Himanshu Sekhar

Himanshu Sekhar is a seasoned professional in the realm of Technology Private Equity/Venture Capital with expertise in Growth and Value Creation, handling Complex Technology Situations, executing Mergers & Acquisitions, and forging Strategic Alliances & Partnerships. His proficiencies span across Innovation Management, Management Strategy, Start-ups, and cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML, IIOT, and Digital Industrial.

With a rich educational background, Himanshu Sekhar holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, Columbia University, and a B.Tech degree from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.

Professionally, he currently serves as the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Giantleap. Previously, he held pivotal roles such as Vice President, Head of Strategy and Business Development at Siris Capital Group. He also contributed significantly to IBM in roles like Program Director for IBM Watson Strategy & Innovation, Business Development Executive focusing on Watson Group Strategic Alliances, Direct Investments, and M&A, and Technology Business Development Executive in the Software Group. Himanshu Sekhar's expertise extends to Managing and Senior Strategy Consultancy roles at IBM as well.

Himanshu Sekhar's areas of specialization include Thematic Investing, Valuation & Terms, Entrepreneurship, Cognitive Computing, AI/ML, IIOT, Industrial Automation, Digital Industrial, and IT infrastructure. His diverse skill set also encompasses domains like IT/OT Convergence.

Throughout his professional journey, Himanshu Sekhar has demonstrated a keen acumen in spearheading strategies, fostering innovation, and driving growth in challenging and evolving technology landscapes.