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Ali Rowghani

Investor and former operator

Ali Rowghani is a prominent figure in the business and technology sectors, currently serving as the CEO of YC Continuity, a part of Y Combinator. He has a rich history in leadership roles, having been the Chief Operating Officer of Twitter from 2012 to 2014, where he oversaw several key departments including product and design. Before his time at Twitter, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Pixar Animation Studios and played a significant role in the restructuring of Disney Animation.1 3 4

Rowghani joined Y Combinator in November 2014 as a part-time partner and later became the founding Managing Director of YC's Continuity Fund. This fund focuses on investing in and advising growth-stage startups, and he has been instrumental in its development.2 4 His educational background includes a BA and an MBA from Stanford University.4

In addition to his roles at Y Combinator and Twitter, Ali Rowghani has served on the boards of various companies, including Checkr and Restoration Hardware.1 His investment activities are diverse, spanning multiple sectors such as AI, FinTech, and BioTech.5

Highlights

May 9 · TechCrunch

Ali Rowghani, Author at TechCrunch - TechCrunch

Sep 14 · The New York Times

Instacart Was All About Grocery Delivery. No Longer. - The New York Times

Jun 14 · ycombinator.com

Office Hours with Ali Rowghani - Y Combinator

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Experience

Managing Director at Y Combinator (November 2014 - March 2023), Chief Operating Officer at Twitter, Chief Financial Officer at Twitter, Chief Financial Officer and SVP of Strategic Planning at Pixar Animation Studios

Education

MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2000 - 2002), Fulbright Scholar at The University of Bonn (1996 - 1997), Bachelor's degree from Stanford University (1991 - 1996)