Pradip Madan
InvestorManaging Partner at Great North Ventures
Los Altos, California
Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $5M
About
Pradip Madan is a deep-tech investor and mentor with technical and operating leadership experience spanning mobile applications, cloud infrastructure, semiconductors, IoT, and other high-tech sectors. He has held executive positions including CEO, President, and COO across startups and Fortune 1000 companies, with functional expertise in M&A, corporate strategy, product development, and venture funding, and has led the development and market launch of over 300 products. His educational background includes an MBA, MSEE in Computer Science, and BSE in Electrical Engineering, with professional involvement in organizations including TiE and AAMA.
Experience
- IndependentDeep-Tech Investor, Mentorcurrent2025 — present
- Great North VenturesManaging Partner2017 — 2025
- SYNNEXSVP Corporate Strategy2006 — 2012
- MicrolandPresident2003 — 2006
- 123SignupPresident2002 — 2003
- RivioCEO, COO, Co-founder1998 — 2002
- AdaptecVP Corporate Marketing1997 — 1998
- Echelon CorporationVP Corp Dev, Director of Prod Mgmt & Apps Engg1991 — 1997
- Matra-Harris CorpVP Marketing & Sales1986 — 1991
- Exel MicroelectronicsMarketing Manager1983 — 1986
- LSI Logic CorporationProduct Marketing Manager1982 — 1983
- Intel CorporationProduct Manager1980 — 1982
Education
- The Wharton SchoolMaster of Business Administration (MBA)1978 — 1980
- University of PennsylvaniaMSE, Computer Science1978 — 1979
- University of PennsylvaniaBSE, Electrical Engineering1975 — 1978
- University of Delhi - St. Stephen's CollegeB.Sc. (Honors), Physics1972 — 1975
Skills & more
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Data CenterIT Service ManagementManagementNew Business DevelopmentStrategic PlanningMentoringSaaSConsultingLeadershipGo-to-market StrategyProduct DevelopmentM&A experienceFrom Pradip's professional profile.
Colleagues at Great North Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Pradip Madan work?
- Pradip Madan is Managing Partner at Great North Ventures.
- What check size does Pradip Madan write?
- Pradip Madan typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Same school
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Shared employers
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