Where do you put your money after you sell a software company?
Where do you put your money after you sell a software company?
Where do you put your money after you sell a software company?
If you're Gopal Sadagopal, you invest in real estate. Gopal grew up and completed his undergraduate studies in India before moving to the U.S. to get his M.S. in Structural Engineering. He started his career in 1979 as a structural engineer, later transitioning to managing IT projects for IBM. Fun fact: Gopal helped write IBM's standard methodology for project management. He started a consulting company that he later sold before starting a software company in 1999. Gopal sold the company in 2008 and was ready to put his hard-earned money to work. He wanted consistent, long-term returns, and the answer for Gopal was simple: Real Estate. Gopal does still invest in technology companies, but hasn't yet found a match for the predictable formula of investing in apartment complexes.
What do you talk about in a cockpit at 30,000 feet?
Where do you put your money after you sell a software company?
Where do you put your money after you sell a software company?
If you're Ryan Schmidt, you talk about real estate. In between flying, Ryan developed his interest in real estate into a business partnership that went on to buy 48 single family investment properties before turning his focus to large apartment purchases.
Gopal Sadagopal
Gopal Sadagopal
Gopal Sadagopal
Managing Principal
Gopal Sadagopal has an M.S. in structural engineering and an MBA.
Gopal has been an active real estate investor since 2010. His real estate holdings included condos and townhouses in Minnesota and Virginia before partnering with Ryan Schmidt to focus on the purchase of large apartment buildings.
Ryan Schmidt
Gopal Sadagopal
Gopal Sadagopal
Managing Principal
Ryan Schmidt holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Minnesota State University, Mankato. After building up a sizable portfolio from 2009 to 2014, Ryan partnered with Gopal Sadagopal in 2015 and they continued to buy apartment complexes as a team.
Ryan is also a commercial pilot flying for Endeavor Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Airlines.
Josh Page
Gopal Sadagopal
Girijaa Doraiswamy
Director of Operations
Josh Page oversees Rise Capital's operations. He was part of a major real estate agency prior to starting with Rise Capital. Josh lives in the countryside with his wife, 9-year-old stepdaughter, and two dogs. He is an avid sports fan and loves to golf & cruise around on his motorcycle. Josh enjoys Rise Capital's
Director of Operations
Josh Page oversees Rise Capital's operations. He was part of a major real estate agency prior to starting with Rise Capital. Josh lives in the countryside with his wife, 9-year-old stepdaughter, and two dogs. He is an avid sports fan and loves to golf & cruise around on his motorcycle. Josh enjoys Rise Capital's culture and loves providing a direct impact on the company's growth.
Girijaa Doraiswamy
Girijaa Doraiswamy
Girijaa Doraiswamy
Chief Technology Officer
Girijaa Doraiswamy is a seasoned technology implementer. She has led the development of industry-specific applications for schools, sports associations, and TV broadcasting. In the case of Rise Capital, Girijaa is developing an innovative process to locate properties that meet Rise's specific purchase criteria.
Chief Technology Officer
Girijaa Doraiswamy is a seasoned technology implementer. She has led the development of industry-specific applications for schools, sports associations, and TV broadcasting. In the case of Rise Capital, Girijaa is developing an innovative process to locate properties that meet Rise's specific purchase criteria. Girijaa is known for her ability to transform business needs into applications, leveraging her people skills with her understanding of the underlying technologies. She has a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering. Girijaa has been working with Gopal Sadagopal for the last 11 years. She is ecstatic about the work culture and the liberty to carry out contemporary ideas to meet organizational demands. Girijaa resides in India with her husband and a daughter who keeps her non-work hours gleefully occupied.
Joseph Rappa
Girijaa Doraiswamy
Joseph Rappa
Director of Property Management
Joseph Rappa oversees the day-to-day management of Rise Capital's properties. Joe's previous experience includes retail management with a focus on business growth. When not busy with work, you can typically find Joe on his motorcycle or spending time with friends and family. Joe enjoys the family-like atm
Director of Property Management
Joseph Rappa oversees the day-to-day management of Rise Capital's properties. Joe's previous experience includes retail management with a focus on business growth. When not busy with work, you can typically find Joe on his motorcycle or spending time with friends and family. Joe enjoys the family-like atmosphere of Rise Capital. Ryan, Jake, & Gopal have proven to be great mentors more than simply bosses. Joe likes the true team effort that makes Rise Capital successful.