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Rishub Nahar

Rishub Nahar

Investor and former Product Manager, bridging computer science and business

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San Francisco, California
Joined April 2025
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Summary

Rishub Nahar is a promising investor at Emergence Capital, specializing in B2B SaaS and AI-enabled services. His recent co-authorship of "The AI-Enabled Services Playbook" demonstrates his expertise and thought leadership in identifying and advising on critical strategies for founders navigating this evolving market. emcap+1
With a strong foundation in both computer science and business strategy from NYU and NYU Stern, Rishub effectively bridges technical acumen with market understanding. This dual expertise was honed through roles as a Product Manager at Hightouch, a Forward Deployed Software Engineering Intern at Palantir Technologies, and as an Analyst Intern at New Enterprise Associates, enabling him to deeply understand and contribute to both technical development and investment evaluation. emcap+2
Rishub has a history of engaging with innovative tech projects and ventures, highlighted by his participation in the prestigious Kleiner Perkins Fellowship and 8VC Engineering Fellowship. His early academic achievements, including a 2400 SAT score and competitive performance in hackathons and academic challenges, underscore his consistent drive for excellence and problem-solving. clay+3

Work

Education

Writing

The AI-Enabled Services Playbook

February 1, 2025

Co-authored article offering tactical advice to founders building AI-enabled services, discussing five essential lessons for iconic companies in this emerging model.

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On Messaging Applications

November 24, 2020

An article explaining the essence and architecture of messaging applications.

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A Product Review: You’ve got the Wrong Notion

November 9, 2020

A product review discussing an obsession with a particular product and a broader analysis of its impact.

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Describe your most meaningful experience and why it matters to you

November 9, 2020

A personal reflection on a meaningful experience, likely related to a hackathon, and its significance.

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A Last Stand for Labor?

January 2, 2020

Discusses ways to improve the labor market.

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Hobbies

Wrote trading algorithms for his school’s quant fund club. emcap

Competed in the Major League Hackathon Circuit. emcap