Robert D. Harper
InvestorPrincipal at Enlightenment Capital
New York, New York
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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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
- Enlightenment CapitalPrincipalcurrent2023 — present
- Enlightenment CapitalVice President2021 — 2023
- AE Industrial Partners, LPVice President2018 — 2021
- Booz & Company.Manager2015 — 2017Greater New York City Area
- Booz & Company.Senior Associate2013 — 2015
- Department of StateSpecial Assistant to Senior Civilian Representative, Regional Command-East2009 — 2010Bagram Airfield
- Council on Foreign RelationsProgram Coordinator, Military Fellows Program2008 — 2009
- Council on Foreign RelationsResearch Associate, Military Fellows2007 — 2008
- Council on Foreign RelationsInterdepartmental Program Associate2006 — 2007
Colleagues at Enlightenment Capital
Anton Smaliak
Vice President 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
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
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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 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.
- 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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