Vikas Raj

Vikas Raj is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in finance, investment, education, and social ventures.

He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrating his strong academic foundation.

Vikas has held prominent roles in various organizations, including being the former Chair of the Investment Committee at Catalyst Fund and the Co-Founder / General Partner at ResilienceVC.

His passion for teaching led him to serve as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia Business School, where he focused on investing in social ventures.

Vikas has also contributed his expertise as a former Contributor at Forbes and as an Adjunct Lecturer in Financial Inclusion at The Johns Hopkins University.

With a keen interest in promoting financial inclusion, he has served as a Senior Advisor at Accion Venture Lab and held board positions at various companies like SMEcorner, Self Financial, TiendaPago, StreetShares, Konfio, CreditMantri, and Aye Finance Pvt. Ltd.

In addition to his advisory and board roles, Vikas has extensive experience in the financial sector, having worked as a Managing Director at Accion Venture Lab, an M&A Associate at Evercore Partners, an Investment Officer at Catalyst Microfinance Investors, and in managerial positions at Ujjivan Financial Services and Deloitte.

His well-rounded background showcases his expertise in venture capital, microfinance, strategic management, and corporate finance, making him a notable figure in the industry.