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Shaun Arora

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General Partner at MiLA Intuitive Objects · Managing Director at MiLA Capital

Los Angeles, California

Writes $75K – $350K checks · typically $150K

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About

Shaun Arora pairs hands-on manufacturing expertise—growing NEO Tech from $20M to $800M and building from a contract manufacturer—with C‑level operational involvement and neuroinclusive design to enable capital-efficient hardware scaling.

Invests in

AgTechClimate TechDeep TechFoodTechHardwareHealthtechSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Brain TypesChief Executive Officercurrent2024 — present
  2. My Three RocksChief Operating Officercurrent2021 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  3. Founder 911Foundercurrent2025 — presentNew York, United States
  4. EvolutionCoach and Former Partnercurrent2024 — presentNew York, United States
  5. MiLA Capital (f/k/a Make in LA)Managing Director & Head of Investment Operationscurrent2015 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  6. NEOTechDirector of Corporate Ventures2015 — 2023Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  7. Intrinsic Power, Inc.Corporate Development2023
  8. BeltwaysHead of Strategy2021 — 2022
  9. Cloud of GoodsChief Operating Officer2021 — 2022
  10. NEO Technology Solutions (Natel Engineering Co., Inc.)Director of Marketing and Sales Operations2013 — 2015Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  11. NEO Technology Solutions (Natel Engineering Co., Inc.)Director of Business Operations2005 — 2013Greater Los Angeles Area
  12. Stoked Mentoring Inc. (STOKED)Board Member2005 — 2008United States
  13. IntegerAccount Planner2005Denver Metropolitan Area
  14. ZipatoniAccount Planning Coordinator2002 — 2003Greater St. Louis
  15. City WeekendWriter2001Shanghai, China
  16. West LA VA Medical CenterGenetics Research Assitant1997Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Microsoft OfficeNeurodiversity Career SupportAdult ADHDAutism Spectrum DisordersNeurodiversityLeadership65Strategy5Business Strategy1Strategic Planning46Operations ManagementManagement4Cross-functional Team Leadership
+12 moreLarge Scale Change ManagementOperational StrategyNegotiationSales OperationsPresentation SkillsBusiness PlanningWritten CommunicationStrategic ThinkingBusiness DevelopmentOperational ExcellenceAnalytical SkillsTeam Management

Languages BASIC · C++ · English · French · Mandarin · Python

  • Notion Advanced Badge — Notion
  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC) — International Coaching Federation
  • Notion Essentials Badge — Notion
  • Notion Workflows Badge — Notion
  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC) — International Coaching Federation
  • Certified Coach and Member — International Coaching Federation
  • Hudson Coach Certification Program — Hudson Institute of Coaching
  • Create a Google Chrome Extension — Coursera
  • Program Certificate, Alumni Granting — Harvard Business School Executive Education

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Colleagues at MiLA Intuitive Objects

Noramay Cadena
General Partner at MiLA Intuitive Objects

Frequently asked questions

Who is Shaun Arora?
Shaun Arora pairs hands-on manufacturing expertise—growing NEO Tech from $20M to $800M and building from a contract manufacturer—with C‑level operational involvement and neuroinclusive design to enable capital-efficient hardware scaling.
Where does Shaun Arora work?
Shaun Arora is General Partner at MiLA Intuitive Objects.
What does Shaun Arora invest in?
Shaun Arora invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Space Tech.
What check size does Shaun Arora write?
Shaun Arora typically writes checks of $75K – $350K.
What companies has Shaun Arora invested in?
Investments tracked here include Aerones, Amogy, Dataland, FloWater, Gaszen, GroundMetrics, Nutrigene, Orange Chef, Palladius, RoboTire, Sepsis Scout, Sonoma Cider, and 2 more.
Where did Shaun Arora go to school?
Shaun Arora studied at Harvard University (Class of 2021, General Management Program); The Wharton School (Executive Education, Business); Washington University in St. Louis (BSBA, Marketing Major).

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