Former Partner, Lightspeed
Search every verified Arif Janmohamed interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Arif Janmohamed, a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, has discussed the firm's investment strategy and his personal background in several recent appearances. In a December 2025 interview, Janmohamed described his childhood as a sick child with severe asthma who spent time reading and playing with computers. He recounted that after initially striking out in five interviews in 2003, he later received five offers in 2008 and joined Lightspeed, which he said had 12 people at the time and has since grown to invest from a $7 billion fund. Janmohamed has also spoken about his personal life, stating that he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, and that he and his wife previously played ice hockey together until their local rink was torn down. He has described having a passion for travel, having backpacked around the world for two and a half years, and said he enjoys exploring historic places and discovering new cultures. In a 2024 podcast, Janmohamed discussed Lightspeed's approach to investing in AI, stating that the firm was founded 25 years ago with the insight that enterprise investing was underserved. He said that Lightspeed believes entrepreneurship is global and that the next great company does not have to be in Silicon Valley. Janmohamed commented that AI is a foundational technology that will permeate all aspects of work and play, and that the addressable market for AI software could expand significantly, potentially creating $15 to $20 trillion in market cap. He noted that while there is exuberance around new technology, what is different today is that the technology has advanced and business models are generating revenue. Janmohamed has also previously discussed Lightspeed's fundraising, including the closing of three funds totaling $4.2 billion in 2020, and has advised founders to think long-term, pick big markets, and partner with exceptional people.
“But remember what my grandmother said is: take care of your mind, take care of your body, take care of your soul.”
“A lot of my time is spent, you know, feeding the body and the soul.”
“I'm blessed with an incredible wife and two just amazing sons. So I love to spend time with them.”
“Until a few years ago, my wife and I played ice hockey together; unfortunately that was brought to an end when our ice rink was torn down in Redwood City, but that was our real hobby together — playing hockey.”
Full episode: https://youtu.be/76YIOfs8VbM.
Full episode: https://youtu.be/76YIOfs8VbM.
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