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. She lives in Atherton, California.

Early life and education

Komal Shah was born and raised in

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where she studied Computer Engineering (B.S. degree 1991). She came to the United States to continue her schooling in 1991. Shah has a master's degree at

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, and MBA degree from the

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Art collection

Shah is one of the most influential collectors in the state of California, and she serves on the board of trustees for the

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. She previously served on the board of trustees for the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. Her and her husband's art collection is made of some 300-pieces, devoted to modern and contemporary works by women artists. It has taken over a decade to assemble. Artists in the collection include Elizabeth Murray,

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Personal life

She is married to Gaurav Garg, a co-founder and managing partner of Silicon Valley–based Wing Venture Capital.

References

External links

Shah Garg Foundation

Making Their Mark: Art by Women in the Shah Garg Collection
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