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Rama Bethmangalkar
Director at Qualcomm Ventures
Rama Bethmangalkar is the Director of Qualcomm Ventures India, based in Bangalore.1 He is an experienced venture capitalist and technology startup enthusiast with a strong background in the tech industry.2
Professional Experience
Rama joined Qualcomm Ventures with 17 years of experience spanning technology investing, R&D, and product management.1 Prior to his current role, he served as a Principal at Ventureast, a prominent venture capital firm in India, where he spent 10 years involved in various aspects of the venture capital lifecycle.1
Areas of Expertise
Rama's expertise includes:
- Enterprise software
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Machine learning
- Financial technologies
- Semiconductors
- Internet commerce
- Media and advertising1
Previous Work
Before entering venture capital, Rama worked at Sun Microsystems in Silicon Valley for nearly 7 years, starting as a systems programmer and later advancing to a senior product manager role.1
Education
Rama holds the following degrees:
- MBA from Cornell University
- M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Rhode Island
- B.Engg in Computer Science from the University of Mysore, India1
Personal Interests
Outside of work, Rama enjoys:
- Yoga
- History
- Classical music
- Sports (particularly golf)1
As the Director at Qualcomm Ventures, Rama plays a crucial role in identifying and supporting promising startups in India's tech ecosystem, leveraging his extensive experience in both the technology and venture capital sectors.12
