Master of Science in Computer Science, with more than 20 years working with project management, of which 15 in agile methods. Works at Banco do Nordeste do Brasil S.A. (BNB), where acts as agile coach and executive manager, supporting teams, mentoring, training and coordinating one of the most strategic sectors of the company. He also works as teacher, having taught classes in undergraduate, graduate and in company training.

Master of Science in Computer Science, with more than 20 years working with project management, of which 15 in agile methods. Works at Banco do Nordeste do Brasil S.A. (BNB), where acts as agile coach and executive manager, supporting teams, mentorin... Show more

Maanoj is a CA, CISA and expert outsourcing professional with 25 years of experience.

Maanoj is a CA, CISA and expert outsourcing professional with 25 years of experience. Show more

Rafael Eduardo Cedeno-Camacho, born on August 19, 1970, carries the dual heritage of Venezuelan and Italian nationalities and has carved out a distinguished 25-year career at the intersection of finance and insurance. His approach combines deep expertise in accounting with a nuanced understanding of strategic business development, fueling a series of successful enterprises under his leadership.

Educated at Santa Maria University, where he earned his degree in public accounting, he further broadened his academic horizons with a Global MBA from the University of Miami and a Marketing degree from the University of Berkeley, California. His education was further enhanced by completing two Executive Programs at Singularity University in Silicon Valley. He began his professional career at KPMG, acquiring a diverse skill set that would be the foundation for his later achievements in business leadership.

He is the driving force behind One Alliance Insurance Group, which he founded in 2013 in Puerto Rico. The group specializes in health, property, and casualty insurance and has expanded under his guidance to include operations in the Dominican Republic and the United States. Since its inception, particularly after the strategic acquisition of One Alliance Insurance Company in 2019, the group has experienced substantial growth, achieving a revenue CAGR of 37.1% from 2019 to 2023. His leadership is marked by his direct involvement in strategic planning and operational management, ensuring the company's robust growth and market position.

His initial foray into the insurance industry was marked by the formation of his first insurance company in 2013, which was assembled with a select group of investors. This venture has grown significantly, stretching its presence across Latin America and the United States, with licensing in several states, including Texas, New Jersey, and North Carolina. His strategic vision and innovative approaches have been vital in identifying lucrative markets and spearheading growth initiatives.

He has placed a high priority on integrating technology into his business operations. His initiatives include the development of One Alliance Travel Assist, an insurtech platform that allows customers to manage their insurance efficiently online. He has also implemented producer portals and virtual offices in the Dominican Republic, leveraging technology to streamline operations and improve customer service.

Looking forward, he maintains a visionary perspective that guides his strategic decisions, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative business solutions. He proactively addresses disaster preparedness and corporate social responsibility challenges, reflecting his holistic approach to business and community leadership.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is recognized for his industry insights, contributing as a guest writer to Demotech magazine and participating in various media discussions about industry trends. His personal life reflects a balance of disciplined pursuits, including a passion for vintage cars and active engagement in sports such as karate and golf, which mirror his strategic and disciplined business philosophy.

He is also deeply committed to philanthropy, regularly supporting St. Agnes Catholic Church and various health and community organizations through donations and active involvement. His philanthropic work underscores his dedication to effecting positive change in the community.

Through visionary leadership and strategic initiatives, Rafael Eduardo Cedeno-Camacho has significantly impacted the insurance industry across Latin America and the United States, demonstrating his prowess as a forward-thinking entrepreneur and a committed benefactor to the communities he serves.

Rafael Eduardo Cedeno-Camacho, born on August 19, 1970, carries the dual heritage of Venezuelan and Italian nationalities and has carved out a distinguished 25-year career at the intersection of finance and insurance. His approach combines deep exper... Show more

Adeola is a first-generation African immigrant who migrated into the US many years ago and has carved a unique path in the business world, blending social consciousness with entrepreneurial drive. With academic foundations laid at the City University of New York (BS & MS in Accounting & Finance) and an MBA in Social Economics in Emerging Markets from Harvard Business School, Adeola's journey is one marked by perseverance, insight, and a profound understanding of diverse economic landscapes.

Having successfully navigated two business exits, Adeola is now building Kredete, a financial software platform that helps African Immigrants in the diaspora send money back home instantly to over 20+ countries with low fees, while also helping users build credit through the utilization of web3 technology.

