, IL
- Motorola Solutions Venture CapitalInvestment Professional2014 — 2015Schaumburg IL
- MotorolaSenior Engineering Management, Product Manager and Software Architect1998 — 2014
Education
- The University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessMBA, Analytical Finance2009 — 2012
- Purdue UniversityMaster of Science - MS1996 — 1998
- Indian Institute of Technology, MadrasBachelor’s Degree, Engineering1992 — 1996
Skills & more
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)2New Business Development3Strategy17Corporate Venture Capital7Venture Capital8Business Strategy8Start-ups7Management9Product Management7Software Development19Cross-functional Team Leadership13Agile Methodologies9
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Colleagues at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Alison (Ali) Perez
Investor at Lockheed Martin Ventures
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
Evan Scott
Chief Financial Officer at Lockheed Martin Ventures
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Alison (Ali) Perez
Investor at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Elizabeth A. Onasanya
Analyst 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
- Where does Gopal Rajaraman work?
- Gopal Rajaraman is Investor at Lockheed Martin Ventures.
- What does Gopal Rajaraman invest in?
- Gopal Rajaraman invests in AI & Machine Learning, Defense Tech, Robotics, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- What check size does Gopal Rajaraman write?
- Gopal Rajaraman typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
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