Vani Kola

• Vani is a seasoned entrepreneur with 22 years of experience in Silicon Valley, now dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs in building high-value enterprises.
• Described by founders as a highly available and trusted advisor, she sets high standards for organizational development and investment philosophy.
• Vani focuses on mentoring young, ambitious first-time entrepreneurs and enabling new paradigms for Indian consumers, demonstrating significant returns to investors.
• She sees India's digital opportunity as nascent, with the venture capital industry well-positioned to support entrepreneurs targeting the growing, aspirational population.
• Outside of work, Vani is devoted to heartfulness meditation, yoga, and family time, actively involved in organizations promoting entrepreneurship and women leadership.
• Known for identifying emerging markets and building successful software companies, she founded Certus Software, a leader in the Financial Compliance Market, and RightWorks, a successful e-procurement company.
• ​Vani holds degrees in electrical engineering and is recognized as one of the top 10 entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, balancing her passion for building high-growth companies with raising her daughters.

Board and Advisor Roles

• POPxo
  • Board Member
  • Nov 2015

• Cult.fit
  • Board of Directors

• Power2SME
  • Boards of Directors

• Apalya Technologies
  • Board Member

• Myntra
  • Board Member

• Upstox
  • Board of director

• Active.ai
  • Board Member

Events

• 16th NASSCOM Product Conclave 2019
  • Speaker
  • Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Asia
  • Nov 5, 2019

• SURGE 2016
  • Speaker
  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Asia
  • Feb 23, 2016

• INK 2014
  • Speaker
  • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia
  • Oct 31, 2014bh