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Kira is a problem solver who has built four companies, and helped his friends build a dozen others. His experience spans broadly across software, strategy, research, finance, and investments. Kira held roles at industry-leading companies, including Google, Primary Ventures, Intuit, BTIG, and GrowthPoint.
His education includes University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, and Stanford. He’s lived in three countries and speaks four languages.
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