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237 Ventures | FinTech Advisor, Innovation Advisor } Independent Board Director in UAE

237 Growth

Bespoke advisory, board directorship, venture building, education and speaker services
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ONLY THE BEST 

Your board, organization or event deserves the best in the business. 
Our track record in driving innovation, elevating boards and
delivering inspiring narratives speaks for itself.

SERVICES

INNOVATION & PRODUCT  ADVISORY

Fortune 500 Chief Innovation Officers help you build building award-winning innovation centers, ventures & highly desirable products with world-class UX.

NED, BOARD & ADVISORY ROLES

Non-Executive Director  combining board & corporate governance experience with fresh thinking & cuting-edge tech expertise.

PITCH SUPPORT & KEYNOTE SPEAKING

Elevate your proposition, pitch or event with experts in storytelling, and connecting with Tier 1 media and discerning audiences.

EDUCATION ON INNOVATION & EMERGING TECH

Fortune 500 Chief Innovation Officers equip your team with transformational skills, tools and knowledge of emerging tech.

BOARD SERVICES

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MODERN BUSINESSES NEED MODERN BOARDS

Many boards struggle with groupthink

and outdated skillsets.

Our Independent Directors and Advisors bring unmatched diversity and modern backgrounds in tech startups, venture building and innovation centers.

Our Managing Partner, Akshay Chopra, and other qualified Directors on our Advisory Board bring a wealth of experience and fresh thinking.

Akshay Chopra 237 Ventures | FinTech Board Director & Inventor ex Visa

An experienced Board Director, venture investor, inventor with 7 patents, and former VP of Innovation & Crypto at Visa, Akshay brings unique advantage to any board.

SELECT DIRECTORSHIPS

Fuze | Akshay Chopra Board Director at Fuze, 237 Ventures ex Visa VP

Fuze Finance

$35M valuation, sovereign-funded, VARA regulated, audited

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MENA FinTech Association

Largest regional industry association recognized by 22 Central Banks

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Numuun.io

Privately-held talent services platform

EDUCATION SERVICES

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ACADEMIC PARNTERSHIPS

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GUEST LECTURES

SMU Academy: Blockchain & Digital Assets (2023)

Analytics for Smarter Decision Making (2015)

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INDUSTRY FACULTY

Blockchain & Digital Assets in Financial Services (2023)

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TECH TREND MASTERY

Educate your leaders in the latest technology trends and breakthroughs. Learn from investors and how to assess and seize emerging opportunities.  

Sample focus areas:

  • Generative AI in Financial Services

  • FinTech Disruption   

  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

  • The Metaverse 

  • Gaming Economy

  • Central Bank Digital Currency

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THE INNOVATOR'S MINDSET

Equip your leaders with actionable guidance and tools to drive a culture of practiced innovation.  

Sample focus areas:

  • Building Innovation Labs, Centers & Teams

  • Customer-centric Design Thinking 

  • Co-creating with the Ecosystem

  • Agile Product Development

  • Working with Startups & FinTechs

  • Building Sustainable Financial Services

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

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237 Ventures | FinTech Consultant, Independent Board Director in UAE

237 Ventures founders have been extensively covered in top global media for their insights, innovations and impact. Here are some examples.

TV INTERVIEWS

JOUNRALS & PRINT MEDIA

REACH OUT

237 Ventures | FinTech Consultant, Independent Board Director in UAE

237 VENTURES welcomes inquiries for board, advisory and keynote speaker engagements.

Our core subject matter expertise ​extends to key trends shaping the world, such as:

  • FinTech

  • Corporate Innovation Labs

  • Sustainable Financial Services

  • Futurism & Technology Trends

  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • User Experience and Customer-Centric Design

We welcome conversations with organizations of all sizes, governments, media and event organizers. Please reach out for bios and pricing information.

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