Vinod joined in 2011 as General Counsel and leads the legal and compliance team in India in their advisory work across investments, divestments, and portfolio management. Prior to Accel, he worked at ICICI Venture, an Indian PE/VC firm, and at Dr. Kainth & Associates, a corporate law firm. He graduated from Kerala University and Bangalore University.
Get to know Vinod
What was your first job?
I was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time, quickly gaining expertise in the dynamic corporate legal field when India opened its doors to foreign investments. I began my career in 1996 as an associate at Dr. Kainth & Associates, a boutique law firm in Bangalore, specializing in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, before transitioning to ICICI Venture, a private equity firm.
What's the most impactful piece of advice you received?
When I was 5 years old, sitting on my mother's lap, she would point to the helpers at home and say, 'Whatever you do in life, strive to be the best. There is no such thing as a great or a bad job; it all depends on how sincere you are.' Her words have stayed with me and guided my approach to work.
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
I wish I had the power to teleport, considering I travel 35 kilometers each day, commuting through the horrific Bangalore traffic.