Raghu Rao

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Interim CEO @ Sonnet BioTherapeutics
Princeton, NJ, US
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About Raghu Rao

Raghu Rao is a parallel entrepreneur, strategic business advisor and investor in impactful deeptech ventures. Mr. Rao is a founding Partner of MaatraVentures.com which is a global quantitative investment firm harnessing Artifical Intelligence to generate true alpha while managing downside risk. Mr. Rao has founded, scaled and had successful exits with several technology companies:- InfoZen.com (AI/Analytics-based Background Screening Solutions for Government, 1995-2008, acquired by ManTech),- ImageProVision.com (AI-based Pharmaceutical Drug Quality by Design solutions using particle morphology 2021-now),- CellixBio.com (Innovative Drug Development, 100+ patents, brought to US from India in 2016),- KovidGroup.com (AI-based Solutions in Law Enforcement, 2016-2018, acquired by Kaliber.ai), - WizNucleus.com (Cyber Security Compliance Solutions in Energy Sector, co-founded in 2010), and- PaperBatteryCo.com (Nanotech Energy Storage, 2009-2018, rights acquired by PRC Tech). In his 35-year career, Mr. Rao has led teams for management, operations and oversight for clients in GovTech, BioTech, Publishing, and Energy sectors. Mr. Rao has advised clients on the strategy and roll-out of high-profile projects, such as USA.gov, TSA.gov Screening Gateway, Cancer.gov and other eGovernment initiatives. As the Vistage.com Princeton Chair, Mr. Rao ran three high-performing peer advisory boards for middle-market CEOs and business leaders of companies with total revenues exceeding $2 Billion. As the CEO of InfoZen, Mr. Rao has managed over $1 Billion in U.S. Federal Government contracts. Mr. Rao is a Charter Member of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE.org) and a patron of Indiaspora. He has held board/advisor positions at SonnetBio.com, CurioDigitalTx.com, SplitByte.com, CellixBio.com, WizNucleus.com, InfoZen.com, and PaperBattery.comMr. Rao is active in social entrepreneurship and community service. He co-founded the Hindu Jewish Coalition in 2012 and has held non-profit board positions at the Infinity Foundation (New Jersey), the Family Services Agency (Maryland) and several others. Mr. Rao has contributed and raised several million dollars in support of causes such as education and healthcare of tribal children in India, preservation of indigenous knowledge traditions and diversity worldwide.Mr. Rao has an M.S. in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT, Madras and has completed coursework for an MBA in Finance from George Washington University. Mr. Rao has completed the NACD / CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight.

