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Neha Soni is a visionary entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in blockchain technology, strategic marketing, and technology acceleration. Formerly with IBM and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Neha founded Corum Group in 2017, expanding its focus from blockchain to web3 acceleration. Committed to startup growth, she offers comprehensive support in advisory, development, marketing, PR, investor relations, and strategic partnerships. As the Founder of Corum Group, Neha, a seasoned tech-communication expert, has played a pivotal role in the success of over 650 projects, showcasing her commitment to excellence. Beyond business, Neha is set to share her insights at the FiNext Conference Dubai 2024, discussing “Accelerating Digitalization in Islamic Banking.” Her influence extends to Coingeography, a crypto news channel she acquired, solidifying her status as a thought leader at the intersection of technology and finance. With an unwavering passion for innovation, Neha Soni continues to shape the future of technology and marketing, empowering startups and contributing to the transformative landscape of the digital era.

Odera Nonyelu Ume-Ezeoke is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor based in London, England, United Kingdom. With a wealth of experience in founding and investing in startups, Odera has made significant contributions to the tech and clean tech industries. As the founder of Limbic Labs, a Venture Studio & Startup Investing company, Odera focuses on nurturing innovative ideas and driving growth in early-stage businesses. One of Odera’s notable achievements includes founding Viewsy, a location data SaaS platform that was later acquired by Ipsos in 2018. Prior to this, Odera was an integral part of the early pre-IPO Groupon team, contributing to the company’s successful $13.5 billion IPO. Additionally, Odera founded Opean, a clean tech data provider catering to prominent entities such as Reuters, venture capital, and private equity firms, with a specialization in pricing data within the solar and biomass markets. Odera’s expertise spans across various domains including Product development, Growth strategies, Marketing, Sales, and Systems Design. As an accomplished Investor, Founder, Advisor, and Board Member, Odera continues to play a vital role in shaping the startup ecosystem through his valuable insights and strategic guidance.

Homam Hashem, Joined Kafalah as CEO of the Kafalah Loan Guarantee program in 2017. Homam has over 25 years of experience in the financial sector & financial consulting services. Mr. Hashem joined Kafalah and worked with the team on restructuring the operations, launching new products, expanding the business network, and empowering the young team in Kafalah.Kafalah worked to increase its contribution from the total SME financed business from 4 % to almost % within the past five years and supported more than 862 K Jobs, through 55,543 issued guarantees with a lending value of 84 billion SAR.Mr. Hashem has a successful track record of managing a risky portfolio and converting opportunities to tangible business for both consumer and SME businesses. Homam has managed several strategic AI and scoring projects that helped automate credit decisions and published multiple articles on this subject. About Kafalah In line with Saudi Vision 2030, the Kafalah program provides donors with the necessary guarantees to support the SME sector. Vision: We seek effective support and financing of small and medium enterprises, aiming to consolidate the national economy. Mission: Backed by innovative techniques, and through strategic partnerships and a national workforce. We provide financial guarantees to enhance the opportunities for small and medium enterprises to obtain financial support.

