About

Mapping the Future in Real-Time

Building the intelligence layer for emerging markets. Maps.ai was created to help investors and operators navigate complexity in fast-moving, fragmented markets. In an era where information moves at the speed of light, traditional research often looks in the rearview mirror. We provide the foresight needed to act with conviction.

We don’t just aggregate data; we engineer clarity. We build and train our own models using proprietary data, deep domain expertise, and ongoing input from industry specialists. This “human-in-the-loop” methodology enables a level of synthesis and pattern recognition that traditional intelligence tools simply cannot match.

Our Vision

To become the global architectural map of human innovation, making every market movement transparent, predictable, and actionable for leaders everywhere.

Our Mission

To engineer the world’s most sophisticated intelligence layer by synthesizing proprietary AI with human expertise, transforming fragmented global noise into the clarity required to build the future.

Intelligence engineered to
outpace the market.

The Intersection of Insight

Our work is uniquely positioned at the convergence of six critical pillars:

Technology

Leveraging custom-trained models to index the global innovation graph and identify emerging tech collisions.

Capital Markets

Analyzing venture flows, startup ecosystems, and liquidity events across the private sector.

Global Macro

Tracking geopolitical shifts and economic signals across every geography to contextualize local growth.

Thematic Research

Transforming raw signals into high-conviction investment theses and strategic frameworks.

Human Expertise

Validating machine intelligence with the deep intuition of seasoned industry practitioners.

Long-Term Thinking

Filtering out systemic noise to focus exclusively on the signals that define the next decade.

Our Team

Driving Innovation and Excellence

Madurima Manchala

Chief Executive Officer

Madurima Manchala is the Chief Executive Officer of Maps.ai with a background in investment strategy and innovation. Previously, she was an Investor at Zacua Ventures and a Portfolio Manager at Creative Destruction Lab. 

Education:
MBA & BSc Economics and Architectural Design — University of Washington
MS Economic Development — London School of Economics

https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhurima-manchala/?skipRedirect=true

Sanjana Kollisetty

Technical Advisor

Sanjana Kolisetty brings a strong background in technology, research, and innovation, with experience spanning AI-driven solutions and analytical problem-solving. With a passion for emerging technologies and strategic thinking, she contributes to building impactful, forward-looking products at Maps.ai.

Education:
BSc Computer Science — University of Michigan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjanakolisetty/?skipRedirect=true

Rachel Kloepfer

GTM Consultant

Rachel Kloepfer brings experience across investment analysis, venture ecosystems, and emerging technology. With a background spanning private investments and innovation-driven initiatives, she contributes strategic insight and analytical expertise to Maps.ai’s mission of shaping the future of AI-powered decision-making

Education:
BS Finance & Strategic Communication — University of Utah

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkloepfer/