Rakesh Sood

Rakesh Sood is a seasoned venture capital professional and managing director at Sood Ventures since 2013, specializing in identifying innovative startups in the tech sector, particularly in mobile-first businesses, cloud infrastructure, machine learning/AI, and big data applications. Additionally, Rakesh serves as an advisor at ScoreData Corporation, focusing on AI/ML powered applications for major industries. Rakesh holds significant roles in various organizations, including software chair for the investment selection committee at Band of Angels and angel investor in multiple high-profile companies like Embolx, OnScale, and Couchbase. Rakesh's educational background includes an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School, a BTech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and a Master's in Engineering (EE) from Stony Brook University.