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.

Where did Pradip Madan go to school?

Pradip Madan studied at The Wharton School (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); University of Pennsylvania (MSE, Computer Science); University of Pennsylvania (BSE, Electrical Engineering).

Pradip Madan

Investor

Managing Partner at Great North Ventures

Los Altos, California

Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $5M

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101 people in our graph share verified history with Pradip — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

John DoerrunlockedPradip: together at Intel Corporation (1980)

×2Pradip: together at The Wharton School

×5Pradip: together at University of Pennsylvania

×2Pradip: together at Intel Corporation

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

Skills & more

Cloud Computing25Business Development39Program Management14Start-ups63Product Management30Enterprise Software32Entrepreneurship26Business Strategy17Strategy45Strategic Partnerships18Vendor Management4Project Management7

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Data CenterIT Service ManagementManagementNew Business DevelopmentStrategic PlanningMentoringSaaSConsultingLeadershipGo-to-market StrategyProduct DevelopmentM&A experience

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pradip Madan?: 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.
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.
Where did Pradip Madan go to school?: Pradip Madan studied at The Wharton School (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); University of Pennsylvania (MSE, Computer Science); University of Pennsylvania (BSE, Electrical Engineering).

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Also attended University of Pennsylvania1,233

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Shared employers

Also worked at Great North Ventures10

Ryan WeberFounder/Managing Partner at Great North Ventures Robert WeberFounder/Managing Partner at Great North Ventures Joseph DaherSenior Associate at Great North Ventures Grant GibsonSenior Associate at Great North Ventures Jonathan OzeranAdvisor at Good Growth Capital Brian BispalaInvestor at Great North Ventures

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Also worked at Microland3

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