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234 people in our graph share verified history with Raj β schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Naeem RazaunlockedRaj: together at Sand Hill Angels (2024β2026)
Γ4Raj: together at Sand Hill Angels
Γ2Raj: together at USA Technologies Inc.
Γ4Raj: together at University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management
About
Raj Kapany serves as a member and investor at Sand Hill Angels and holds board positions at Lightwave Construction Inc., IKitchens Inc., Phonehut, UC Santa Cruz, the Sikh Foundation, and CoreOptix. His background spans founding and leading companies across sales, business development, and general management, with experience in startup finance, strategic partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions.
Experience
- Sand Hill AngelsMember/Investorcurrent2024 β presentUnited States
- CoreOptix, Inc.Board Observercurrent2021 β presentOhio, United States
- LIGHTWAVE CONSTRUCTION INC.Director Board Of Directorscurrent2020 β presentSan Jose, California, United States
- iKitchenInc /SJKRChairman Of The Boardcurrent2019 β presentSan Jose, Calif
- University of California, Santa CruzMember Board of Trusteescurrent2023 β presentSanta Cruz, California, United States
- The Sikh Foundation InternationalMember Board of Trusteescurrent1990 β presentUnited States
- USA Technologies Inc.Strategic Initiatives/before Cantaloupe Systems2012 β 2023SAN FRANCISCO, Calif
- Pioneer NutCoPartner and Owner2007 β 2023Yuba City, California, United States
- Luxar Tech IncBoard of Advisors/Corporate Development2012 β 2017Fremont, Calif.
- Photonera CorporationChairman of the Board/Founder2009 β 2012
- NeST TechnologiesPresident Global Communication/Optics2007 β 2010
- EmcoreBusiness Development/Integration K22005 β 2007Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- K2 OptronicsCEO/Founder2000 β 2005
- AMP Incorporated/Tyco InternationalGeneral Manager/Director1990 β 1999Palo Alto, Calif
- AMP Incorporated/Tyco InternationalGeneral Manager/Director of Europe Biz. Dev. Strategic Businesses1990 β 1999London Area, United Kingdom
- KAPTRON INC.Co-Founder1988 β 1995Palo Alto
Skills & more
Strategic Partnerships92Business Development87Entrepreneurship66Start-upsVenture Capital46Product Development33Product Management35Sales24Consulting11
Languages French Β· Punjabi
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Adam Wu
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Akash Pai
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Alan Fisher
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Alan Ren
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Alexandr Ikriannikov
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Amanda Huang
Investor at Sand Hill Angels
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Raj Kapany?
- Raj Kapany serves as a member and investor at Sand Hill Angels and holds board positions at Lightwave Construction Inc., IKitchens Inc., Phonehut, UC Santa Cruz, the Sikh Foundation, and CoreOptix. His background spans founding and leading companies across sales, business development, and general management, with experience in startup finance, strategic partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions.
- Where does Raj Kapany work?
- Raj Kapany is at Sand Hill Angels.
- Where did Raj Kapany go to school?
- Raj Kapany studied at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (Bachelor of Science (BSc), marketing/finance); Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Executive Summer Program [on campus], Finance and Financial Management Services); University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management.
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Also attended University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business968
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Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business2,000
Roelof BothaAdvisor & former Steward at Sequoia Capital; SpaceX board memberPeter FentonGeneral Partner at BenchmarkDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockKatherine BoyleGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (American Dynamism)Hunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewScott SandellExecutive Chairman & Chief Investment Officer at NEA
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Also attended University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management29
Niall O'DonnellManaging Director at RiverVest Venture PartnersTakaaki TobaruPartner at Remiges Ventures, Inc.Jonathan BurbaumEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation SpaceJosh StilingPrincipal, Investment at Anzu PartnersDenise LongleyManaging Partner and Co-Founder at Longley CapitalSteven LongleyManaging Partner and Co-Founder at Longley Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at University of California, Santa Cruz51
Michelle ModestInvestor at Alpha PartnersShawn KungInvestor at Inception Studio CapitalTim ThimmaiahPrincipal at Black Jays VenturesAsmi ShahChief of Staff at Neythri Futures FundJennifer Gill RobertsManaging Partner at Grit VenturesKimberley BuenoVenture Advisor at Growth Warrior Capital
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Also worked at USA Technologies Inc.4
Also worked at Emcore7
Frank W. SmithGeneral Partner at Technology Venture PartnersNoel HeiksManaging Partner at Kirenaga PartnersLaurence WattrusFounder at HammerheadTom WerthanExecutive Officer at PixelligentJohn M. MarkovichExecutive Officer at D-WaveTom MinichielloChief Financial Officer at Ubicquia
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