Saalim Chowdhury

Saalim Chowdhury is a former technical founder and startup veteran who has transitioned into an early-stage venture capitalist, currently serving as the Managing Director at Techstars. With a background in technology and entrepreneurship, Saalim has a rich educational history from prestigious institutions like the University of Oxford, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Cambridge, and Stanford University.

Saalim Chowdhury's professional journey includes roles such as Partner at 500 Startups, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Skillbridge at Skillbridge, Angel Investor at Nothing, Angel Investor and Mentor at Axie Infinity, and former positions at notable companies like Cisco, News Corp Australia, and The Boston Consulting Group.

Known for his hands-on approach, Saalim has a passion for identifying indicators of founder and startup success. He has evaluated thousands of investment opportunities, worked closely with over 300 startups in 30+ countries at 500 Startups, and authored a growth playbook during his time there. Saalim Chowdhury has notable angel investments in companies like SecondNature, Plum Financial, Quit Genius, and Nothing.tech, showcasing his interest in minority founders and high-growth ventures.

Saalim Chowdhury's email for potential investment inquiries is saalim.chowdhury@techstars.com, with a unique request to use the word 'Pumpkin' in the introduction. His diverse background, ranging from technical roles to strategic and managerial positions, equips him with a broad perspective and insightful strategies in the world of venture capital and startups.