Salil Pitroda
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA, General Management 2002-01-01 - 2004-01-01
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Economics 1992-01-01 - 1997-01-01
Downers Grove North High School
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American Embassy School, New Delhi
, -Work Experience
Trinity Lane Capital
Current
Trinity Lane Capital
Eftsure
Current
Eftsure
Vcheck
Current
Vcheck
Strand Life Sciences
Current
Strand Life Sciences
McKinsey & Company
2018-01-01 - 2025-01-01
McKinsey & Company
Francisco Partners
2016-01-01 - 2019-01-01
Francisco Partners
Mastercard
2009-01-01 - 2015-01-01
Mastercard
2013-01-01 - 2014-01-01
STG – Symphony Technology Group
2010-01-01 - 2013-01-01
STG – Symphony Technology Group
Citi
2006-01-01 - 2009-01-01
Citi
Skills
Summary
Specialties: Investing, Strategy, Product, Business Development, Operations, Corporate Development, Finance I am a business builder focused on growth-oriented companies. As an investor, executive and advisor, I have led high-performing teams to scale products to create customer value and shareholder returns. I try to constantly learn and grow, empower teams and encourage people to be their best selves. My current focus areas include enterprise SaaS, artificial intelligence, payments, fintech and capital markets. I deliver sustainable growth, operational execution and financial results. I have a unique blend of experiences in critical problem-solving, investing and people leadership: • Software and financial services builder - 20+ years helping scale 20+ companies • Investments and acquisitions with 3x+ returns across a range of transaction types and several post-correction unicorns • Co-founder of a mobile payments company that was successfully acquired by Mastercard • General management, analytical, fact-based approach • Functional expertise in product, business development, operations and finance • Financial markets track record in assessing varied risk / return scenarios • Collaborative style focused on purpose, energy and personal growth • Leadership skills, judgment and resilience forged across economic cycles and business contexts I also serve on the board of a developmental economics policy institute at UC Berkeley and am a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
