“Technical expertise matters, but one of the most valuable skills you can develop is the ability to ‘move the chain.’ Organizations naturally slow down, and people who create the most value generate momentum and keep work moving forward.”
Avisha Khubani approaches specialty finance with a rare perspective grounded in credit, valuation and active risk management. She began her career on the advisory side, evaluating complex portfolios of private debt and equity instruments for large private equity funds. This rich technical background taught her to read balance sheets through a stress-testing lens, evaluating assets based on their underlying resilience rather than surface-level metrics.
A major turning point occurred in 2018, when Khubani transitioned from advising on risk to owning it, joining Runway Growth Capital as vice president of portfolio analytics. Recognizing the need for proactive oversight as the firm scaled, she built Runway’s portfolio monitoring and credit management functions from the ground up. She transformed what was traditionally a reporting routine into an active credit discipline, embedding early-warning frameworks to address borrower friction before it escalated. This forward-looking approach proved vital during periods of market volatility, protecting investor capital while maintaining operational stability.
In 2026, Khubani was promoted to chief credit officer, overseeing portfolio monitoring, valuation and overall risk management. Distinct from leaders who enter the field through origination, her strength lies in bringing structure to complex situations, uniting teams around clear decisions and maintaining conviction through ambiguity. Beyond managing portfolio risk, she prioritizes developing the next generation of financial leaders by encouraging young professionals to build deep, difficult-to-replicate expertise and confidently share their perspectives. By pairing technical rigor with decisive leadership, Khubani continues to drive momentum across Runway’s investment architecture.
