Early Life and Education
Ankur Jain was born in Bellevue, Washington, in 1990. He spent his formative years in Redmond, Washington. His parents, Anu and Naveen Jain, are both tech entrepreneurs. Jain graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Economics.
Rise to Success
Jain founded the Kairos Society in 2008, a nonprofit network connecting young entrepreneurs. He also founded Humin, a contact management app acquired by Tinder, where he then served as VP of Product. His most notable achievement is founding Bilt Rewards in 2021, a company that allows renters to earn rewards on rent payments. Bilt Rewards has experienced significant growth and was valued at $10.75 billion in July 2025.
Key Business Strategies
Jain's success is attributed to his ability to identify market gaps and create innovative solutions. His focus on the rental market, by making rent a rewarding experience, showcases his strategic vision. Partnerships with major property owners, financial institutions, and airlines have been key to Bilt's growth. Jain has also focused on building a strong ecosystem to diversify revenue streams, including the Neighborhood Rewards program, partnerships, and acquisitions like Banyan.
Philanthropy
Jain is committed to solving pressing global issues, as demonstrated by his work through Kairos. He is launching the Bilt Foundation.
