

127: Zero Network to Top VC: How Shruti Gandhi Became Silicon Valley's top Solo GP | 1947 Rise
Shruti Gandhi is the Founder and Managing Partner of Array Ventures, which backs early-stage B2B, deep-tech, and AI/ML startups. She has invested in 60+ companies with notable exits to Apple, PayPal, and ServiceNow, manages ~$150M across three funds, and also teaches at Columbia while serving on the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System board.00:00 – Top moments01:25 – Intro02:49 – Shruti’s early influences and move to the US04:21 – Shruti’s upbringing in India and core values06:13 – Shruti’s entry into the world of tech12:23 – Shruti’s confidence as a solo GP and woman of Indian origin17:42 – Shruti’s fourth fund focus and the impact of AI20:33 – Shruti’s applications of AI today24:19 – Shruti’s excitement about India’s tech ecosystem26:41 – Shruti’s high-conviction bet in India’s tech ecosystem28:09 – What Shruti is known for among friends 🔗 CONNECT WITH https: Shruti Gandhi👥 Linkedin - / shrutigandhi 🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/atshruti🔗 CONNECT WITH SHIVA💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - https://1947tech.substack.com/🎥 YouTube Channel - / @1947rise 🐦 Twitter - / shivassangwan 🐦 Twitter - / 1947rise 👥 Linkedin - / shiva-singh-sangwan 🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTOur purpose is to help startups go mainstream in 🇮🇳!1947 Rise Podcast is helping in accelerating the speed of reverse brain drainand 1947 Operators Podcast is helping in increasing the number of operator-angels in the startup ecosystem.🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3KI3bZiSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3AEO5z5🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW.