Kanishk Parashar is a seasoned startup founder and product innovator, currently serving as Co-Founder and CEO of Powder, a YC-backed company developing AI agents for precision document analysis in the financial services sector. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of fintech and product strategy, Kanishk previously co-founded Real Capital Innovation, which was acquired by Addepar, where he continued to lead product as a senior executive. He also held leadership roles at Block, contributing to web3 product strategy, and has been an active angel investor since 2016. A Johns Hopkins graduate in Computer Science, Kanishk is passionate about leveraging AI to streamline advisor workflows and unlock smarter decision-making. His work reflects a consistent focus on innovation, operational efficiency, and forward-looking technologies.