Parinaz Firozi

Parinaz Firozi is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic partnerships and venture capital. Currently serving at Stripe in Global Strategic Partnerships and Venture Capital Partnerships since May 2021, Parinaz has also been a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners since 2018. As Co-Founder and CEO of Zaam.io from August 2019 to 2021, Parinaz led the company to raise $2M and developed comprehensive Know Your Business solutions. Prior experience includes heading strategy and partnerships at TrustToken, working with the International Finance Corporation on growth-stage investments in global tech startups, and managing Jumia Kenya, where significant growth and strategic partnerships were achieved. Parinaz's early career at J.P. Morgan involved managing client portfolios and supporting debt financing transactions. Educational background includes MBA degrees from London Business School and IESE Business School, as well as training from Y Combinator.