Hi, I'm Isha Mehrotra - Investing in AI | Chicago Booth | Co-Founder @ Nova, Ex-Google
I thrive at the intersection of deep tech and business strategy, bridging complex AI/ML engineering from Google with the entrepreneurial drive of a founder. I'm passionate about accelerating innovation in early-stage ventures and supporting founders who are building the future.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Worked as an AI/ML engineer at Google, developing systems for Ad Manager.
Co-founded Nova Intelligent Systems and secured 2nd place in Booth's VCIC investment competition.
Can offer technical diligence for AI/ML startups and strategic insights from a founder's viewpoint.
🚀 Career trajectory
Software Engineering Foundation
Developed core technical skills at Google, specializing in AI/ML for Ad Manager.
✦ AI/ML
✦ Software Engineering
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Co-founded Nova Intelligent Systems, gaining firsthand experience in building and research.
✦ Startup Founder
✦ AI Research
✦ Nova Intelligent Systems
MBA & Venture Capital Focus
Pursuing an MBA at Chicago Booth, focusing on investment strategy and impact investing.
✦ Chicago Booth MBA
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Impact Investing
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI/ML Technical Acumen
Bridging code and strategy for cutting-edge AI startups.
✦ Leverage deep engineering background from Google Ad Manager.
✦ Assess AI/ML potential and technical feasibility.
✦ Identify signal in emerging technology trends.
Venture Investment Strategy
Identifying and valuing high-potential early-stage companies.
✦ Secured 2nd place in Booth's VCIC investment competition.
✦ Source and evaluate startups for impact investment fund.
✦ Apply rigorous financial and market analysis.
Founder-Led Empathy
Understanding and empowering entrepreneurial journeys.
✦ Co-founded Nova Intelligent Systems, experiencing startup challenges.
✦ Provide practical operational and pitching insights.
✦ Champion founders navigating early-stage growth.
I'm excited about
✦ Connect with seasoned VCs and angel investors in the AI space.
✦ Discover groundbreaking early-stage startups for potential investment.
✦ Engage with fellow entrepreneurs and operators for knowledge exchange.
I can help with
✦ Offer technical diligence for AI/ML-centric startups.
✦ Provide strategic insights from a founder's perspective.
✦ Share lessons learned from building and scaling tech ventures.
I would love your help on
✦ Gain introductions to venture capital firms actively investing in AI.
✦ Find co-founders or key team members for future ventures.
✦ Access advice on navigating the early-stage venture ecosystem.
