FinTech Innovator & Equity Management Expert; CEO & Co-Founder of Carta; Advocate for Private Market Access

San Francisco, CA, USA
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Henry Ward Biography

Henry Ward is the CEO and co-founder of Carta, a technology company specializing in equity management and ownership solutions for founders, investors, and employees. Under Ward's leadership, Carta has become a platform for more than 50,000 companies and thousands of investment funds, managing hundreds of billions of dollars in equity and facilitating liquidity through tender offer solutions. The company has been recognized on Forbes World’s Best Cloud Companies, Fast Company’s Most Innovative list, and Inc. Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

Ward’s career includes experience in technical and entrepreneurial roles. Before founding Carta, Ward was founder and CEO of Secondsight, a portfolio optimization platform for retail investors, and held leadership positions at software firms such as Reddwerks Inc. and BetweenMarkets. Ward holds a Bachelor of General Studies in mathematics and computer science from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in market finance from EDHEC Business School.

Ward is a public speaker and advocate for greater access to private markets, having addressed the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services and delivered keynote presentations at industry events. He shares insights on entrepreneurship, organizational growth, and equity ownership through public forums and Carta’s communications. Ward is recognized for his ability to explain financial and technological concepts within the fintech and startup sectors.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/14/2025.

Henry Ward Videos

Henry Ward on Avoiding Costly Mistakes, Hiring Right, and Product Market Fit

Henry Ward on Avoiding Costly Mistakes, Hiring Right, and Product Market Fit

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Insights on Private Companies and Founders With Carta’s Henry Ward | Invested at Work

Insights on Private Companies and Founders With Carta’s Henry Ward | Invested at Work

The best CEOs know how to hold the long-term vision—while building the structure and discipline needed to scale sustainably. That’s according to...

Carta’s Path to $500M ARR, Raising $1B, & Why PE is The Future | Henry Ward, CEO

Carta’s Path to $500M ARR, Raising $1B, & Why PE is The Future | Henry Ward, CEO

Henry Ward, CEO of Carta, joins Sourcery to share how the company scaled to nearly $500M in ARR, raised $1B across seven rounds, and evolved from a...

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