Naren Ramaswamy

Naren Ramaswamy is a seasoned professional with a unique blend of experiences ranging from leading engineering teams at tech giants like Apple to venturing into the world of venture capital investing.

Starting his journey in a Himalayan village where he honed his skills in playing the Indian bamboo flute for extensive hours every day, Naren developed a deep interest in technology and its potential to transform lives.

His educational background is solid, having pursued both a BS & MS in Mechanical Engineering as well as an MBA from Stanford University, which laid a strong foundation for his professional career.

With a rich portfolio of roles, Naren has served as a Principal at Spike Ventures, a Product Lead at Dryvebox, a VC Intern at DCVC, and held significant positions at renowned tech companies like Apple and Tesla.

Currently, Naren is actively involved in the venture capital space as an investor at Alumni Ventures, focusing on seed to series C investments in areas like enterprise software, AI, and deep tech, aligning with top players in the industry such as 8VC, Khosla, and Bessemer.

His passion lies in supporting ambitious startups and entrepreneurs who are working on groundbreaking and transformative projects, reflecting his commitment to innovation and growth.