Saeid Kian

Saeid Kian is a seasoned entrepreneur and product manager, currently serving as Co-Founder and CEO of Ribbon, a startup focused on enhancing the inheritance experience for credit unions. Kian is also a PFC Fellow at Pear VC and a mentor at the University of Southern California's Marshall / Greif Incubator. Previous experience includes roles as Product Manager at Meta, Technical Program Manager at Stripe, and Head of Operator Programs for APAC at Meta, along with being a Product Manager for Wave Money, where significant achievements included launching Myanmar's first regulated mobile money app. Kian began the professional journey as a Consultant at Emerging Markets Consulting, serving clients like the World Bank and UN. Educational credentials include a B.A. in Political Science and Government from the University of Virginia.