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Jon Zanoff

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Founder & General Partner at BPS Ventures
📍 New York, New York, United States

Jon Zanoff is a General Partner at BPS Ventures and Founder of Empire Startups, focusing on accelerating FinTech innovation through venture funding and mentorship. He earned a Bachelors Degree from Lehigh University and is often described by peers as energetic, accomplished, and professional, with an exacting attention to detail.

Referred to as the "Mayor of FinTech" in NYC, Jon has a passion for building communities that connect entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. In a podcast interview, he revealed a talent for baking, claiming his cheesecake has won the bake sale at every company hes worked for.

He once expressed interest in having dinner with Keanu Reeves to discuss motorcycles and guns, with no FinTech talk allowed.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Founder & General Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Priorities

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FinTech Community
Founded Empire Startups, which hosts the largest FinTech meetups in the US, to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs, experts, and investors.
Startup Mentorship
Serves as a judge for numerous startup competitions, including those by BBVA and Startupbootcamp, and actively mentors countless FinTech startups.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Founder & General Partner
BPS Ventures
1-2020
Managing Director Emeritus
Techstars
4-2017 - 1-2020
Managing Director
Techstars
3-2016 - 4-2017
FinTech Operator in Residence
Techstars
12-2011
Founder
Empire Startups
In the press

Media appearances

The Ghost of Fintech Future with Jon Zanoff – Founder & General Partner at BPS Ventures. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Jon Zanoff – Founder of Empire Startups – Building the NY Fintech Community. Featured in SoundCloud (WFT)
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Education
Bachelor's Degree
Lehigh University
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