Archives: team-member

In the dynamic intersection of finance, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Ms. Bidul Agwaan emerges as a strategic finance expert and a seasoned investment banking professional. With a career spanning over 10 years, Bidul has established herself as a transformative leader, adept at simplifying disruptive business models to unearth meaningful investment insights and propelling business growth through a blend of strategic finance acumen and exceptional interpersonal skills. Currently steering the financial landscape at LoanTap, Bidul spearheads structured debt fundraising for Asset and Liability Management (ALM), contributing significantly to scaling debt issuance programs to an impressive Rs. 300 crores, engaging with High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) and institutional subscribers. Her strategic mindset played a pivotal role in orchestrating a strategic acquisition and actively managing equity raises from global funds. Notably, her stellar contributions earned her recognition as a Rockstar performer in 2021, Cultural Ambassador of the Year in 2022, and the prestigious LoanTap DNA award for ‘Relentless Pursuit of Excellence’ in 2023

Sriram Angajala is Entrepreneur, Trainer, and Lead Data Engineer with a passion for driving success through technology and innovation. With a strong foothold in London, United Kingdom, and extensive experience in managing delivery, operations, and client acquisition in the recruitment, training, and development fields across the UK and India. Dedicated to ensuring excellence in all facets of the organization, I oversee mission-driven initiatives, fundraising activities, operational efficiency, and engagement with key stakeholders. My leadership has been instrumental in transforming organizations by aligning day-to-day operations with core values centered on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. By empowering teams to embrace cutting-edge technologies and deliver solutions such as ChatBots and mobile apps, I aim to provide exceptional service to esteemed customers globally. With a growing network of over 6,600 followers and 500+ connections, I am committed to fostering meaningful relationships and driving impactful change in the industry. Looking forward to connecting with like-minded individuals to further collaborate and innovate in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business.

Anna is an accomplished Product and FinTech leader, recognized for building sophisticated global products in P2P, B2B, and B2B2C domains. Over a decade, she has consistently driven payment product innovation, covering areas like Remittance, Peer-to-Peer, Checkout, and Ads billing, catering to consumers and SMBs across 120+ markets worldwide. Her extensive journey encompasses key positions at PayPal, where she led the geo-expansion of cross-border payments, and at  Meta, where she spearheaded payment products across Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram. Beyond her professional endeavors, Anna passionately advocates for gender balance and diversity & inclusion. With a breadth of experiences touching on Europe, West Africa and the Silicon valley, she brings a unique blend of global perspectives to the FinTech landscape. Anna holds an MBA from INSEAD, an M.Sc. in Mathematical & Computational Finance from Université de Montreal and an M.Sc. in Statistical Engineering from ENSAI. 

As Founding CEO of the IIMA Endowment Fund, Ms. Chhavi Moodgal is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Endowment Fund as well as building and executing a strategic vision for the Endowment Fund to help shape a brighter future for IIMA. The challenge of her role is to build a world-class, global endowment in a market where the whole idea is not known to many. The IIMA Endowment Fund is the first of its kind for a management school in India. It is a pioneer in the organized endowment industry in the country. The IIMA Endowment Fund is IIMA’s unified fundraising and philanthropic arm for all donations given to IIMA – individual, batch, corporate (including CSR), etc. The Fund is also responsible for donation documentation, donor relations, and reporting.The IIMA Endowment Fund is managed by an independent Advisory Board consisting of alumni and institutional leadership of IIMA. The Endowment Advisory Board oversees the key activities of the Fund through the “IIMA Ahmedabad Endowment Management Foundation”, a Section 8 (non-profit) company. The vision of the IIMA Endowment Fund is to solidify IIMA’s global prominence in thought leadership, research, and academic excellence and achieve the next horizon of eminence. The funds raised by the IIMA Endowment Fund support strategic initiatives and projects that help achieve this vision.

Malak is a web3 influencer and accomplished business development manager who collaborates closely with Blank, a leading software development agency in Croatia. With her background in Economics, she excels at crowdfunding, product launches, and web3 marketing. Malak has led over 15 projects, raising more than $5 million in crowdfunding last year alone, and played a pivotal role in the success of TechStars-backed Hypeal and the rapid exit of LITO Travel within 16 months. She hosts “Web3 Vibes” podcast, highlighting the transformative impact of web3 builders. About Blank: Blank is a Web3 Software Development company based in Croatia, empowering companies to achieve their tech goals and embrace the dynamic Web3 landscape. With a diverse portfolio spanning Web2 and Web3 projects, Blank rapidly scaled Databook — a Microsoft-backed startup that secured $50M in Series B funding — by strengthening its development team. From creating NFT collections to building full-blown NFT marketplaces and Crypto exchanges, Blank excels in Web & Mobile development while creating a great User experience in a Web3 space. The agency partners with companies and brand aiming to drive technological change and scale their business.

