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Rajan Anandan

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Birth & Early Life

Current Roles: Managing Director at PeakXV Partners and Surge.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from MIT (1991), Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Stanford University (1992).
Partner at McKinsey & Company, executive roles at Dell Technologies (including Vice President for Dell India), Managing Director at Microsoft India, Vice President for India and Southeast Asia at Google.
Launched Surge program at Sequoia Capital India (now PeakXV Partners) for early-stage startups in India and Southeast Asia, known for fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs.
Inducted into TIE's "Hall of Fame" as an Outstanding Angel Investor, named Angel Investor of the Year by Let'sVenture.
Advocates for proactive support and mentorship of startups, emphasizing building the future through innovation and strategic guidance.

Physical Status

Male

Education

Institution	Degree	Duration
Stanford University	MSc, Manufacturing Systems Engineering	1991 - 1992
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	BSc, Mechanical Engineering	1987 - 1991

careers

Company	Position	Duration
Surge	Managing Director	Aug 2019 - Present (5 yrs)
Peak XV Partners	Managing Director	Jun 2023 - Present (1 yr 2 mos)
Sequoia Capital	Managing Director	Aug 2019 - Jun 2023 (3 yrs 11 mos)
Google	Vice President India and SEA	Feb 2011 - May 2019 (8 yrs 4 mos)
Microsoft	Managing Director, Microsoft India	Sep 2008 - Aug 2010 (2 yrs)
Dell India	Vice President and Country General Manager	Apr 2006 - Aug 2008 (2 yrs 5 mos)
Dell Technologies	Vice President, Global Outsourcing	May 2004 - Mar 2006 (1 yr 11 mos)
Dell, Inc	Vice President and EA to Chairman	Aug 2003 - Mar 2004 (8 mos)
McKinsey & Company	Partner	Jun 1992 - Jul 2003 (11 yrs 2 mos)

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