Raza Shaikh is an active angel investor in early stage companies and has been investing with Launchpad Venture Group. He co-manages the Beacon Venture Partners Fund, which invests in a diversified basket of local early stage companies including the Launchpad portfolio. Raza has a software and technology background. He mentors and advises several Boston-based companies and loves teaching classes for angels and entrepreneurs including due diligence and start-up boards.