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'''M.R. (Madhavan) Rangaswami''' (born 1955)<ref>https://www.forbes.com/global/2000/0403/0306052a.html?sh=800784453782</ref> is an Indian software executive, investor, entrepreneur, corporate eco-strategy expert, community builder, and [[philanthropist]]. Recognized as a software business expert, he participated in the rapid expansion of the [[Silicon Valley]] software industry during his tenure as an executive at both large and small software companies. In 1997, he co-founded ''Sand Hill Group'',<ref name="urlSandHill.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.sandhill.com/sandhillgroup/index.php |title=Sand Hill Group: About Us |format= |work= |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref> one of the earliest “angel” investment firms, and in 2007, founded Corporate Eco Forum.
| alma_mater = [[Loyola College, Chennai]]<br>[[Madras University]]<br>[[Kent State University]]}}
'''M.R.''' ('''Madhavan''') '''Rangaswami''' (born 1955) is an [[Indian-American]] [[investor]], [[entrepreneur]], corporate eco-strategy expert, and [[philanthropist]]. Recognized as a software business expert, he participated in the rapid expansion of the [[Silicon Valley]] software industry during his tenure as an executive at both large and small software companies. In 1997, he co-founded ''Sand Hill Group'',<ref name="urlSandHill.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.sandhill.com/sandhillgroup/index.php |title=Sand Hill Group: About Us |format= |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref> one of the earliest “angel” investment firms: in 2007, he founded Corporate Eco Forum.


==Sand Hill Group==
== Sand Hill Group ==
In 1997, Rangaswami partnered with Constantin Delvanis to form ''Sand Hill Group'',<ref name="Sand Hill Group">{{cite web |url=http://www.sandhill.com |title=Sand Hill Group}}</ref> a software consulting and investment group. The firm was one of the early “angel investors” in Silicon Valley. Companies in which Sand Hill Group has invested include NeoForma, Niku,<ref name="urlForbes.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/global/2000/0403/0306052a.html |title=The $20 Million Phone Call - Forbes.com |work= |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref> Crossworlds, Luminate, Cord Blood Registry, and most recently, Adchemy, BDNA, Vysr, and Supercool School. Sand Hill Group has also become known for its community-building activities in the software industry. The firm produced the Enterprise<ref name="urlSandHill.com | Conferences: Enterprise 2007">{{cite web |url=http://www.sandhill.com/conferences/enter2007/index.php |title=SandHill.com &#124; Conferences: Enterprise 2007 |format= |work= |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref> and Software<ref name="urlSoftware 2008- Welcome">{{cite web |url=http://www.software2008.com/ |title=Software 2008- Welcome |format= |work= |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref> (now owned by CMP Technology)<ref name="urlDec 05, 2006 - CMP Technology Acquires Software 2007 Conference">{{cite web|url=http://ubmtechnology.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1554|title=Dec 05, 2006 - CMP Technology Acquires Software 2007 Conference|accessdate=2009-01-01|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714064719/http://ubmtechnology.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1554|archivedate=2011-07-14}}</ref> conference series and publishes ''sandhill.com'',<ref name="Sand Hill Group" /> an online resource for software business strategy. Rangaswami was profiled on the front page of the Wall Street Journal.<ref name="Shunning Venture Capital, Small Firms Seek 'Angels'">{{cite web |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB872458051636258500 |title=Shunning Venture Capital, Small Firms Seek 'Angels'}}</ref>
In 1997, Rangaswami partnered with Constantin Delvanis to form Sand Hill Group,<ref name="Sand Hill Group">{{cite web |url=http://www.sandhill.com |title=Sand Hill Group}}</ref> a software consulting and investment group. The firm was one of the early “angel investors” in Silicon Valley. Companies in which Sand Hill Group has invested include NeoForma, Niku,<ref name="urlForbes.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/global/2000/0403/0306052a.html |title=The $20 Million Phone Call - Forbes.com |website=[[Forbes]] |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref> Crossworlds, Luminate, Cord Blood Registry, and most recently, Adchemy, BDNA, Vysr, and Supercool School. Sand Hill Group has also become known for its community-building activities in the software industry. The firm produced the Enterprise<ref name="urlSandHill.com | Conferences: Enterprise 2007">{{cite web |url=http://www.sandhill.com/conferences/enter2007/index.php |title=SandHill.com &#124; Conferences: Enterprise 2007 |format= |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref> and Software<ref name="urlSoftware 2008- Welcome">{{cite web |url=http://www.software2008.com/ |title=Software 2008- Welcome |format= |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref> (now owned by CMP Technology)<ref name="urlDec 05, 2006 - CMP Technology Acquires Software 2007 Conference">{{cite web|url=http://ubmtechnology.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1554|title=Dec 05, 2006 - CMP Technology Acquires Software 2007 Conference|accessdate=2009-01-01|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714064719/http://ubmtechnology.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1554|archivedate=2011-07-14}}</ref> conference series and publishes sandhill.com,<ref name="Sand Hill Group" /> an online resource for software business strategy. Rangaswami was profiled on the front page of the Wall Street Journal.<ref name="Shunning Venture Capital, Small Firms Seek 'Angels'">{{cite news |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB872458051636258500 |title=Shunning Venture Capital, Small Firms Seek 'Angels'|newspaper=Wall Street Journal|date=25 August 1997}}</ref>


