I am an executive investment leader with expertise in venture capital, private equity, and M&A. Throughout my career, I have invested-in, evaluated or advised many software and hard-tech businesses, ranging from enterprise SaaS startups to energy and industrial companies. Leveraging 15+ years of experience in investing, business operations, and M&A, I serve as board member (post-investment) for multiple startups. I help recruit, coach, and mentor talent for crucial executive leadership roles, while delivering pivotal strategic guidance for building and scaling successful businesses. In addition to my hands-on work experience, I hold two master's level degrees including an MBA degree from the MIT Sloan School of Management and an MS degree in engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. I completed my undergraduate studies at the Indian Institute of Technology earning a Bachelor of Technology degree. My areas of expertise include:Venture Capital | Private Equity | Business Development | VC & PE Investments |Mergers & Acquisitions | Acquisition Integration | Business Analysis, Metrics, & Research | Strategic Planning & Operations | Marketing & Sales | Product Strategy | C-Level Recruiting & Advising | Sourcing, Evaluation, & Execution | Risk Mitigation & Management | Process Improvement | Business Development | M&A Strategy | Change Management | Talent & Leadership Development