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Kahini Shah
Early Stage VC at Obvious Ventures
Kahini Shah is a Partner at Obvious Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage, purpose-driven entrepreneurs reimagining trillion-dollar industries.12 Here are some key details about her:
Professional Background
Current Role: Kahini was promoted to Partner at Obvious Ventures in July 2024, after joining the firm in May 2022.3 She leads the firm's world positive AI investments, with a focus on healthcare, governance, and robotics.3
Previous Experience:
- Investor at Google's early-stage AI fund, Gradient Ventures
- Product and sales manager for an AI group at Booz Allen Hamilton
- Software developer writing embedded systems code for the Iridium NEXT Satellite Constellation2
Education
- B.S. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University
- MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania12
Areas of Expertise
Kahini brings product and software experience to Obvious Ventures, with a passion for building data and AI-enabled solutions in healthcare, fintech, and enterprise.2 She has been focused on AI since 2015, recognizing its potential as a transformative technology.3
Additional Roles
- AI Phase II Reviewer for the National Science Foundation (NSF), reviewing Artificial Intelligence & Data Science proposals eligible for $1M of funding1
- Board member for GenHealth and Darwin AI3
Kahini is known for her deep research into investment landscapes and markets, often sharing her insights through articles on topics such as healthcare, ethics, and robotics.3