==Corporate Eco Forum==
== Corporate Eco Forum ==
In 2007, M.R. embarked on a new venture as the founder of the Corporate Eco Forum,<ref>http://www.corporateecoforum.com/about/team/</ref> an invitation-only membership organization for Global 500 companies that demonstrate a serious commitment to the environment as a business strategy issue.<ref name="corporateecoforum.com">http://www.corporateecoforum.com/about/</ref> CEF’s mission is to help accelerate sustainable business innovation by creating the best neutral space for business leaders to strategize and exchange best-practice insights. Members represent 18 industries and have combined revenues exceeding $3 trillion.<ref name="corporateecoforum.com"/>
In 2007, M.R. embarked on a new venture as the founder of the Corporate Eco Forum,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.corporateecoforum.com/about/team/|title = Team}}</ref> an invitation-only membership organization for Global 500 companies that demonstrate a serious commitment to the environment as a business strategy issue.<ref name="corporateecoforum.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.corporateecoforum.com/about/|title=About}}</ref> CEF’s mission is to help accelerate sustainable business innovation by creating the best neutral space for business leaders to strategize and exchange best-practice insights. Members represent 18 industries and have combined revenues exceeding $3 trillion.<ref name="corporateecoforum.com"/>


In addition to the annual meeting, the CEF authors a series of research reports on corporate sustainability<ref>http://www.corporateecoforum.com/research-reports/</ref> and publishes The EcoInnovator Blog as well as a weekly newsletter that summarizes the latest eco-business news.<ref>http://www.corporateecoforum.com/ecoinnovator-blog/</ref>
In addition to the annual meeting, the CEF authors a series of research reports on corporate sustainability<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.corporateecoforum.com/research-reports/|title = Research}}</ref> and publishes The EcoInnovator Blog as well as a weekly newsletter that summarizes the latest eco-business news.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.corporateecoforum.com/ecoinnovator-blog/ |title=EcoInnovator Blog - Corporate Eco Forum |website=www.corporateecoforum.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130708075239/http://www.corporateecoforum.com/ecoinnovator-blog/ |archive-date=2013-07-08}} </ref>


==Indiaspora==
== Indiaspora ==
Under the auspices of the SHG Foundation, Rangaswami founded Indiaspora to unite [[Indian Americans]] and to transform their success into meaningful impact in India and on the global stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiaspora.org/story |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-01-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140208034137/http://indiaspora.org/story |archivedate=2014-02-08 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Dhume|first=Sadanand|date=2020-08-20|title=Opinion {{!}} What Kamala Harris Isn’t Saying About Her Mother’s Background|language=en-US|work=Wall Street Journal|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-kamala-harris-isnt-saying-about-her-mothers-background-11597944590|access-date=2020-09-09|issn=0099-9660}}</ref> In September 2012, Indiaspora's inaugural Forum hosted 100 leaders from all constituencies of the Indian American community, including CEOs, activists, academics, journalists, financiers, and diplomats. The weekend event energized the community and be a catalyst to transform the success of Indian Americans into a meaningful impact in India and on the global stage.<ref>http://indiaspora.org/forum</ref>
Under the auspices of the SHG Foundation, Rangaswami founded Indiaspora to unite [[Indian Americans]] and to transform their success into meaningful impact in India and on the global stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiaspora.org/story |title=Indiaspora - the Story |accessdate=2014-01-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140208034137/http://indiaspora.org/story |archivedate=2014-02-08 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Dhume|first=Sadanand|date=2020-08-20|title=Opinion {{!}} What Kamala Harris Isn't Saying About Her Mother's Background|language=en-US|work=Wall Street Journal|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-kamala-harris-isnt-saying-about-her-mothers-background-11597944590|access-date=2020-09-09|issn=0099-9660}}</ref> In September 2012, Indiaspora's inaugural Forum hosted 100 leaders from all constituencies of the Indian American community, including CEOs, activists, academics, journalists, financiers, and diplomats. The weekend event energized the community and was a catalyst to transform the success of Indian Americans into a meaningful impact in India and on the global stage.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://indiaspora.org/forum | title=Forum 2012 }}</ref>


