John Zamora is a Principal at Silicon Foundry, where he partners with leading corporations to
develop innovation strategies. He specializes in uncovering opportunities in emerging
technology, focusing on areas including financial innovation, AI, and sustainability. Before
Silicon Foundry, John led Strategy and Operations at First Circle, a Series A-funded fintech
startup in Southeast Asia committed to financial inclusion. His diverse background includes
advising Fortune 500 companies on global business strategy at the Albright Stonebridge Group,
managing investment portfolios at AllianceBernstein, and supporting international development
initiatives at USAID. As a first-generation college graduate and a Questbridge Scholar, John
earned a Bachelor's degree in Global Business from the University of Southern California.
