Maulik Sardhara, CPA
San Francisco, California, United States
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisPublic company controllers don't have time to automate. They don't even have time for dinner. Maulik Sardhara, CPA and I had been talking for two years. He was the controller at SuRo Capital Corp, a NASDAQ-listed company. Two years of messages, and we only just managed to sit down last week in San Francisco. That tells you everything about accounting life at a public company. You don't have time to automate because you're constantly pressed to write memos, prepare 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks. Every quarter is a sprint to the next deadline. You're stretched. The only thing you can think about is what's due next. As a startup founder selling into that world, it's an art to even explain the value of what you're building. People are heads-down in the work. AI sounds like a distraction. I get it because I'm on the other side too. My inbox is full of people pitching me AI SDRs, lead gen tools, automated customer support. Those are real pain points. But when you're deep in the work, it's hard to think about automation. And there's skepticism that AI can actually solve the things that matter. My honest take after dinner with Maulik: AI will tackle a lot of operational accounting (which isn't our space). But it won't replace technical accountants or reporting managers. The volume of work is too high and the pool of qualified people is too thin. The real role of AI here is to unlock the people doing the work so they can hit their deadlines, not to replace them.
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisRecent coverage in Benzinga highlights continued momentum at CoreWeave, a SuRo Capital portfolio company, and evolving perspectives on AI infrastructure. As Mark Klein noted, what is often viewed as balance sheet risk may instead reflect a strategic investment in scaling infrastructure tied to visible, long-term demand. As AI adoption accelerates, the ability to deploy capital into compute capacity, backed by contracted growth, may be a key differentiator across the ecosystem. The discussion also underscores a broader point: AI infrastructure is not a generic cloud story. Specialized platforms purpose-built for high-performance workloads are playing an increasingly important role in enabling next-generation applications. More here: https://lnkd.in/e9iW6Pr4
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisRecent coverage in Barron's highlights continued momentum at CoreWeave, a SuRo Capital portfolio company, as demand for AI infrastructure accelerates. New long-term agreements, including a multi-year expansion with Meta and a new relationship with Anthropic, underscore that the demand is moving beyond model training toward large-scale, production-level inference workloads. As this transition unfolds, infrastructure providers that can deliver reliable, high-performance compute at scale are becoming increasingly embedded in the ecosystem. We believe this dynamic reinforces that AI is a capital-intensive infrastructure buildout that is still in its early stages. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiGwU5Dm
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisRecent coverage in Barron's highlights continued momentum at CoreWeave, a SuRo Capital portfolio company, as demand for AI infrastructure accelerates. New long-term agreements, including a multi-year expansion with Meta and a new relationship with Anthropic, underscore that the demand is moving beyond model training toward large-scale, production-level inference workloads. As this transition unfolds, infrastructure providers that can deliver reliable, high-performance compute at scale are becoming increasingly embedded in the ecosystem. We believe this dynamic reinforces that AI is a capital-intensive infrastructure buildout that is still in its early stages. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiGwU5Dm
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisSuRo Capital Principal Evan Schlossman was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal Pro, sharing perspective on evolving trends in digital health and wearable technologies. As Evan noted, recent financings in companies like WHOOP reflect a broader shift toward health, longevity, and actionable self-knowledge, where AI plays an increasingly important role in translating large volumes of data into personalized insights. We believe this is indicative of a larger trend across the innovation economy: as data-rich platforms scale, the ability to convert information into meaningful, real-time outcomes is becoming a key driver of value creation.
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisSuRo Capital Principal Evan Schlossman recently joined Schwab Network's The Watch List to discuss the evolving IPO landscape and what it signals about where value is being created. Investor demand for companies like OpenAI and SpaceX reflects not just excitement around upcoming IPOs, but how much value is being built before companies reach the public markets. As Evan noted, valuations today are a function of significant growth that has already occurred in the private phase, often over multiple years. At the same time, the scale of potential IPOs and capital formation is unprecedented, which may shape how capital is allocated across the broader market. Against this backdrop, we believe access to high-quality, venture-backed companies earlier in their lifecycle, combined with disciplined investment selection, is increasingly important. We are also seeing continued tailwinds from AI across the portfolio, driving both disruption and value creation across sectors ranging from infrastructure to consumer platforms. We believe these dynamics continue to define the next phase of innovation and capital markets. Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/egNej5FGEvan Schlossman Breaks Down the New IPO Playbook on Schwab NetworkEvan Schlossman Breaks Down the New IPO Playbook on Schwab Network
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisSuRo Capital Chairman and CEO Mark Klein recently joined Fox Business to discuss the evolution of private markets and SuRo’s positioning. As Mark noted, companies are staying private longer, shifting a meaningful portion of value creation earlier in their lifecycle. We believe this continues to reinforce the importance of disciplined access to high-quality, venture-backed private companies. He also highlighted the continued strength across our portfolio, including recent financing activity and an estimated net asset value of $14.00 to $14.50 per share, reflecting developments that are not yet fully captured in our prior reported results. From AI infrastructure to leading consumer and software platforms, we remain focused on identifying companies aligned with long-term structural trends and executing with a disciplined investment approach. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eqwSuNAFPrivate companies are staying private longer, value is created earlier.Private companies are staying private longer, value is created earlier.
