Omar Qarshi is the Director of Venture Capital Services at UC Berkeley, where he leads efforts to manage the university’s expanding portfolio of equity ownership in startups. He works closely with incubators, accelerators, founders, and venture capital firms to align private equity interests with Berkeley’s long-term mission, ensuring the university benefits from the economic value it helps create.
Omar also oversees a range of revenue-generating initiatives, including the Berkeley Chancellor’s Fund—a new venture capital fund supporting startups founded by students, faculty, and entrepreneurs within the UC ecosystem.
A UC Berkeley alumnus and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Omar brings deep expertise in financial services and equity management, and is passionate about advancing innovation and entrepreneurship across the university community.