As CEO of Chai Angels Rajiv invests in the companies of tomorrow and is proud to have made investments in 30 female founders and counting! His aim is to bring a breath of fresh air to VC with a unique portfolio approach and a unique mission. His interest in supporting female founders is a result of having 3 daughters. Rajiv has a career that combines a long history of investing and entrepreneurship. He had a successful IPO exit as an early employee of Marketo in 2013.

Economic developer with expertise in growing inclusive, local economies through entrepreneurship, small businesses, workforce, and tourism development programs. Experience working with scalable start-ups and Main Street entrepreneurs.