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Neal Desai

Founder

Co-founder at Kafene

New York, New York, United States

FoundedKafene

About

Neal Desai is CEO and Co-founder of Kafene, Inc., a specialty finance and technology company focused on consumer ownership models. He previously served as CFO for an asset-backed consumer lender and worked as a portfolio manager for over 15 years, with experience in fixed income, derivatives, and risk.

Co-founder at Kafene

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Kafene's investors · 4

Flucas VenturesJupiter · $100K – $5M checksThird PrimeNew York · $500K – $2M checks · since 2023Trinity CapitalPhoenixUpper90Providence · $5M – $25M checks

Co-founders at Kafene

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James SchulerCo-founder

Experience

  1. KafeneCEO and Co-foundercurrent2019 — presentNew York
  2. Octane LendingChief Financial Officer (CFO)2016 — 2018New York
  3. Summit Securities Group, LLCCross Asset Risk - Portfolio Manager2013 — 2015New York City
  4. Hard Eight Holdings LLCTrader / Portfolio Manager2007 — 2013Chicago and New York
  5. Merrill LynchVice President, Equity Derivatives2003 — 2005
  6. Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG)Trader2001 — 2002Greater New York City Area

Skills & more

Trading Systems1Proprietary Trading13Portfolio Management7Equities2Trading10Hedging3Equity Derivatives2Fixed Income2Financial Modeling2Financial Markets1Hedge Funds1Options1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Neal Desai?
Neal Desai is CEO and Co-founder of Kafene, Inc., a specialty finance and technology company focused on consumer ownership models. He previously served as CFO for an asset-backed consumer lender and worked as a portfolio manager for over 15 years, with experience in fixed income, derivatives, and risk.
Where does Neal Desai work?
Neal Desai is Co-founder of Kafene.
What companies did Neal Desai found?
Neal Desai founded Kafene.
Where did Neal Desai go to school?
Neal Desai studied at The Wharton School (MBA, Finance, Multinational Strategy); Princeton University (BA, Molecular Biology).

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Also attended Princeton University774

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Shared employers

Also worked at Kafene1

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Also worked at Octane Lending5

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