In January 2013, Indiaspora hosted the first-ever Indian American Ball for the President of the United States. Indiaspora members and a sold-out crowd of 1,200 Indian Americans joined politicians, policymakers, and other guests and celebrated the accomplishments of the 3-million-strong community.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiaspora.org/inauguration |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-09-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917231726/http://indiaspora.org/inauguration |archivedate=2013-09-17 }}</ref>
In January 2013, the Indiaspora hosted the first-ever Indian American Ball for the President of the United States. Indiaspora members and a sold-out crowd of 1,200 Indian Americans joined politicians, policymakers, and other guests and celebrated the accomplishments of the 3-million-strong community.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiaspora.org/inauguration |title=Indiaspora - the Ball |accessdate=2013-09-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917231726/http://indiaspora.org/inauguration |archivedate=2013-09-17 }}</ref>


==Accomplishments==
== Accomplishments ==
* M.R. is an advisor of Inxeption.
* Advisor of Inxeption{{cn|date=September 2022}}
*M.R. is a board member of the Kaliash Satyarthi Children's Foundation
* Board member of the Kaliash Satyarthi Children's Foundation{{cn|date=September 2022}}
* M.R is the recipient of the US-China Educational Trust (US-CET) inaugural “Asians in America" award in 2016.
* Recipient of the US-China Educational Trust (US-CET) inaugural “Asians in America" award in 2016{{cn|date=September 2022}}
* M.R. is the recipient of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) "Influential Leaders" award in 2015
* Recipient of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) "Influential Leaders" award in 2015{{cn|date=September 2022}}
* Honored With US-CET Lifetime Achievement Award<ref name="USCET celebrates 2016 Asians in America Awards Dinner">{{cite web |url=http://uscet.org/blog/uscet-celebrates-2016-asians-america-awards-dinner/ |title=USCET celebrates 2016 Asians in America Awards Dinner |format= |work= |accessdate=2016-03-24}}</ref>
* Honored With US-CET Lifetime Achievement Award<ref name="USCET celebrates 2016 Asians in America Awards Dinner">{{cite web |url=http://uscet.org/blog/uscet-celebrates-2016-asians-america-awards-dinner/ |title=USCET celebrates 2016 Asians in America Awards Dinner |format= |accessdate=2016-03-24}}</ref>
* Included in Top 25 Most Influential Technology Executives 1997<ref name="urlChannel News, Technology News and Reviews for VARs and Technology Integrators--ChannelWeb">{{cite web |url=http://www.crn.com/ |title=Channel News, Technology News and Reviews for VARs and Technology Integrators--ChannelWeb |format= |work= |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref>
* Included in Top 25 Most Influential Technology Executives 1997<ref name="urlChannel News, Technology News and Reviews for VARs and Technology Integrators--ChannelWeb">{{cite web |url=http://www.crn.com/ |title=Channel News, Technology News and Reviews for VARs and Technology Integrators--ChannelWeb |format= |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref>
* Listed on the ''[[Forbes]]'' Midas 100 list of most successful investors in 2001<ref name="urlDealmakers With The Midas Touch - Forbes.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/2001/02/01/midas.html |title=Dealmakers With The Midas Touch - Forbes.com |work= |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref> and 2003<ref name="urlThe Midas List - Forbes.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/2003/01/29/midasland.html |title=The Midas List - Forbes.com |work= |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref>
* Listed on the ''[[Forbes]]'' Midas 100 list of most successful investors in 2001<ref name="urlDealmakers With The Midas Touch - Forbes.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/2001/02/01/midas.html |title=Dealmakers With The Midas Touch - Forbes.com |website=[[Forbes]] |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref> and 2003<ref name="urlThe Midas List - Forbes.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/2003/01/29/midasland.html |title=The Midas List - Forbes.com |website=[[Forbes]] |accessdate=2009-01-01}}</ref>
*Rangaswami is also profiled in 2 books -  "Those Immigrants" by Scott Haas  and "The $8 Man" by Brenda Christensen.
* Profiled in 2 books: ''Those Immigrants'' by Scott Haas and ''The $8 Man'' by Brenda Christensen


==References==
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M. R. Rangaswami
Alma materLoyola College, Chennai
Madras University
Kent State University

M.R. (Madhavan) Rangaswami (born 1955) is an Indian-American investor, entrepreneur, corporate eco-strategy expert, and philanthropist. Recognized as a software business expert, he participated in the rapid expansion of the Silicon Valley software industry during his tenure as an executive at both large and small software companies. In 1997, he co-founded Sand Hill Group,[1] one of the earliest “angel” investment firms: in 2007, he founded Corporate Eco Forum.

