Ankur Pansari, a high achiever in the worlds of entrepreneurship and investment, has spent his career building successful companies and investing in emerging startups. With a Bachelor's degree in Optics and Applied Mathematics from the University of Rochester, Ankur quickly emerged as a standout in the startup world, co-founding Treosoft and ultimately serving in top roles at Google and Facebook before launching his own investment firms. Ankur's extensive experience and expertise in the entrepreneurial space make him a sought-after investor and advisor.

Throughout his career, Ankur has mastered the art of venture capital through both investing in startups and launching his own businesses. Notably, he founded Brighton Angel Partners and Divide by Zero and served as Venture Partner at Bling Capital. He is currently the CEO of Purplemana, a platform that helps founders grow and scale their startups.

Ankur has always had a passion for technology, which is evident in his career path. After beginning his career as a Wholesale Marketing Specialist at PAETEC, he quickly rose up the ranks at Google, working as both a Sales Engineer and Partner Engineer before eventually heading up the company's VC and Startup Partnerships division. He also worked in Partnerships at Facebook before starting his own companies.

An accomplished entrepreneur and an experienced investor, Ankur's insights and leadership have been sought after by some of the most successful firms in the tech industry. With a track record of building successful companies from the ground up, he is one of the most respected and influential voices in the startup world.