Leila Valanejad

Leila Valanejad is currently the Vice President at Fundrise, a position she has held since March 2023. She is based in Washington, D.C. and has a strong background in product management, having previously served as Senior Director of Product at Fundrise from January 2021 to March 2023 and as Director of Product from March 2020 to January 2021.

Before joining Fundrise, Valanejad worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as Vice President of Digital Platform & Services, where she led product management for their Search & Notifications Platform from March 2018 to March 2020. Her career also includes significant roles at Accenture and American Express, where she focused on digital strategy and product management.

Valanejad holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. She is fluent in French and Persian, showcasing her diverse skill set and international experience.1