Raghu Rao's Current Company Details
Sonnet BioTherapeutics

Sonnet Biotherapeutics

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Interim CEO
Princeton, NJ, US
Raghu Rao Work Experience Details
  • Sonnet Biotherapeutics
    Interim Ceo
    Sonnet Biotherapeutics
    Princeton, Nj, Us
  • Maatra Ventures
    Founding Partner
    Maatra Ventures Sep 2024 - Present
    Maatra Ventures is a global, multi-asset investment platform committed to delivering superior risk-adjusted returns by leveraging data-driven investment strategies. At the heart of our philosophy lies the principle of “Maatra” — measure, precision, and discipline — which drives every decision, process, and outcome we aim to achieve. Maatra means "measure" in Sanskrit, and we firmly believe that "what cannot be measured, cannot be achieved."In my role as a Venture Partner at Maatra Ventures, I provide strategic support for the global deployment of Maatra family of funds, managing cross-border portfolios and global investors. Collaborating with teams, I assess the risk spectrum from early stage to public companies, implementing innovative strategies to optimize fund performance and investor relations.
  • Imageprovision Technology
    Chief Strategy Officer, Investor And Board Director
    Imageprovision Technology Aug 2021 - Present
    Pune, Maharashtra, In
    ImageProVision has built CLAIRITY™, a suite of particle characterization and visualization application modules to simplify particle analysis of powders, liquids, suspensions, granulations on virtually any microscope or image, and cross-validate existing techniques. Establishing functional relationships between critical material attributes (CMA) and critical process parameters (CPP) to confirm critical quality attributes (CQA) from images of particles.
  • Sonnet Biotherapeutics, Inc.
    Board Member & Strategic Advisor
    Sonnet Biotherapeutics, Inc. Jun 2018 - Present
    Princeton, Nj, Us
    Sonnet BioTherapeutics has developed a disruptive immuno-modulation lock and load platform. This platform enables the targeted delivery of oncology and virology therapeutics using human albumin binding domain, reducing systemic toxicity to 1/30th of traditional delivery methods. Sonnet has developed a library of cancer-fighting immunotherapies.
  • Abj Partners Llc
    Equity And Operating Partner (Non-Executive)
    Abj Partners Llc Sep 2023 - Present
    ABJ Partners is a pioneering consulting firm building and aggregating enterprise AI and other deep-tech tools and competencies to help businesses navigate through their top 5D challenges:- Debt Restructuring: Unlocking Savings from Expense Reduction for Investing in Innovation- Digitalization: Transforming businesses using enterprise AI, Metaverse and DeepTech- Decarbonization: “Sustainability” Plan: Savings from going green- Deglobalization: New Local Suppliers- Demographics: Workforce Challenge
  • Tie New Jersey
    Member Board Of Directors
    Tie New Jersey Jan 2024 - Present
    Edison, New Jersey, Us
    Since 1992, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) has been supporting entrepreneurs by offering education, mentorship, networking and funding opportunities. The mission of TiE is to foster entrepreneurship globally through the 5 pillars of TiE : mentoring, networking and education, funding and incubation. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community. TiE’s focus area is to generate enable the next generation of entrepreneurs. TiE New Jersey is one of the 60+ regional chapters of TiE.
  • Tie New Jersey
    Charter Member
    Tie New Jersey Jan 1997 - Present
    Edison, New Jersey, Us
    The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals. TiE’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE’s focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs.
  • Wiznucleus
    Board Member / Founding Investor
    Wiznucleus Jun 2010 - Present
    New York, Ny, Us
    WizNucleus™ develops and implements IT-based solutions combined with energy industry expertise to address critical compliance, risk, and security management needs of nuclear power industry and the clean energy sector.
  • Cellixbio.Com
    Strategic Advisor & Investor
    Cellixbio.Com Dec 2015 - Present
    CellixBio is a drug design and development company with an innovative platform to build out new molecular entities to improve clinical outcomes of approved therapeutics. The platform enables new product opportunities in the inflammatory, immunology, metabolic, and oncology areas.
  • Hindu Jewish Coalition
    Convenor, Co-Founder
    Hindu Jewish Coalition Dec 2012 - Present
    Hindu Jewish Coalition is building meaningful relationships between Hindu and Jewish communities on shared interests in business, religious, social, and other relevant areas through ongoing communications, meetings, events, and advocacy activities within chapters established in various geographic regions.
  • Eseva Inc
    President / Founder
    Eseva Inc Aug 2008 - Present
    ESeva provides strategic business and technology advisory services from seed to harvest. Portfolio companies are in CyberTech, BioTech, GreenTech & GovTech using enabling technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, AR/VR/MR, Cloud Infrastructure.
  • Bridge Point Capital
    Entrepreneur In Residence
    Bridge Point Capital Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Simanor
    Managing Director
    Simanor Mar 2019 - Nov 2022
    New York, Ny, Us
    Simanor provides M&A and other strategic advisory service to middle-market companies located in US and India.
  • Kaya17
    Strategic Advisor & Investor
    Kaya17 Oct 2020 - May 2022
    The KAYA17 point-of-care test is a 15-minute Rapid test for COVID-19, which is perfectly adaptable for testing individuals, as well as small or large groups of people. The testing may be done infrequently or on a regular periodic basis. It can also be done quickly, accurately, and inexpensively. KAYA17’s proprietary software makes the workflow, and the initial data gathering to electronic delivery of the final results simple in various testing scenarios.
  • Splitbyte Inc
    Co-Founder & Investor
    Splitbyte Inc Apr 2020 - Mar 2022
    SplitByte cybervaccine provides safe harbor data protection & privacy compliance – against organized cyber crime, insider threats, quantum computing hacks and frequent large-scale attacks.
  • Infinity Foundation
    Trustee
    Infinity Foundation Jan 2010 - Dec 2020
    The Infinity Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Princeton, New Jersey engaged in making grants in the areas of compassion and wisdom. In the area of wisdom, Infinity Foundation seeks to promote East-West dialogue and a proper understanding of the Indian civilizational experience in the world, particularly in the United States and India. The world today is grappling with issues arising from globalization, religious conflicts and economic, ecological and cultural challenges. The Infinity Foundation believes that the experience and wisdom on the Indian civilization can play a positive role in an inter-civilization dialogue based on harmonious co-existence rather than a clash of civilizations.
  • Forum For Religious Freedom
    Honorary Executive Director / Co-Founder
    Forum For Religious Freedom Mar 2007 - Oct 2019
