Varun Anand
About Varun Anand
Varun Anand is the Co-Founder and Head of Operations at Clay, with a background in communications, tech startups, and political campaigns.
Current Role at Clay
Varun Anand serves as the Co-Founder and Head of Operations at Clay, a position he has held since 2021. Based in New York, Varun has been instrumental in developing Clay's innovative go-to-market platform. The platform integrates over 75 enrichment tools and employs AI to enhance outreach efforts. His role involves overseeing operational strategies to drive the company's growth.
Experience at Newfront
Before joining Clay, Varun Anand worked at Newfront as the Director of Operations in San Francisco Bay Area from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as the General Manager of the Employee Benefits and Health Insurance Business from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he focused on scaling operations and expanding the company's service offerings.
Education at University of Pennsylvania
Varun holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science along with a certificate in Spanish from the University of Pennsylvania. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in political science and language proficiency.
Career in Communications and Special Projects
Varun Anand has an extensive background in communications, having worked at the Office of Hillary Rodham Clinton in New York from 2013 to 2015. He served in various roles including Special Assistant to the Communications Director, Statewide Press Secretary, and Traveling Press Aide in the Hillary for America campaign from 2015 to 2016. He also took on special projects and communications roles at Google’s Jigsaw from 2016 to 2018.
Role at First Round Capital
In 2023, Varun Anand participated in Angel Track at First Round Capital for three months. This experience provided him with valuable insights into angel investing and startup leadership.