Nasim Aliev, the Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Skyro, brings over a decade of transformative leadership in the financial technology and business development arenas. Currently steering Skyro into new frontiers, Nasim’s visionary approach has propelled the company to become one of the fastest-growing entities in the industry. Nasim oversees critical areas, including Sales, Partnerships, Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Risk Data, and the facilitation of the legal setup in the Philippines. Under his strategic guidance, Skyro has not only achieved rapid growth but has also earned the trust of both customers and partners alike, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the fintech business landscape. Before co-founding Skyro, Nasim played a pivotal role in the Tinkoff Global project as the Head of Business Development. His leadership was instrumental in developing strategies, product roadmaps, and legal frameworks for the Philippines, collaborating with renowned international consultants BCG and E&Y. Nasim’s impressive track record extends to his role as the Commercial Director at Smartpay, a Vietnamese E-wallet startup. In this capacity, he successfully grew the wallet’s active customer base to 3 million customers and over 500,000 merchants, demonstrating his prowess in product development, sales, and marketing. His extensive experience in the period from 2003 to 2017 includes key positions such as Head of Retail Business at RSB, CEO of Kazakhstan, and Head of Direct Business at Renaissance Credit. Nasim’s contributions to these organizations underscore his versatility and strategic thinking in various facets of the financial sector. Nasim Aliev’s educational background is equally impressive, with an MBA degree from the American Institute of Business and Economics and a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from STANKIN. Furthermore, he has enriched his knowledge through executive management programs at prestigious institutions like INSEAD and IMD, specializing in Strategic Banking and Leadership. About SkyroSkyro is a fintech brand that has made significant strides in the Philippine financial landscape. Launched in the Philippines in August 2022, Skyro has quickly gained recognition for its transformative approach to digital financial services in the country. Operating under the umbrella of Breeze Ventures, a fast-growing fintech company headquartered in Singapore, Skyro has successfully expanded its reach and offerings. With a primary focus on the Philippines, Skyro has become a trusted name for digital consumer lending products, catering to the fast-growing customer base in the country. Our Philippine operations is powered by Advanced Financial Solutions, Inc. and Jungle Lending, Inc. which are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines.​ MissionSkyro’s mission is to empower and delight the everyday Filipino through simple, fair, and user-friendly financial tools, serving as their ally in uplifting their lives. Skyro firmly believes that managing one’s finances should be easy and secure, delivered with exceptional customer service. TeamSkyro’s founding and executive team has an extensive track record of successfully driving innovation, execution, customer happiness and business profitability in emerging markets. Product portfolioSkyro is committed to deliver digital products and services to Filipinos – helping them elevate their financial well-being. Its journey began with digital consumer lending products, and we plan to expand to… Continue Reading Nasim Aliev

Pravin Sharma, the Founder & Director of Futuretek Commerce Pvt Ltd, boasts over 24 years of expertise in the Fintech realm, particularly in Payments encompassing B2B, B2C, P2M, Marketplace, Prepaid & Wallets, and Financial services domains. Parvin Sharma played a pivotal role in the establishment and growth of Getepay, significantly contributing to its current standing. Leveraging his extensive network and proficiency in the Payments sector, Pravin facilitated strategic tie-ups that have enabled the company to adopt a distinctive model for merchant acquisition. His rich domain expertise extends to End-to-End delivery management and includes architecting risk monitoring, trade settlement, payment, and reconciliation solutions. Pravin has led teams encompassing Sales and professional business analysts, focusing on developing products for payments and banking solutions across secure channels such as mobile applications, Voice (Interactive Voice Response), and Internet platforms. His hands-on experience extends to working directly with major schemes like Amex, Mastercard, Visa, and RuPay, spanning both online and offline payment systems, as well as direct bank connections with various banks in India and internationally. Additionally, he has played a significant role in defining IT/IS policies, implementing quality control measures, and establishing payment security standards. Pravin oversees various compliances including ISO, PCI-DSS, schemes, and regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. Futuretek Commerce (Getepay) was founded in August 2016 to provide solutions to various Industries through innovative and cost effective solutions. Getepay is a Merchant Service Platform that enables the merchant to manage different aspects of its business and also collect payments from its customers. Getepay has been providing innovative and user-friendly easy-to-use digital platforms to be used by different categories of merchants especially small and medium size merchants (SMEs/MSMEs). Getepay payment platform provides both online and offline payment options to the merchants available through web, mobile, and UPI QR.   Getepay has on-boarded more than 1.5mn merchants on its platform web and Mobile app in partnership with banks especially during the pandemic period when it was imperative to use contactless modes of payment options by almost all the merchants. The Getepay Payment Aggregation platform allows merchants to collect payments from their customers from multiple payment options, be it credit card, debit card, Net banking, UPI, IMPS, and/or other payment modes. Website: www.getepay.in

Gustavo A. Montero, Founder/Chairman at Carter Capital and board member of Quantopay Bank, Akkrue Capital, 3RT, boasts over 30 years of international experience in top-tier banks with CEO and BOD responsibilities. In 2022, he penned the new Innovation law focusing on Digital Assets, AI, Blockchain, and DEFI, presenting it to the Chilean Government for inclusion in the new Constitution. His expertise spans across Fintech, Digital Assets, Impact Investment, Crypto Asset Management, Metaverse, NFT, and AI, as well as International Business Development and International Finance. As a seasoned professional, he has a track record as the Founder/Principal/Owner of a leading European Investor Relations Company, Head of Internal Audit at the International Federation/IFRC, and Planning Director at the Rio Summit/Bruntland Commission (WCED). Gustavo also serves as an Impact Investment Advisor, Founder of Blockchain Companies, and Market Development Advisor for Latin America, Mena, and Asia. An esteemed Global Conference Public Speaker and University Professor, he excels in sharing insights on cutting-edge topics.

