Rahul joined Playground in 2023 and focuses on deep tech investing across decarbonization, automation, and AI.

Rahul’s professional journey began at Magna International, where he focused on electrification, autonomy in mobility, and other aspects of manufacturing and robotics. Following his tenure at Magna, he contributed his expertise to Akasha Imaging, which was later acquired by Intrinsic, an Alphabet company based out of Google X. At Intrinsic, Rahul furthered his exploration of computational imaging and related technologies.

Rahul holds an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Chicago, complemented by an MSc. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University and a B Engg. in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science.

When he is not busy sourcing deals and supporting companies, Rahul enjoys studying watches and playing soccer.