Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Education:
Professional History:
Vijay Vashee joined Microsoft Corporation in 1982 as "employee number
160" when Microsoft existed as a $25 million corporation. During his time
at Microsoft, he has dramatically boosted several applications' bottom
line in the capacity of general manager for each application. Mr. Vashee
grown the Project unit from a $5 million entity into a $100 million business
in one two and a half year span, and drove the Powerpoint division from
a $100 million entity to a $600 million enterprise during another four
years.
He currently serves as "the General Manager for Microsoft's IT Group".
Vijay Vashee also wields significant influence in the technology industry
as a supporter of "Indian entrepreneurs". Mr. Vashee cofounded a Seattle
chapter of The Indus Entrepeneurs, "an organization that has helped countless
Indians to start businesses," and serves as its Founding President. He
stands among TiE's charter members, a group of "successful veteran entrepreneurs,
corporate executives and senior professionals who have reached a stage
in their professional life when they are ready, willing and able to contribute
to fellow members."
New companies benefit from his capital as well as his advice. Some
of the startups which he has funded include "www.versata.com; www.askeme.com;
www.ememories.com; www.spinfrenzy.com; www.elance.com; www.yodlee.com."
Mr. Vashee strongly supports Seattle-area "programs directed toward children
… because he believes that “the more one gives, the more one receives.
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