Hey, I’m Tapan Kataria but you can call me Tops

Looks like you've stumbled upon this page because maybe you're interested in getting to know me better. Welcome! Let me give you a little glimpse into my world.

So, here's what I've been up to:

I'm an Investor in Residence at Techstars
I'm also a Venture Partner at The Fund Midwest
I'm cooking up something new that I think can be massive (announcing soon!)
I'm advising a few cool companies like Moksa.ai, Champhunt, and more.

Now, let's take a look at some of my past adventures:

I've was the Head of Investment at WorkLife Ventures, where I invested in amazing companies like shef.com, Rupi Kaur's company and more.
I've also worked as a Director at Backstage Capital Accelerator, where I had the privilege to invest in some of the best underrepresented founders!
Oh, and for a solid five months, I helped Sam Parr in launching Hampton. I learned a lot from Hampton!
As a Venture Partner at Republic, enabled founders to raise from their community of non-accredited investors.
Lastly, I founded a company called Zest Meal, which unfortunately had to be shut down. But hey, we live, and we learn, right?

Now, onto a more personal note:

If you've made it this far, I'm guessing you're genuinely interested. Well, here are a few things about me:

Since high school, I've been rocking the DJ booth at Indian weddings. It's a passion of mine, and it's always a blast!
I occasionally throw parties for founders and Tech entrepreneurs like Sam Parr, Sahil Bloom, Andrew Wilkinson, etc.
When I'm not busy with work, you'll often find me on the hunt for new coffee shops and speakeasies. I just can't resist a cozy spot with great vibes!
And last but not least, my better half and I love to travel and explore different parts of the worlds. If you're curious, you can check out some of my travel pics here

Well, that's a little taste of who I am and what I'm involved in. If you've got any questions or just want to connect, don't hesitate to reach out. Cheers!