Badri Narasimhan

Badri Narasimhan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the fields of business innovation and health technology. Currently serving as a Venture Advisor for the Illinois Soybean Association, Badri focuses on identifying and commercializing innovative applications for soybean oil and meal. As a Senior Fellow at Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, guidance is provided to students interested in launching health tech companies. Additionally, Badri founded YieldNerd, an educational platform covering yield accumulation and management strategies. With a strong investment background as an investor in Agility Robotics and Ataia Medical, as well as a Limited Partner in Buoyant Ventures, Badri has also contributed to various advisory roles, including at AposHealth and Plantiga. Badri's career is supported by an MBA from Babson and a Master's in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.