Ravi Lightspeed is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and advisor with profound experience in venture capital and private equity. He graduated from Stanford University, where he studied Master of Business Administration and earned a degree from the Graduate School of Business. Ravi is the Founder and Managing Director of Lightspeed Venture Partners, a leading global investment firm that has raised over $10 billion and invested in more than 400 companies across several sectors. He also served on the Board of Directors of Clever Inc, as well as Founding Investor and Director of Rubrik, ThoughtSpot, and Lead Investor and Board of Directors of Nutanix.

Ravi is passionate about helping early-stage and growth-stage startups to achieve their full potential. Over the years, he has provided invaluable support and guidance to founders and management teams, helping them with strategic planning, fundraising, recruiting, and other critical aspects of scaling a business. He has a deep understanding of emerging technologies, industry trends, and market dynamics, which has enabled him to identify promising investment opportunities and build lasting partnerships with entrepreneurs.