Som Pal Choudhury

Somshubhro (Som) Pal Choudhury is a Partner at Bharat Innovation Fund, focusing on early-stage, IP-driven deeptech startups. With nearly two decades in Silicon Valley and a former role as Managing Director of Analog Devices India, Som brings a world-class perspective on semiconductor and AI hardware ecosystems. An MBA from Wharton and an IIT Kharagpur alumnus, he serves on the boards of PlayShifu and FireCompass and is a key advisor to MeitY on semiconductor grants. His expertise in evaluating “moats” and technical defensibility makes him a vital voice for the Happy Llama – AI Start-up event.