Graham Pingree is a Partner at Cendana Capital, a fund of funds specializing in early-stage VC investments globally. With over 15 years in the venture capital industry, Pingree's career spans roles at Cambridge Associates and Horsley Bridge Partners. He's known for his expertise in seed-stage investing and evaluating first-time fund managers. Pingree's approach emphasizes founder-market fit and partnership dynamics. He's particularly passionate about the potential of small, focused seed funds for generating high alpha returns. Recognized as one of the most helpful LPs in the business, Pingree brings valuable insights on market trends, including the rise of rolling funds and challenges in the LP community.

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Arjun Rao is the Founding Partner at Speciale Invest, a Chennai-based micro VC firm specializing in early-stage investments in deep technology sectors. With a portfolio of nearly 40 companies, Arjun focuses on AI, biotechnology, climate tech, and aerospace, managing over $70 million in assets since 2017.

Rajul Garg is the Founder and Managing Partner of Leo Capital, a top early-stage VC firm focused on tech investments in India, Southeast Asia, and the US. With 25+ years in the startup ecosystem, he co-founded Pine Labs and GlobalLogic and has made over 30 angel investments, supporting transformative startups like Meesho and 1mg.