Named as a top 5 influencer in banking for 10 straight years, Jim Marous is an internationally known keynote speaker, co-publisher of The Financial Brand, owner and publisher of the Digital Banking Report and host of the top retail banking podcast, Banking Transformed. Marous advises on all components of digital transformation within the financial services industry. Marous has been featured by CNBC, the BBC and CNN, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Financial Times, The Economist, The American Banker, Accenture, Harvard Business Review and Cheddar and has spoken to audiences from 7 to 7,000 worldwide. Jim has also advised the White House on banking policy. With 249,037 followers and over 500 connections on his profile, his influence extends across geographies and industries. Based in Brecksville, Ohio, United States, Jim Marous continues to make a significant impact as a thought leader in the retail banking and financial services arena. His work as a global speaker, podcast host, and co-publisher at The Financial Brand showcases his expertise and deep understanding of the industry, solidifying his position as a key figure in the world of banking and digital transformation.

Maria Fernanda Juppet Ewing is a Corporate lawyer with extensive practical and theoretical expertise in corporate structures, atypical contracts, multinational corporations, regulatory law, and company self-regulation, specifically in the crypto assets and compliance domains. With a background that includes working in various administrative assistance and management roles within business, public, and academic organizations, Maria Fernanda brings a wealth of experience to the table. Currently serving as the CEO of Cryptomarket and Co-founder of Vujade Ventures, she demonstrates her leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit in the crypto industry. Maria Fernanda holds a connection-rich profile on professional networking platforms like LinkedIn, showcasing her strong network with over 500 connections and a substantial following of 3,036 individuals. Her expertise and experience make her a valuable asset in navigating the complex landscape of corporate law and regulations, especially in the evolving field of crypto assets. Maria Fernanda is passionate about fostering compliance, innovation, and sustainable business practices within the crypto industry and beyond.

Dyota M. Marsudi is the President Director & CEO of Bank Aladin, a prominent figure in the Indonesian banking sector. With a professional background that includes roles as a venture capitalist at Vertex Ventures, a founder at Happy5, and a management consultant at The Boston Consulting Group, Dyota brings a wealth of experience to his leadership position at Bank Aladin. His career has been marked by a commitment to providing access to banking and financial services for the Indonesian masses, a mission that aligns with the core values of Bank Aladin. Dyota’s experience in both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds gives him a unique perspective on business strategy and innovation, making him a valuable asset to the company. This bio showcases Dyota’s impressive professional journey and his dedication to serving the financial needs of the Indonesian community through his work at Bank Aladin.

Nick P. is a Keynote Speaker and Consultant specializing in the tokenization of Real World Assets. He serves as an advisor to Central Banks on CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies) and GB-CBDCs (Gold Backed-CBDCs). Nick is the Founder of Bank of Bullion and Clinq.Gold with a strong background in Global Financial Markets spanning over 25 years. He holds a BA Honors in Finance & Economics and a Masters in Philosophy. In his career, Nick has funded numerous companies across various sectors and has expertise in commodities, technology, and financial transactions on blockchain. As the CEO of Bank of Bullion, he manages one of the largest bullion suppliers in Dubai, trading over 100KG of physical gold daily. Through Clinq Gold, Nick enables individuals to save gold in local currency and facilitates transactions back to Central Banks, aiding in the monetization of gold reserves. Additionally, he is a non-executive Director of Bank FX, a platform for trading currencies, cash equities, and commodities. Nick’s vast experience, industry connections, and expertise make him a valuable asset in the financial sector.

Managing Director at Magnus Corporation Ltd. Arman A. Khan is the Managing Director of Magnus Corporation Ltd., an ICT solution company that works with cutting edge solution with the goal of bringing right technology to right people. His company Magnus Corporation is a market leader in providing technology for Brokerages of the Capital Market in Bangladesh. His company always provides frontier technology to digitally transform textile and agriculture industry. Now with the country’s mandate to leap into digital banking and to transform the nation into Smart Bangladesh, Magnus is partnering with tech companies for providing state-of-art technology. Recently the company won the 2nd Bangladesh Fintech Award. Arman Khan graduated from James Cook University in Singapore. He previously held the position of National Executive Vice President of Junior Chamber International Bangladesh. He was also the Country Coordinator of Let’s Do It- Bangladesh. He has been an active member of Standing Committee of Bangladesh Association Of Software and Information Services (BASIS). Also served as Jury for 3 times in National ICT Award selection program for BASIS in Bangladesh.