Shriram Bhashyam

Shriram Bhashyam is an experienced business leader and entrepreneur with a strong background in fintech and private market innovation. Here's an overview of his professional journey:

Current Role

Shriram Bhashyam currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Sydecar, a position he has held since June 2023.1 In this role, he manages go-to-market teams and is responsible for strategy and planning.

Previous Experience

Forge Global

Prior to his current position, Bhashyam was the SVP, Co-Head of Business Development at Forge Global from November 2020 to January 2023.1 At Forge, he:

• Developed business development strategies
• Led new product initiatives
• Executed strategic partnerships with major banks
• Planned and executed new market entry

EquityZen

Bhashyam co-founded EquityZen in May 2013.1 During his time there, he held various roles including:

• Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer
• Head of Business Development and General Counsel

At EquityZen, he built a marketplace for transferring shares of private companies and led the development of core products.

Other Roles

• Entrepreneur in Residence at Citi Ventures (August 2019 - November 2020)
• Network Founder at 500 Startups (October 2013 - Present)
• Advisor to technology companies, financial institutions, and venture investors (January 2023 - June 2023)

Expertise

Bhashyam's areas of expertise include:

• Go-to-market strategy
• Product development
• Strategic planning
• Private market innovation
• Business development
• Fintech partnerships

Throughout his career, Shriram Bhashyam has demonstrated a strong focus on innovation in the private capital markets and fintech sectors, consistently working to develop new products and solutions that address critical customer needs.1