Ana Kostioukova, Cfa
About Ana Kostioukova, Cfa
Ana Kostioukova is a Senior Director of Product and Partnerships at Uniphore and an Investor at FOG Ventures, where she focuses on evaluating innovative founders. With a background in finance and corporate development, she has held various roles in prominent firms, including BlackRock and NIO.
Current Role at Uniphore
Ana Kostioukova serves as the Senior Director of Product and Partnerships at Uniphore, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she engages in partnerships and product development, utilizing her expertise to drive strategic initiatives. Her work involves collaboration with top Chief Operating Officers (COOs) and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) from leading technology startups, focusing on enhancing product offerings and fostering business relationships.
Experience at FOG Ventures
Since 2021, Ana Kostioukova has been an Investor at FOG Ventures, where she evaluates and invests in innovative founders. Her focus is on creating Toolbox 2.0 for modern operators, which aims to support the growth and development of emerging businesses. This role allows her to leverage her extensive experience in the investment sector to identify and nurture promising startups.
Previous Positions in Finance and Development
Ana Kostioukova has held several significant positions in finance and corporate development. She worked at BlackRock as an Analyst from 2012 to 2014 and later as an Associate from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as Director of Business and Corporate Development at NIO from 2017 to 2019 and as an Associate at ACME Capital from 2015 to 2017. Her diverse experience in these roles has contributed to her expertise in investment and business strategy.
Educational Background
Ana Kostioukova studied at Claremont McKenna College, where she focused on Economics and Politics. She also attended Tufts University, achieving a transfer. During her academic career, she gained practical experience through internships, including a role as a Research Assistant Intern at Georgetown University and as a Program Assistant Intern at the United States Department of Defense.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles in finance and corporate development, Ana Kostioukova began her career as a Student Analyst at Claremont McKenna College from 2010 to 2011. She also completed internships that provided foundational experience, including her time at the United States Department of Defense and Georgetown University in 2009. These early experiences contributed to her professional development and understanding of the industry.