I'm Jai, Client Services Manager at Airtree - the bridge between the fund and our investors. I joined Airtree after a stint in crypto venture and hedge funds.

I found my way into the tech investment space largely by saying yes and figuring it out along the way - a mix of curiosity, good timing, and a habit of backing myself even when it felt like a stretch. I enjoy building genuine relationships with our LPs and helping deliver good outcomes for the people who trust us with their capital.

Why tech and startups excite me

Builders and tech investors are some of the most interesting people to learn from - genuine polymaths, with expertise spanning macro, finance, philosophy, geopolitics, history... you name it. It's one of the most compelling spaces to be, and I'm excited to see what the next generation of startups looks like.

A common thread throughout my career

Genuine connections. Growing up in a small town on the Far North Coast of NSW, you learn pretty quickly that who you know matters. I used to push back against that idea but now I think it's mostly true. Connections have taken me around the world, and the relationships I've built have shaped how I think about everything else.

Something I had to learn the hard way

Imposter syndrome doesn't go away. Most people I look up to still have it. Knowing that makes it a lot easier to keep moving anyway.

Here's where you'll find me on the weekend

In the ocean, seeing friends and family, and the occasional camp trip.