Mr. Pradeep Wahi is a Co-Founding Partner of Blu Venture Investors. He was the founding partner of STAM21, an independent advisory group to boards and C-level executives, and chairman and CEO of Antenna Research Associates Inc. Additionally, he is and has been a board director of other privately held and publicly traded companies and has many years of experience as an entrepreneur and advisor of cross-national ventures. He has more than 35 years in technology development and management, including as an investor in Revere Bank, Straighterline, Oculis Labs, Kanasao, PowerMax Global, and Elumen. As an entrepreneur and early-stage investor, Mr. Wahi believes in promoting entrepreneurship and that the best new ideas come from small, young early-stage companies, which also provide the best value for investment. He considers leadership, above all else, to be the most important element of a successful startup. Founders need the confidence to develop a clear vision and business plan to manage for long-term growth and be ready to identify new opportunities to pivot the business.