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Nikesh Parekh
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Nikesh Parekh

Strong founder

A Harvard-educated AI leader, this founder brings a wealth of experience from Microsoft, Credit Suisse, and Madrona Venture Group. They are a repeat entrepreneur with a track record of multiple successful exits, notably an AI startup acquired by Microsoft. Now, they are channeling their expertise into building an innovative hiring platform designed to connect companies with top-tier, proven AI talent.

2
Companies founded
$13M
Total funding raised
2 schools
Education

Companies founded

Currently

Active roles, board seats and partnerships.

CREATE
Board Member · 2015 – present
Dell
1999 – present
Zillow
Market Leader
EVP · Product

Work history

Past roles by Dealroom records.

Microsoft
CSO · 2021 – 2025
Trulia
New ventures · VP · 2014 – 2015
RealEstate.com
Executive Vice President, Product and Strategy · 2011 – 2014
Madrona Venture Group
EIR · 2007 – 2008
Annex Capital
Private Equity · 2000 – 2002
Credit Suisse
Investment Banking · 1996 – 1998
The Financialist
1996 – 1998

Education

Harvard Business School
MBA · General Management · 1998 – 2000
Harvard University
Bachelor · Biochemistry · until 1995
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