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Robert D. Harper

Investor

Principal at Enlightenment Capital

New York, New York

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

About

Principal with investment experience in aerospace, defense, and government services. Previously served as Vice President at AE Industrial Partners and Engagement Manager at Booz & Co., with early career roles at the Council on Foreign Relations and U.S. Department of State.

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

Education

  1. The Wharton SchoolMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management
  2. University of Wisconsin-MadisonBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double Major: Political Science & History

Colleagues at Enlightenment Capital

Anton Smaliak
Vice President at Enlightenment Capital
Cheryl Hafner
Senior Accountant at Enlightenment Capital
Curtis Mitchell
Senior Associate at Enlightenment Capital
Devin Talbott
Managing Partner at Enlightenment Capital
Dylan Hunt
Analyst at Enlightenment Capital
Fallon Zonarich
Executive Assistant at Enlightenment Capital
Garrett Kelley
Vice President at Enlightenment Capital
Heather Klein
Administrative Assistant at Enlightenment Capital

Network2

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

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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