Richard Sudek

Richard Sudek, PhD, serves as a Strategic Advisor at Propel Bio Partners since March 2022, contributing to a global venture fund that supports life science investments. With extensive experience, Richard holds the position of Chairman Emeritus and Board Member at Tech Coast Angels, and serves as a LEEP Advisor and Board Member for the Commercialization Advisory Board at Los Alamos National Laboratory since May 2021. Involved with the Angel Capital Association since June 2007, Richard participates in various roles including Chair of the Luis Villalobos Award Committee and Board Member. As Chair of the I2E2 UC DEI Funding Committee at the University of California and a Board Member at UC Irvine Graduate Division and Cove Fund, Richard plays a significant role in innovation and diversity initiatives. Additional contributions include roles at RevHubOC and Golden Seeds, as well as working as a CEO Coach since 2000. Richard holds a PhD in Management, an Executive MBA, and a Master's in Organizational Behavior Studies from Claremont Graduate University, along with a BS in Computer Science from UC Irvine.