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Stephen Karasek - aVenture Research

Stephen Karasek

AddedFeb 17, 2024

UpdatedOct 19, 2026

Stephen Karasek

Stephen Karasek

Co-Founder & CEO, Parallel Pipes

Stephen Karasek's Career

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$30kBoston, MA, US

Co-Founder

Jan 2018 – present

Co-Founder & CEO· C-Suite · Management

Jan 2018 – present

Charles Stark Draper Laboratory

$26MCambridge, MA, US

Staff Scientist

Aug 2015 – Sep 2019

Fluid Management Systems

Billerica, MA, US

Laser Systems R&D Consultant

Jan 2013 – Jun 2014

Hardware and Software Engineer, Network Administrator

Sep 2007 – Jun 2009

Northeastern University

$76.8MBoston, MA, US

Graduate Student (MSEE)

Sep 2012 – May 2015

Optical Systems Researcher (Volunteer)

Nov 2010 – Aug 2011

MathWorks

Software Engineer

Feb 2012 – Sep 2012

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

DivisionLexington, MA, US

Technical Co-op

Jun 2009 – Dec 2009

NxStage Medical

Lawrence, MA, US

Software Quality Engineering Co-Op

Jul 2008 – Dec 2008

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