Shilpi Kumar

Shilpi Kumar is a Partner at Third Sphere, an investment platform that focuses on early-stage companies developing climate solutions. Her expertise lies in hardware, mobility, energy, IoT, and robotics, with a strong emphasis on customer development and product strategy.

Kumar has a diverse background, having previously led go-to-market and early sales efforts at Filament, a startup specializing in secure wireless networks for connected physical assets. She has also worked with notable early-stage funds such as VTF, First Round Capital, and Village Global. Her educational background includes a degree in Neuroscience and Economics from Duke University. Additionally, she is involved in various initiatives aimed at leveraging technology to combat climate change and improve urban environments.1245

Currently, she resides in Oakland, California, and is actively engaged in supporting startups through her work at Third Sphere.35