Vijay Rajendran
Startup founder advisor and executive coach in Silicon Valley
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Startups and foundersFinance and profitCEO and founder coachingLeadership developmentTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Silicon Valley |
| Credentials | Associate Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation; Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute alumnus; MBA, Georgetown University; MS in Foreign Service, Georgetown University; BS in Business Administration, Boston University |
Vijay Rajendran is an executive coach and startup advisor who works with founders as they grow into CEOs. He is based in Silicon Valley and has 20 years as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. At 500 Global, a venture firm with $2.7 billion under management, he led a global team that supported startups in over 80 countries. He has supported hundreds of founders and wrote The Funding Framework, a 2025 book on startup funding.
What Vijay helps with
Vijay works with founders who are trying to do hard things that have not been done before. He coaches them at pivotal moments in their leadership.
- Growing from founder into CEO
- Raising capital for a startup
- Building connections and community around a startup
- Leading through pivotal moments
- Building resilience instead of chasing perfection
- Leading in an authentic way
Who Vijay works with
Vijay coaches startup founders and leaders who take on hard, new problems. Many come to him when they struggle with something important in the business. As they work to improve the world, they also want to improve themselves.
Background and qualifications
Vijay spent 20 years as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. He led portfolio value at 500 Global, where he ran a global team that helped startups in over 80 countries. Before that, he led a venture studio for a global bank, founded a fintech and e-commerce startup, and worked as a management consultant. He holds a BS from Boston University and an MS in Foreign Service and an MBA from Georgetown. He trained at the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute and holds the ICF Associate Certified Coach credential.
Vijay Rajendran pricing
Vijay Rajendran reviews
Vijay Rajendran has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He led portfolio value at a venture firm with $2.7 billion under management before becoming a coach for founders.
Best for startup founders who want to grow into CEOs and raise capital with confidence.
Common questions
How much does Vijay Rajendran charge?
Coaching with Vijay runs $80 to $175 an hour. Message Vijay from this page for an exact quote.
What does Vijay Rajendran help with?
Vijay Rajendran helps with growing from founder into CEO, raising capital for a startup, building connections and community around a startup and leading through pivotal moments.
Does Vijay Rajendran have reviews?
Vijay Rajendran has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Vijay Rajendran certified?
Vijay Rajendran lists: Associate Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation; Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute alumnus; MBA, Georgetown University; MS in Foreign Service, Georgetown University; BS in Business Administration, Boston University.
Does Vijay Rajendran have experience with startup funding?
Yes. He worked in venture capital at 500 Global and founded his own startup. He also wrote The Funding Framework, a 2025 book on securing startup funding.
How do I contact Vijay Rajendran?
Send Vijay a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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