Priyesh is a Senior Associate at Qualcomm Ventures, focusing on US investments. He is responsible for sourcing, deal execution, and portfolio management, leveraging over 4 years of experience in both operating and investing across early to growth-stage companies.Priyesh's venture capital journey includes roles at Menlo Ventures and Morpheus Ventures, where he was instrumental in leading Series-A investments in high-potential tech companies. Prior to his venture capital roles, he gained hands-on operational experience as the Associate General Manager in Corporate Development at CleanMax Enviro Energy. At CleanMax, Priyesh pioneered new business models, initiated and executed joint ventures, and played a key role in scaling the firm to unicorn status.In addition to his professional experience, Priyesh is deeply involved in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He is the President of the Entrepreneur Association at UCLA Anderson, where he completed his MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship and strategy. At UCLA Anderson, he was awarded the Deutschman Venture Fellowship and served on the advisory board of the Price Center for Entrepreneurship. He also holds an engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, one of India's most prestigious institutes.Priyesh is passionate about bridging the gap between venture capital and innovation, empowering entrepreneurs to create scalable solutions that challenge the status quo. Outside of his professional endeavors, he enjoys story writing and photography, combining his analytical mind with his creative passions.