Anik Bose is a strategist turned operator and venture capitalist who works closely with founders to bring their vision to life. As a cofounder and Managing Partner at BGV, he helps founders grow AI companies through strategic planning, partnerships, and operational discipline. Previously, he led corporate development at 3Com, overseeing M&A, strategic alliances, and a $250M venture fund. Anik also founded EAIGG – www.eaigg.org, a nonprofit with over 5,000 members dedicated to democratizing AI innovation and deployment. His 20 years of venture capital and corporate development experience include seven years as SVP of Corporate Development at 3Com.