“Don't be afraid to question -- at work and in personal life.”
What I Do
As the global lead for Investments and Acquisitions for Cisco’s Enterprise Networking, IoT and Mobility related domains as well as the coverage lead for Asia Pacific/Japan/China, I have the distinct privilege of spending time regularly with amazing founders globally while also observing the action, up close and personal, across one of the most diverse, dynamic and significant regions in the world – APAC/Japan/China. The fun and learning never stop.
What I’m Passionate About
I’m passionate about fitness and peak performance. I’ve been lucky to have played sports and engaged in intense physical activities throughout my life. It’s a huge part of me and anchors me as an individual.
I LLLLOVE hanging out with and around my 2 kids. No amount of time spent with them is too much. Its endless fun.
I am inspired and excited by original thinking. Occasionally I come up with some too 😉 !
I enjoy exploring nuanced, abstract topics with my closest friends. I find that deep insightful conversations about seemingly simple topics expand my horizons.
They say playing polo is a bit like playing golf while riding a motorbike during an earthquake. But, it’s one of my favorite activities in my free time.
I get paid to learn every day. I meet amazing founders regularly, frequently need to educate myself before I meet them and always learn during the meeting. Does it get better?
Where I’ve Been
I got my start in VC and M&A from within Cisco. Before Cisco, I was a co-founder and made the thrilling but gut-wrenching journey that most, if not all founders, make. I feel lucky to have walked the hard path founders do (even successful ones!) and now to be learning the investor perspective.
Where I Learned
I was born and raised in New Delhi and earned my master’s in Finance from the University of Delhi.