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Robert D. Harper

Investor

Principal at Enlightenment Capital

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Principal; previously a VP at AE Industrial Partners focused on aerospace, defense, and government services investments, and an Engagement Manager at Booz & Co. Holds a BA from Wisconsin-Madison and MBA from Wharton.

Experience

  1. Enlightenment CapitalPrincipalcurrent2023 — present
  2. Enlightenment CapitalVice President2021 — 2023
  3. AE Industrial Partners, LPVice President2018 — 2021
  4. Booz & Company.Manager2015 — 2017Greater New York City Area
  5. Booz & Company.Senior Associate2013 — 2015
  6. Department of StateSpecial Assistant to Senior Civilian Representative, Regional Command-East2009 — 2010Bagram Airfield
  7. Council on Foreign RelationsProgram Coordinator, Military Fellows Program2008 — 2009
  8. Council on Foreign RelationsResearch Associate, Military Fellows2007 — 2008
  9. Council on Foreign RelationsInterdepartmental Program Associate2006 — 2007

Colleagues at Enlightenment Capital

Alan B. Thomas, Jr.
Former Commissioner of GSA Federal Acquisition Service at Enlightenment Capital
Anton Smaliak
Vice President at Enlightenment Capital
Bob Work
Former Deputy Secretary of Defense at Enlightenment Capital
Brett Lambert
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy at Enlightenment Capital
Bruce Caswell
President and Chief Executive Officer at Maximus Ventures
Cheryl Hafner
Senior Accountant at Enlightenment Capital
Curtis Mitchell
Senior Associate at Enlightenment Capital
Deborah Lee James
Former Secretary of the Air Force at Enlightenment Capital

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Devin Talbott
Managing Partner at Enlightenment Capital
Garrett Kelley
Vice President at Enlightenment Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert D. Harper?
Principal; previously a VP at AE Industrial Partners focused on aerospace, defense, and government services investments, and an Engagement Manager at Booz & Co. Holds a BA from Wisconsin-Madison and MBA from Wharton.
Where does Robert D. Harper work?
Robert D. Harper is Principal at Enlightenment Capital.
What check size does Robert D. Harper write?
Robert D. Harper typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Robert D. Harper go to school?
Robert D. Harper studied at The Wharton School (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General); University of Wisconsin-Madison (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double Major: Political Science & History).

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