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Paul Madera

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedJun 28, 2026

Paul Madera

Paul Madera

Co-Founder, Meritech Capital Partners

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Meritech Capital Partners

Meritech Capital Partners

Palo Alto, CA, US

Co-Founder

Sonendo

Laguna Hills, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Braze

New York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board

Bluearc

San Jose, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Icertis

Bellevue, WA, US

Board Member· Board

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Meritech Capital Partners

Meritech Capital Partners

Investment FirmInvestment Firm201999Palo Alto, CA, US

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