Summary
Vishal Rao is a seasoned software executive and founder, currently the Founder, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of The Family Office of Vishal Rao & Sons in Austin, TX. He blends deep software engineering experience—from Oracle and Endeca to ServiceNow—with savvy venture governance and angel investing, building and guiding technology-driven portfolio companies since 2017. He maintains and articulates a broad investment thesis through his networks and personal portals, guiding founders with capital and strategic insight. A CMU CS graduate with a perfect 4.0 GPA, Vishal combines rigorous technical training with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to risk and growth. He also pursues high-performance aging initiatives as part of his personal interests, reflecting a data-driven, competitive mindset. Based in Austin, he strives to accelerate returns for his portfolio companies while shaping the next generation of unicorns.
11 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
New York State Regents Diploma with Honors, Advanced Placement Program, New York State Regents Diploma with Honors, Advanced Placement Program at Spring Valley Senior High School
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, 4.0 out of 4.0, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, 4.0 out of 4.0 at Carnegie Mellon University
Spanish, Telugu, English, Sanskrit, Hindi