Where did Ilan go to school?

Ilan studied at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (B. Tech, Electrical Engineering); Purdue University (MS, Electrical Engineering); Cranfield School of Management (MBA).

Ilan

Investor

Investor at Eudemian Ventures

Greater Chicago Area

About

Ilan runs Eudemian VC, an early-stage venture firm that backs AI-native startups showing early market traction. The firm partners with mission-driven founders and centers its philosophy on the Greek concept of "Eudaimonia" — flourishing through the actualization of human and technological potential. Its portfolio spans AI infrastructure, B2B SaaS, healthcare, real estate, and consumer companies.

Contact· published on Ilan's own website

i•••@eudemian.vcreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Robotics

Experience

TDS®VP Growth and Transformation, TDS Telecommunicationscurrent2025 — present
TDS®Vice President - Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning2022 — 2025
TDS®Director - Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning2021 — 2022
TDS®Director - Corporate Strategy2018 — 2021Chicago
Eudemian Ventures, LLCVenture Partnercurrent2018 — present
Suttle-StrausBoard Member2022 — 2025
SAPDirector, SAP.iO Fund2017
A.T. KearneySenior Manager2012 — 2017Greater Chicago Area
CaviumPrincipal Engineer2007 — 2010Greater Boston
IntelSenior Engineer2003 — 2007Greater Boston
Hewlett-Packard / CompaqHardware Engineer1999 — 2002Greater Boston

Skills & more

Strategic LeadershipStrategy to ExecutionBusiness TransformationCross-functional LeadershipExecutive Decision-makingOperating ModelsGrowth StrategiesOrganizational AlignmentOperational ExcellenceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Strategy18Investment Decisions

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Venture CapitalBusiness StrategyManagement Consulting

From Ilan's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

AdQuick Apty Cartwheel ChamberConciergeDeep Sentinel Efficient Capital Labs Estuary Highlight HomeListerHouwzerInsight HealthKeyframe LabsProdigyRealm ResolveSawyerSunnysideSuperAgent AITofu Wally

Per the investor's own website.

Colleagues at Eudemian Ventures

Claire

Investor at Eudemian Ventures

Ekkehard Franzke

Strategic Advisor at Eudemian Ventures

Gisela

Investor at Eudemian Ventures

Mark

Investor at Eudemian Ventures

Raghu

Investor at Eudemian Ventures

Raoul

Investor at Eudemian Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ilan?: Ilan runs Eudemian VC, an early-stage venture firm that backs AI-native startups showing early market traction. The firm partners with mission-driven founders and centers its philosophy on the Greek concept of "Eudaimonia" — flourishing through the actualization of human and technological potential. Its portfolio spans AI infrastructure, B2B SaaS, healthcare, real estate, and consumer companies.
Where does Ilan work?: Ilan is at Eudemian Ventures.
What does Ilan invest in?: Ilan invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Robotics.
What companies has Ilan invested in?: Investments tracked here include AdQuick, Apty, Cartwheel, Chamber, Concierge, Deep Sentinel, Efficient Capital Labs, Estuary, Highlight, HomeLister, Houwzer, Insight Health, and 9 more.
Where did Ilan go to school?: Ilan studied at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (B. Tech, Electrical Engineering); Purdue University (MS, Electrical Engineering); Cranfield School of Management (MBA).

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Also attended Purdue University203

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Also attended Cranfield School of Management26

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Shared employers

Also worked at SAP161

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Also worked at A.T. Kearney145

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Also worked at Cavium3

Raman KhannaManaging Director at Dell Technologies Capital Rajiv KhemaniCo-Founder & Partner at AIspace Ventures Sachin GandhiExecutive Officer, Director at Retym

Also worked at Intel353

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