John Richmond

Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures

2024

Senior Investment Associate at Lockheed Martin Ventures

2022 - 2024

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

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.