Yusuf Ghani

Yusuf Ghani is an experienced professional in venture capital and operations, currently serving as a VC at Motivate Venture Capital since January 2023. Previously, Yusuf held the position of Director of Portfolio Operations at Foundation Capital from April 2021 to July 2022, where focus was on building post-investment support for early-stage technology startups. Prior roles include Senior Business Analyst and Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company, and a Senior Project Manager Intern at Amazon, where Yusuf worked on projects aimed at optimizing fulfillment processes. Earlier internships at companies like ZS, United Airlines, E-T-A Circuit Breakers, and Power Plant Services provided foundational experience in analysis, lean manufacturing, and operations. Yusuf's academic background includes an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Master of Science in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the same institution. Additionally, a study abroad experience at the University of Navarra complements Yusuf's educational journey.