    Forum for Religious Freedom (FRF) supports the separation of religion and state and advocates pluralism worldwide. Religious diversity is a precious human asset, and is under great threat around the world. FRF draws its inspiration and respect for all religious traditions from the pluralistic ethos of Hinduism and other Dharma traditions.
  • Pbctech (Paper Battery Company)
    Board Member / Founding Investor
    Pbctech (Paper Battery Company) Jan 2009 - Dec 2018
    The Paper Battery Company has designed a game changing ultrathin ultracapacitor with industryleading peak power performance. The company’s first product line, PowerWrapper™, provides scalable voltage, energy and power in a single, ultrathin package. The long life, environmentally-friendly device works with existing lithium batteries, reducing waste, enhancing performance and can be designed in as a structural component to fit in or around the tight confines of portable electronic components. The enabling ultrathin form factor of the high-power ultracapacitor sheets has a transformative impact on power management and battery performance in computing and electronics applications. The company’s innovative business model and technology garnered the 2015 CES Innovation and the TIE50 2013 awards. http://www.paperbatteryco.com
  • Kovid Inc (Now Kaliber.Ai)
    Founding Investor & Chief Operating Officer
    Kovid Inc (Now Kaliber.Ai) Feb 2016 - Oct 2017
    Kovid Inc seeks to transform industries through technology co-innovation partnerships that leverage today’s most disruptive technologies: Big Data Distributed Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning and IoT. Kovid’s focus on IP Innovation has resulted in a range of products that apply deep learning and cognitive computing techniques to address the most pressing challenges in the domains of Public Safety, Customer Care, Healthcare, Smart Cities and others. The company has ongoing research collaboration with leading global educational institutes including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Institute of Data Sciences, Rutgers. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, Kovid’s cross border executive management team is working towards building the next-generation catalyst focused on achieving transformational impact via these disruptive technologies to a marquee client base - that includes public sector organizations, large and small corporate entities as well as individuals.
  • Vistage International
    Chair, Peer Advisory Boards For Ceos, Business Owners And Trusted Advisors
    Vistage International Jul 2012 - Mar 2017
    San Diego, California, Us
    Raghu chaired two high-performing Vistage groups in Central Jersey - CEO Group (#3954) and the Princeton Trusted Advisor Group (#1366).Vistage International is the world's leading chief executive organization. Vistage helps CEOs become better leaders, make better decisions, and achieve better results through a unique suite of services which includes monthly problem-solving meetings with peers, individual coaching, expert speaker workshops, a web-based best practices library and access to a worldwide network of more than 20,000 executives in 20 countries. Vistage member companies significantly outperform their peers. A 2015 analysis by Dun & Bradstreet revealed that companies that joined Vistage over the past five years grew at three times the rate of average U.S. companies. Vistage members get results.
  • Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
    Board Member
    Arsha Vidya Gurukulam Oct 2008 - Aug 2016
    Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is an institute for the traditional study of Vedanta, Sanskrit, Yoga, Ayurveda, astrology, and other classical Indian disciplines. This Gurukulam was founded by Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1986.
  • Infozen
    Founder, Chairman, President
    Infozen Aug 1995 - Jul 2008
    Bethesda, Md, Us
    Founder, Chairman & President of InfoZen (www.infozen.com). InfoZen is a leading provider of mission critical IT services and solutions to the public sector. Among its services, the company provides software engineering, data management, and IT services management. InfoZen's solutions are at the forefront of the automated screening and risk assessment of millions of people to protect critical infrastructure and support national security. In 2004, InfoZen won the largest small business contract ever awarded by TSA ($150M+ for analytics-based background screening).
  • Elawforum Corporation
    Cto, Advisor
    Elawforum Corporation Jun 2000 - Jun 2008
    eLawForum’s unique lawyer to lawyer service creates a competitive market for legal representation. Outside counsel compete with fixed fees for legal work based on expertise, quality and business judgment.eLawForum’s corporate clients secure the best value among the most qualified outside counsel - buying results rather than hours. For law firms, eLawForum offers an unprecedented opportunity to win new clients and share in success.
  • The Family Services Agency
    Director
    The Family Services Agency Jun 1999 - Apr 2000
    From newborns to adults, the Family, Inc., an affiliate of the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Foundation, provides high-quality services to foster health and wellbeing in the home, school and community. Whether offering Early Childhood Services, Family Support Services, Parental Education Services or Counseling and Therapy Services, for almost 100 years the Family Services Agency has responded to the growing and changing needs of the residents of Montgomery County, Maryland.
  • Sprint Nextel
    Dns Consultant
    Sprint Nextel 1995 - 1996
    Overland Park, Kansas, Us
  • Reed Technology And Information Services
    Program Manager
    Reed Technology And Information Services Jul 1992 - Jul 1995
    Developed several pioneering databases delivered on CD-ROM including electronic journals and encyclopedias.
  • Online Computer Systems
    Project Manager / Software Developer
    Online Computer Systems Dec 1986 - Jun 1992
    Worked on industry leading bibliographic information systems for libraries worldwide including Library of Congress, National Libraries of Britain, Canada, Germany, France and Russia.

Raghu Rao Skills

Start Ups Strategy Entrepreneurship Management Consulting Business Strategy Business Development Executive Management Leadership Consulting Enterprise Software Mergers And Acquisitions Management Program Management Executive Coaching Strategic Partnerships Team Building Business Planning Venture Capital Software Development Saas Business Transformation Small Business Leadership Development Social Entrepreneurship Telecommunications Go To Market Strategy Corporate Development Angel Investing Social Media Marketing Content Management Product Management Knowledge Management Government Contracting Corporate Governance Corporate Social Responsibility Advisory Boards Cross Cultural Teams Thought Leadership Peer Mentoring Software As A Service

Raghu Rao Education Details

  • Indian Institute Of Technology, Madras
    Indian Institute Of Technology, Madras
    Electrical Engineering
  • Virginia Tech
    Virginia Tech
    Computer Science
  • The George Washington University
    The George Washington University
    Information Systems
  • Vivekananda College, Chennai
    Vivekananda College, Chennai
    Chemistry
  • Ramakrishna Mission Boys' School, Chennai
    Ramakrishna Mission Boys' School, Chennai
    S.S.L.C

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