Overview
Puneet Agarwal is a Managing Partner at True Ventures[1] focused on early stage venture capital investment in software, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence applications[2]. Agarwal has held the position at True Ventures since October 2008[3] and serves as a board member and investor in startup companies[4]. Prior to joining True Ventures, Agarwal worked as Vice President of Product Management at Geodesic Systems[5], Director of Product Management and Marketing at BEA[6], and Associate at Mayfield Fund[7]. Agarwal also held positions in investment banking and product management roles at Crossworlds Software[9] and JP Morgan[8]. Agarwal completed both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University[10][11] and was a Mayfield Fellow[2].
Profile introduction
I am currently an early stage venture capital investor focused primarily on software investments in infrastructure qnd applications in AI. From an operational perspective, I have experience in driving business strategy as part of executive teams and leading marketing and product management in both high tech start-ups and in larger companies. I also previously did a short stint in the investment banking world working on technology M&A and IPOs.I completed my Undergrad and Masters from Stanford University in Industrial Engineering, where I was also a Mayfield Fellow.
Career history
- Managing PartnerOct 2008 to presentTrue Ventures
- Board Member/InvestorOct 2008 to presentStartup companies
- Vice President, Product ManagementJul 2006 to Oct 2008Geodesic Systems
- Director, Product Management and MarketingMar 2002 to Jul 2006BEA
- AssociateDec 1999 to Mar 2002Mayfield Fund
- AnalystJun 1998 to Dec 1999JP Morgan
- Product ManagerJun 1997 to Jun 1998Crossworlds Software
Education
MS, Industrial Engineering1997 - 1998Stanford University
BS, Industrial Engineering1997Stanford University
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