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Rishi Sharma

Former Investor at Newlin Ventures

Santa Monica, California

Writes $75K – $150K checks · typically $100K

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About

Rishi Sharma is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of NextGen Live Security, which provides live video monitoring, security systems integration, and fire life safety services. He previously helped scale a family-owned video surveillance company into a national brand and executed a successful exit. Sharma manages P&L operations and field teams, focusing on technician training, workflow optimization, and quality consistency as the company grows.

Experience

  1. NextGen Live SecurityChief Executive Officer & Foundercurrent2024 — presentUnited States
  2. Newlin VenturesInvestor2021 — 2024Los Angeles, California, United States
  3. Digital Peripheral SolutionsCo-Owner2007 — 2021Anaheim, CA
  4. the AmbitiousFounder & CEO (Acquired)2008 — 2015Greater Los Angeles Area

Skills & more

Organization SkillsCollaborative Problem SolvingProblem SolvingNegotiationAnalytical Skills1LeadershipTeamwork1MentoringStrategic Planning23Strategy13Management35Public Speaking15
+12 moreTeam LeadershipDyslexic ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsNewslettersPhysical SecurityManaged ServicesVideo SurveillanceClosed-Circuit Television (CCTV)Alarm SystemsEmail OutreachEmailGenerative AI

Languages English · Hindi · Italian · Sindhi · Spanish · punjab

  • M&A Scientist - Intelligence Hub Member — M&A Science
  • ASIS Community Steering Committee member — ASIS International
  • Member — The Monitoring Association
  • ASIS Member — ASIS International
  • Negotiation Professional Certificate by American Negotiation Institute — American Negotiation Institute
  • Email Wizard Certification 101 & 201 — Lavender 💜🔮
  • Generative AI Business Strategy — Section
  • Venture Deals — Kauffman Fellows & TechStars
  • Section4 Completion Badge for Investor Mindset — Section
  • Section4 Certified Product Strategist — Section

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Who is Rishi Sharma?
Rishi Sharma is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of NextGen Live Security, which provides live video monitoring, security systems integration, and fire life safety services. He previously helped scale a family-owned video surveillance company into a national brand and executed a successful exit. Sharma manages P&L operations and field teams, focusing on technician training, workflow optimization, and quality consistency as the company grows.
What check size does Rishi Sharma write?
Rishi Sharma typically writes checks of $75K – $150K.
Where did Rishi Sharma go to school?
Rishi Sharma studied at UCLA Anderson School of Management (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance); Stanford University (Product Management Certification, Product Management); UC Irvine (BS, Political Science).

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