Explore how Manasi Shah, VP at Accel since 2019, brings her unique customer-obsessed investment philosophy to AI, consumer tech, and fintech startups, backed by her Wharton MBA and Bain experience.

Focusing on controllable inputs rather than unpredictable outcomes is the cornerstone of investment philosophy; if your business fundamentals are strong in an exciting market, there's no reason you should not receive funding.
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"What if you could live a million lives in one?" That's how Manasi Shah, Vice President at Accel, describes her dream superpower – and in many ways, she's living it through venture capital. Since joining Accel in 2019, Manasi has become a rising star in early-stage investing, focusing on AI, consumer tech, and fintech startups. With a Wharton MBA and experience at Bain & Company, she brings both analytical rigor and a fresh perspective to identifying tomorrow's breakout companies. What makes her approach unique? She looks beyond market size to find founders who are genuinely obsessed with their customers. Her portfolio includes innovative companies like Zoca, RapidClaims, and Emeritus – each representing her knack for spotting businesses with strong fundamentals in exciting markets. Today, we'll explore how Manasi's investment philosophy can help you understand what really drives success in the venture world.