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisRecent developments across SuRo Capital’s portfolio highlight continued progress and momentum across several of our portfolio companies. - OpenAI recently announced a new financing, reflecting continued demand for AI infrastructure and platform capabilities - WHOOP announced a $575 million Series G financing at a $10.1 billion valuation - Plaid continues to signal a potential path toward the public markets - Ongoing activity across the portfolio reflects continued development across AI, fintech, and technology platforms As Mark Klein, Chairman and CEO of SuRo Capital, noted: “We currently anticipate SuRo Capital’s net asset value as of March 31, 2026 to be between $14.00 and $14.50 per share. This expected appreciation from year-end 2025 reflects the continued strength of several of our largest positions, including OpenAI’s recently announced financing and WHOOP’s announced Series G financing at a $10.1 billion valuation.” In this context, SuRo Capital has announced a joint venture with Magnetar to form a new external investment adviser, and the Board has approved a proposal to transition to an externally managed structure (subject to stockholder approval). We believe this step will enhance our ability to create long-term shareholder value through a strong strategic relationship and a streamlined fee structure. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5Pwx75H See disclosures: https://lnkd.in/eDdruAe7
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA reposted thisRecent coverage from Business Insider and TheStreet Pro highlights SuRo Capital’s latest announcement and continued portfolio momentum. Our Board has approved a proposal to transition to an externally managed structure through a joint venture with Magnetar, forming a new external investment adviser, Neostellar Advisors (subject to stockholder approval). As noted in coverage, we currently anticipate net asset value of $14.00–$14.50 per share as of March 31, 2026, reflecting the continued strength of several of our largest positions, including OpenAI’s recent financing and WHOOP’s $10.1B Series G. We believe this step enhances our investment capabilities and supports long-term shareholder value creation. 📖Business Insider: https://lnkd.in/eX4fRngU 📖The Street Pro: https://lnkd.in/e85z9kPt See disclosures: https://lnkd.in/eDdruAe7
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA liked thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA liked thisWhoa. First it was just me, then just Will McCreadie and I, and now…a team working hard to support early stage founders at Red Glass Ventures! 🙌🏽
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA reacted on thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA reacted on thisRavee Optics, a Dayton, Ohio-based startup developing ultra-compact laser communications terminals for satellites, has raised $6 million in seed funding to advance its meta-optics technology and prepare for an in-orbit demonstration planned for early 2028. The round was led by BIG Global Investment JSC, with participation from CincyTech Fund VI and the JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund. Founded in 2024, Ravee Optics is tackling the growing satellite bandwidth challenge by using silicon wafer-based meta-optics instead of traditional multi-lens systems, enabling smaller, lighter, and potentially lower-cost laser communication terminals suitable for spacecraft such as CubeSats. The company has already generated early revenue from optical component sales and is positioning itself to serve the expanding space communications market. FOUNDERS: Piyush J. Shah & Augustine Urbas INVESTORS: BIG Global Investment JSC, CincyTech Fund VI & JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund ROUND: Seed AMOUNT: $6,000,000 HQ: Dayton, Ohio #VentureCapital #RaveeOptics #PiyushJShah #AugustineUrbas #TradedVC
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA liked thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA liked thisThis week, I reconnected with one of my internship supervisors, and it got me thinking about how much those early experiences shaped my career. As a college student, I completed four internships across different industries and functions, including experiences with L'Oréal, New York Cares, and Times Square Alliance. Each one taught me something different: • New skills • Exposure to different industries and types of work • How organizations operate • How to collaborate with colleagues • And perhaps most importantly, how to learn from great managers and leaders With summer internships in full swing, my advice to interns is simple: • Overprepare • Ask questions • Reflect on your experiences • Build relationships • Raise your hand for stretch assignments You never know which conversation, skill, or opportunity will open the door to the next one. Looking back, many of the opportunities I've had throughout my career can be traced back to relationships that started during those internship experiences. People who believed in me, gave me a chance, and invested in my growth. Internships are about much more than building a resume. They are an opportunity to learn, build your network, and gain perspective. What advice would you give to this summer's interns? #ExperientialLearning #Internships #CareerDevelopment #StudentSuccess
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA liked thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA liked thisPositioning is the 7th Category of Market Data-not every day that a firm creates a standard for the entire world to use. Wonderful innovation by our team at S3 Partners Charles GasparinoRisk and Return with Charlie Gasparino and Bob SloanRisk and Return with Charlie Gasparino and Bob Sloan
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA liked thisExciting Time! Proud to be part of hardworking Agility team.Maulik Sardhara, CPA liked thisAgility is going public. We've entered into a definitive merger agreement with Churchill Capital Corp XI (NASDAQ: CCXI). Join us at 8:30 AM ET for our investor conference call. Full details: https://bit.ly/4xQbjPy Read the press release here: https://bit.ly/4eAmuTvAgility Robotics to Go Public Through Merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI | AgilityAgility Robotics to Go Public Through Merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI | Agility
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA liked thisMaulik Sardhara, CPA liked thisExcited to announce I won my first two EMMYS this weekend! 🏆 Special thanks to the incredible team NBCUniversal Washington, amazing to have worked with a station that's so passionate about storytelling and working for the public. Feeling honored and grateful for this moment in my career as a journalist!
