Manish Dsouza is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and mentor who has spent over 15 years building and backing ventures across consumer, technology, and energy sectors. As the Founder of OutNorm Ventures, he partners with early-stage founders to help them scale, from refining business strategy to building distribution, brand, and investor networks. Known for his instinct in spotting exceptional founders early, Manish has played a hands-on role in shaping several startups. Before venture investing, he worked across private equity, wealth management, and investment banking in the Middle East. He also writes The Hungry Pig, a widely read newsletter offering an insider’s view into the founder-investor journey. Recognized for his sharp strategic thinking and approachable mentorship style, Manish is a regular speaker at startup and investment forums, inspiring young founders to think bigger and build ventures that endure.