About
Sheila Gulati is a specialist operator-turned-investor whose lifelong immersion in enterprise software and Microsoft Azure leadership drives a scenario-driven AI focus—deep, use-case-level bets where startups can outcompete mega-cap platforms.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Experience
- Tola CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2010 — present
- Pratham USAPratham Seattle Leadercurrent2007 — present
- MicrosoftGeneral Manager, Application Platform and Developer Marketing2008 — 2010
- MicrosoftGeneral Manager, US Developer and Platform Evangelism2006 — 2008
- MicrosoftDirector, India Developer Platform and Evangelism2004 — 2006
- MicrosoftBusiness Manager, Server and Tools2002 — 2004
- MicrosoftSenior Manager, Corporate Development and Strategy1999 — 2002
- Robertson StephensInvestment Banking Analyst, Communications Software Division1998 — 1999
Education
- Georgetown UniversityBS, School of Foreign Service, Science and Technology of International Affairs
Skills & more
Enterprise Software99Private Equity18Mergers34Software Development47SaaS84Cloud Computing99Business Strategy99Product Management74Strategic Partnerships84Go-to-market Strategy38Business Development26Start-ups65
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Colleagues at Tola Capital
Aaron Fleishman
Partner at Tola Capital
Akshay Bhushan
Partner at Tola Capital
Amy Chen
Director of Community at Tola Capital
Bill Bither
CEO at Tola Capital
Daniel Jowers
Controller at Tola Capital
Jake Nibley
Vice President at Tola Capital
Kabir Barday
CEO at Tola Capital
Karolin Beck
Venture Partner at Tola Capital