Summary
Raghu Betina is a clinical associate professor at Chicago Booth with 13 years of experience bridging operations management and entrepreneurship, combining academic rigor with hands-on venture activity. He has progressed through teaching roles at Booth and other top institutions while founding First Draft and operating as a proprietor in venture capital and private equity, signaling a blend of classroom insight and real-world dealmaking. His background includes practical product and engineering exposure from roles like apprentice at thoughtbot and instructor at The Starter League, giving him fluency in startup workflows and early-stage product development. Based in the Greater Chicago Area with a BA in Economics from the University of Chicago, he brings a rare mix of academic scholarship, startup teaching, and active investing that helps founders translate operational strategy into scalable ventures.
13 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA Economics, Bachelor of Arts - BA Economics at University of Chicago