Zaw Thet: Chairman and Co-Founder
zaw@palindromeadvisors.com
Zaw Thet's belief in responsible capitalism and his passion for the non-profit sector led him to found Palindrome Advisors in 2010 where he serves as Chairman and spokesperson. He also serves on the national board of After School All Stars (ASAS); founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger, ASAS is the largest non-profit serving underprivileged 6-8th graders after school. As the CEO and co-founder of 4INFO, Zaw is a veteran of the technology/wireless industries, building 4INFO into the largest independent mobile media company in the US, managing mobile content and advertising for thousands of top tier publishers and advertisers and millions of users. Zaw has a successful track record for leading companies to outstanding growth and performance as a CEO, angel investor, board, and advisory board member in the mobile, social gaming, e-commerce, and advertising sectors. Zaw is often quoted in publications such as the Wall Street Journal and New York times, and is also a featured speaker within the tech, mobile and digital advertising industries, recently appearing at TechCrunch Disrupt, South by Southwest, CTIA, IAB, ad tech, iMedia, and the 4A's. Business Week named Zaw as one of the "New M-Commerce Barons" in 2006. He studied Political and Computer Science at Stanford, where he was a President's Scholar. Zaw also earned his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he was a Soros Fellow.
Anna Khan: Head of Strategy and Development
anna@palindromeadvisors.com
Anna heads Strategic Initiatives and Development at Palindrome Advisors, bringing a fresh young perspective to the digital media space. Anna is a recent honors graduate from Stanford University, having led a 600+ undergraduate women's business organization as Vice President and then President. The organization, Stanford Women in Business (SWIB), provides women the opportunity to build a foundation in business at a young age and join an encouraging community of aspiring businesswomen. SWIB held two state-wide business conferences last year, offering women insight into the world of social media and technology (a sector where women unfortunately do not have a strong footprint.) SWIB continues to stand out as the premier student organization at Stanford, having won the Dean's Award for excellence in contributing to student life. As a student, Anna was the Public Relations Chair for the Class of 2010 Student Cabinet and also Philanthropy Chair for the Delta Delta Delta Sorority where she spearheaded efforts in raising money for the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Anna's interest in the non-profit space originates from her upbringing in Lahore, Pakistan where she volunteered at an orphanage for five years, teaching young boys math and english. She was raised to "give back intelligently," not only through money but also through her own skill set. This set of values fits in perfectly with Palindrome's mission. Anna graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Political Science and English and an Honors Degree in Science & Technology.