Neha Narkhede, Angel Investor

Neha Narkhede is the Co‑Founder and CEO of Oscilar Inc, an AI‑driven company focused on making the internet safer by protecting online transactions. She is also a Co‑Founder and Board Member of Confluent, the real‑time data streaming company built on Apache Kafka, where she previously served as Chief Technology and Product Officer. Recognized for her entrepreneurial drive, Neha has consistently built platforms that transform how businesses manage data and security. Earlier in her career, Neha led streams infrastructure at LinkedIn, where she helped develop Apache Kafka, now one of the most widely adopted open‑source data technologies. Her work has centered on scaling enterprise systems and enabling real‑time data processing, establishing her as a leader in both enterprise software and security innovation. As an angel investor, Neha has made about 13 investments, focusing on AI, enterprise software, and developer tools. Her recent portfolio includes Momento, Restate, Nile, and Modal Labs, reflecting her interest in startups that advance cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and next‑generation software solutions.