About
Raghavan Menon is the Co-Founder, CTO, and Head of Product at Espresa, Inc. He has previously founded and built two startups that were acquired.
CTO & Co-Founder at Espresa
Intro paths
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In turn, Raghavan can intro founders to Espresa's investors below.
Espresa's investors · 7
Blumberg CapitalMiami · $500K – $5M checks · since 2025Clear VenturesPalo Alto · $100K – $5M checks · since 2025Crosslink CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $9M checksGradient VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M checks · since 2025Moneta VCTel Aviv-Yafo · $500K – $1M checksNew Era Capital PartnersTel Aviv · since 2019Ridge VenturesSan Francisco · $2M – $7M checks
Co-founders at Espresa
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Alex ShubatCEO & Co-Founder
Experience
- Espresa, Inc.CTO & Head of Productcurrent2016 — present
- Sand Hill AngelsMember2012 — 2019
- GoogleMTS2015 — 2016Mountain View, CA
- Nimbuz Inc (Odysee) (acq by Google)CEO & Co-Founder2011 — 2015
- Virage LogicVP Engineering, ASIP Solutions2007 — 2010
- Ingot Systems, Inc (acq by Virage Logic)Co-Founder and VP Engineering2003 — 2007Santa Clara, CA
- Vivace NetworksPrincipal Architect2000 — 2002
- PMC-SierraProduct Development Lead1996 — 2000
- The University of KansasGraduate Research Assistant1994 — 1996
- Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)Research Engineer1992 — 1994
Skills & more
Operating Systems2Verilog3SaaS2LinuxUnixStart-ups17Product Management11Engineering Management7ASIC8IC7SoC5IP3
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SemiconductorsWirelessStrategySystem ArchitectureEntrepreneurshipMicroprocessorsCloud ComputingGo-to-market StrategyProduct MarketingArchitectureManagementDistributed SystemsFrom Raghavan's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Raghavan Menon?
- Raghavan Menon is the Co-Founder, CTO, and Head of Product at Espresa, Inc. He has previously founded and built two startups that were acquired.
- Where does Raghavan Menon work?
- Raghavan Menon is CTO & Co-Founder of Espresa.
- What companies did Raghavan Menon found?
- Raghavan Menon founded Espresa.
- Where did Raghavan Menon go to school?
- Raghavan Menon studied at The University of Kansas (MSEE Honors); University of Kerala (B.Tech, Electronics and Communication).
Founder mafias
The University of Kansas mafia18
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Gorkem SevincBSFounded Facet +2Brad GarlinghouseBAFounded Hightail +1Sabah OneyB.S.Founded Vilya +1Warren Wijaya WangBachelor of Science - BSFounded Milk Moovement +1Mahi De SilvaBachelor of Science - Computer ScienceFounded Higgsfield AI +1John LindenNoneFounded Mythical +1
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Sand Hill Angels mafia14
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ruban KanapathippillaiAngel InvestorFounded Iterate AI +1Akash PaiFounded ZeroBrushAnuj ShahAngel InvestorFounded Rethink YearbooksBen LeeFounded MovellaDavid SacarelosInvestor, Start up advisorFounded Orbital CompositesGeorge CarpenterFounded MYnd Analytics
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University of Kerala mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended The University of Kansas93
Michelle DuncanDirector, Events at Ibex InvestorsMichelle GarlandPartner & CEO at Soul Search at AlleyCorpSam SilversheinVice President at Alpha PartnersHarry LuoSenior Associate at Reach CapitalJeff StowellManaging Partner at Royal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcScott WilliamsonPortfolio Partner: Product at OSS Capital
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Also attended University of Kerala7
Anush PremPrincipal at Inflexor VenturesNavas Ebin MuhammedCEO at Mars Growth CapitalAbilash MenonInvestor at G20 VenturesSaharOffice Assistant at Further VenturesSajan PillaiManaging Partner at Season Two VenturesManoj SarmaCloud & Cybersecurity at Aurelia Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Espresa, Inc.5
Also worked at Sand Hill Angels101
Marcus OgawaManaging Partner and Founder at Quest Venture PartnersNaeem RazaVenture Partner at Mighty CapitalGregg SmithFounder at Evolution VC PartnersAbha SinghviInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsAdam WuInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsAlan FisherInvestor at Sand Hill Angels
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Also worked at Google2,000
Elad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalKai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIBrian SingermanCo-founder of GPx; Partner Emeritus at Founders FundJess LeePartner and Chief Product Officer at Sequoia CapitalTomasz TunguzFounder & General Partner at Theory VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at Homebrew
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Also worked at PMC-Sierra16
Karan MehandruManaging Director at Madrona Venture GroupMichael KlaykoOperating Executive at Marlin Equity PartnersMartin ScottSenior Technical Advisor at Samsung Catalyst FundOsnat TiroshChief People Officer & Chief of Staff at aMoonRamneek GuptaFounder and Managing Partner at PruVen Capital PartnersShane CliffordCEO at Black Lion Ventures
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