Avi Kaner is a successful entrepreneur and co-owner of the Morton Williams Supermarket chain, a family-owned business that operates 16 supermarkets primarily in Manhattan, New York City. Kaner plays an integral role in the business, overseeing key aspects of the operation such as negotiations with landlords, unions, and banks, as well as handling technology and legal matters. The chain is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, having funded solar-powered water wells in Africa, bringing clean water to tens of thousands of people.

In addition to his business success, Kaner has a strong background in public service. He served as the Second Selectman (Deputy Mayor) of Westport, Connecticut, and has been a leader on various civic initiatives, including the Presidential Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection under President Bill Clinton. He is also co-founder of the Samawal Foundation, which focuses on leveraging the opportunities created by the Abraham Accords in the Middle East.

Kaner holds a degree in bioengineering and an MBA in Finance from Columbia University, and he continues to advocate for various philanthropic causes, including Innovation Africa, which works to provide clean water solutions in impoverished areas​.