Jeff Draa

Jeff Draa has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Jeff is currently the CEO and co-founder of Grolltex, a graphene and 2D materials and equipment company. Jeff has been driving funding, strategy, growth, and execution for the company since 2015. At Grolltex, Draa enables graphene breakthroughs and develops new products based on the material.

In addition to their role at Grolltex, Draa is also a board member at The John G. Watson Foundation, a non-profit foundation that supports entrepreneurism in the San Diego region. Jeff joined the foundation in 2020.

Prior to their current roles, Draa served as the Chairman Emeritus, Board of Governors at Tech Coast Angels, the largest angel funding network in the US. Jeff was involved in screening, funding, and developing early-stage ventures for 20 years, resulting in the launch of new companies and job creation.

Draa also worked at Controltec as the Vice President of Operations and Executive Management Committee Member from 2011 to 2015. Jeff implemented processes and systems to facilitate growth, optimized operations departments, and managed the company while the CEO focused on business development.

Before Controltec, Draa held various positions at KLA-Tencor, including Business Director for the eV300 Division. Jeff ran a strategic equipment business unit, overseeing engineering, marketing, sales, operations, and customer service. Jeff also took on additional assignments during their time at the company.

At ASML, Draa served as the Business Manager, Intel Worldwide, where they developed and implemented the company's original Intel worldwide penetration strategy. As a result, Intel business at ASML grew to over $400 million.

Prior to ASML, Draa worked at Lam Research as a Senior Account Manager, responsible for handling key accounts and implementing account management systems and forecasting tools. Jeff also held positions such as Chairman of Global Accounts Development and Team Leader of the DSO Improvement Committee.

Draa's career began at Mitsubishi Electric as a Regional Sales Manager, where they managed regional sales and increased revenues from $2 million to over $23 million.

Jeff'sfirst job out of college was as a Production Supervisor at National Semiconductor. This experience led him to roles in production and materials planning and determined their career direction. Draa describes National Semiconductor as a great proving ground and environment for personal growth.

Overall, Jeff Draa has a strong background in leadership, entrepreneurship, operations management, and sales in various industries including technology, finance, and manufacturing.

Jeff Draa's education history includes attending San Jose State University, MIT Sloan School of Management, Thunderbird School of Global Management, and Monte Vista High. However, the specific degree names and fields of study are not provided.