“The best advice Iʼve ever received is that the relationships we build matter more than anything else. That belief guides how I invest - by being present, curious, and in it for the long haul.ˮ

Abhiram is an Associate at Lightspeed, where he partners with early-stage Enterprise SaaS and AI companies. Drawn to the zero-to-one phase, he thrives in environments where the path is uncertain but the ambition is unmistakable. Prior to joining Lightspeed, Abhiram built and scaled products at Flipkart.

He led the launch of the companyʼs influencer commerce platform, developed dynamic discounting algorithms, and worked on ‘search systems’ during the early wave of generative AIʼs impact on product discovery. The complexity of these systems, crafted over years by large teams, sparked a lasting curiosity: how can non-technical companies build similarly sophisticated tech? That question ultimately led him to the world of SaaS and AI, and then to venture capital.

At Lightspeed, Abhiram brings a product-first lens and a belief in the power of deep, enduring partnerships. He takes joy in being a thought partner on Day Zero – listening, brainstorming, stress-testing ideas, and helping navigate the highs and lows of the founder journey.

“Thereʼs nothing more exciting than watching someoneʼs dream compound into something that changes the world.ˮ

Outside of work, Abhiram finds joy in scuba diving. “Thereʼs something beautifully humbling about being suspended in a vast, quiet world. Itʼs a reminder of how much there is still to explore below the surface.ˮ