Rich Pardoe

Rich Pardoe is an investor at Chevron Technology Ventures, focusing primarily on the corporate technology investment space. In his current capacity within the venture arm of Chevron Corporation, he evaluates and allocates capital toward emerging technology ventures that align with the strategic interests of the broader energy sector. Beyond his direct investment responsibilities, Pardoe has actively participated in the broader venture capital ecosystem, including serving as a formal judge for the 2017 MBA South regional event of the Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC). Operating within this established corporate venture capital framework, his daily work involves identifying early-stage startups that offer technical solutions applicable to complex industrial and enterprise operations. Pardoe maintains a specialized professional focus on corporate venture capital, consistently leveraging his position to bridge the gap between traditional energy infrastructure and next-generation technological advancements.