🚀👨🏾‍💻Faraz Khan

Faraz Khan is the Founder and General Partner at Giant Step Capital, a venture capital firm he established in January 2022. His work spans multiple locations, including Singapore, Chicago, and Miami. At Giant Step Capital, he focuses on sourcing early-stage investment opportunities, leveraging his extensive network in both the U.S. and Asia.1

Professional Background

• Principal at VU Venture Partners (March 2019 - Present): In this role, he continues to engage with startups and venture capital activities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Angel Investor at Intuitive Ventures (2006 - 2020): Khan was involved in building relationships within the tech investment community, mentoring founders, and performing due diligence on potential investments.
• Founder and CIO at Intuitive Technology Management (2007 - 2020): He provided technology management services globally, ensuring client satisfaction and successful project activations across various industries.1

Early Career

Khan's early career includes significant roles such as:

• Director of Enterprise Systems at the University of Chicago: He successfully scaled enterprise data centers.
• VP of Streaming Operations at AOL/MusicNOW: He was part of the founding team for one of the first web-based music streaming platforms, focusing on technology operations and user experience enhancements.1

Education

Faraz Khan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Amherst College, which he completed in 2023.1

His extensive experience in technology and investment positions him as a knowledgeable figure in the venture capital landscape.