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Aravind “Avi” Bharadwaj
Investment Director at Intel Capital
Aravind "Avi" Bharadwaj is an experienced venture capital professional and a member of Class 29 of the Kauffman Fellows program.1 Here are some key details about his background and current role:
Professional Experience
Avi is currently an Investment Director at Intel Capital, where he focuses on leading early-stage investments in AI/ML application and infrastructure software companies.2 Prior to this role, he held several positions in the venture capital and technology industries:
- Board Director at RightBound (March 2021 - September 2022)
- Board Observer at TuneIn (January 2020 - September 2022)
- Board Observer at AlphaSense (March 2019 - September 2022)
- Principal at Innovation Endeavors (August 2017 - September 2022)
- Board Observer at DataRails (December 2018 - January 2021)
- Board Observer at Vertical Knowledge (January 2018 - December 2020)
- Principal and Senior Associate at Marker LLC (May 2014 - August 2017)
Education
Avi holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Information Systems and Management from Carnegie Mellon University.2 He also completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electronics and Communication from PES Institute of Technology.
Kauffman Fellows Program
As a member of Class 29 of the Kauffman Fellows program, Avi is part of a select group of venture capital professionals chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants.1 The Kauffman Fellows program is a two-year transformational experience designed to accelerate the success of investors through a structured curriculum, peer learning, and self-reflection.3
Avi's participation in this program indicates his commitment to developing his skills as a venture capital investor and his potential to make significant contributions to the industry.
