Venture Partner at Headline, former head of Corporate Development & Strategy at Pinterest, and Board Partner at Greycroft, Kamran Ansari is a seasoned venture investor and operator with nearly 20 years of experience in Silicon Valley and New York. Kamran has been instrumental in fintech and commerce investments at companies including Venmo, Facebook, Pinterest, Braintree, Boxed Wholesale, Acorns, and more. From 2015 to 2017, Kamran served as the Head of Corporate Development at Pinterest ('PINS'), driving acquisitions and strategy during its hyper-growth period. His portfolio includes notable companies like Facebook, Coinbase, Better.com, Robinhood, Plaid, and Klarna, and can speak to M&A in fintech, overhype of AI, and ongoing tech layoff trends. With degrees from Yale and Stanford and hands-on experience in scaling high-growth technology businesses, Kamran brings a wealth of industry expertise. His strategic foresight and proficiency have driven successful investments in leading startups and guided strategic initiatives across various sectors within fintech and commerce. Kamran's background positions him as a leader adept at navigating technology investments and corporate development.