Arjun Dev Arora, Angel Investor

Arjun Dev Arora is the Founder of Format One, where he advises funds, startups, LPs, and Fortune 100 companies on strategy, product, monetization, and fundraising. He is known for his values‑centered approach and has been recognized by the White House, United Nations, and the Global Summit for Entrepreneurship for his contributions to innovation and leadership. Previously, Arjun was In Residence at Expa, a Partner at 500 Startups, and the Founder & CEO of ReTargeter, which was acquired by Sellpoints in 2015. He also held roles at Yahoo! Real Estate and Jefferies Broadview, and served as Chairman of the Board of the Saint Francis Foundation, overseeing a $100M+ endowment. His career reflects a blend of entrepreneurial drive, investment expertise, and nonprofit stewardship. Arjun is also an angel investor, backing startups across AI, fintech, and enterprise technology. His recent investments include Cimphony (enterprise SaaS), Upshift (mobility platform), Portal to Bitcoin (crypto infrastructure), and Talk Local (local services marketplace), underscoring his interest in companies driving digital transformation and innovative solutions.