Vaibhav Agrawal

Vaibhav Agrawal, known as 'Dr.V', has a unique background blending medicine and venture capital. After training as a physician and working as an ER doctor in the Bronx, he transitioned into entrepreneurship by co-founding Prima Clinics. This diverse experience provides him with a distinctive perspective on identifying and nurturing innovative ventures. medium+1

As a prominent figure in venture capital, particularly during his tenure as a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, Vaibhav led significant investments in high-growth companies such as Innovaccer, Glean, Zetwerk, Apna, and Udaan. His investment philosophy emphasizes ambitious founding teams and resilience, having learned from both successes and 'failures' in his own entrepreneurial journey. economictimes+1

Vaibhav is deeply committed to supporting underserved founders, exemplified by his initiative in co-founding the 'Extreme Entrepreneurs' bootcamp at Lightspeed. This program provided access to world-class ideas and mentors, reflecting his belief that talent is widely distributed but opportunities are not, and working to level the playing field for 'outsider' founders. medium

He is the founder of ODDBIRD VC, a new venture firm established to back 'ODDBIRDS' – top global engineers with extraordinary ideas and ambition. This new venture continues his mission to support groundbreaking companies and founders with a hands-on, supportive approach. economictimes+1