George Thangadurai

George drives business development functions for AVP based out of San Francisco and helps portfolio companies build deep CXO connects. He is a seasoned technology executive with multi-functional leadership experience, startup investments and helping grow businesses.

Earlier George spent more than two decades in Intel Corporation in senior management roles that included GM of strategy & product management enabling revenue growth from $7B to $20B+, member of the Intel Capital Investments Committee and GM of Services Incubation with 3 successful launches. He was awarded the prestigious Intel’s Achievement Award for contributions to business growth.

He leads global business for Borqs Technologies, a leading IoT company, with a key role during its Nasdaq IPO process and growing global revenues. George was also CSO/CMO and Board Advisor for Mobiliya Technologies, which was acquired by Quest Global. He has held multiple board and advisory roles and is a trusted advisor to many CxOs of emerging companies.

George has 6 USA patents, 2 IEEE publications and interviewed in multiple technology magazines.