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Rishi Sharma

Rishi Sharma

Anaheim,CA

Summary

Business leader with expertise in strategic planning, problem-solving, and team-building. Proven success in recruiting and training staff to meet customer and business demands. Strong motivational skills with a commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

CEO & CEO-in-Residence

NextGen Live Security & NextGen Growth Partners
Anaheim, USA
01.2025 - Current
  • Building and operating a security industry holding company that acquires founder-led businesses across remote video monitoring, commercial alarm, systems integration, access control, and fire/life safety
  • Leading the effort to actively purchase security businesses in the $5M-$50M revenue range
  • Working directly with sellers through every step of the acquisition process, from first conversation through close and day-to-day operations after

West Coast Lead

Newlin VC
Los Angeles, USA
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Spearheaded venture syndication, closing key investments through LP cultivation and strategic negotiation, coordinating comprehensive due diligence.
  • Led investment strategy for Kredfeed, analyzing market trends and developing financial projections to guide decision-making.
  • Sourced and evaluated 1,200+ tech and SaaS deals, leveraging operator and industry network to identify high-potential investments.

Head of Operations, Strategy & Finance

Digital Peripheral Solutions Inc. DBA Q-See (Acquired)
Anaheim, USA
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Cultivated executive partnerships with Costco, Amazon, and Western Digital, generating $80M+ in lifetime revenue
  • Managed company P&L across multiple business units; identified $10M+ in growth opportunities and expanded into smart home category
  • Led sell-side M&A process from preparation to close, coordinating cross-functional teams, legal counsel, and financial advisors

Education

MBA -

UCLA Anderson School of Management
Los Angeles, CA
01-2024

Bachelor of Science -

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
01-2011

Industry Involvement

  • Speaker, ISC West, 2026, AI Monitoring: What's Hype and What's Not
  • Member, ESA AI Readiness Committee
  • Member, ASIS International NextGen

Certification

IOT Product Management - Stanford University

Timeline

CEO & CEO-in-Residence

NextGen Live Security & NextGen Growth Partners
01.2025 - Current

West Coast Lead

Newlin VC
01.2021 - 01.2024

Head of Operations, Strategy & Finance

Digital Peripheral Solutions Inc. DBA Q-See (Acquired)
01.2017 - 01.2021

MBA -

UCLA Anderson School of Management

Bachelor of Science -

University of California, Irvine
Rishi Sharma