Tahira Dosani
InvestorFounderCo-Founder & Managing Partner at ResilienceVC · Board director at Chaiz · Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Resilience VC
Washington DC
FoundedResilience VC
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Tahira: together at Accion
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About
Tahira is a seasoned fintech investor and operator who has backed over 75 early-stage startups, including four unicorns. She previously worked at Accion Venture Lab, LeapFrog Investments, and the Aga Khan Fund, and teaches venture capital and impact investing at Georgetown and Johns Hopkins.
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Board director at Chaiz
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Philippe KoenigFounder
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Resilience VC
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Vikas RajCo-Founder & Managing Partner
Experience
- ResilienceVCGeneral Partner and Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)Adjunct Professorcurrent2017 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
- Georgetown UniversityAdjunct Professorcurrent2018 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
- AccionManaging Director, Accion Venture Lab2013 — 2021Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- LeapFrog InvestmentsDirector of Global Engagement & Strategic Projects2012 — 2013Greater Sydney Area
- Luminary-LabsConsultant2011New York City Metropolitan Area
- IPS Asia, Aga Khan Fund for Economic DevelopmentDirector of Strategy2009 — 2011United Arab Emirates
- RoshanSenior Manager, Corporate Strategy and Intelligence2006 — 2008Afghanistan
- Bain & CompanyAssociate Consultant2004 — 2006Greater Boston
Skills & more
Strategy Development7Strategy99Analysis16Management27Sub-Saharan Africa6Investment Decisions3Portfolio Assessment3Management Consulting99Business Strategy99Business Planning32Private Equity60International Development25
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Impact InvestmentInvestmentsSocial ImpactMarket ResearchRisk ManagementProgram ManagementTelecommunicationsProduct ManagementManagerial FinanceStart-upsMergers & AcquisitionsEmerging MarketsLanguages Arabic · Hindi · Spanish · Urdu
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Colleagues at ResilienceVC
Billy Taki
Senior Associate at ResilienceVC
Bryson Hearne
Associate at ResilienceVC
Jacob Haar
Advisor at ResilienceVC
Maayan Teper
Associate at ResilienceVC
Paul Breloff
Investor at Jambaar Capital
Paul Tregidgo
Advisor at ResilienceVC
Paul Tregidgo
Senior Advisor at Blue Haven Initiative
Tom Blaisdell
Advisor at ResilienceVC
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tahira Dosani?
- Tahira is a seasoned fintech investor and operator who has backed over 75 early-stage startups, including four unicorns. She previously worked at Accion Venture Lab, LeapFrog Investments, and the Aga Khan Fund, and teaches venture capital and impact investing at Georgetown and Johns Hopkins.
- Where does Tahira Dosani work?
- Tahira Dosani is Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Resilience VC and Co-Founder & Managing Partner at ResilienceVC and Board director at Chaiz.
- What companies did Tahira Dosani found?
- Tahira Dosani founded Resilience VC.
- What boards does Tahira Dosani sit on?
- Tahira Dosani holds tracked board seats at Chaiz, Parento.
- Where did Tahira Dosani go to school?
- Tahira Dosani studied at INSEAD (MBA); Brown University (Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations).
Founder mafias
INSEAD mafia270
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Alexandre ProtMBAFounded Smartven +1Steve AnaviMBAFounded QontoThomas FornerBertelsmann ProgramFounded Focused Energy +3Kevin RyanMBAFounded Transcend Therapeutics +2Naveen NishchalExecutive Healthcare Management ProgramFounded Uncover +2Julián MeloLeaders at scale - Executive programFounded Ubits +1
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Brown University mafia266
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Theresia GouwBachelor of Engineering - BEFounded EarlyJoe GebbiaJoint classesFounded AirbnbDylan FieldScBFounded FigmaPeter ThompsonBachelor's DegreeFounded Cleave Biosciences +4Peter Thompson, M.D.Bachelor's DegreeFounded Cleave Biosciences +4Grant VerstandigFounded Zephyr AI +3
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Georgetown mafia169
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Darren NixFounded Steadily +2Howard J. FederoffEVP Health Sciences/Executive DeanFounded Kenaitx +2Ted LeonsisAmerican StudiesFounded Snagfilms +1Briggs MorrisonBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Crossbow Therapeutics +1Laura YeciesMSFSFounded Bonehealthtech +1Jill KoziolMAFounded Motherly +1
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Accion mafia8
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sean HarperBoard MemberFounded TransFS +2Monica Brand EngelVice President, Product DevelopmentFounded Quona CapitalJonathan WhittleManaging Director, Frontier Investments GroupFounded Quona CapitalAakash ShahInvestorFounded NeonvestMichael SchleinCEOFounded AccionPaul BreloffFounder & Managing DirectorFounded Shortlist
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Accion mafia6
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sean HarperBoard MemberFounded TransFS +2Monica Brand EngelVice President, Product DevelopmentFounded Quona CapitalJonathan WhittleManaging Director, Frontier Investments GroupFounded Quona CapitalAakash ShahInvestorFounded NeonvestMonica Brand EngelVice President, Product DevelopmentFounded Quona Capital
Same school
Also attended INSEAD1,345
Alexandre ProtCo-founder & CEO of QontoSteve AnaviCo-founder & President of QontoPatrick ClaessenPartner at Cottonwood Technology FundChris BischoffInvestment Team at General CatalystJan HammerInvestor at Index VenturesSandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index Ventures
+ 1,339 more
Also attended Brown University737
Theresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew CapitalJoe GebbiaCo-founder of AirbnbDylan FieldCo-founder, CEO & Chair of FigmaAlexis AbramsPartner, General Counsel at Felicis VenturesJohn KimInvestor Relations at General CatalystAli Fisher SweetInvestor at Index Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)10
Vikas RajCo-Founder & Managing Partner at ResilienceVCKayla RenzChief of Staff at First Row PartnersAshley N. PattonSr. Stewardship Analyst at Sands Capital VenturesMonica Brand EngelManaging Partner at Quona CapitalMarina NiforosAdvisor at Urban Impact VenturesMelissa BaezChief Administrative Officer at Accion
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Also worked at Accion47
Madeleine GoldbergInvestor at Lerer HippeauVikas RajCo-Founder & Managing Partner at ResilienceVCTarun GuptaPartner at Jump CapitalNathan KrishnamurthyPartner, Investments at Capital One VenturesMonica Brand EngelManaging Partner at Quona CapitalJonathan WhittleManaging Partner at Quona Capital
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