Shourya joined Accel in 2025, focusing on AI, cloud/SaaS, and fintech businesses. Before Accel, he was at CX Partners, where he was part of the investment team overseeing buyout and growth investments. He holds a degree in Economics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University.
Get to know Shourya
What’s your favorite invention or innovation?
Noise-Canceling Headphones - the "Ignore Button" for life. Imagine being able to mute the world as per your wish. Crying babies on flights? Gone. Annoying small talk? Erased. These headphones are basically a superpower for productivity nerds.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
The ability to instantly learn any skill!! Wake up, decide you want to play the drums, and BOOM—you’re headlining a concert by dinner. Need to decode quantum computing before a big meeting? Done. From mastering new industries overnight to picking up obscure yet oddly useful talents, this superpower would make my life (and work) infinitely more exciting.
What’s your go-to productivity hack?
Turn off notifications, switch your phone to airplane mode, and challenge yourself to 60 minutes of uninterrupted focus. You’ll be amazed at how much you accomplish without the constant WhatsApp pings. No distractions, no context switching—just pure, deep work!