Summary
Anand Sanwal is the Executive Chair and Co-Founder of CB Insights, where he oversees the company's strategic direction after serving as CEO for 14 years and building it into a leading technology marketplace intelligence platform.
Early Lessons
Defining Moments
Dream Collaboration
Passion Pursuit
Career Journey
Sanwal co-founded CB Insights in 2010 and served as CEO until January 2024, when he transitioned to Executive Chair. Previously, he was Vice President at American Express, managing a $50 million investment fund focused on disruptive opportunities. His earlier roles included strategic planning at Kozmo.com and consulting at Atlas Industries. He also briefly managed his family business, Atlas Fine Chemicals in India.
Educational Background
He holds dual degrees from the University of Pennsylvania: a BS in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Accounting from The Wharton School, and a BS in Chemical Engineering. Recently, he obtained an AMI Adolescent Education Diploma.
Industry impact & Expertise
Sanwal is recognized for his expertise in technology, finance, and data-driven insights. He is a thought leader in corporate innovation and investment trends, having authored 'Optimizing Corporate Portfolio Management' and maintaining a significant following of over 132,000 professionals on LinkedIn. He is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences.
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