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Richard Dulude
Co-Founder & General Partner at Underscore VC
Richard F. Dulude is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, serving as a Co-Founder and General Partner at Underscore VC, a Boston-based venture capital firm focused on backing early-stage B2B software founders.12
Professional Background
Venture Capital Experience
Richard co-founded Underscore VC in June 2015 and has been actively involved in the firm's operations since then.1 Prior to this, he gained valuable experience in the venture capital world as a Venture Investor (Investment Associate) at Founder Collective from 2013 to 2015.1
Entrepreneurship and Angel Investing
Between 2013 and 2021, Richard also engaged in angel investing, demonstrating his commitment to supporting promising startups beyond his role at Underscore VC.1
Corporate Experience
Before transitioning to venture capital, Richard held several notable positions in the tech and consumer goods industries:
- D2C E-Commerce at Procter & Gamble (2010-2013)
- Front/Back-End Developer for iTunes Pricing Engineering at Apple (2008-2009)
- Various roles at Goldman Sachs, including FX Trading and Digital Rights Management (2006-2008)1
Education
Richard holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and both a Master's in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Cornell University.2
Investment Focus
At Underscore VC, Richard leads investments in bold entrepreneurs commercializing emergent and technical technologies, with a particular interest in areas such as crypto, XR, AI/ML, and cloud infrastructure.2
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Richard is an accomplished skier, having been a former member of the United States Ski Team and an alternate for the US Olympic Team in Torino.2
Philosophy
Richard's approach to venture capital and entrepreneurship is guided by a belief in balance. He combines broad thinking with narrow focus, developing long-term investment strategies while also delving deep into specific investment thesis areas.2
