Shalini Prakash believes in the magic that happens at the intersection of entrepreneurship and technology. Her interests lie in understanding how these intersections can be empowered to create transformational solutions for different ecosystems.Currently a Venture Partner at 500Startups, a global venture capital firm and accelerator based in Silicon Valley with a total of over $350 million under management, Prakash takes pride in being at the helm of affairs at the world's most active early-stage investors with a portfolio of over 1,800 companies across 50 countries.