OpenDoor CEO Kaz Nejatian shared an internal note sent to employees that the company has begun shutting down its India operations, affecting nearly 250 employees. Kaz Nejatian said the decision affects all employees based in India, highlighting that the move was not linked to their "performance". Ever since he made this social media post, keywords like 'opendoor india operations closure', 'OpenDoor' and 'Kaz Nejatian' are being searched on Google.ALSO READ: American company Opendoor shuts India operations, says jobs should be closer to US customersWho is Kaz Nejatian?Kaz Nejatian is a technology executive, entrepreneur and former lawyer who has built a career across startups, government policy and some of the world's biggest tech companies. Best known for his leadership roles at Shopify and Meta, Nejatian is now the Chief Executive Officer of Opendoor, the US-based real estate technology company.ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2026 goes full AIFrom Lawyer to Tech EntrepreneurBefore becoming a Silicon Valley executive, Nejatian started his career in law, according to his LinkedIn profile. He worked as an Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP, where he focused on privacy, data security and compliance-related matters. While the legal profession offered a strong foundation, Nejatian eventually moved toward entrepreneurship and technology.Founder of Payment Startup KashNejatian later co-founded Kash, a payment technology company that offered alternative payment solutions. As Chief Executive Officer, he led the company until it was acquired in 2017 by a publicly traded financial services firm. The acquisition marked one of the first major milestones in his entrepreneurial journey and helped establish his reputation in the payments and fintech space.The Man Behind Canada's Startup VisaOne of the lesser-known chapters of Nejatian's career was his time in government. He served as Director of Strategic Planning at Citizenship and Immigration Canada, where he played a key role in designing and implementing Canada's Startup Visa program.The initiative was created to attract entrepreneurs from around the world and encourage innovation-driven businesses to establish themselves in Canada.Product Leadership at FacebookAfter his startup success, Nejatian joined Meta, then known as Facebook. As a Lead Product Manager, he worked on payment products across some of the company's largest platforms, including:WhatsAppInstagramFacebook MarketplaceFacebook's broader family of appsHis work focused on building payment experiences for millions of users globally, giving him exposure to large-scale product development and digital commerce.Helping Scale ShopifyNejatian joined Shopify in 2019 and went on to become Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Product. During his tenure, he helped oversee operations and product development at one of the world's largest e-commerce platforms.According to the company, he led product and operational teams, improved efficiency and accelerated execution across the organization as Shopify expanded its global reach. His leadership made him one of the most influential executives within the company.Appointed CEO of OpendoorIn 2025, Nejatian took on a new challenge when he became Chief Executive Officer of Opendoor Technologies and joined its board of directors. As CEO, he is responsible for shaping the company's strategy and overseeing its efforts to transform the home-buying and home-selling process through technology.His appointment reflected Opendoor's focus on operational efficiency, product innovation and long-term growth in the competitive real estate technology sector.Educational BackgroundNejatian holds degrees from two prestigious Canadian institutions. He graduated from:Smith School of Business at Queen's UniversityUniversity of Toronto Faculty of LawHis academic background combines business, law and leadership—skills that have influenced his diverse career path.Beyond his professional accomplishments, Nejatian is also a husband and father. According to his professional profile, he is a proud father of four young children and often speaks about balancing leadership responsibilities with family life.