Michael Pickering
InvestorScout at Chevron Technology Ventures
Houston, Texas
Writes $25K – $100K checks · typically $50K
About
Michael Pickering is a Forward Deployed Engineer at Quartermaster AI and founder of Gco Tech. He spent four years as a core member of Chevron's Robotics and UAS team, developing drone technology for confined space inspections and digital twin applications, and has founded two startups focused on collaborative robotics for workplace safety. He holds an MIT Master's degree in geomechanics and reservoir simulation, maintains FAA Part 107 Commercial UAS certification, and has experience in corporate venture capital scouting and cross-functional project management across digital and hardware solutions.
Experience
- Quartermaster AIForward Deployed Engineercurrent2026 — present
- Gco TechFoundercurrent2025 — presentAllen, TX
- Discov.ioFounder and CEOcurrent2024 — presentTexas, United States
- ChevronChevron Technology Ventures (CTV) Digital Technology Scout2020 — 2024Houston, Texas, United States
- ChevronPetroleum Engineer, Gas Lift COE2018 — 2020Midland, Texas
- ChevronEunice, NM Production Engineer2016 — 2017Midland, Texas
- ChevronProduction Engineer2014 — 2016Houston, TX
- ChevronProduction Engineer2012 — 2014Bakersfield, California Area
- El PasoReservoir Engineering and Evaluations Intern2011Houston, Texas Area
- El PasoField Intern2010
- ANKOR Energy LLCField Intern2009Gulf of Mexico, SP-60 and MC-21, offshore LA
Education
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyFellow, M.S. in Engineering and Management (SDM)2019 — 2020
- MIT Sloan School of ManagementFellow, M.S. in Engineering and Management (SDM)2019 — 2020
- Texas A&M UniversityBachelor of Science - BS, Petroleum Engineering2008 — 2012
Skills & more
Enterprise SoftwareTodoistMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Office2Python (Programming Language)Microsoft ExcelInternet of Things (IoT)Marine OperationsOil and Gas ExplorationInvestment Strategies2Artificial Intelligence (AI)Start-ups1
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Financial AnalysisPhysical DesignMechanical EngineeringHardware DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Geothermal Heating & CoolingStartup DevelopmentRoboticsEngineeringInnovation ConsultingSustainabilityFrom Michael's professional profile.
Colleagues at Chevron Technology Ventures
Brahim Ghrissi
Scout at Chevron Technology Ventures
Edem Dzakpasu
Principal at Chevron Technology Ventures
JB Clavaud
Investor at Chevron Technology Ventures
Jerry Lomax
Vice President at Chevron Technology Ventures
Karl Allen
Principal at Chevron Technology Ventures
Kathryn Underhill
Scout at Chevron Technology Ventures
Kemal Anbarci
Vice President and Managing Executive at Chevron Technology Ventures
Louisa Reid
Investor at Chevron Technology Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Michael Pickering work?
- Michael Pickering is Scout at Chevron Technology Ventures.
- What check size does Michael Pickering write?
- Michael Pickering typically writes checks of $25K – $100K.
Same school
Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology1,281
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesElad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystNat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and Techstars
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Also attended MIT Sloan School of Management488
Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsChris MorrisProcess Specialist, Exit Readiness at Mayfair Equity PartnersBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorOlaInvestor at Investinor
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Also attended Texas A&M University131
Kanu GulatiInvestor at Khosla VenturesNathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado VenturesJackie PfisterChief Operating Officer at Mercury FundLisa RobertsChief Product Officer at Mercury FundBrent KeltonPartner & Texas Leader at Moneta VenturesLori DeLucaChief Financial Officer at Chingona Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Quartermaster AI2
Also worked at Chevron48
David JohnsonManaging Director at Intel Capital, North AmericaTravis BryantSales Leadership at Redpoint VenturesSara SecallGeneral Partner at Inveready Technology Investment GroupDavid OppenheimerPartner, CFO at Verissimo VenturesMark CuptaManaging Director at Prelude VenturesClaire BarkerExecutive Assistant at Five Elms Capital
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