Harish Bahl

Harish Bahl is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in the technology and internet sectors. As the Founder and Chairman of Smile Group, established in 1999, Harish has built a robust internet group focusing on investment holdings in consumer internet and software companies globally. Harish serves as an investor in various notable companies, including Airbnb and SpaceX. Additionally, Harish co-founded and chairs the board of SingleInterface, a SaaS platform for marketing and commerce, and holds board membership roles at Zupee and Tyroo. Harish is also a founding partner at Springstar, which facilitated Airbnb's international expansion. In addition to these roles, Harish is a partner at WestCap, founder and trustee at Plaksha University, and venture partner at both Tomales Bay Capital and Carmenta Management, LLC. Harish Bahl holds a B. Tech. in Computer Science from SDM College of Engineering and Technology.