Ian Kar
InvestorFounderGeneral Partner at Vol. 1 Ventures · Co-Founder & CEO at Fintech Today
New York, New York
Writes $50K – $500K checks · typically $1.5M
FoundedFintech Today
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Michael SekitsunlockedIan: together at Acorns (2016)
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×4Ian: together at Franklin & Marshall College
×5Ian: together at Princeton Day School
About
Ian Kar leverages fintech journalism and operator experience—having founded Fintech Today—to help founders navigate regulated sectors, compliance and policy while crafting strategic narratives and go-to-market stories.
Invests in
Crypto & Web3Defense TechDirect to ConsumerFintechHealthtech
Co-Founder & CEO at Fintech Today
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Co-founders at Fintech Today
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Julie VerHage-GreenbergCo-founder
Experience
- Arcana AdvisorsManaging Partnercurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- ConsultingConsultant2018 — 2024NYC/LA/SF
- Fintech TodayFounder2019 — 2023Greater New York City Area
- Lot18/Tasting RoomHead of Product2018 — 2019
- Lot18/Tasting RoomProduct Manager2017 — 2018New York City
- AcornsProduct Manager2016 — 2017Irvine, California
- QuartzFinance reporter2015 — 2016New York City
- Royal Media - Bank InnovationReporter2014Greater New York City Area
- Heavy.comTechnology Editor2013
- Newsweek Media GroupTechnology Reporter2012 — 2013Greater New York City Area
Skills & more
Facebook13Twitter2Microsoft Office3SQLJIRAAngel Investing2Venture Capital2Early-Stage Startups2Product Management4Agile Methodologies3Product Development2Blogging30
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Social MediaEditingJournalismResearchCopy EditingContent StrategyProofreadingDigital MediaCopywritingPress ReleasesBreaking NewsStart-upsLanguages Bengali · Hindi · Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ian Kar?
- Ian Kar leverages fintech journalism and operator experience—having founded Fintech Today—to help founders navigate regulated sectors, compliance and policy while crafting strategic narratives and go-to-market stories.
- Where does Ian Kar work?
- Ian Kar is Co-Founder & CEO of Fintech Today and General Partner at Vol. 1 Ventures.
- What does Ian Kar invest in?
- Ian Kar invests in Crypto & Web3, Defense Tech, Direct to Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech.
- What check size does Ian Kar write?
- Ian Kar typically writes checks of $50K – $500K.
- What companies did Ian Kar found?
- Ian Kar founded Fintech Today.
- Where did Ian Kar go to school?
- Ian Kar studied at Franklin & Marshall College; Princeton Day School.
Founder mafias
Franklin & Marshall College mafia12
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Richard A. MillerBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Corvuspharma +1Elizabeth CholawskyBAFounded HG InsightsEric NollBachelor of ArtsFounded FusioniqNicholas Bergson-ShilcockBAFounded Recurse CenterAlex KraftBachelor of Arts - BAFounded HeaveJoan FallonBAFounded Curemark
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Princeton Day School mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Franklin & Marshall College56
SethGeneral Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.Julie Vaughan MurchinsonInvestor at TRANSFORMATION CAPITALJessica LynchGeneral Partner at FoundersEdgeConor HarbeckChief of Staff @ Dorm Room Fund at Dorm RoomJ.F. BerrySenior Managing Partner at WP Global PartnersTom CaramanicoInvestor at TriplePoint Capital
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Also attended Princeton Day School22
John DennyVP, eCommerce & Digital at CAVU Consumer PartnersEvan FuAssociate at DFJAllison PazInvestor at Reign VenturesScott FeldmanInvestor at Susquehanna Growth EquityPeter BordesManaging Partner at Trajectory VenturesSethPresident and Chief Executive Officer at Terra Firma Capital Corporation
+ 16 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Acorns21
Michael SekitsCo-Founder & Managing Director at BTECH CONSORTIUMKevin CovertCo-Founder & Managing Director at BTECH CONSORTIUMPhilipp MeindlInvestor at TempoCapMatt BrennanCo-founder and General Partner at Strata Capital PartnersMarco DeMeirelesInvestor and partner at Ansa, backing Series A and B companiesMathias SchillingInvestor at Headline
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