Sand Hill Group[edit | edit source]

In 1997, Rangaswami partnered with Constantin Delvanis to form Sand Hill Group,[2] a software consulting and investment group. The firm was one of the early “angel investors” in Silicon Valley. Companies in which Sand Hill Group has invested include NeoForma, Niku,[3] Crossworlds, Luminate, Cord Blood Registry, and most recently, Adchemy, BDNA, Vysr, and Supercool School. Sand Hill Group has also become known for its community-building activities in the software industry. The firm produced the Enterprise[4] and Software[5] (now owned by CMP Technology)[6] conference series and publishes sandhill.com,[2] an online resource for software business strategy. Rangaswami was profiled on the front page of the Wall Street Journal.[7]

Corporate Eco Forum[edit | edit source]

In 2007, M.R. embarked on a new venture as the founder of the Corporate Eco Forum,[8] an invitation-only membership organization for Global 500 companies that demonstrate a serious commitment to the environment as a business strategy issue.[9] CEF’s mission is to help accelerate sustainable business innovation by creating the best neutral space for business leaders to strategize and exchange best-practice insights. Members represent 18 industries and have combined revenues exceeding $3 trillion.[9]

In addition to the annual meeting, the CEF authors a series of research reports on corporate sustainability[10] and publishes The EcoInnovator Blog as well as a weekly newsletter that summarizes the latest eco-business news.[11]

Indiaspora[edit | edit source]

Under the auspices of the SHG Foundation, Rangaswami founded Indiaspora to unite Indian Americans and to transform their success into meaningful impact in India and on the global stage.[12][13] In September 2012, Indiaspora's inaugural Forum hosted 100 leaders from all constituencies of the Indian American community, including CEOs, activists, academics, journalists, financiers, and diplomats. The weekend event energized the community and was a catalyst to transform the success of Indian Americans into a meaningful impact in India and on the global stage.[14]

In January 2013, the Indiaspora hosted the first-ever Indian American Ball for the President of the United States. Indiaspora members and a sold-out crowd of 1,200 Indian Americans joined politicians, policymakers, and other guests and celebrated the accomplishments of the 3-million-strong community.[15]

Accomplishments[edit | edit source]

  • Advisor of Inxeption[citation needed]
  • Board member of the Kaliash Satyarthi Children's Foundation[citation needed]
  • Recipient of the US-China Educational Trust (US-CET) inaugural “Asians in America" award in 2016[citation needed]
  • Recipient of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) "Influential Leaders" award in 2015[citation needed]
  • Honored With US-CET Lifetime Achievement Award[16]
  • Included in Top 25 Most Influential Technology Executives 1997[17]
  • Listed on the Forbes Midas 100 list of most successful investors in 2001[18] and 2003[19]
  • Profiled in 2 books: Those Immigrants by Scott Haas and The $8 Man by Brenda Christensen

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Sand Hill Group: About Us". Retrieved 2009-01-01.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sand Hill Group".
  3. ↑ "The $20 Million Phone Call - Forbes.com". Forbes. Retrieved 2009-01-01.
  4. ↑ "SandHill.com | Conferences: Enterprise 2007". Retrieved 2009-01-01.
  5. ↑ "Software 2008- Welcome". Retrieved 2009-01-01.
  6. ↑ "Dec 05, 2006 - CMP Technology Acquires Software 2007 Conference". Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2009-01-01.
  7. ↑ "Shunning Venture Capital, Small Firms Seek 'Angels'". Wall Street Journal. 25 August 1997.
  8. ↑ "Team".
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "About".
  10. ↑ "Research".
  11. ↑ "EcoInnovator Blog - Corporate Eco Forum". www.corporateecoforum.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-08.
  12. ↑ "Indiaspora - the Story". Archived from the original on 2014-02-08. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
  13. ↑ Dhume, Sadanand (2020-08-20). "Opinion | What Kamala Harris Isn't Saying About Her Mother's Background". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  14. ↑ "Forum 2012".
  15. ↑ "Indiaspora - the Ball". Archived from the original on 2013-09-17. Retrieved 2013-09-19.
  16. ↑ "USCET celebrates 2016 Asians in America Awards Dinner". Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  17. ↑ "Channel News, Technology News and Reviews for VARs and Technology Integrators--ChannelWeb". Retrieved 2009-01-01.
  18. ↑ "Dealmakers With The Midas Touch - Forbes.com". Forbes. Retrieved 2009-01-01.
  19. ↑ "The Midas List - Forbes.com". Forbes. Retrieved 2009-01-01.
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