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Krishna joined Austin Ventures in February 2000 and focuses on companies in the Systems and Semiconductor eco system. He is interested in opportunities that originate from the confluence of ambitious entrepreneurs, disruptive technologies, rapidly growing markets, and often plays an active role in helping create companies through in-house incubations, seed investments, and spin outs.
Prior to joining Austin Ventures, Krishna was with McKinsey & Company where he worked on growth strategies for semiconductor companies. Earlier, he was with Motorola�s Corporate Offices where he played an active role in strategic and operational improvement projects with the Semiconductor Products Sector and emerging new business ventures. Krishna began his career in Austin at International Sematech.
Krishna received his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with highest academic honors as a Palmer Scholar. He also has a Masters in Operations Research from the University of Texas at Austin and an undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, where he received the highest award that year for all-round accomplishment. Krishna is a board member of TiE Austin. | 