Vishal Vasishth

Vishal Vasishth is a venture capitalist and the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Obvious Ventures, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He focuses on early-stage technology investments, emphasizing enterprise software, artificial intelligence, and purpose-driven companies scaling sustainable solutions. Before transitioning into venture capital, Vasishth built his expertise in business operations and management through executive roles, including serving as Chief Strategy Officer at Patagonia. His academic background includes a Master of Business Administration from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a Master of Science from North Carolina State University. He remains highly active in the startup ecosystem by mentoring emerging founders and partnering with entrepreneurs like Ev Williams to support technological innovation. Ultimately, his current focus centers on leveraging his extensive operational background to help portfolio companies achieve long-term commercial scale.