Ari Kepnes

Ari Kepnes is an accomplished professional in product marketing, currently leading Marketplace product marketing at Affirm, Inc., where responsibilities include managing product launches and go-to-market strategies for a consumer base of 18 million and 280,000 merchants. Previous experience encompasses key roles such as Startup Mentor at First Round Capital, Director of Marketing & Product Marketing at Density, where Ari was instrumental in establishing the company’s market presence, and Director of Product Marketing & Market Research at Contently, focusing on content strategies for over 100 major brands. Additionally, Ari served as Head of Market Research at ZEITGUIDE, providing insights to Fortune 500 companies on consumer trends and emerging startups, and as a Senior Research Consultant at Faster Times, consulting on e-commerce digital strategies. Educational background includes an Honors Program at Sarah Lawrence College and studies at the University of Haifa.