Anya Gupta

Asking Bay Area leaders what’s next

Founder of Key Future Network — interviews, civic leadership, and the future of the region.

About

Building conversations that shape what’s coming

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, I founded Key Future Network to produce future-oriented reporting and community impact — hosting interviews with professionals across industries and growing a platform around branding, content, and engagement.

  • Real Estate Development
  • Market Analysis
  • Financial Modeling

Selected work

Where I’m focused

Key Future Network

Feb 2021 — Present · San Francisco

Founder

Independent network platform focused on future-oriented reporting and local community impact. Produce and host video interviews across industries; lead content strategy, branding, and social engagement with a small team.

Presidio Bay Ventures

Jun 2026 — Jul 2026 · Bay Area

Summer Intern

Analyzed real estate development, urban planning, and community impact through mentorship and project-based learning — evaluating how cities are designed, financed, and built for the future.

Porygon Studios LLC

Mar 2025 — Jun 2025 · San Ramon

Business Development Intern

Built sales strategies with the creative team, sourced clients through outreach and networking, and pitched business owners in person.

Flex Your AI

Jan 2025 — Jun 2025

Business Operations Analyst

Coordinated AI literacy events and community outreach; supported lead generation through clear communication and partnerships.

Leadership & service

Youth voice in public systems

Contra Costa County Behavioral Health Board

Board Member · Mar 2025 — Present

Represent youth voices in county behavioral health policy; collaborate with organizations to improve services and grow youth involvement.

BART · TSAC

Board Member, Mental Health & Vice Chair · May 2025 — Present

Advise BART leadership on transit safety with a focus on mental health and community wellbeing.

Associated Students of DVC

Senator · Apr 2025 — Present

Elected to advocate for campus initiatives and equitable student resources.

DVC Marketing Club

President · May 2025 — May 2026

Led the club’s direction and presence on campus.

DVC Alumni Association

Marketing & Communications Lead

Led content and brand strategy; featured on the DVC Alumni Podcast.

John Muir Health

Volunteer · 2025

Supported in-patient lab operations and front desk patient experience.

Certifications & awards

  • Narrative Economics
  • Inbound Sales
  • Presidential Volunteer Service Award, Gold Medal

Education

Learning the systems that build cities and markets

Claremont McKenna College

Economics

Diablo Valley College

Associate of Arts — Business Administration and Management

Also served on DVC’s Educational Strategic Plan Taskforce (2026–2031 plan) with campus leadership and Gensler consultants.

Let’s talk about what’s next

Open to conversations on media, civic leadership, and how places get built.