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Graduate of Harvard Business School brings an impactful synergy to Acumen – a FinTech Innovation with my experience in Information Technology and Banking Industry.

A Chartered Accountant, by profession.
An Islamic Banker & Entrepreneur, by practice.
A Specialist in setting-up Islamic Financial Institutions.
A Passionate Trainer & Career Coach.
An Author specialized in Islamic Finance topics.
A prominent speaker at Global Islamic Finance Forums.
Most importantly, a humble and simple human being.

Experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the investment banking industry. Skilled in Islamic Finance, Investment Structuring, Relationship Building, Private Equity, Business Development, Implementation and Management, and Mergers & Acquisitions. A hard working and strong willed professional graduated from University of Bahrain with Honors and an aspiring CFA level 3 candidate.

Ms. Bangash has more than 14 years of investment banking experience in the fields of corporate finance, private equity, real estate, trade finance, wealth and asset management. During her career, she has led various regional and cross border transactions across multiple sectors and asset classes. Her transaction experience includes structured products, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, secondary offerings, private placements, investment development, and debt raising. In addition, she is a growth strategy and business development, expert.

Paula brings her intuitive leadership and industry insight into any organization she works with driving transformational change. Her ability to create shareholder value and empower leadership teams from the inside out creates an infectious environment which inspires companies to work with her time and time again. Driven by a 360-degree vision, Paula balances technical skill with strategic thinking – encouraging innovation while managing risk.

Distinguished by her ability to identify, leverage, and cultivate talent, Paula has many accolades to her name. Awarded CFO of the Year (2013) in the Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting Excellence Awards, she has driven huge business turnaround projects in her roles as CFO in ASX technology companies.

Working as CFO of Solidarietà Veneto pension fund from 2016. During this period, with the financial team, we have developed the private equity investment’s program, the first time for an Italian Pension Fund.
In addition to this, in 2018, we have defined a new strategical asset allocation of Solidarietà Veneto. Due to this but the second half of 2019, we will start to invest in real estate funds, private debts and credits funds, infra, and energy funds.

Siddharth Mahanot is the Co-Founder and COO at Indifi Technologies Private Limited, a full stack Fintech Lender that is currently focused on improving access to SMB financing in India. As a founder of Indifi, he is focused on building innovative underwriting models using alternate data sources to enable unsecured business lending to underserved MSME segments.

With over 15 years of work experience across multiple renowned Indian and global financial services organizations, he has been recognized as an industry thought leader with deep understanding of SME segment in India.

Ahsan has ten years’ experience in the field of accounting, assurance, advisory, and consultancy. He has been working with large corporates as well as small and medium enterprises across GCC and India.
Ahsan Abdullah is a Certified Management Accountant from Australian CMA institute and has Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in Finance Risk Management and also have completed Accounting Technician from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and he has also done an intermediate course of Cost and Management Accounting (CMA) from ICAI, India. He acquired his Bachelor degree in Commerce (BCom) from University of Calicut.

Ahsan Abdullah has been in the financial consultancy field for the past ten years and has experience in advising groups regarding their financial system controls, investment decisions, cost management, technology in finance and tax management.

Finance professional with over 20 years of experience in global markets. I have worked in the Americas, Europe, and Asia with global investors and corporates providing advice and solutions for investments, private placements, financing, hedging, monetization, mergers, and acquisitions, etc.

Ibrahim Mohammed is the CEO of GoldGuard, a Dubai-based gold trading platform and the founder of the first Shari´ah-compliant cryptocurrency backed by physical gold OneGram. OneGram with its own blockchain is designed to grow in value and reward its community by reinvesting the transaction fee into buying more gold.

As the CEO of 01FintechHouse he is an expert in fintech solutions and manages several projects within OneGram group ecosystem, including accredited payment solutions and also a revolutionary exchange Hulk that is set to become the world’s first all-in-one exchange for trading digital assets, stocks, and commodities with a built-in platform for Shari’ah compliant ICO’s.

Budiardjo Rustanto, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of danain, graduated from Universitas Brawijaya, Jakarta, Indonesia. With more than 18 years of experience in the financial industry, Budiardjo is a respected leader in retail finance in Indonesia. His expertise spans multi-finance, micro-finance, and financial technology. Throughout his career, Budiardjo has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of the financial landscape in Indonesia. His leadership in various financial institutions has earned him an outstanding reputation in the industry. Budiardjo’s strategic vision and innovative approach have led to significant growth and success for the organizations he has been a part of. As the Co-Founder and CEO of danain, Budiardjo plays a crucial role in driving the company’s mission to revolutionize the financial sector in Indonesia. Under his leadership, danain has become a key player in the industry, offering innovative solutions and services to meet the evolving needs of customers. Budiardjo’s passion for financial technology and his commitment to excellence have been instrumental in danain’s success. He is known for his ability to identify market trends, develop strategic partnerships, and drive business growth. Budiardjo’s insights and expertise have helped danain stay at the forefront of the industry and adapt to the changing digital landscape. Aside from his professional achievements, Budiardjo is also a dedicated mentor and coach, guiding the next generation of leaders in the financial industry. His commitment to excellence and his willingness to share his knowledge have inspired many aspiring professionals to achieve their goals. In his spare time, Budiardjo enjoys networking with industry peers, staying up-to-date on the latest trends in finance and technology, and giving back to the community through various charitable initiatives. With his wealth of experience, visionary leadership, and commitment to innovation, Budiardjo Rustanto continues to make a significant impact on the financial industry in Indonesia and beyond. About Danain: Danain is an official Fintech company, we are registered and monitored by Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) which have an unique business model to minimize risk. We are the first Collateral based Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending platform in Indonesia. We have PT. Mas Agung Sejahtera (MAS) the biggest private pawnshops company in Indonesia as our partner, PT. MAS registered and monitored by Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) as well. We provide an investment experiences with comfortable, safe, and profitable way. we believe with our motto : “Aman dengan jaminan, Dana pasti berkembang”​.