Ashutosh Kumar Jha
Global Venture Capital Leader

Ashutosh Kumar Jha

Building the Indo–U.S. Venture Bridge at Global Scale

General Partner & CEO at Expert Dojo. Backing Founders with Strategic Capital, Global Access, and Execution Support.

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300+

Startups Backed

$100M+

AUM Managed

$1B

AUM Goal by 2030

The Founder Narrative

About Ashutosh Kumar Jha

Ashutosh Kumar Jha is a serial entrepreneur turned global venture capitalist focused on building long-term legacy through venture capital.

As General Partner & CEO of Expert Dojo, one of California’s most active VC funds and growth accelerators, he leads global fund strategy, portfolio scaling, and cross-border venture execution.

Portfolio

Built & manages 300+ startups

Impact

Oversees $100M+ AUM

His work centers on empowering founders beyond capital—providing hands-on support across strategy, GTM, follow-on fundraising, and global expansion, effectively bridging the gap between emerging markets and the US ecosystem.

Venture Impact at Scale

Expert Dojo actively backs companies from pre-seed to growth, combining investment with structured acceleration.

300+
Portfolio
Startups backed globally
$100M+
Current AUM
Assets under management
$45M
India Fund
Dedicated India-focused fund
$1B
Global Goal
AUM target by 2030
Decentralized
Model
Geography-specific funds
Global Vision
Building the bridge between emerging markets and US capital.
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Venture capital is not merely about writing checks; it’s about building legacy.

Philosophy & Value Creation

Venture Capital Beyond Checks

This philosophy underpins the approach to venture building and portfolio growth worldwide, ensuring every investment is a partnership for success.

Founder-first execution support
Strategic GTM & market access
Cross-border India–US bridge
Long-term portfolio partnership

Global Leadership & Ecosystem Roles

General Partner & CEO

Expert Dojo

Current Role

Angel Investor

HBS Angels (Southern California)

Investment

EIR – Investments

Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs

Advisory

Member

Global Angel Syndicates

Investment

Former Founder

India’s First Cement E-commerce Platform

Entrepreneurship

Advisor & Mentor

Early-stage Startups

Mentorship

Education & Venture Credentials

Recognized for advancing best practices in fund governance, strategy, and portfolio growth.

Education
  • Harvard University
  • UCLA
  • IEM
Fellowships & Programs
  • VC University (NVCA & UC Berkeley)
  • VC Lab
  • HBCUvc
  • Harvard Innovation Labs programs

Featured In

Entrepreneur India
Business Standard
CNBC TV18
The New Indian Express
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