Vijay Rajendran

I am an innovation leader and technology investor with a history of advising global companies, coaching startups, developing new markets, and creating innovative products and services. With 500 Global, I build entrepreneurial ecosystems around the world. I lead an international team that works with corporations to facilitate results-based partnerships with startups. I am the co-author of "Unlocking Corporate Venture Capital" and "Corporate-Startup Experiments" from 500 Global. In recent years, I have led roundtables, workshops and spoken at conferences including RISE, Horasis Global, CB Insights Future of Fintech, TiE IDEAS2021, Geneva Wealthtech Forum, and the Asia Financial Forum. Previously, a founder in fintech and ecommerce, experienced in business development, design thinking, and new business building and launch. Today, I'm a strategic advisor in product design, innovation, growth strategy, and startup partnerships and am experienced in venture studio and new business creation. Expertise in Venture Capital, Corporate Venture Capital, Innovation Strategy, Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, Seed Stage Venture Investments, Business Strategy and Planning, International Business Strategy, Launching Startups, Fintech, Ecommerce, Business Transformation, Product Development, Design Thinking, and Market Research. 500 Global is a venture capital firm that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies. 500 Global has backed over 6,000 founders representing more than 2,500 companies operating in 77 countries. Our portfolio includes 33 companies valued at over $1 billion and 120 companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.