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA liked thisI'm thrilled to share a creative project that has officially become a published children’s book. As an educator and travel enthusiast, I have always believed that curiosity about the world can help young people become more thoughtful, open-minded, and eager to learn. That belief inspired Amazing World Wonders for Kids—an illustrated A-to-Z journey through famous landmarks, natural wonders, and fascinating places around the globe. Created for curious readers ages 6–10, the book introduces 26 destinations through vibrant illustrations and short, accessible facts. It is designed for independent reading, family read-aloud time, classrooms, homeschool libraries, and young travelers beginning to explore the wider world. Bringing this project from an idea to a published book has been a rewarding learning experience in writing, design, research, and independent publishing. Swipe through the carousel for a closer look. The book is available now on Amazon. I’ll place the link in this post and in the comments. Remember your ABC's: Always Be Curious. 🌍📚 #ChildrensBooks #IndependentAuthor #Education #GeographyForKids #TravelEducation #KidsBooks #SelfPublishing #CreativeProjects #YoungReaders Please feel free to SHARE with a friend that may enjoy this. https://a.co/d/06SisPLF
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA liked thisWhen you are an educator, it's always bittersweet to send off another graduating class, especially if you have taught many of them multiple times over the course of their high school "careers." But it brings comfort to one knowing you have done your best to give them the tools necessary to go and be positive, contributing members of society. Congrats, to the MES, Cairo graduating class of 2026.
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Maulik Sardhara, CPA reacted on thisChampionship teams aren’t built differently; they operate differently. With the FIFA World Cup now underway, I revisited a post I shared a couple of years ago on leadership through the lens of soccer. If anything, the lesson has only become clearer. High-performing teams are not defined by talent alone, but by clarity of strategy, disciplined execution, and the ability to adapt under pressure. In business, the same principle applies. Sustainable results come from well-aligned systems where teams understand their role, trust one another, and execute with precision. At scale, leadership shifts from individual decision-making to building teams that can consistently deliver when it matters most! #ExecutiveLeadership #BusinessStrategy #ScalingOrganizations #HighPerformanceTeamsMaulik Sardhara, CPA reacted on this"Nurturing high functioning Teams: Leadership Lessons from Soccer and Business" In the quest to create high-functioning and winning teams in today's ever-evolving business environment, effective leadership plays a pivotal role. Leading by example is a fundamental element of successful leadership, mirroring how a dedicated soccer coach's active participation in training sessions inspires unwavering commitment from their players. In the business realm, leaders who demonstrate dedication and hard work serve as beacons of inspiration, motivating their teams to strive for excellence. By setting and upholding high standards, these leaders cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations. Clear and transparent communication forms another cornerstone of effective leadership. In the same way a soccer coach shares a well-thought-out game plan, business leaders must articulate a concise vision, strategy, and objectives. This vision serves as a guiding force, providing employees with a clear understanding of their roles and fostering a cohesive approach to achieving shared goals. Furthermore, leaders should actively encourage risk-taking and innovation, creating an environment where employees are empowered to experiment, embrace learning from mistakes, and explore creative solutions. Empowering the team is an essential element in elevating morale and productivity. In soccer, this empowerment involves delegating decision-making authority to key players. Similarly, within the business arena, leaders should delegate responsibilities and place trust in their teams to make critical decisions, enabling team members to take ownership of their projects and outcomes. By investing in continuous learning and development, promoting collaboration, and acknowledging and rewarding innovation, leaders can nurture a dynamic, forward-thinking team that thrives in today's fiercely competitive landscape! #leadership #leadershipprinciples #soccercoach #teamleadership #businessgrowthstrategy #thoughtleadership
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Montclair State University
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Activities and Societies: Financial Management and Economics Society, Northeast Business and Economics Association, Student Leadership Board of Montclair State University School of Business, International Student Organization, Accounting Society, Indian Culture Club.
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