Shaamil Karim

Shaamil Karim is an accomplished professional with diverse experience in venture capital, AI research, and entrepreneurial leadership. Currently serving as a Venture Partner at Contrary since October 2022, Shaamil has played a key role in identifying and investing in top talent, contributing to the valuation of significant companies such as Ramp and Anduril. Previous roles include founder and CEO of Diginoor, India's largest NFT marketplace, and positions in applied research and engineering at organizations like Origin and Runpod, focusing on AI models and growth strategies. Shaamil's background also includes a mentorship role at CoderDojo and a fellowship at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, where important experiments related to space were conducted. Shaamil holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Economics from Dartmouth College.