Varsheel Deliwala
Co-Founder & CEO of a Stealth startup
About
I'm Varsheel Deliwala, currently the Co-Founder & CEO of a stealth startup based in the San Francisco Bay Area. My journey has been a blend of high-level investment strategy and deep-tech product building. I started in investment banking and spent several years in venture capital at Exfinity Venture Partners, where I focused on AI and B2B SaaS investments and served as a board observer for various tech firms. Most recently, I led AI product development at Zoca, building voice AI agents. I’m passionate about the fundamental shift AI is bringing to the world—specifically how it requires a 'grounds up' rethink of architecture and how it will drive India’s next big tech moment. I love connecting with fellow founders and innovators who are pushing the boundaries of GenAI and infrastructure. I'm always stoked to meet people building the future and to see where our experiences might overlap.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Venture-scale strategic thinking
- ›Hands-on AI product experience
- ›Insights into B2B SaaS and AI infrastructure
- ›Experience in board-level relationship management
Looking for
- ›collaborators and talent in the AI space
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in the AI and startup ecosystem
Best fit for
Current Interests
Background
Career
Transitioned from investment banking at Kotak to venture capital at Exfinity Venture Partners, then into AI product leadership at Zoca before founding a stealth startup.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship from Ashoka University (2017 – 2021)
Achievements
- ›Co-led a $5M pre-Series A for Eccentric
- ›Participated in leading a $7M Series A for Awiros
- ›Built voice AI agents at Zoca for US-based local businesses
- ›Contributed to a research report featured in The Washington Post
Opinions
- India is poised for an 'IT Services Industry 2.0 moment' through AI.
- AI requires a 'grounds up approach' rather than relying on decades-old compute architecture.
- Interactive 3D models will become the 'default way' for consumers to visualize and purchase products.