Kiyan Yazdi

Kiyan Yazdi is an investor at Crosscut Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California. He has been with Crosscut since September 2022. Before this role, Yazdi was an investor at Mucker Capital for nearly five years, where he honed his skills in identifying and supporting high-potential startups. His experience also includes being part of the founding team at The Beard Club, which achieved significant growth in its early stages, and working as an investment associate at K1 Investment Management.

Yazdi holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with dual concentrations in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. He is also a CFA Level II candidate, indicating his commitment to furthering his expertise in finance and investment.

In addition to his professional qualifications, Yazdi is fluent in Farsi and conversational in Spanish, reflecting his diverse background and communication skills. He is based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and has built a robust network within the venture capital ecosystem, leveraging his connections to foster relationships with entrepreneurs and support their ventures effectively.1234