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Sunil Rajaraman
Founder, Investor, Writer.
Sunil Rajaraman is a tech entrepreneur, investor, and executive with a diverse background in technology and public service. He is the founder of Hamlet, a company that uses artificial intelligence to make public information easier to understand, particularly focusing on extracting key data from City Council and Planning Commission meetings.1
Professional Background
Rajaraman has founded and led several successful tech ventures:
- Founder of Hamlet, an AI company focused on making public information more accessible1
- Co-founder of Scripted.com, a marketplace for businesses to hire freelance writers (acquired in 2017)1
- Part of the founding team of Radiance Labs (acquired by Bloomreach in 2023)1
- Former owner and operator of The Bold Italic, a local San Francisco publication (sold to Medium in 2019)1
He has also held executive roles in other companies:
Public Service and Education
Rajaraman has shown interest in public service and education:
- Ran for Orinda City Council, demonstrating his commitment to local government2
- Former adjunct professor at UCLA, indicating his involvement in education2
Expertise and Interests
His areas of expertise and interest include:
- Technology entrepreneurship and investment
- Artificial intelligence applications
- Local government and public information accessibility
- Small business support and development
- Education and public schools
Rajaraman's unique blend of technology expertise and interest in public service makes him a valuable board member for the Rose Institute of State and Local Government, where he can contribute insights on the intersection of technology and local governance.
