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THE LATEST: Bharat is the CEO & Founder of Intangible, the AI 3D Studio built for high-stakes creative work in the physical and digital economy. A repeat technology founder/CEO with multiple exits in hardware/software and $500m+ in capital raised, Bharat gets how difficult it is for businesses to convince a skeptical world of their offering. In a world enabled by AI, "show, don't tell" pro-grade, creative work becomes mission critical for every business to communicate, fundraise and drive revenue. It's why he co-founded Intangible with Apple, ILM and Pixar veterans like legendary designer, Charles Migos. Intangible combines the power and precision of 3D, with the speed and cost savings of AI. The result is creative work that looks and feels elite, and decidedly non-AI. 100k+ customers use Intangible in a wide range of physical and digital industries. These range from media & entertainment (film, advertising, events) to the physical economy (retail, real estate, industrials) to deeptech (aerospace, defense, data centers). Get the rendering reliability of tools like Autodesk and game engines that can cost $100k+ annually, without the feature bloat, cost and complexity. It's the kind of sizable market opportunity that Bharat looked for with founders as a former investor at TPB, a venture studio founded by David Friedberg, and backed by Alphabet, Blackrock, Bailie Gifford, and Allen & Co. SF Bay Area (Marin) resident, family guy, 2 dogs, and SF SPCA board member. __________________ "FORMAL" BIO: Bharat is an experienced investor, executive and board member with 20+ years of leadership in building and scaling technology products. He has a strong track record as a founder and operator in multiple sectors, including Software, Connected Devices, Consumer, Media, Fitness & Deeptech. Bharat is currently the CEO & Founder of Intangible, the AI 3D Studio built for high-stakes creative work in the physical and digital economy. Prior to Intangible, Bharat was COO & partner at The Production Board, a $450M venture capital fund. He helped invest in and grow businesses ranging from foundry/seed, all the way to growth/IPO. As COO, he also helped the firm fundraise and navigate 3 of the most volatile years in venture capital. Bharat also has a strong track record as a P&L operator for growth and early-stage companies, having led his businesses through multiple financings and acquisitions. He has raised $500m+ for his companies (founded BASIS Science, acq. by Intel; President August Home, acq. by Assa Abloy; CEO of PAX Labs, achieved unicorn status).
Co-founded Intangible with legendary designer, Charles Migos. Intangible is a new type of AI 3D Studio for high-stakes creative work. Works across industries that have spatial needs -- media & entertainment, marketing, physical economy, retail, industrials, aerospace, deeptech, defense tech and robotics. All-star team of coders and designers at the intersection of AI, 3D and web. Backed by a16z speedrun, Crosslink capital and prominent industry angels.
The mission of the San Francisco SPCA is to save and protect animals, provide care and treatment, advocate for their welfare and enhance the human-animal bond. SF SPCA's Vision 2030 aims to impact 5 million lives in ten years for companion animals, by which time we also expect all San Francisco pets to have access to humane veterinary care. Today, the San Francisco SPCA’s programs and services reach 250,000 people, which is nearly one-third of the population of the City. From veterinary services to adoptions and events, the SF SPCA touches almost every part of the San Francisco community.
Yellow Lab Ventures is an investment and advisory vehicle for startups that I work with (primarily in consumer and technology), including: Shift, Nerdwallet, Tonal, Elo Health, Taika, GOQii, and many others.
Starco Board member and shareholder representative. On compensation, nomination & governance, and audit committees.
Active Board member for Supergut, shepherding the business from pre-revenue to near-profitability and a SeriesB fundraise. Involved in multiple aspects of the business, partnering with its CEO/founder, Marc Washington, including: fundraising, go-to-market, branding, company positioning, and path to profitability.