Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Capria Ventures which leads two pioneering ventures: Capria, investing in the soonicorns of the Global South; and Unitus Ventures, the leading venture fund in India that supports early-stage tech startups with India scale and global emerging market potential.Previously corporate VP of the Unlimited Potential Group at Microsoft, co-leading efforts to bring social and economic opportunity to the “next billion”. Ran Microsoft’s multi-$B Windows Client business, headed up New Media Platforms and other internet and digital media groups. Joined Microsoft in 1996 with the acquisition of eShop, an internet e-commerce pioneer which co-founded in 1991. Spent five years in marketing and engineering roles at Sun Microsystems. Received degree in Computer Science from Brown University in 1983.Specialties: Making money while making a difference and convincing others to do more of the same.
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Managing Partner And Co-FounderCapria Jul 2012 - PresentSeattle, Washington, UsCapria Ventures is a financial services innovator, managing Unitus Ventures, a leading early-stage equity investor in India, as well as Capria, investing in and alongside leading emerging managers in emerging markets. More at http://capria.vc -
Managing Partner And Co-FounderCapria India (Formerly Unitus Ventures) Jul 2012 - PresentThe leading venture fund in India that supports early-stage tech startups with India scale and global potential.
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Managing DirectorThe W Fund Jun 2015 - PresentManaging Director at The W Fund, a leading early-stage life sciences and information technology VC, funding startups utilizing tech and/or talent from leading WA state research institutions.
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Lead PartnerSocial Venture Partners Jan 1997 - PresentSeattle, Wa, UsSocial entrepreneurship, focused on the SVP Fast Pitch program. Also drove network expansion into India by instigating the first SVP chapter in Bangalore. -
Founding Partner (Seattle)Svp Bangalore 2012 - PresentPartner recruitment, coaching, strategy.
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Board MemberGlobal Washington Mar 2011 - Mar 2024Seattle, Wa, UsOrganizational development, coaching, strategy. -
Board MemberVillagereach 2011 - 2022Seattle, Washington, UsCorporate strategy and planning; CEO and CxO mentorship. -
Board MemberImpact Hub Seattle Jan 2013 - Jun 2020Seattle, Washington, Us -
Advisor, Council On Computing And Information TechnologyBrown University Jan 2012 - Jan 2019Providence, Rhode Island, UsMember of august group of alums advising the CIO and administration on trends in technology and higher education. -
Co-Founder And Board MemberVidyanext Learning 2009 - Dec 2018Bangalore , Karnataka, InInvestor and co-chair of innovative education startup using a "tech+teach" approach to changing the way India learns. Operating dozens of Vidyanext learning centers in Bangalore and Gurgaon. -
Technology Advisor, Online EducationWestern Governors University Jan 2012 - Jan 2017Salt Lake City, Ut, UsAdvised one of the largest distance learning universities in the USA on strategies for expanding the reach and efficacy of their online degree programs. -
TrusteeBainbridge Graduate Institute Aug 2012 - Jul 2016Seattle, Washington, UsMember of the board of trustees, working with a great team of people to help chart the course for a pioneering business school's next decade of growth. Acquired by Presidio University in August 2016. -
Advisory Board MemberUw I-Labs 2009 - Mar 2015Member of advisory board at leading brain-research institution affiliated with University of Washington. Focus on commercialization and communications.
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ChairmanNcomputing Sep 2008 - Jan 2015San Mateo, California, UsBoard Chair of Bay Area startup delivering exceptionally low-cost computing solutions via desktop virtualization. NComputing recently exceeded 3 million units shipped, with 20 million users WW. Offices in 11 countries, sales in 90+. Largest markets: US, India, Mexico, Indonesia. Recent strategic alliance with Citrix will bring disruptively-priced low-cost devices to the enterprise. -
Cvp, Unlimited PotentialMicrosoft Apr 2006 - Oct 2008Redmond, Washington, UsUnlimited Potential is Microsoft's initiative to help bring social and economic opportunity to the "next 5 billion" -- those on the other side of the digital divide. Focus areas include Transforming Education, fostering Local Innovation, and Job/Opportunity Creation. Fully described at http://www.microsoft.com/unlimitedpotential -
Sr. Vp, Windows ClientMicrosoft Jan 2003 - Apr 2006Redmond, Washington, UsSenior leader of $13B+ Windows Client business, responsible for product development of all client-specific technologies as well as product management and marketing.
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Corporate Vp, WindowsMicrosoft Jan 2000 - Jan 2003Redmond, Washington, UsResponsible for product development, product management, and marketing of various aspects of Windows, including Digital Media, eHome, and Digital Rights Management.
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Sr. Director / General ManagerMicrosoft Jun 1996 - Dec 1999Redmond, Washington, UsResponsible for various aspects of busienss development and marketing for internet technologies, digital media, rights management, etc.
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President And CooEshop Inc. Jan 1992 - Jun 1996Co-founder of ecommerce pioneer which was acquired by Microsoft in 1996
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Business Unit Manager, Pc CompatibilitySun Microsystems Apr 1987 - Jan 1992Palo Alto, Ca, UsHeld various senior product management and product development positions. -
President, Tallgrass Software TechnologiesTallgrass Technologies Nov 1985 - Jan 1987Kansas City, Mo, UsRan software subsidiary of PC storage manufacturer Tallgrass Technologies.
Will Poole Education Details
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Brown UniversityComputer Science
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