About
Vani Kola leverages 22 years of Silicon Valley operator experience and a cross‑ecosystem perspective from returning to India, uniquely integrating yoga, meditation and emphasis on inner clarity into founder support.
Vani Kola @vanikola
Congratulations, team @this_is_fanon. Excited to see what you build! @NesarRao @jtnnyk @am_satyanarayan https://t.co/yDyGjGECXP
Apr 2, 2026 · ♥ 5 · ⇄ 1
Vani Kola @vanikola
At 11,500 feet, for @Digantarahq board meeting. Some places remind you why the journey matters! @anirudhnsharma @RajanAnandan @pranavkoshal @Kalaari https://t.co/ZxboZAwXmr
Apr 1, 2026 · ♥ 17 · ⇄ 2
Vani Kola @vanikola
Rest in peace, Mr. Tata. You’ve given us more than you allowed us to acknowledge. The world is richer for having known you and emptier for having lost you. I honour you by holding dear the lessons I have learned from you and striving to be a better person. https://t.co/uZX3pNsglS
Oct 10, 2024 · ♥ 25
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceFintechSaaS
Experience
- CXXOBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentBengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Kalaari CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2006 — presentBangalore
- Certus SoftwareCEO2001 — 2005
- RightWorksCEO1996 — 2001
Education
- Arizona State UniversityMaster's Degree, Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Osmania UniversityBachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering
Skills & more
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EquitiesFrom Vani's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Arizona State University81
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Also attended Osmania University18
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Deals · 2
InstamojoBoard seat
via Kalaari Capital · filed Jan 2019 · $3.3M raise
JoGuruBoard seat
via Kalaari Capital · filed Apr 2015 · $3M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
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