Venture Partners and Advisors
DR. ASHOK V. JOSHI
A global innovator, has founded six companies, selling three while actively managing the rest. With 50 years of industry experience, he holds over 100 US patents and 40 pending. Honored with awards like “Asian of the Year” (2009) and India’s National Entrepreneurial Award (1983).
DR. MAK JAWADEKAR
A pharmaceutical expert, spent 28+ years at Pfizer, leading drug delivery innovation and partnerships Recognized with awards like the University of Minnesota’s Outstanding Achievement Award (2023) and the US Congressional Honor (2018). Currently serves on pharma/ biotech boards and advises global organizations, including Saudi Prince Salman’s family office.
LATA SETTY
Is a pioneering investor and legal expert dedicated to transforming the venture capital industry and promoting corporate diversity. As the Founding Investor of The How Women Invest Fund, Lata disrupts the VC landscape by mobilizing first-time investors to support female-founded and female- led companies
RAGHU RAO (Advisor)
A parallel entrepreneur and deep tech investor in AI, biopharma, energy, fintech and social impact ventures. His ventures have revolutionized govtech projects such as USA.gov and TSA Screening Gateway. He has mentored 50+ CEOs as a Vistage Chair, and is a board member of TiE NJ.
Sandip Adhvaryu (Venture Partner)
Experienced technology leader and angel investor with 25+ years in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise automation. Passionate about funding and mentoring startups leveraging data intelligence for scalability and efficiency. Committed to driving innovation through strategic investments and advisory support.
ALAN WADE
Intelligence Community Frmr CIO, CIA
Frmr CIO, US Intelligence Community
JOHN STENBIT
Department of Defense Frmr Asst Sec of Defence Frmr CIO Pentagaon
GREG AKERS
Industry and Technology Former CTO, Global Govt Solutions Group, CISCO
DR. DINKAR KHARAT
A veteran R&D scientist and Dean of Research and Innovation at MIT- World Peace