Martin is the President and Chief Executive Officer of FingerMotion, Inc. and the related group of companies.Martin’s guidance and vision has positioned FingerMotion to be a leader in the mobile telecom industry, with new and exciting business units that will push the company into the forefront of the mobile data management landscape. With endeavors into data generation and analysis, Martin’s role as CEO will be to ensure that the Company remains a leader in advanced thinking, providing innovative solutions to the world’s challenges, while continuing to serve the needs of its loyal and diverse shareholder base. Prior to FingerMotion, Martin was the Founder and Senior Vice-President at Imperial Distributors (formerly AP Martin Pharmaceutical Supplies Ltd.) and also the COO and CFO at Weir Minerals (formerly R. Wales & Son Industrial Rubber). Martin is a licensed US Certified Public Accountant and built his accounting foundation over 10 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, with tenures in Canada, Singapore and Hongkong. Martin also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia.

Meet Shaju Shoukkath., the visionary CEO of Acute Info Solutions, headquartered in the vibrant city of Kannur, Kerala, India. With a career spanning more than a decade, Shaju has left an indelible mark on the software industry, demonstrating unparalleled leadership and technical prowess. As a seasoned software engineer, Shaju’s journey is characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. His deep-rooted expertise in coding across multiple languages has positioned him as a trailblazer in the ever-evolving landscape of technology.Under Shaju’s astute leadership, Acute Info Solutions has emerged as a frontrunner in delivering cutting-edge solutions for fintech and banking projects. His strategic vision and unwavering commitment to quality have propelled the company to new heights of success, garnering acclaim, and recognition within the industry. Beyond his role as CEO, Shaju remains deeply entrenched in the intricacies of software engineering, drawing from his rich reservoir of experience to drive transformative change and foster a culture of creativity and collaboration within the organization.In addition to his professional endeavours, Shaju is a passionate advocate for community engagement and knowledge sharing. Through mentorship programs and industry partnerships, he continues to empower aspiring software engineers and nurture the next generation of tech leaders.

Carole Rizkallah Alsharabati is a Professor at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, with a background in CoorB from Claremont Graduate University. With 1,824 followers and 500+ connections on LinkedIn, Carole is well-established in her field. Her expertise and experience make her a respected figure in academia. At Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Carole continues to inspire and educate students, shaping the next generation of scholars. Her dedication to teaching and research is evident in her work, and her contributions to the academic community are invaluable. With a passion for education and a commitment to excellence, Carole Rizkallah Alsharabati exemplifies the qualities of a successful professor. Whether in the classroom or through her research, Carole’s impact is felt far and wide. Her work serves as a testament to her expertise and passion for her field, making her a role model for students and colleagues alike.

Georges Stephan, a seasoned Chief Technology Officer (CTO), brings 23 years of experience in developing advanced financial software solutions for banks. His career is distinguished by a strong track record in leading high-performing engineering teams, fostering innovation, and ensuring compliance with complex financial regulations. As the current CTO at CoorB, Georges oversees operational excellence in the company’s data analytics, development, and other critical technological domains. Career Highlights and Expertise Current Role at CoorB In his role as CTO at CoorB, Georges is responsible for driving the company’s technological strategy and operational excellence. His duties encompass a broad range of areas: Contributions and Impact Vision for the Future Georges is committed to advancing CoorB’s technological capabilities and continuing to lead innovation in the fintech space. His vision includes: In summary, Georges Stephan’s extensive experience and leadership in developing financial software solutions, coupled with his commitment to innovation and compliance, make him an invaluable asset to CoorB. His strategic oversight and vision ensure that CoorB continues to excel in delivering advanced, reliable, and compliant financial technology solutions.