Dhanvi R.
About Dhanvi R.
Dhanvi R. serves as the Chief Technology Officer at FlexDesk and is a Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund. With a strong background in engineering and technology leadership, Dhanvi has held various roles in notable companies and co-founded FlexDesk, which participated in the Y Combinator Winter 2023 batch.
Work at FlexDesk
Dhanvi R. serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at FlexDesk, a position held since 2021. In this role, Dhanvi has contributed to the company's growth and technological advancements. FlexDesk is notable for being part of the Y Combinator Winter 2023 batch, indicating its potential and innovation in the workspace solutions sector. Dhanvi's leadership in technology strategy has been pivotal in shaping the company's direction.
Current Role at Pioneer Fund
In addition to the role at FlexDesk, Dhanvi R. is a Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund, a position assumed in 2024. This role involves participating in investment calls to support startups, showcasing Dhanvi's commitment to fostering innovation in the startup ecosystem. Dhanvi also engages in conducting mock interviews and evaluating companies, further contributing to the development of emerging businesses.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Leadership
Dhanvi R. has extensive experience in engineering and leadership roles across various companies. Prior to FlexDesk, Dhanvi worked at GoodRx as Director of Engineering for the Data Platform from 2021 to 2022. Dhanvi also held multiple positions at Tapjoy, including Staff Engineer, Principal Software Engineer, and Director of Engineering for the Data Platform from 2013 to 2019. This diverse background has equipped Dhanvi with a robust skill set in software engineering and team leadership.
Educational Background
Dhanvi R. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2005 to 2009. This education provided a strong foundation in computer science principles and practices, contributing to Dhanvi's technical expertise and career development in the technology sector.
Early Career and Internships
Dhanvi R. began their career with a series of internships that provided valuable industry experience. Notably, Dhanvi interned at Telefónica in 2007 and Schlumberger in 2008. These early roles contributed to Dhanvi's understanding of software engineering and research and development, laying the groundwork for future positions in technology and engineering leadership.