Born in Nairobi to Indian parents and raised across Africa, India, and the U.S., Jalak Jobanputra brings a cross-continental perspective to venture investing, consistently reading innovation from the periphery in and backing local founders in emerging markets who understand the pain points of legacy infrastructure firsthand. She has built her career by being early to major technology waves—from wireless spectrum in 1996 to Bitcoin as foundational infrastructure for global money movement—and focuses her fund thesis on Interpretative Intelligence, investing in tools that make data more human and reduce the time people spend interacting with technology.

• A steadfast belief in the inevitability of digital assets and cryptocurrency transforming financial services. This is demonstrated by long-term conviction in the sector, such as predicting Bitcoin price milestones despite skepticism from traditional finance figures and celebrating the approval of Ethereum ETFs as a validation of market demand.
• Advocacy for decentralized technology as a safeguard against systemic fragility. A specific instance involves pointing to widespread IT outages caused by Crowdstrike as proof that single points of failure are dangerous and that blockchain technology offers a necessary alternative for a hyper-connected world.
• Focus on the intersection of government policy, regulation, and technological innovation. Frequently monitors legislative developments, such as SEC rulings on stablecoins, presidential executive orders regarding blockchain access, and how election outcomes might shift momentum for the crypto industry.
• Interest in the evolving economics of artificial intelligence and hardware. Draws upon past professional experience at Intel to argue that software, rather than hardware, ultimately drives value, citing recent developments in the AI sector to support this long-held thesis.
• Active public championing of portfolio companies and founders who build core infrastructure. Consistently highlights milestones such as IPOs, international expansions, and resilience through market downturns for companies like MoonPay and BitGo.
• Engagement with global human rights issues and geopolitical freedom. Expresses strong support for citizens advocating for their rights in regions like Iran and Venezuela, criticizing media coverage gaps and emphasizing the importance of free markets and liberty.
• Personal connection to cultural traditions and sports. Regularly shares celebratory messages during Diwali emphasizing themes of hope and peace, and draws analogies to sports history, such as recalling baseball legends or classic soccer matchups, to relate to current events.