Surabhi Washishth — Co-Founder
Youngest woman General Partner in India. The next generation of VC is just getting started! We're a team of Operators and Entrepreneurs. If you're a Founder building from India for the World, we’re THE fund to partner with! Some of the startups we've backed: Ixana, Praan, Landeed, Zeda.io, Arcana, TurboML, Segmind. Previously, HR Director @ WeWork India. Joined at launch stage, headed HR, hired the Leadership Team, core team, set up a strong company culture, and took the org to 500+ employees and 35 assets across India. In the past, all things People & Talent Acquisition at Headout. Joined at launch stage (9th employee), hired the core team across India, US, Europe (tech and non-tech), worked directly with the Founders to set up the entire People practice grounds-up and grew the team to 100+. Previously worked at Target India and Make A Difference. When out of work, I love to read, rhyme, swim and travel. Disciplining chaos is my strength - It keeps me on my toes and remains a constant source of motivation. Petitioner of having women stay and thrive in the workforce. Twitter: twitter.com/swashishth
Stackforce AI infers this person is a dynamic leader in Human Resources and Venture Capital, specializing in startup growth and organizational development.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 13 yrs
Skills
- Human Resources
- Leadership
- Talent Acquisition
- People Management
- Process Improvement
Career Highlights
- Youngest woman General Partner in India.
- Successfully scaled WeWork India to 500+ employees.
- Expert in Talent Acquisition and People Management.
Work Experience
Landeed (YC S22)
Investor (3 yrs 6 mos)
Synth (YC S21)
Investor (4 yrs 3 mos)
Praan
Investor (4 yrs 4 mos)
Arcana Network
Investor (4 yrs 8 mos)
Zeda.io
Investor (4 yrs 9 mos)
Paradigm Shift Capital
Founding Partner (5 yrs 8 mos)
WeWork India
HR Director (2 yrs 8 mos)
HR Business Partner (3 mos)
World Economic Forum
Global Shaper (8 yrs 8 mos)
Headout
Manager - Talent Acquisition and People Operations (1 yr 5 mos)
Operations Manager (6 mos)
Target
Executive Merchandise Payable (2 yrs)
AOL
Campus Reporter (Internship) (4 mos)
Make A Difference
Intern (5 mos)
ING Life
Summer Intern (1 mo)
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Hons at Christ University, Bangalore
Commerce at Christ Junior College
at New Horizon Public School, ICSE, Bangalore