Satya Komal, Paige Finn-Doherty, Erik Lim New Gen Z Tech Investors in 2025

Satya Komal N

Satya Komal is a visionary entrepreneur with exits from WAKE, APPTIMIZE, DIGIT, also investor, and founder known for their impactful contributions to technology, venture capital, and entertainment. As the founder of Satya Arts Entertainment, they have spearheaded innovative film production and marketing strategies, focusing on multilingual releases to maximize audience reach and returns. Through Humpback Innovations, Satya has established themselves as a strategic investor in early-stage startups, particularly those leveraging AI and sustainability. Their investments, including a pivotal role in Kritsnam Technologies, highlight a commitment to fostering scalable, high-growth ventures with a strong emphasis on market leadership. With deep connections in the IIT and Bay Area ecosystems, Satya Komal combines creativity, strategic foresight, and operational expertise to drive transformative projects across diverse sectors, empowering startups and creating lasting value for stakeholders.

Paige Finn-Doherty

Paige Finn Doherty is a venture capitalist, author, and podcast host based in San Francisco. She is the founding partner of Behind Genius Ventures, a firm that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies, particularly those led by technical storytellers.

In addition to her investment work, Paige authored “Seed to Harvest,” a children’s book designed for adults that simplifies the concepts of venture capital. She also hosts the “Seed to Harvest” podcast, where she interviews founders, creators, and investors about their experiences and strategies.

Before founding Behind Genius Ventures, Paige worked as a Developer Success Engineer at WorkOS, assisting early-stage founders and developers in scaling their companies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from San Diego State University, where she also studied mechanical engineering during her initial semesters.

Paige is active on social media, sharing insights on venture capital and entrepreneurship. She also maintains a YouTube channel under the name “Seed to Harvest,” where she discusses her journey in building a venture capital firm and interviews industry professionals.

Her contributions to the venture capital community, particularly in making the field more accessible and transparent, have been widely recognized. She is committed to democratizing access to information and capital in the venture space, aiming to support aspiring investors and underrepresented founders.

Erik Lim

Erik Lim is the founder and General Partner of Potluck Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in breakout Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) founders. Since its inception, Potluck Ventures has launched both a fund and a syndicate with over 500 members, raised several million dollars, and invested in multiple AAPI-led companies, including Workstream, Nomad Homes, Omsom, Fractional, and Marco Experiences.

Before establishing Potluck Ventures, Erik accumulated seven years of venture capital and private equity experience at firms such as Fifth Wall, JMI Equity, and AXA Venture Partners. During this time, he invested approximately $400 million in over 30 companies, with five achieving unicorn status, including Aurora Solar, Built Technologies, Turntide Technologies, AngelList, and Loggi.

Erik holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University, where he studied business and psychology. He also earned All-American honors while competing on the Men’s Varsity Tennis Team.

In addition to his venture capital endeavors, Erik is involved in real estate as an investor and agent based in Los Angeles, California. He leverages his financial acumen and hands-on experience to assist clients in buying, selling, and investing in real estate across Southern California.

Erik’s multifaceted career reflects his commitment to empowering underrepresented founders and driving innovation across various sectors.

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