Shailesh Rao

Shailesh Rao is a USA-based global investor and operational leader who currently serves as the Founder and General Partner of an early-stage venture capital firm and an Advisor to BigSpring. Over a two-decade career in the technology sector, he has built a track record of scaling consumer platforms, completing 28 investments that have yielded three exits and one public listing. Rao currently holds a board seat at Eros Media World and previously served on the board of directors for STX Entertainment. Additionally, he spent five years as an advisor to the chief executive officer and board member at a Fortune 500 real estate firm, while mentoring technology companies such as Moglix and Omaze. His current focus centers on early-stage venture capital investments in Indian entrepreneurial ventures, international market expansion, and corporate digital transformation strategy.