Ajay, a Silicon Valley native who now splits his time between California and Europe, is a highly experienced serial entrepreneur and startup investor with a passion for creating and working with companies. He holds degrees in genetic engineering and communications and has been part of the core executive team in 11 successful startups across a wide range of industries, including AI, big data, fintech, SaaS, social media, enterprise software, mobile, consumer, health, and synthetic biology. Of these, 7 were successfully acquired and 3 IPO'd. 

In addition to his extensive background in startups, Ajay is also a frequent public speaker at leading tech conferences and an active angel investor. He loves spending time with his family and is passionate about the performing arts. He also enjoys reading, writing screenplays, hiking, traveling, and mentoring at various youth programs and accelerators focused on mindset, mental health, and entrepreneurism. 

Before becoming a venture capitalist, Ajay played virtually every role in starting and scaling startups, including CEO, Chief Product Officer, VP Sales & Business Development, Chief Marketing Officer, and Chief Technology Officer. With a strong background in operations, engineering, and technology, he has helped lead and manage growth from seed-stage through exit, positioning him uniquely to help startup founders with all aspects of building a successful company. He also has extensive experience working with enterprise and consumer brands such as Disney, Apple, Google, Motorola, SAP, and others on new product innovation, e-commerce, branding, corporate marketing, and digital marketing.