ÂÜÀòÂÒÂ×

Anand Kamannavar is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in venture capital and new business development. Currently serving as a Board Observer at VVDN Technologies and as VP/Global Head of Applied Ventures at Applied Ventures LLC, Anand manages a global venture portfolio exceeding $400 million. Anand holds board positions at multiple companies, including Ayar Labs and Ionblox, and has previously been a board observer for SES AI Corp and Exo Imaging, Inc. With a strong background in entrepreneurship and technology, Anand has held significant roles such as General Partner at Partnership Ventures and Managing Director at Applied Materials, where responsibilities included leading New Business Development. Anand's academic credentials include an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and advanced degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.