Rishi Bajaj

Rishi Bajaj kind of wears a lot of hats—he’s the brains behind Altai Capital Management out in LA, where he’s been wheeling and dealing in tech and media investments for, like, two decades. Not just some finance guy though—he’s actually sat on the boards of big tech companies like MobileIron, ContextLogic, and ServiceSource. Classic Wharton grad move, right? He kicked things off at Morgan Stanley’s tech investment banking group, so he’s been in the mix since day one. But here’s where it gets interesting: he’s also all about the movies. As Co-founder and President of Balcony 9 Productions, Rishi’s jumped into the film world, serving as executive producer on a bunch of projects. “Some Other Woman” dropped in 2023, starring Amanda Crew, Tom Felton, and Ashley Greene—yeah, that Tom Felton, Draco himself. Rishi isn’t just signing checks; he’s actually shaping the creative vision of the studio with his partner Joel, blending his finance chops with some real creative flair. He’s got a knack for finding the sweet spot between what’s artsy and what actually makes money. Decades of investment know-how come in handy when you’re figuring out which wild movie idea might actually fly. But honestly, what fires him up the most? Projects that dig into social issues and push some boundaries. He’s not afraid to back ambitious, thought-provoking stuff. So whether he’s on Wall Street or a film set, Rishi’s the guy who’s always chasing the next big thing—and making sure it’s got something to say.