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John Richmond

Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures at Lockheed Martin

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Overview 

John Richmond is an Investor at Lockheed Martin Ventures, specializing in strategic partnerships, financial modeling, and deal structuring. With a background that includes roles at organizations like Apple and the United States Air Force, he brings a wealth of experience in investment management and corporate strategy to his current position at Lockheed Martin Ventures. Richmond holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and has a diverse career that spans from serving in the United States Air Force to working at tech companies like Apple. His expertise in strategic relationships and investment analysis make him a valuable asset in the space and Washington, D.C. sectors where he focuses his investments.

Work Experience 

  • Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures

    2024 - Current

  • Senior Investment Associate at Lockheed Martin Ventures

    2022 - 2024

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company specialized in advanced technology systems, products and services.

Raised $62,016,440.00 from Air Force Research Laboratory, United States Air Force, NYSERDA and NYSERDA.

  • Board Observer

    2025

    Developer of satellite internet receiver technology designed to connect the masses. The company's receivers connect to the satellite and help receive the internet on the go while offering advanced satcom user terminals, enabling users to connect with family and friends and access as much information as needed.

  • Board Observer

    2024

    Developer of a quantum computing technology designed to overcome fundamental challenges in the field of hardware error and instability. The company's technology uses a new generation of quantum sensors to integrate performance-management software with superconducting and silicon-based platforms to deliver unprecedented capabilities to end users, enabling users to deliver quality performance error-correcting and suppressing techniques globally and to quickly learn quantum computing.

  • Board Observer

    2024

    Manufacturer of high-efficiency lightweight millimeter-wave and near-terahertz power amplifiers intended to enable wireless connectivity. The company integrates advanced agile manufacturing technologies into vacuum electronic devices, providing companies with widespread connectivity online experience.

  • Board Observer

    2024

    Developer of modern test and measurement devices designed to address the needs of the manufacturing, defense, and education sectors. The company's devices are based on a software-configurable hardware platform for precision test, measurement, and advanced digital signal processing, enabling clients with flexible all-in-one devices to improve workflow and productivity in industrial and education applications.

  • Board Observer

    2024

    Developer of scalable propulsion systems designed to offer diagnostic test capabilities for in-space propulsion systems. The company designs, tests and manufactures in-space propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft using state-of-the-art 3D metal alloy printing techniques for defense, civil and commercial programs, enabling clients to get the benefit of precision diagnostic test services.

  • Board Observer

    2023

    Developer of a programming interface platform designed to access a global network of satellite imagery on demand. The company's platform is based on an artificial constellation of Earth observation satellites that provide simple and affordable access to resources in space for leasing, buying, and selling assets, enabling researchers to streamline the process of searching for and ordering satellite data and to connect the abundant value currently available in orbit to people and businesses on Earth.

  • Board Observer

    2023

    Developer of good-resolution thermal imaging satellites intended to monitor the temperature of any structure on the planet. The company's satellites monitor the temperature of buildings and oil and gas infrastructures by focusing on infrared and heat emissions in near real-time to provide insights into economic activity, energy efficiency and carbon footprint, enabling clients to access actionable environmental insights through thermal satellite imagery.

  • Joint Strategic Engagements Officer, Reserves

    2023

DIUx is designed to create a hub for increased communication with the innovation ecosystem.

  • In-Q-Tel Program Manager, Reserves

    2021 - 2023

    USAF Reserve Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) advising NRO program offices on how cutting-edge tech startups can provide solutions to the IC's most important capability gaps.

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