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    Jack Semrau

    Jack Semrau (He/Him)

    Oversees Startup Partnerships & Emerging Tech at Delta Air Lines. Ex-Defense & Space engineer. Experienced in all things enterprise x startups x VC.

    Management Atlanta Georgia Institute of ...
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    Experience
    Georgia Tech Research Institute
    Georgia Tech Research Institute
    Systems Engineer / Project Manager 2019 - 2020 (2 months)
    Supported and led projects related to the advancement of SysML modeling standards for Aircraft Avionics systems. Provided insights to Air Force customers and improved internal... more
    delta airlines
    delta airlines
    Startup Partnerships & Emerging Technology Senior Manager 2021 - Present (almost 5 years)
    • Led portfolio of direct, LP, and accelerator investments totaling over 100 companies and 8 firms. Managed relationships with 150+ internal stakeholders and external partners... more
    Technical Consultant, Revenue Management 2020 - 2021 (over 1 year)
    • Built Python apps focused on BA automation and enhanced workflows across commercial teams
    • Standardized Salesforce and SQL practices for mid-level corporate sales contracting,... more
    Generation Orbit Launch Services
    Generation Orbit Launch Services
    Systems Engineer 2018 - 2019 (10 months)
    • Oversaw development of safety test plans and simulations to certify x-plane aircraft with the FAA
    • Supported startup operations, engineering & sales roles for Air... more
    SpaceWorks Enterprises
    SpaceWorks Enterprises
    Systems Engineer 2017 - 2018 (11 months)
    Managed Defense clients on engineering and commercial advisory work. Supported RFPs on multi-million dollar defense engagements, including work in Telecommunications, rocketry,... more
    Aerospace Systems Design Lab (ASDL)
    Aerospace Systems Design Lab (ASDL)
    Research Engineer 2015 - 2017 (almost 3 years)
    Supported lead research engineer on advanced simulation and robotics work for ONR and UPS
    Employee
    Aerospace Systems Design Lab (ASDL), SpaceWorks Enterprises, Generation Orbit Launch Services, delta airlines, Georgia Tech Research Institute
     
    Education
     
    About
    Achievements

    - Established the first venture capital fund ($1M of business school endowment money) to invest in diversly led businesses at early stages
    - Won Corporate Executive Champion of the Year (2023) of startup accelerator program investing in 99 companies

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Autocad Autodesk Autocad Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) Confluence CSS English language German Language Git Hardware Testing Hardware Engineering HTML Integrity Jira Linux Management Manufacturing Matlab Programming Python Research SQL Test Training Unreal User Interface Microsoft Excel VBA Documentation Microsoft Project Ms Project Process Improvement Project Management Reliability Software Test Plans Aerospace Agile Agile methodology Avionics Distribution Javascript Leadership Microsoft Visio Pricing Project Manager Remedy SCRUM Software Development Visio WEB Web Applications Web Technologies Mining Supply Chain Management Business Development Venture Capital Strategic Partnerships Defense Technology
    Locations
    San Francisco Bay Area Washington DC New York City Seattle Nashville Washington
     
    Q&A
    What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

    Africa's Business Revolution! It's a great collection of the success stories and highlights the importance of investing in Africa as it continues its' rise.

    What's your favorite non-business book?

    The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin! SciFi ahead of its time touching on race, gender roles and much more.

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