Abhi is a seasoned Venture Capitalist committed to fostering innovation and accelerating the next wave of digital transformation through Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, and other pioneering technological advancements. With over 25 years of extensive industry experience, Abhi has held senior leadership roles at global technology giants such as Infosys ($19B), Wipro ($11B), and UST ($2B). Throughout his career, he has successfully overseen and managed more than $1.2 billion in enterprise innovation and digital strategy engagements for Fortune 500 and Global 2000 organizations. Additionally, Abhi was instrumental in founding UST’s Corporate Venture Capital initiative and notably exited his own B2B Enterprise AI startup, Nirveda Cognition, in a strategic acquisition deal in 2021.

Currently serving as an Operating Partner at CerraCap Ventures, Abhi passionately mentors and advises mission-driven entrepreneurs dedicated to purposeful innovation and sustainable value creation. He actively contributes to strategic initiatives as an advisor to New Mexico LEEP's Strategic Leadership Council, facilitating partnerships between Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories. His leadership extends to board positions with TiE SoCal and Predicta Med, along with an advisory role at the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.

Abhi earned his Bachelor of Technology degree from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi (BHU) and completed executive education at the MIT Sloan School of Management. A highly sought-after speaker, he has shared insights at numerous global industry events, leveraging his extensive international experience spanning five continents to influence both enterprise and startup ecosystems.