About Rajeev Kapur
Who Rajeev is
A thought leader, bringing a wealth of globalized experience to help organizations innovate and grow.
For the last 10 years, Rajeev Kapur has served as CEO of 1105 Media, Inc. Backed by decades of business, strategy, and leadership experience across not only industries, but the globe, Rajeev has amassed a wealth of knowledge and understanding of what it takes to truly disrupt spaces, innovate, and grow organizations.
Outside of his work, Rajeev is a passionate Lakers fan. He often says that his biggest accomplishment is marrying up, having two amazing sons, and a wonderful (now eight-year-old) puppy.
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About 1105 Media
In addition to thought leadership, speaking, and writing, Rajeev Kapur is the CEO of 1105 Media – a leading provider of B2B data solutions, lead generation, events, and marketing services.
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In 2024, Rajeev was a finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Strengthening his presence in Orange County, in 2023 Rajeev was named to the Orange County Top Leaders 500 list.
Our team has sophisticated structured finance and capital markets skill sets.
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One year later, Rajeev received his certification for Shift Master from Blue Ocean Strategy.
In 2018, Rajeev received a certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a course titled “Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy”.
In 2014, Rajeev received his Global MBA degree from the University of Southern California, where he also received the USC Leadership Award and the Order of the Arête, which is given to the top MBA student of the graduating class.
He then moved on to receive a Dual Masters from Antai College in Shanghai, after which he swiftly joined 1105 Media as CEO.
Between 2011 and 2012, both Rajeev and Sonic Emotion picked up a variety of nominations and awards, including:
- Tech America’s CEO of the Year finalist (Rajeev)
- Tech America’s Orange County CEO of the Year in 2011 and 2012 (Rajeev)
- CES Emerging Technology Award winner in 2012, 2013, and 2014 (Sonic Emotion)
In 2011, Rajeev was recruited to join Sonic Emotion 3D Audio as CEO, relocating him to Zurich, Switzerland.
In the same year, he was finalist for Red Herring’s CEO of the Year, and Sonic Emotion 3D Audio was a Red Herring New Technology Award winner.
After three years with Smarthome, Rajeev joined green tech startup Greenwala, Inc. as co-founder.
Smarthome is recognized as best place to work in Orange County.
After 10 years at Dell, Rajeev was recruited by a former Dell executive to join Smarthome, a leader in eCommerce at the time.
Relocating to Singapore, Rajeev was promoted to Dell South Asia and India GM.
In 2000, Rajeev was hand-picked to help lead Dell’s expansion into China. He would be based in Beijing and Hong Kong for the next two years.
Just two years later, Rajeev was again promoted at Dell, this time to Director of Western Region.
In 1996, Rajeev was awarded Manager of the Year at the Dell Corporation, a testament to his leadership and interpersonal skills.
In 1995, Rajeev was promoted once more, this time to launch the Small / Medium Business group at Dell.
During this time, Rajeev was also tasked to be on the team that would launch Dell’s first eCommerce site.
Just a year later, Rajeev was promoted to the CEO’s office to work closely with Dell.
Rajeev joined the Dell Corporation after two years in sales at Gateway, Inc.
In 2024, Rajeev was a finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Strengthening his presence in Orange County, in 2023 Rajeev was named to the Orange County Top Leaders 500 list.
Our team has sophisticated structured finance and capital markets skill sets.
One year later, Rajeev received his certification for Shift Master from Blue Ocean Strategy.
In 2018, Rajeev received a certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a course titled “Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy”.
In 2014, Rajeev received his Global MBA degree from the University of Southern California, where he also received the USC Leadership Award and the Order of the Arête, which is given to the top MBA student of the graduating class.
He then moved on to receive a Dual Masters from Antai College in Shanghai, after which he swiftly joined 1105 Media as CEO.
Between 2011 and 2012, both Rajeev and Sonic Emotion picked up a variety of nominations and awards, including:
- Tech America’s CEO of the Year finalist (Rajeev)
- Tech America’s Orange County CEO of the Year in 2011 and 2012 (Rajeev)
- CES Emerging Technology Award winner in 2012, 2013, and 2014 (Sonic Emotion)
In 2011, Rajeev was recruited to join Sonic Emotion 3D Audio as CEO, relocating him to Zurich, Switzerland.
In the same year, he was finalist for Red Herring’s CEO of the Year, and Sonic Emotion 3D Audio was a Red Herring New Technology Award winner.
After three years with Smarthome, Rajeev joined green tech startup Greenwala, Inc. as co-founder.
Smarthome is recognized as best place to work in Orange County.
After 10 years at Dell, Rajeev was recruited by a former Dell executive to join Smarthome, a leader in eCommerce at the time.
Relocating to Singapore, Rajeev was promoted to Dell South Asia and India GM.
In 2000, Rajeev was hand-picked to help lead Dell’s expansion into China. He would be based in Beijing and Hong Kong for the next two years.
Just two years later, Rajeev was again promoted at Dell, this time to Director of Western Region.
In 1996, Rajeev was awarded Manager of the Year at the Dell Corporation, a testament to his leadership and interpersonal skills.
In 1995, Rajeev was promoted once more, this time to launch the Small / Medium Business group at Dell.
During this time, Rajeev was also tasked to be on the team that would launch Dell’s first eCommerce site.
Just a year later, Rajeev was promoted to the CEO’s office to work closely with Dell.
Rajeev joined the Dell Corporation after two years in sales at Gateway, Inc.
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