Andy Konwinski, Angel Investor

Andy Konwinski is a technologist and entrepreneur, best known as a Co-Founder of Databricks and Perplexity AI, as well as Co-Founder and General Partner at Laude Ventures and the Laude Institute. His career reflects a strong focus on building transformative platforms in AI, data infrastructure, and venture creation. Earlier, Andy completed his PhD in Computer Science at UC Berkeley, where his research laid the foundation for Databricks and the Apache Spark ecosystem. His work emphasizes scalable computing, innovation in AI, and supporting founders through both technical expertise and investment leadership. He is also an angel investor, backing startups in AI and data-driven technologies. His portfolio includes SigIQ, focused on advanced AI solutions, and Propel, a platform for modern workforce development, highlighting his interest in ventures that combine cutting-edge technology with practical enterprise applications.