
Arshan Ahmad
CEO & Co-Founder at PureFi | Co-Founder & Partner at Friday Ventures
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Joined January 2025
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Arshan Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur and product leader with a strong background in AI and financial technology. He has co-founded multiple startups, including PureFi (ethical banking), Friday Ventures (a Muslim VC fund), Stealth, Worksense AI (employee sentiment analytics), and Zovo.ai (lead generation), demonstrating a consistent drive to build and innovate. transform+3
With an MBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, Arshan has honed his skills in product management and business design at companies like IBM, General Motors, Oracle Japan, Moneythink, IDEO, Workday, Autodesk, Polarr, and Dave. His diverse experience spans from financial analysis to leading product growth. transform+1
Arshan is deeply committed to supporting Muslim founders and ethical finance, reflected in his roles with Friday Ventures and PureFi. He leverages technology, particularly AI, to solve real-world problems, such as improving employee engagement at Worksense AI and empowering sales and marketing through Zovo.ai. x+2
Beyond his professional endeavors, Arshan has diverse interests including video games and martial arts, and has uniquely served as a prison chaplain, indicating a multifaceted personality and commitment to community service. transform
He is recognized for his innovative thinking, evidenced by his participation in the 3M's Invent in a New Future Challenge and achieving 3rd place in the C.K. Prahalad Grand Challenge, showcasing his ability to conceptualize and develop impactful solutions. peerlist+1
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a standout founder, especially when it comes to raising VC.Dec 7, 2025