Neeraj Sahejpal

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

2024 - Current

Building AR/VR/XR ecosystem by bringing devices, software and technology for unparalleled and secure user experience.

Adjunct Faculty

2023

Passionate about helping educate the next generation of business leaders. Currently teaching BUS189 - Strategic Management

Managing Principal

2022 - 2023

We specialize in assisting enterprises and early-stage startups by offering hands-on guidance on critical aspects such as defining product strategies, achieving product-market fit, devising effective Go-To-Market (GTM) plans, establishing ecosystem partnerships, identifying investment opportunities, and facilitating strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Primary focus areas include Wireless technology, AR/VR, Edge AI, Wireless Charging, Semiconductors, and Processors. Selected Assignments: a) For Tier-1 semiconductor company formulated product and market strategies for connected processors in Edge AI IoT applications. b) Strategic direction for an innovative Power Amplifier (PA) startup, aiming to significantly enhance efficiency for the Satcom and 5G mmWave infrastructure and CPE devices. c) Diversification opportunities for a AR/VR services company both organically and through strategic acquisitions. This initiative aimed to expand their market presence and explore new business directions like content and games development. d) Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) for an innovative AI processor semiconductor firm. In this role, helped bring organizational structure, defined market strategies, and facilitated fundraising efforts, contributing to the company's growth. These assignments exemplify our dedication to driving innovation, fostering strategic growth, and creating value for startups and established technology companies alike.

Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development

2016 - 2022

As Executive team member was responsible for all aspects of Strategy, Revenue and Products. Joined in early-stage and started the Marketing and Product management functions. Hands-on leader in driving the customer and product organization while driving the corporate strategy. Well versed in public company processes and have helped raise investments from public, private and strategic sources. Energous is the leader in RF wireless power and focuses on enabling wireless power networks for IoT devices in retail, medical and industrial use cases. Visit www.energous.com for more details.

Vice President of Product Marketing

2015 - 2016

Sr Director, Product Marketing

2014 - 2015

Member Board Of Directors

2016 - 2022

Represented Energous and Uncoupled wireless charging technologies at the board of Airfuel Alliance http://www.airfuel.org/

Director, Product Marketing, Wireless Connectivity

2012 - 2014

Responsible for Product Marketing of WiFi, BT, NFC solutions for Consumer Electronics Platforms like Gaming, DTV, HDMI Streaming Media and Set-Top Box. Part of the team, that founded this segment for connectivity and help grow to a sizeable business.

Sr. Manager, Product Marketing, Wireless Connectivity

2009 - 2012

Senior Manager, Marketing, Broadband Wireless

2005 - 2009

Now acquired by Microsemi. Launched WiMAX and 3G Radio solutions for CPE and Base station Platforms.

Co-Founder and CEO

2004 - 2005

MAC and PHY solutions for Triple-Play (Data, Voice, Video) WiMAX Base Station Platforms.

ASIC Design and Product Management

2001 - 2004

Virtualized Networking and Security Platform for Data Centre.

ASIC Engineering Positions

1998 - 2001