Abhishek Lahoti

Abhishek Lahoti is currently the Vice President of Business Development and Head of the International Centre of Excellence at Sapphire Ventures, a role he held from January 2021 until May 2023. He is now the Head of Platform at Highland Europe, a growth-stage venture capital firm based in Geneva and London, where he focuses on building networks to support portfolio companies.12

Professional Background

• Sapphire Ventures: As VP of Business Development, Lahoti was responsible for strategic partnerships and international expansion.

• Highland Europe: In his current role, he leads efforts to create a robust network of advisors and experts to help portfolio companies scale effectively.

• Previous Experience: His career includes significant roles at Dropbox, where he served as the Senior Director of Sales Engineering and later in Business Development. He has also worked at Adobe Systems and Thismoment, Inc..1

Education

Lahoti graduated from Northwestern University in 2007. He is also a Certified ScrumMaster, which reflects his expertise in agile project management methodologies.12

Personal Insights

Beyond his professional achievements, Lahoti engages in thought leadership through various platforms, sharing insights on teamwork and trust in professional environments.3