Eli Dourado
Head Of Strategic Investments
San Francisco Bay Area United States
Summary
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Top SchoolEli Dourado is a strategic investor and policy-minded economist with 16 years of experience deploying capital and shaping regulations to accelerate transformative technologies. Currently Head of Strategic Investments at the Astera Institute, he blends first-principles thinking with a deep background in technology policy, having led global policy and communications for Boom Supersonic and directed technology policy at the Mercatus Center. His work spans advising governments, engaging with international bodies like ICAO and UN telecom forums, and translating complex technical issues for policymakers and the public. A PhD economist trained at George Mason, Eli pairs rigorous empirical analysis with practical experience in venture strategy and public affairs. He has a track record of navigating high-stakes regulatory environments while championing innovation in aviation, internet governance, and crypto-related policy. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he combines academic credibility with hands-on leadership in both nonprofits and industry.
16 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
PhD Economics, PhD Economics at George Mason UniversityBA Economics Political Science, BA Economics Political Science at Furman University
English, Portuguese
Github Skills (46)
python10
pandas10
data-structure10
data-science9
data-analysis9
data-structures9
creative-commons8
jupyter-extension8
vscode8
vscode-extension8
hugo8
citations8
cms7
csl7
css7
Programming languages (9)
Github contributions (5)
elidourado/wu-wei
Apr 2020 - Feb 2022
Contributions:62 commits, 76 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 10 months
elidourado/elidourado.github.io
Aug 2015 - Oct 2019
Contributions:15 pushes, 2 branches in 4 years 2 months
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