Tamanna Khemani
Tamanna Khemani
Early-stage investor. Former Outreach Manager at Y Combinator. Seed Investor at General Catalyst; creator of GC's Apex program to engage YC founders.
Projects
Ideas brought to life. A look at the products, companies, and creative works built from the ground up.
Apex (General Catalyst)
Program created at General Catalyst to engage YC founders, identify high-potential companies, and deploy seed investments. Reported to have helped deploy approximately $11.4M into 114 YC companies while Tamanna led the initiative.
YC Outreach Tours (Spring/Fall Tour)
Organized and led Y Combinator's global outreach tours to universities and cities worldwide to meet founders and future founders; authored tour announcements and managed event logistics and programming.
Startups for Students Guide (YC)
Co-authored the 'Startups For Students Guide' to help students learn about startups and careers in early-stage companies based on YC outreach learnings.
In the Spotlight
A collection of articles, interviews, and viral content where achievements have been shared.
Recognitions
Formal validation from the top. A showcase of official awards, grants, and government acknowledgements.
Meritorious Scholarship
announced 2023Public announcement on LinkedIn that Tamanna received the Meritorious Scholarship from Christ University Bangalore.
Professional impact: Deployed seed capital into YC founders
2022-2024Reported contribution to deploying ~$11.4M into 114 YC companies via GC's Apex program — noted as a measurable professional achievement in coverage.
Work Experience
Key roles that defined the journey.
Seed Investor / Early-Stage Investor
Focused on early-stage investments, created and ran the 'Apex' engagement program for YC founders and participated in sourcing and deploying seed capital.
Outreach Manager
Led YC's outreach tours, organized events at universities and cities worldwide, authored outreach blog posts and guides to help founders apply and connect with YC.
Business Operations
Worked on operations at All Raise, supporting programs to increase diversity and support for underrepresented founders and investing professionals.
Membership
Affiliations and memberships in prestigious organizations and communities.
Staff role focused on community-building, events, and founder outreach.
Part of GC's early-stage investing team and broader Famiglia network engaging founders and operators.
Supported All Raise's programs focused on increasing diversity in venture and startups.
Education
Academic foundation and learning journey.
B.S. in Sustainable Innovation
Undergraduate studies focused on sustainable innovation; LinkedIn lists UC Berkeley as current education.
Socials
Connect and explore.
