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Atish Babu
Senior Vice President at Agriculture Capital
Atish Babu is a Senior Vice President at Agriculture Capital, a company focused on sustainable agriculture and food investments.1 He has been with the company since January 2014 and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.1
Education and Background
Atish Babu has an impressive educational background:
- MBA from Harvard Business School (2006-2008)1
- SB (Bachelor of Science) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1997-2000)1
- Graduate certificates from MIT Sloan School of Management and Stevens Institute of Technology1
Career Experience
Prior to joining Agriculture Capital, Atish had significant experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship:
- He was a founding partner at Omnivore Capital, an agriculture investment firm focused on South Asia.34
- Worked in technology venture capital at Battery Ventures (US) and Nexus Venture Partners (India).3
- Was one of the earliest employees at Vonage, helping build the company to a successful IPO.3
Role at Agriculture Capital
At Agriculture Capital, Atish is part of the product development team and is responsible for:
- Developing fund strategies in the sustainable agriculture sector.3
- Investing in farmland and converting acres into sustainable agriculture ventures.2
- Focusing on using technology and capital to make food healthier, cheaper, and more accessible while renewing the environment and communities.2
Personal Philosophy
Atish believes that climate change is the defining issue of our generation and has dedicated his career to addressing this challenge through sustainable agriculture and impact investing.2 He maintains strong connections with MIT, conducts admissions interviews, and advises current students to "go see the world, and go find your passion".2