Monica Desai Weiss

Experienced investor and strategist in fintech, crypto, and digital assets

Monica Desai Weiss is a Principal investor at Kleiner Perkins, a prominent early-stage venture capital firm known for its investments in major companies like Amazon, Google, and Genentech. She focuses on sectors such as fintech, consumer technology, and cryptocurrency, actively investing in startups at various stages, including Seed and Series A/B rounds. Notable companies she has supported include Settle, Propel, and Nova Credit.1 2

Before joining Kleiner Perkins, Monica spent a decade in investment and operations roles, including as a bond trader at J.P. Morgan and leading Strategy & Operations at Blockchain. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and dual Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Cornell University. Currently based in Austin, Texas, she is passionate about fostering diverse entrepreneurship and enhancing access to financing and mentorship for underrepresented founders.1 3 4

Highlights

Mar 2 · Business Insider

57 Promising Fintechs Building Back-End Tech for Finance Firms - Business Insider

Mar 2 · Business Insider

57 Promising Fintechs Building Back-End Tech for Finance Firms - Business Insider

Nov 28 · sarharibhakti.substack.com

A chat with Monica Desai Weiss & Bucky Moore, Investors at Kleiner ...

Experience

Investor at Kleiner Perkins (2018 - 2022)

- Operations & Strategy at Blockchain (2017 - 2018) - Credit Trader at J.P. Morgan (2011 - 2015) - Sales and Trading Summer Analyst at J.P. Morgan (2010)

Education

Harvard Business School (2015 - 2017): Independent Project on Level 4 autonomous vehicles and blockchain research, - Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Harvard Business School - Bachelor of Arts - BA, Mathematics, Cornell University, Dean's List - Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics, Cornell University, Dean's List