Jaya Gupta

Jaya’s lifelong passion for technology began at age 19 when she joined a startup (which eventually got acquired!) while studying at Georgia Tech.

Today at Foundation, Jaya leads early-stage investments across the enterprise software stack. She’s particularly excited about the “picks and shovels” that are powering the next wave of machine learning. At the application layer, she’s currently exploring generative AI’s ability to transform all aspects of enterprise software, from its capabilities to the way it’s coded.

Jaya originally joined Foundation as chief of staff focused on portfolio operations and strategy. She soon developed a love for working with exceptional founders, together with a knack for building communities around university networks like IIT, Berkeley, and Georgia Tech. Prior to Foundation, she worked for McKinsey’s technology practice, where she ran software diligences and helped startups develop strategic GTM plans.