Ian Kar
GP at Vol. 1 Ventures
Description
Ian Kar is a General Partner at Vol. 1 Ventures, an early-stage venture fund specializing in startups operating in regulated sectors. Prior to this role, he founded Fintech Today, a platform dedicated to thought leadership in the fintech space, and has held positions in product management at companies such as Acorns and Tasting Room/Lot18. Ian’s diverse background also includes a 2.5-year stint in journalism, covering fintech and crypto for prominent publications like Newsweek and Quartz.
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