Stuti Pandey

Stuti Pandey is a prominent figure in the venture capital space, currently serving as a Partner at Kraken Ventures, where she leads investments primarily in the Bay Area. She has a strong background in early-stage investing, having previously held roles at notable firms such as Maniv Mobility, Speedinvest, and EarlyBird Venture Capital. Her experience spans various sectors, particularly focusing on technology and mobility innovations.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Partner at Kraken Ventures (promoted in July 2024) .23
• Previous Roles:
  • Venture Partner at Farmer DeFi Fund (2022).
  • Early Stage Investor at Maniv Mobility (2020-2022).
  • Investor at Speedinvest (2020).
  • Product Owner for Autonomous Mobility at Volkswagen AG (2017-2019).
  • Market Expansion Strategist at Yelp (2016-2017).
  • Urban Mobility Strategist at General Motors (2016).

Education

Stuti holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Carnegie Mellon University, where she double-majored in Policy and Management .12

Areas of Expertise

Her expertise includes:

• Early-stage investments in technology startups.
• Product management and strategy in the automotive sector.
• Insights into network effects and deep tech innovations.

Stuti is also recognized for her contributions to discussions on venture capital and cryptocurrency, having appeared as a contributor on CNBC .12