Kara Parkey is a founding employee of Coast, a company that helps API-first businesses bring their products to life through visual, interactive demos. With a background in enterprise go-to-market strategy and deep experience across leading fintechs like MX and Built, Kara has worked with some of the world’s largest financial institutions to accelerate product adoption and sales. She previously served as President of the Association for Financial Technology (AFT), where she led efforts to foster collaboration across the fintech ecosystem. At Coast, she’s focused on making complex technology feel simple—and helping enterprises show their products with clarity and confidence