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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

Guidance on product development and innovation strategies from Fortune 500 Chief Innovation Officers

NED, BOARD & ADVISORY ROLES

Non-Executive Directors  combining regulated board experience with fresh thinking & cuting-edge tech expertise.

PITCH SUPPORT & KEYNOTE SPEAKING

Advice from Fortune 500 spokespeople with Tier 1 media spokespeople on elevating your proposition, pitch or event.

EDUCATION ON INNOVATION & EMERGING TECH

Deep practitioner learnings on innovation, fintech, 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and outdated skillsets.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 & ADVISORY BOARDS

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

ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS

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INDUSTRY FACULTY

SMU Academy: Blockchain & Digital Assets (2023)

Analytics for Smarter Decision Making (2015)

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ADJUNCT FACULTY

Hult EF Adjunct Faculty in AI and FinTech (2024)

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INDUSTRY FACULTY

Blockchain & Digital Assets in Financial Services (2023)

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BOARD OF STUDIES

Board of Studies, Rishihood University School of Entrepreneurship (2024)

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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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