Damien Kettud

Damien Kettud is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in AI investment, product strategy, and biotech incubation. Currently serving as Vice President at Mastercard, Damien focuses on AI applications in fraud prevention, generative AI, and healthcare. As an AI Advisor for Whiz Partners, Damien supports initiatives in small molecule drug design and preclinical trials. Additionally, Damien holds a position as Startup Advisor at the University of California, San Francisco, and co-founded Revelis Bio, a Stanford spin-off with a successful exit. Previous roles include Portfolio Management at Omidyar Network and Associate Director at Aureos Capital, where Damien played a key role in launching an Asia Fund. Damien’s educational background includes degrees from prestigious institutions such as Stanford University and the London School of Economics, complementing expertise in genomics, business, statistics, and philosophy.