Yash Kothari
I'm a founder and investor in New York. Indian-born, Wharton-educated, two startups and a decade in tech. I run Kindred and invest through Pioneer Fund. Most of my time goes to meditation, family, and writing.
Work
- Kindred — AI performance management (CEO)
- Pioneer Fund — early-stage VC (Senior VP)
- Stay Nivas — hotel reviews through feeling, not amenities
Writing
Mostly about meaning, imperfection, and India.
Rituals
I center my life around a set of daily and weekly rituals. They aren’t productivity hacks — they’re how I stay grounded, present, and intentional about the life I’m building.
Daily
- One-hour morning meditation (Vipassana)
- 15-minute afternoon sit
- Exercise — zone 2 runs, ~15 miles a week
- Fiction before bed
- Devices away in the evening
Weekly
- Date night with Shivantika
- Sohum fun day (dedicated time with my son)
- Weekly review and planning
- Community sit (Thursdays)