Ankur Jain is an accomplished entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and founder & CEO of Kairos, a venture fund that invests in companies that tackle the world's greatest challenges. With over $6.5bn worth of companies launched and grown under his guidance, Jain's expertise lies in launching, growing, and investing in impactful startups in healthcare, transportation networks, housing costs, and more. Jain's professional journey began at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, where he pursued a BS in Computer Science & Engineering, followed by an MS in Computer Science from the University of California Los Angeles. Finally, he earned his MBA from the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School.

Jain has received numerous accolades over the years, including recognition as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and being named to Forbes' "30 under 30" list. Additionally, Inc. magazine named him the "Best Connected 21-Year-Old in the World" and awarded him the "30 Under 30" award. Jain's leadership also saw him serve on the innovation board of the X-Prize foundation and as a member of the Pacific Council on Foreign Relations.

Before founding Kairos, Jain co-founded VAMA, Inc, served as Vice President at Nexus Venture Partners and Blumberg Capital, was Chair of TiE San Francisco, worked as a Strategy Consultant at Accenture and held technical roles at Cisco and Digital Island.