Lakshmi Narayanan

Lakshmi Narayanan is a former Cognizant CEO, vice-chairman, and one of the senior statesmen of the Indian IT services and tech ecosystem. His angel pattern is healthcare software and digital health at pre-seed and seed, $25k-$100k checks. AI focus not flagged. Chennai-based, India and increasingly US scope (he sits on multiple US-listed boards). Best fit: India-based founders at pre-seed or seed building enterprise-flavored healthcare software or digital health, especially with a US-payer or US-provider go-to-market where Cognizant-pedigree network introductions create real value; founders who would benefit from a senior, deliberate, governance-minded angel. Entry path is LinkedIn (low hit rate cold) or, more reliably, warm intros through the Cognizant alumni network, his board positions, or the Chennai tech community. Not a fit for biotech, devices, consumer wellness brands, or anyone who needs a fast, founder-mode angel; expect a measured, board-style engagement. For a B2B Indian-origin healthcare software founder selling into US enterprise health, this is one of the more relevant doors; for anyone else, it is probably not the right match.