Adeola is a first-generation African immigrant who migrated into the US many years ago and has carved a unique path in the business world, blending social consciousness with entrepreneurial drive. With academic foundations laid at the City University... Show more

Oliver Hebnes is a seasoned MLOps Engineer in SR-Bank, where he specializes in the integration of machine learning methodologies with robust coding practices to enhance financial operations. A physicist by training, Oliver completed his MSc in computational physics at the University of Oslo (UiO), where he studied new quantum material platforms using machine learning methods. Transitioning from computational physics to the practical realms of technology, Oliver's professional journey has spanned multiple industries, including energy and educational technology.

At SR-Bank, Oliver leverages this expertise to oversee the machine learning lifecycle, ensuring models are not only accurate and efficient but also maintainable and scalable. His work is key in ensuring the bank's reputation for innovation and security.

Oliver Hebnes is a seasoned MLOps Engineer in SR-Bank, where he specializes in the integration of machine learning methodologies with robust coding practices to enhance financial operations. A physicist by training, Oliver completed his MSc in comput... Show more

Ikechukwu Okoli is an economist with experience spanning international development, academia, and technology business. He is a Fintech co-founder as well as co-founder and business development manager in Bidverse, an additive manufacturing(AM) tech startup which promotes sustainable manufacturing through the use of AM as an alternative approach for producing components of manufacturing plants.

Ikechukwu Okoli is an economist with experience spanning international development, academia, and technology business. He is a Fintech co-founder as well as co-founder and business development manager in Bidverse, an additive manufacturing(AM) tech s... Show more

Shan Edwards is a CPA with over 15 years of experience helping middle market companies accelerate their business growth through a broad range of leadership activities, including finance, operations, and business strategy.

Shan has held executive leadership positions with several organizations, including a cloud services firm where he led the development and launch of a cloud service offering providing security, financial and engineering solutions for over 175 businesses.

Driven by his passion for finance and the power of the cloud to accelerate business growth, Shan now guides finance and professionals to become Cloud Finance Leaders by utilizing their core finance expertise. Through a series of cloud-centered trainings or bootcamps, finance professionals acquire a sound understanding of cloud technologies and learn how to actively participate in their organization’s FinOps efforts. With Cloud Finance Leader status, finance professionals are then able better understand how to dramatically improve their cloud ROI by implementing proven cloud reporting and savings techniques.

Shan earned an undergraduate degree in accounting and MBA from Utah State University and began his career with KPMG before pivoting to the corporate world. In his free time, Shan enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, reading, and trail running in the Wasatch mountains with his wonder dog Oakley.

Shan Edwards is a CPA with over 15 years of experience helping middle market companies accelerate their business growth through a broad range of leadership activities, including finance, operations, and business strategy. Shan has held executive l... Show more

Jillian is Senior Technical Product Manager at FinTech series A startup with a decade of experience in tech. With most of her career spent as a software engineer, Jillian also dabbled in people management and entrepreneurship before making her way to product. Passionate about promoting and mentoring women in tech, Jillian brings a unique perspective and diverse skillset to the table.

Jillian is Senior Technical Product Manager at FinTech series A startup with a decade of experience in tech. With most of her career spent as a software engineer, Jillian also dabbled in people management and entrepreneurship before making her way to... Show more

Almost everything we do has been made better with technology, so why hasn’t the way we manage our money? No branches. No lines. No limits.

Kris is a co-founder and current CTO at Neo Financial - where he's helped raise over $300M to build a better banking experience for everyone in Canada. Before starting Neo, Kris helped launch and run several other Canadian fintech startups spanning payments, equities, gaming, and even cryptocurrency. A former ThoughtWorks consultant, Kris has worked with the best and brightest all around the world. Kris focuses on Neo's vision, culture, of course the technology team.

Almost everything we do has been made better with technology, so why hasn’t the way we manage our money? No branches. No lines. No limits. Kris is a co-founder and current CTO at Neo Financial - where he's helped raise over $300M to build a bett... Show more

Hello, I'm Jolie, and I'm truly passionate about Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. Since 2018, this ERP has been at the center of my professional journey. My sole mission is to help companies recognize the immense value this platform offers, especially from a Finance perspective.

