About
Hi! I’m Shruti Shah, General Partner at Symphonic Capital and an occasional Fractional COO/CSO. I’ve always been driven by the joy of building — whether it’s companies, teams, or systems that help people and ideas thrive. As a founder and operator, I’ve built my own startup and worked alongside incredible entrepreneurs who are reimagining what’s possible. Every stage of growth offers new lessons in resilience, creativity, and clarity. At Symphonic, our mission is to be empathetic, thoughtful partners to early-stage founders — offering not only capital but also the operational and strategic support needed to bring ambitious visions to life. Having been in the founder seat myself, I know the importance of clear metrics, honest feedback, and sustained partnership through the ups and downs of the journey. I focus on partnering with Pre-Seed and Seed Stage founders in digital health, fintech, and climate who are building businesses that create meaningful, lasting impact. Beyond investing, I…
Experience
Partner
Fractional Coo / Cso
Stairstep Strategies
Present
Fractional Coo
ACTIVEST · Remote
Entrepreneur in Residence
Vp Partner Success
Entrepreneur in Residence
Silicon Valley Bank · San Francisco, California, United States
Co Founder & Coo
Move Loot, Inc. · San Francisco, California, United States
Seed Fund
NewSchools Venture Fund · Oakland, California
Classroom Teacher
Elementary School Teacher, Data Teams Leader, and Technology Coordinator
Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Entrepreneurship
The Johns Hopkins University
M.S. ED, Urban Education and Leadership
Y Combinator
W'14 Batch
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