MOney
What you need is money. However, Angels can also be valuable as advisors, provide networks and introductions, etc.
Expertise
Specific expertise and exposure to the technology, platform, geography, market, sales channels, etc..
Experience
Experience in the market, managing to the next stage, and running small lean businesses, fundraising and other key voids in your team.
32 Investments in 22 Companies
PORTFOLIO
Interests include the technologies associated with sustainable systems and IoT, 5G, AI and blockchain.
LESS GOUDARZI
FOUNDING MEMBER
SYNTHESIZE LEVERAGE, LLC
ANGEL INVESTOR
I am an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated 40+ year history of working in the management consulting industry. I have been in the business of forecasting the economic and environmental impact of emerging energy technologies since the mid-1970s. I am interested in the technological challenges associated with sustainable systems and how IoT and 5G will change the way cities and governments approach and plan for energy futures.
As Subject Matter Expert, I have reviewed technology commercialization proposals for a multi-million dollar Commonwealth of Virginia grant program focusing on assessing energy-related proposals for technical merit, economic potential, budget, and other criteria.
Strong entrepreneurship professional with a MBA focused in Management Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University – Pamplin College of Business. He is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. BA in Economics and Business Administration from Wittenburg University.
