Gateway AI

From Idea to Impact

We Envision a Better Future with AI

Can There Be a one-Person Unicorn?

Sam Altman believes so and we agree that it’s possible. With the power of cutting-edge AI technologies combined with the deep experience of our founders and a team of world-class AI/ML engineers, we envision empowering the next generation of unicorns. Are you ready to be a part of this revolution?

Success of your startup depends on more than a product

As seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, we’ve seen the startup rollercoaster firsthand. We’ve built groundbreaking tech, raised millions in funding, and experienced the harsh realities of scaling a company. We have distilled decades of experience and cutting edge technology to enable the next generation of startups to operate and scale.

Startups face numerous challenges, from attracting top talent and managing finances to securing funding and building effective sales and marketing teams. These hurdles require careful planning, resourcefulness, and a deep understanding of the evolving startup landscape.

Our vision is to empower a new class of startups with a platform and an operating framework that accelerates growth and enables effortless scaling

A Team of Builders, Thinkers Researchers and Operators

Rajvir Singh

Founder and Chairman

Raj Singh is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist with over 40 years of experience. He has founded and successfully sold several companies, including Apigee (to Google), StratumOne Communications (to Cisco), and Fiberlane Communications (split into Cerent and Siara Systems, both sold to Cisco). These sales generated over $10+ billion in combined value. Raj Singh is also a published author and educator, having co-authored a textbook on digital design. He is an active venture capitalist, investing in high-tech startups since 1997.

Rajesh Ramchandani

Co-Founder and CEO

Rajesh Ramchandani is a serial entrepreneur and a Fortune 500 executive with over 30 years of experience. He has founded and sold startup in Digital health and also led several key initiatives at Sun Microsystems, Oracle, Cisco and Persistent Systems. Rajesh is a technologist and specializes in developing new technologies and platforms that drive a larger ecosystem. Rajesh is founder of Venture Studio, He now leads development of AI Platform at Gateway AI.

Ajay Bhoj

VP of Engineering
Ajay is a versatile engineering leader with a diverse technology background spanning large scale AI/ML, reinforcement learning, image processing, HPC and distributed systems. He excels at building high performing teams with a good mix of research focus and engineering excellence to develop robust & scalable solutions that power 0-to-1 products. Ajay is an alumnus of Princeton University (Ph.D) and IIT Madras (B.Tech) and has co-authored 14 papers in reputed peer reviewed publications and 9 patent disclosures.

Mona Singh

Head of Investor Ecosystem

With over 25 years of leadership across high-tech and media startups, and social impact organizations, Mona brings deep expertise in marketing, communications, product management, and operations. She’s a UC Davis alum with a B.A. in International Relations and passion for driving innovation and impact.

Kartik Gada

CFO

Kartik Gada has over 10 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence as a CFO and Investment Banker. He is also a frequent conference keynote speaker on AI, and teaches a course at Stanford University about technological disruption, and has published books and video documentaries about the economics of high technology.

 

Syed Azhar

Head of IT Services

With over 30 years in the IT industry, Syed is a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and IT strategy. He spent 18+ years at Plug and Play Tech Center as Global CIO, where he launched a successful MSP business and led major automation initiatives to boost efficiency. Earlier in his career, he led IT at Aperto Networks and held senior roles where he implemented ERP systems to support growth. Syed has a strong track record of architecting scalable IT solutions and now advises early-stage tech companies on innovation, infrastructure, and operational strategy.

Manu Prasanna

Head of Product Management
Manu is a seasoned Product Executive with expertise in scaling startups, known for his data-driven approach to achieving product-market fit and driving 10x growth, leading to successful funding rounds and exits. His leadership spans Product-Led and Sales-Led Growth models, leveraging Conversational and Generative AI to drive innovation and market expansion. With experience in B2B SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, FinTech and Security, Manu excels at building high-performing teams and delivering customer-focused, data-informed solutions.

Ronak Parekh

AI Researcher

Ronak Parekh is an experienced data science leader.  He led an international team of data scientists at Facebook, where he focused on building innovative solutions for the legal team, with an emphasis on operations, data engineering, and analytics. His career also includes significant roles at Tesla and Spotify, where he worked on deploying machine learning models to real-world and complex digital systems. He graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics & Economics and earned an MBA from Santa Clara University.  financial expertise and business acumen to create impactful customer experiences, foster long-lasting partnerships, and empower his team members to reach their full potential.

Venki Krishnaswamy

HR Operations
Venki Krishnaswamy is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in the software industry. He has worked with several global startups to setup and manage their operations in India.  Venki specializes in streamlining operations, building high-performing teams, and driving profitability. Venki leverages his financial expertise and business acumen to create impactful customer experiences, foster long-lasting partnerships, and empower his team members to reach their full potential.