Hello, I'm Jolie, and I'm truly passionate about Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. Since 2018, this ERP has been at the center of my professional journey. My sole mission is to help companies recognize the immense value this platform ... Show more

Mike is the founder of Sales Tax and More, a thriving consulting and services firm. Mike’s career began on Wall Street in 1986 with Bear Stearns, who moved Mike to Dallas, Texas, in 1989. Mike switched from finance to more of a compliance role in 1998 and, from there into state taxes. Prior to founding Sales Tax and More, Mike was a director with the CPA firm of Peisner and Johnson, which has focused almost exclusively on sales tax since its founding in 1992. Over the years, Mike has literally assisted thousands of taxpayers, both foreign and domestic, with their tax issues in all United States and Canada. Mike is often quoted
by the press and is a frequently requested speaker for webinars and at events across the United States as well as all around the world. Mike’s state tax knowledge is very well-rounded, and he has helped companies in all industries with their state tax
needs. However, he is best known for his work in and around eCommerce issues. Mike is a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation and holds the professional designation of Certified Member of the Institute or CMI.

Mike is the founder of Sales Tax and More, a thriving consulting and services firm. Mike’s career began on Wall Street in 1986 with Bear Stearns, who moved Mike to Dallas, Texas, in 1989. Mike switched from finance to more of a compliance role in 199... Show more

Kyle Butler is CEO and Founder of Hidden Keyz. He is a business consultant for Chairman, executives, and founders.
His firm helps clients navigate capital and debt needs, risk mitigation and insurance, business development and strategies for growth.

Hidden Keyz works closely with over 200 family offices, boutique banks, private equity and venture capital firms, appointed as a Co-Broker of Marsh & McLennan and Willis Tower Watson respectively, and specializes in business marketing and consultative services.

Hidden Keyz passion for the most impactful businesses, including blockchain, AR/VR, AI, Space, Deep Tech, SAAS, ESG, sustainable, charitable and non profit organizations is a key ingredient to its success.

No matter the search, journey or destination we can: Unlock Your Potential!

Kyle Butler is CEO and Founder of Hidden Keyz. He is a business consultant for Chairman, executives, and founders. His firm helps clients navigate capital and debt needs, risk mitigation and insurance, business development and strategies for growth.... Show more

With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, I am a results-driven professional with a passion for driving innovation and creating impactful solutions. I excel in problem-solving and thrive on overcoming complex challenges, combining strong technical knowledge with a deep understanding of customer needs to develop and implement tailored solutions. I have a proven track record of successfully integrating Wise with banks and enterprise fintechs globally, fostering strong relationships and delivering tangible results, and building workable solutions quickly to solve problems.

With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, I am a results-driven professional with a passion for driving innovation and creating impactful solutions. I excel in problem-solving and thrive on overcoming complex challenges, combining strong... Show more

I am a Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK), having professional experience of around 13 years and worked in various sectors such as Hospital, Oil and Energy and Foods and Resources.

I am a Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK), having professional experience of around 13 years and worked in various sectors such as Hospital, Oil and Energy and Foods and Resources. Show more

Thorsten has been a consultant and key account manager in the Dynamics environment for 25 years. Previously, he was employed in industry as a financial controller. After 15 years of project business at various VARs, he has now been in charge of CKL Software GmbH for 10 years.

Thorsten has been a consultant and key account manager in the Dynamics environment for 25 years. Previously, he was employed in industry as a financial controller. After 15 years of project business at various VARs, he has now been in charge of CKL S... Show more

For more than 5 years Wouter has led and consulted for Conversational AI implementations of all kinds, most notably in Financial Services, Healthcare and Real Estate. He recently created 2 new generation chatbots powered by both traditional NLU and ChatGPT.
Building on his former career as an IELTS teacher and lecturer Wouter knows how to present in an engaging and immersive manner. There is a good chance he'll entice you to join the growing club of people who see Conversational AI as a passion as much as a profession.

For more than 5 years Wouter has led and consulted for Conversational AI implementations of all kinds, most notably in Financial Services, Healthcare and Real Estate. He recently created 2 new generation chatbots powered by both traditional NLU and C... Show more

Philippe Sebag began his career as a security consultant at Microsoft France for the Consulting 23 years ago, before joining Thales Secure Solution as assistant to the technical director. Philippe then spent over 20 years with IT services companies pure players Microsoft, setting up security offerings, managing the infrastructure/security entity and developing business in the banking sector and luxury n particular

Philippe is now Regional Security Lead France for Avanade where he developped the security business since 4 years.

Philippe Sebag began his career as a security consultant at Microsoft France for the Consulting 23 years ago, before joining Thales Secure Solution as assistant to the technical director. Philippe then spent over 20 years with IT services companies ... Show more

MA began her initial career in finance at top tear banks including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, went on to create a financial consultancy Hestia Capital Advisors, which provides strategic and financial consultancy services, mainly in capital raising. She is also a multidisciplinary serial entrepreneur having created a fashion brand for kids Atelier Bonbons, social club Culture Club Marbella, Bodegas Alma Gil winery and a agro-alimentary franchise Sibaritas & Co. in Spain.
She applies her financial knowledge and passion for art to crypto & NFT trading, expanding her art collection. In 2023, she and her partner founded Fundación Alma Gil dedicated to supporting young talents in their artistic pursuits and technological developments.

