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Abdul Guefor
Managing Director
Intel Capital
Intel Capital EMEA MD focused on semiconductor design and manufacturing tech.
Bio
Professional summary
Jennifer Ard is a Managing Director and Head of Investment Operations at Intel Capital, located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her official profile says she joined Intel Capital in 2011 and is responsible for managing investment-related operations and associated administrative matters. She also focuses primarily on silicon-related investments and has been involved in multiple deals, including Intel's investment in ASML. She currently serves as a director or observer on boards including AMFG, EUV Tech, Fabric8Labs, Impact Nano, Metalenz, MemVerge, and UNISERS. Prior to Intel Capital, she was a Finance Controller at Intel. She holds an MBA and BS in Management from Brigham Young University and is a CFA Charterholder.
Investment focus
Stage, sector, and overall fit
Stage
corporate venturestrategic technology investments
Sector
siliconsemiconductorsmaterialsadditive manufacturingmetrology
Thesis
silicon-related companiesinvestment operationsmaterials, metrology, and additive manufacturing
Notable companies
Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed
ASMLAMFGEUV TechFabric8LabsImpact NanoMetalenzMemVergeUNISERSKinductVenueNext
How to approach
Framing and angles for outreach
Pitch framing
Most relevant for silicon, advanced manufacturing, materials, metrology, or semiconductor supply-chain opportunities with strategic value to Intel Capital.
Personalization hooks
- 1Reference her dual perspective across investment operations and silicon-related investing.
- 2If relevant, connect to manufacturing, metrology, or materials innovation rather than generic hardware.
Recent signals
What the partner has said or done recently
Official profile lists recent posts on Fabric8Labs, materials, metrology, and additive manufacturing.
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- Intel CapitalManaging Director / Head of Investment OperationsUnknown – Present
- EUV TechUnknown roleUnknown – Unknown
Education
- Brigham Young UniversityUnknown, Unknown
- CFA InstituteCFA, Finance
Skills
Investment OperationsCorporate Venture CapitalSemiconductorFinancial Analysis
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