About Pawan Araballi

I come from a humble background, having spent my childhood and early days in Mysuru, Karnataka, India. Despite facing financial difficulties, I completed my undergrad in India and then embarked on a journey to the US. It was sheer coincidence that I was presented with this opportunity, and I immediately took it.

After overcoming many financial hurdles, I finished my Master's in Computer Science in just a year. It was a challenging time, but I persevered and took a leap of faith by moving to the San Francisco Bay Area with no job offer and less than $50 in my bank account. It was daunting, but I was determined to make it work.

Over the next 10 years, I called San Francisco my home, and I am proud of the amazing products I have built across multiple companies. However, it could have been smoother sailing. I faced visa complications and even went through layoffs, but I refused to let these challenges define me. Instead, I used them as an opportunity to learn and grow.

During this time, I also fell in love with the love of my life, and we started a new chapter of our lives together. I am pursuing an executive MBA at Trinity College Dublin, where I am working on honing my skills and gaining a deeper understanding of business.

My curiosity to become an entrepreneur, business owner, and strategic investor has always been there. Eventually, I took the plunge and pursued these interests as an investor while also being a Senior Manager in an S&P 500 healthcare/technology company. Every day, I handle and solve complicated solutions, which keeps me on my toes.

My journey has been filled with challenges, but it has also shown me that anything is possible with determination and hard work.