Mike Volpi brings an unusual combination of large-scale operating experience from running Cisco's $10+ billion routing business and leading over 70 acquisitions, plus a multicultural background spanning Italy, Japan, and the U.S. that shapes his global approach to working with founders. He co-founded Index Ventures' San Francisco office in 2009 and specializes in infrastructure, open-source, and AI investments, serving as a long-term board partner with companies like Aurora, Confluent, and Sonos for 15 years. Mike Volpi brings an unusual combination of large-scale operating experience from running Cisco's $10+ billion routing business and leading over 70 acquisitions, plus a multicultural background spanning Italy, Japan, and the U.S. that shapes his global approach to working with founders. He co-founded Index Ventures' San Francisco office in 2009 and specializes in infrastructure, open-source, and AI investments, serving as a long-term board partner with companies like Aurora, Confluent, and Sonos for 15 years.