Varun Anand has built his career at the intersection of politics, technology, and entrepreneurship, following an unconventional path from press aide to political campaigns to pioneering AI technology. His journey through senior leadership roles at companies like Newfront, Candid, and Jigsaw provided him with deep insights into how technology can bridge political communication and entrepreneurial strategy.

As co-founder of Clay, an AI GTM development platform, Anand is revolutionizing how startups approach market development. Clay's platform leverages artificial intelligence to help high-growth companies optimize their go-to-market strategies, transforming traditional business development processes.

His unique background in both political communication and technology leadership gives him a distinctive perspective on strategic business growth, particularly in how AI can be deployed to enhance market penetration and customer acquisition strategies for emerging companies.