Shailesh Mehta is the co-founder and managing general partner of Granite Hill Capital Partners, a venture capital firm focused on investments in Silicon Valley technology startups and select India-related opportunities. He is a distinguished alumnus of the Weatherhead School of Management, where he earned both his master’s degree and PhD in operations research.
Mehta’s illustrious career spans several decades and industries, marked by his leadership and innovation. Before founding Granite Hill, Mehta was chairman and CEO of Providian Financial Corporation, transforming it from a small company with eighty employees into a Fortune 300 giant with more than 12,000 employees and $30 billion in assets. His strategic vision also led him to roles such as operating general partner at Sequoia Capital, general partner with Invesco Funds, president of Capital Holding and executive vice president of KeyCorp.
His influence extends beyond corporate leadership. He serves as an operating advisor to WestBridge Capital Fund and an advisor to Madison India Capital Fund. His commitment to philanthropy is evident through the Shailesh J. Mehta and Kalpa S. Mehta Charitable Foundation, which has pledged millions of dollars in grants to support numerous educational and cultural initiatives.
He has also served as a board member on many philanthropic, business, education, and arts organizations. His legacy of excellence, leadership and philanthropy continues to inspire future generations of leaders.