MA began her initial career in finance at top tear banks including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, went on to create a financial consultancy Hestia Capital Advisors, which provides strategic and financial consultancy services, mainly in capital raising. ... Show more

Dom is a founding engineer at Encore, the Go-based backend development engine which frees developers up to escape the complexity of building distributed scalable backends.

Previous to Encore, Dom was a staff engineer at Monzo Bank and has spent over a decade building scalable distributed FinTech systems such as core ledgers, reporting, reconciliation & trading systems serving millions of end-users in both Go & Scala.

Dom is a founding engineer at Encore, the Go-based backend development engine which frees developers up to escape the complexity of building distributed scalable backends. Previous to Encore, Dom was a staff engineer at Monzo Bank and has spent ov... Show more

Saïdou is a world traveler, technology expert with over 10 years of recognized experience in delivering cross-sector business value.
Holding a degree in Computer Engineering from “Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal” and an MBA specialized in project management, he has hands-on experience from world leading companies, such as SAP and BNP Paribas. He has embarked on the Web3 journey, and co-founded Korix to unlock and scale the creative potential in sub-Saharan Africa, using NFTs for the entertainment industry.

As a certified Blockchain Expert, and further leveraging his extensive experience with Software Engineering, IT for finance, and Blockchain infrastructure he has joined the Outsource Monetic Group as a VP of Technology, where he is now focused on building and deploying long term growth strategies within the payment and Fintech ecosystem.

Saïdou is a world traveler, technology expert with over 10 years of recognized experience in delivering cross-sector business value. Holding a degree in Computer Engineering from “Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal” and an MBA specialized in project m... Show more

Passionate about solving complex problems with well-scaling solutions. I aim to bridge the gap between business and software engineering by creating proof of concepts and testing solutions to ensure smooth delivery of the final product. I worked a bit in finance a bit in IT and has just received my MBA from Imperial College. Here at Confluent, I aim to enable all our clients to a successful data in motion journey.

Passionate about solving complex problems with well-scaling solutions. I aim to bridge the gap between business and software engineering by creating proof of concepts and testing solutions to ensure smooth delivery of the final product. I worked a bi... Show more

Divya Raghavan is a Principal at NGP Capital, a global early stage venture fund investing in Series As and Bs in enterprise technologies. Divya leads NGP’s investments in software and data infrastructure. Some of her investments include Coda, Immuta, Helium, Platform9 etc.
She brings a mix of operational and investment experience to early stage investing. Prior to NGP Capital, Divya led Platform Product Management at SugarCRM and was a lead software engineer at Citrix Systems. Divya brings a strong technical acumen to venture investing.
Divya received an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Florida, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from SJCE in India.

Divya Raghavan is a Principal at NGP Capital, a global early stage venture fund investing in Series As and Bs in enterprise technologies. Divya leads NGP’s investments in software and data infrastructure. Some of her investments include Coda, Immuta,... Show more

Tax advisor and advocate based in Poland (EU) specialising in tax advisory for innovative companies, mainly in FinTech, IT (Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and GameDev sector) and real estate.

Tax advisor and advocate based in Poland (EU) specialising in tax advisory for innovative companies, mainly in FinTech, IT (Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and GameDev sector) and real estate. Show more

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fabric Ventures. Fabric backs the founders of the Open Economy, investing in Web 3 builders, businesses and digital assets since 2012. Fabric invested in Polkadot, Ocean Protocol, Orchid, Sorare, 1inch, The Graph, and NEAR.

Richard combines a pedigree in open source, developer-oriented tools, and early stage venture investing with blockchain focus since 2012, and has invested in Pantera Venture Fund I, Bitstamp, Bitrise, Tray.io, TransferWise, and Citymapper. Richard has previously exited 3 software companies as an entrepreneur reaching a cumulative market cap of $2.2bn.

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fabric Ventures. Fabric backs the founders of the Open Economy, investing in Web 3 builders, businesses and digital assets since 2012. Fabric invested in Polkadot, Ocean Protocol, Orchid, Sorare, 1inch, The Graph, a... Show more

Kshitiz is Solution Architect at Riverty. He is passionate about technology, software designing and development. Loves finance domain and found modernization topic enchanting. Have experience in legacy modernization with domain driven design, and microservices build for cloud. Loves messaging integration and treat APIs as first class citizen.

