Adil Syed

Overview

Adil Syed is an accomplished executive and angel investor with extensive experience in financial leadership and strategic operations. He currently serves as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Startups and Head of Investor Relations at Rippling, a company that provides a unified platform for managing HR and IT functions. In this role, Adil focuses on delivering tailored solutions to startups ranging from seed stage to pre-IPO maturity, leveraging Rippling's comprehensive suite of services. Prior to this, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Rippling from 2019 to 2022, overseeing the company's financial strategy and operations during a period of significant growth. Before joining Rippling, Adil gained valuable experience in the technology sector as a Strategy, Operations, and Finance Executive at Snap Inc., where he led strategic initiatives culminating in a successful IPO. He also served as an Associate at Redpoint Ventures, focusing on early-growth investment opportunities in internet, digital media, software/SaaS, and mobile companies. Additionally, Adil worked as a Senior Analyst in the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs, specializing in high-growth clean technology and renewable energy companies, as well as power and utility sectors. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. As an angel investor, Adil has been involved in supporting early-stage companies, including his investment in Vartana, a B2B payments platform that helps businesses purchase software and manage payments. He is also a founding member of The F Suite and serves on the steering committee of The CFO Leadership Council, reflecting his commitment to supporting the finance and startup communities. Adil's diverse background in finance, strategy, and operations, combined with his experience in both corporate and investment roles, positions him as a valuable asset to the organizations he serves and the startups he supports.

Investment Focus

• Strong growth potential
• Innovative business models
• Experienced founding teams

Portfolio Companies