Veeraj Chugh

Veeraj Chugh: Co-Founder & CEO of Opal Camera

Veeraj Chugh** is the Co-Founder and CEO of **Opal Camera:, a startup that produces high-end webcams designed to offer professional-grade image and sound quality for video meetings and streaming.13

Career Highlights

• Co-Founder & CEO of Opal Camera since September 20201
• Previously held roles at Uber including Head of Product Operations for Uber New Mobility and Uber Freight1
• Founded Custom Elites, a startup that designed and sold custom Nike Elite socks online and in retail stores from 2013-20161
• Interned at Google in Product Marketing in 20161

Education

• Graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from the Marshall School of Business1

Opal Camera's Success

Under Chugh's leadership, Opal Camera has seen significant success, including:

• Raising a $17 million Series A funding round in October 2023, led by Founders Fund24
• Attracting investments from prominent creators like YouTubers Casey Neistat and Marques Brownlee, and TikTok stars Charli and Dixie D'Amelio2
• Developing innovative webcam products like the Opal C1, which uses machine learning and hardware to improve image and sound quality3

Chugh emphasizes that while Opal Camera does not directly create content, its products resonate strongly with the creator community and professionals in knowledge work and remote industries.2