Pooja Shah is an experienced venture investor, innovation strategist, and product builder with a multidisciplinary background in engineering, design, finance, and corporate strategy. She currently advises startups and corporates on innovation, growth, go-to-market, and fundraising strategies.
Previously, Pooja invested at Avanta Ventures and QBE Ventures, sourcing and leading deals in AI, insurtech, climate tech, fintech, and SaaS, while developing theses and driving startup integration with enterprise partners. She also helped launch the OnRamp Insurance Accelerator, enabling early-stage companies to secure funding and navigate complex, regulated industries.
Earlier in her career, she also worked in healthcare investment banking at Barclays and led innovation and strategy initiatives at SageSure and QBE Insurance.
Pooja holds a Master’s in Engineering Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.
