Karthee Madasamy brings over two decades of deep tech experience, including nearly 13 years as a Managing Director at Qualcomm Ventures before founding MFV Partners, giving him an unusually long view of how wireless, AI, and semiconductor technologies develop across multiple industry cycles. He focuses on a distinctive forcing function approach for deep tech startups, looking for external drivers like regulatory changes or geopolitical competition that can compress adoption timelines for complex technologies, while actively bridging India-US deep tech ecosystems and serving as a public educator through specialized podcasts where he shares frameworks for technically strong but first-time founders.

• Focuses heavily on deep technology and automation, specifically looking for companies where technical readiness meets market demand. Shows strong enthusiasm for practical robotics, evidenced by his support for startup teams automating the food industry and his admiration for humanoid robots that are already performing reliable, real-world tasks rather than just staged demonstrations.
• A massive passion for cricket with strong opinions on team strategy and player selection. Frequently analyzes match dynamics in real-time, debating the merits of specific bowlers or all-rounders in test matches against teams like England or Australia, and appreciates how the IPL has unlocked talent from smaller regions.
• Keen interest in India's digital and physical infrastructure. Highlights the impressive efficiency of the country's public digital stack, noting personal experiences where apps for payments and document storage eliminated the need for a physical wallet, while also tracking the nation's progress in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong supporter of University of Michigan football. Celebrates their victories over rival teams like Ohio State and tracks their path to national championships, often sharing enthusiasm for the team's resilience and success on the field.
• Evaluates consumer software and macro tech trends with a critical eye for product quality. Compares the utility of various AI search tools, favoring those that deliver better results than competitors like Gemini, and observes broader market shifts such as the consolidation of the electric vehicle market outside of major Chinese players.
• Believes quantum computing is the essential next step for processing power. Argues that traditional chip scaling laws have reached their physical limits and that quantum technologies are the only viable path forward for the next era of computing.