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Nida Ansari is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in innovation and entrepreneurship. As the Founder and CEO of Karmic Partners, Nida leads initiatives that assist founders and innovators in entrepreneurial ecosystems through various services such as strategic planning and customer development. In the role of Chief Innovation Officer at the 16 Tech Innovation District, Nida manages innovation and membership programming, focusing on developing the district's Innovation and Entrepreneurship function. Nida is also a Founding Member of Hardtech Indiana, working to enhance the hardtech ecosystem in the region. Additionally, Nida serves as an Angel Investor with Start Something Ventures and has held positions such as Principal and Senior Associate at HG Ventures. Nida's expertise extends to serving as a Board Observer for multiple companies and investment contributions in fintech and ecommerce ventures. Nida’s academic background includes a Master of Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Roanoke College, and a Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Stanford University.