Ali Javidan
Private Equity Investor at R7 Partners Management, LLC
Profile
Ali is a world renowned engineer who was instrumental in building the Tesla Model S.
He joined Tesla in 2008, and was responsible for first proof of concepts, all mules and prototypes, and all early stage testing and development.
He also worked with UI team to provide impressions, guide design, layout and testing the revolutionary 17” touch screen, and all digital Instrument cluster, as well as other user interaction points in the Model S.
He also established, led, and grew the Prototype R&D team from 2 engineers to 45 engineers and technicians.
In 2012, Ali joined Google where he created and led the Skunkworks “ATAP” team that focused on solving the most difficult hardware problems coming out of Google.
While at Google, he filed 15 patents in the areas of laser micro-machining, additive manufacturing, robotics, and HMI.
He and his team supported the development of such products as the Soli radar chip, Jacquard conductive textiles, and the Tango mapping tablet.
Ali was recruited to Zoox in 2015, which was recently acquired by Amazon for $1.3B.
He architected the prototyping and experimental operations known as xOps, and built out a world class 45-person service oriented prototyping organization, spanning 6 labs and three sites that produces nearly 40,000 components and assemblies per year.
He and his team lead CNC machining, additive manufacturing (3D Printing), fabrication, wire harnessing, and L3 and L5 vehicle builds.
Ali is currently the founder and CEO of Range Energy.
Ali Javidan active positions
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R7 Partners Management, LLC
R7 Partners Management, LLC Investment ManagersFinance R7 Partners Management LLC (R7 Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Ben Buettell and Tyler V. Engh. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | 31/07/2018 |
Former positions of Ali Javidan
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Zoox, Inc.
Zoox, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Zoox, Inc. is a robotic company, which engages in autonomous mobility business. The company was founded by Timothy D. Kentley-Klay and Jesse Levinson on September 8, 2009 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA. | Director/Board Member | 31/10/2021 |
Training of Ali Javidan
California State University-Sacramento | Undergraduate Degree |
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R7 Partners Management, LLC
R7 Partners Management, LLC Investment ManagersFinance R7 Partners Management LLC (R7 Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Ben Buettell and Tyler V. Engh. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Zoox, Inc.
Zoox, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Zoox, Inc. is a robotic company, which engages in autonomous mobility business. The company was founded by Timothy D. Kentley-Klay and Jesse Levinson on September 8, 2009 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA. | Technology Services |
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