Richard Dulude is a Co-Founder & General Partner at Underscore VC ($300M+ AUM), where he invests in early-stage founders building emergent B2B software and enterprise technologies that redefine markets. His portfolio spans AI, cybersecurity, cloud, DevOps, fintech, mobility, and life sciences infrastructure.
A programmer turned entrepreneur turned VC, Richard brings both technical expertise and founder empathy. Before launching Underscore VC after earning his MBA at Harvard, he worked as a developer at Apple and as a quant at Goldman Sachs. He also founded a startup, giving him firsthand insight into the challenges of scaling from MVP to market traction.
Richard blends his engineering background (B.S. and M.Eng. from Cornell University) with his investing track record to help founders sharpen product, fundraising, and go-to-market strategies. He is also a former member of the U.S. Ski Team, bringing competitive drive and discipline to his work with entrepreneurs.
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Richard offers practical guidance on:
Sharpening your pitch deck and fundraising strategy
Gaining candid VC perspective on early-stage growth
Building in AI, B2B SaaS, cybersecurity, and deep tech infrastructure