Kshitiz is Solution Architect at Riverty. He is passionate about technology, software designing and development. Loves finance domain and found modernization topic enchanting. Have experience in legacy modernization with domain driven design, and mic... Show more

Crypto investor - invested crypto platform and infrastructure and sitting on the board for many blockchain companies see the portfolios as below

Serial Entrepreneur who has started and grown companies to multiple millions revenues ranging from fin-tech, social media to blockchain&AI.

Public speaker who gives talks about entrepreneurship, lean startup, crypto finance and blockchain.

Crypto investor - invested crypto platform and infrastructure and sitting on the board for many blockchain companies see the portfolios as below Serial Entrepreneur who has started and grown companies to multiple millions revenues ranging from fin... Show more

Capital Variation was founded in October 2019 in London-United Kingdom by Margareth Gonzalez a 31-year-old entrepreneur, born in Bogota-Colombia, raised between Latin America, the United States, and Europe. In her early years, Margareth and her family lived in a very difficult environment due to the point where they had to emigrate to the United States to be safe and start over a new life far away from the conflicts and violence that ruled Colombia in the 90’s.

Margareth lived some of her middle school years influenced by the South and American culture and the vision to acquire international education. She saw infinite possibilities that could not be possible in her hometown Colombia and once she lived in the relative freedom of The United States, she knew she wanted to change some memories, re-write her story and inspire others no matter what their history might be.

Margareth speaks #Spanish, #English, and #German fluently. She studied marketing and hospitality management in Spain, foreign languages in Germany, and #Business in #London, having worked for numerous companies she developed knowledge in the world of finance, particularly in Industries such as #infrastructure, #realestate , #privateequity, #healthcare, #technology, and #ESG #investing.

Margareth's passion for traveling and global sustainable finances inspired her to create the vision and conceptualize #CapitalVariation, a #Start-up investment consultancy company that she considers her baby. She has curated it with the sole purpose of identifying potential projects that focus on (ESG) #environmental, her purpose is to impact finance leaders and increase awareness in the world of ESG investments.

Capital Variation’s why is to partner with C-level leaders who solve the world’s biggest challenges and are passionate about providing a solution to inequalities, bringing light to those entrepreneurs who thrive for positive change and impact in today's world.

She works with several business partners in #Colombia, the #UnitedStates, #Europe, #TheMiddleEast, and #Asia, all with a strong track record in the world of financial services, often she finds in them not only business partners but mentors, true friends, and visionaries.

She finds herself at a point in her life where she sees the results of her hard work, and this is her time to help inspire others to find their inner power, Margareth is a responsible, optimistic, loyal, and compassionate woman who stands committed to inspiring and empowering young girls and female #entrepreneurs along with communities whom #emigrate and create a better future for their families and themselves.

The values which have been guiding her life are integrity, humility, and respect.

Capital Variation was founded in October 2019 in London-United Kingdom by Margareth Gonzalez a 31-year-old entrepreneur, born in Bogota-Colombia, raised between Latin America, the United States, and Europe. In her early years, Margareth and her famil... Show more

Lennart has extensive experience from development and architecture with his 25+ year in the industry. He started his current position at Handelsbanken last fall after leaving H&M where he modernized H&M's product data model and PLM systems. He speaks now and then on future insights and architecture and presents outlooks.

Lennart has extensive experience from development and architecture with his 25+ year in the industry. He started his current position at Handelsbanken last fall after leaving H&M where he modernized H&M's product data model and PLM systems. He speaks... Show more

Lawyer, Finance PhD student & University Lecturer in Finance. Professionally in crypto since 2017.

Interested in the future of money, blockchain startups and investments.

Lawyer, Finance PhD student & University Lecturer in Finance. Professionally in crypto since 2017. Interested in the future of money, blockchain startups and investments. Show more

10+ years of experience in asset allocation and tech investing. She co-founded Bridge Point Capital in 2018 focusing on deep tech investing. Prior to that, Nadia worked as a Business Unit Manager at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, responsible for sales strategy of RIA and Banks channels for the firm’s mutual fund business. She managed the launch of two Closed End Funds from 2013 to 2015, each with over $500mm AUM.

10+ years of experience in asset allocation and tech investing. She co-founded Bridge Point Capital in 2018 focusing on deep tech investing. Prior to that, Nadia worked as a Business Unit Manager at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, responsible for sal... Show more