Vasana Ly brings a wealth of experience in financial services to his role as Investment Manager at ICA. He leverages his expertise in financial modeling, capital acquisition, and business operations strategy to evaluate and execute investment opportunities that align with ICA's mission of closing the racial and gender wealth gaps.

Previously, Vasana served as Director of Innovation at TMC Community Capital, where he developed community-centered lending products and doubled monthly loan originations. At Zymergen, as a Senior Strategy Associate, he redesigned key operational processes and played a crucial role in successful fundraising rounds totaling $600 million. Additionally, Vasana worked as an Economist at the US Department of Labor, where he built models to measure inflation, further honing his skills in macroeconomic indicator modeling and analysis. His broad experience also includes leading climate and economic data analytics initiatives at Climate Spheres, where he researched ESG investment indexing methodologies and content for their ESG EdTech platform.

Vasana's dedication to financial inclusion stems from a deeply personal place. As a refugee who witnessed his family's resilience in building businesses from scratch, he understands the challenges faced by those with limited access to capital. This personal history fuels his passion for creating a more just and inclusive financial system.