Jayesh Parekh

Jayesh Parekh is a serial entrepreneur and venture capital investor with a diverse professional background. He is a co-founder of Sony Entertainment Television, launched in 1995 in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment.1 Previously, he was a Managing Partner at Jungle Ventures, a Singapore-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across Asia.13

Professional Background

Early Career:

• Spent 13 years at IBM in various technical, sales, and marketing roles in Houston and Singapore1
• Led IBM's expansion into the Indian market4

Entrepreneurship and Investments:

• Co-founder of Sony Entertainment Television14
• Managing Partner at Jungle Ventures (2012-2018)3
• Currently Managing Partner at Good Startup and Good Protein Fund234
• Active angel investor with investments in various venture capital funds and technology startups1

Education and Affiliations

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from MS University, Baroda, India
• Master's in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin14
• Entrepreneur-in-Residence at INSEAD
• TiE Charter Member
• Advisor to NUS Enterprise1

Notable Achievements

• Author of the book "What Shall We Do With All This Money? Inspiring Perspectives on Wealth"4
• Invests across sectors with a particular interest in alternative proteins3