I am an American residing in Tokyo, with 33 years of finance/investment banking experience in Asia, having worked in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and Japan. I held various Chief Operating Officer roles over the years in both the financial sector as well as philanthropy institutions, I have broad experience in Equities, Human Resources, Strategy, Governance, Audit as well as Information Technology.
Having lived and worked in Japan over the last 35 years, I have dedicated the last 19 years working in philanthropy groups, the current role being a middle person between Investors and NPOs and Social Enterprises in relation to their funding requirements. Prior to this, I worked with Nomura International (Hong Kong), Barclays Capital (Japan), CLSA Credit Lyonnais Securities (Tokyo) and West LB Securities Pacific, Ltd(Tokyo) where I assumed the roles of Chief Operating Officer/Operations Director.
I graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and speak fluent Japanese and conversant in Spanish.More...
Raul Coutinho-Garrido
Founder & Chief Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation
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I build what I believe in. I am currently co-founding three AI-native ventures: Ori, a marketplace that connects startups with pre-vetted fractional executives through equity-based engagements; Maam.ai, a secure social network providing emotional support and AI-driven guidance for mothers across Latin America; and Fundraisers For Good, a marketplace designed to turn global attention into a permanent network of verified impact.
Secondly, I help startups win as a fractional Chief Technologist, Entrepreneur, & Strategist. I work hands-on with founders to de-risk ventures, architecting investor-ready frameworks and applying First Principles and Lean Startup methodologies to accelerate the path to product-market fit. Whether I am designing disruptive organisational frameworks like DAOs or building robust AI and Fintech solutions, my focus is always on aligning governance with rapid innovation.
I have spent 25 years at the intersection of finance and frontier technology, building platforms that move billions, advising founders, and launching ventures from the ground up. My career has been defined by bridging the gap between technical excellence and commercial success, ensuring that innovation translates into investable traction. After 25 years of building platforms through global financial systems, I came to Abu Dhabi to build the infrastructure layer that the GCC startup ecosystem still lacks: the connective tissue between founders, capital, and the fractional talent that can help them scale.
My track record is rooted in high-stakes delivery. I have designed ISO 20022 payments architecture for a G-SIB, built analytics platforms for European central banks, and delivered complex regulatory and risk platforms across MiFID, Basel III, and GDPR. I also founded and scaled Marionete, a frontier tech consultancy serving Tier 1 banks and government agencies, where I pioneered open-source-first architecture in enterprise financial services.
I think in first principles. I build with conviction. I deliver.
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Susanna A
Consultant@Telio-Tek Consulting
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I am an FCCA with extensive experience in finance, strategy, and public policy, bringing private-sector discipline to public-sector transformation. I began my career as a credit and equity research analyst, covering Euro investment-grade markets and later leading a West African equities team with a personal focus on banking and consumer goods. My work advising global clients on portfolio investment and FDI sharpened my cross-border perspective. I went on to serve as State Commissioner for Budget and Planning in Nigeria and as a federal board member. Today, I focus on strategic consulting, system redesign, and mentoring the next generation of leaders.More...
Jennifer Spragg
Assistant & Coordinator
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I'm an experienced Executive Assistant, Customer Service Rep, Writer, and Project Manager. I'm looking for part or full-time work doing remote tasks.More...
Sergio Bestetti
Automation Engineer@Dasa
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Information Technology professional with 25 years of experience, including 7 years abroad.
Specialized in Python development, with strong expertise in automation, system integration,
and APIs using frameworks such as Flask and FastAPI. Extensive experience in interfacing with
clients at various levels, from technical teams to C-level executives, conducting periodic
technical reviews, strategic support, account management, and continuous solution improvement.More...
Samanta Medeiros
Finance manager@Oliveira e silva
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Professional with solid experience in Administrative, Financial, and SSMA/ESG areas, working in national and multinational companies in the legal, financial, and food service sectors.
- Management of Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Health, Safety, and Environmental
areas, leading multidisciplinary and multifunctional teams with a focus on professional development and growth.
- Responsible for strategic planning, policy definition, process implementation, and organizational
structuring, actively contributing to corporate growth.
- Strong involvement in financial planning and control, budget management, forecasting, consolidation of information, and strategic analysis of results and KPIs, supporting strategic business decisions.
- Proven experience in multidisciplinary SSMA/ESG projects, involving solid waste management,
atmospheric emissions, effluent treatment, and compliance with legislation, with an emphasis on
environmental education.
- Strategic and proactive profile, with a strong results orientation and analytical capacity, leadership,
negotiation, systemic vision, assertive communication, interpersonal relationships, and teamwork skills.
- International experience in New Zealand for exchange and language improvement.
- Advanced knowledge of ISO 14001 standards and Green Belt certification.More...
Ross Purdie
CEO@Inspired Motion KK
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Ross Purdie is a seasoned investment management professional with extensive experience across sales, asset management, and portfolio development, particularly in the pan-Asian equities sector. With a proven track record in generating significant revenue, establishing high-value client relationships, and enhancing institutional account management, he has successfully operated in both boutique and bulge-bracket environments. Purdie also brings significant entrepreneurial experience, having managed his own investment fund, overseen the manufacturing and sales of a unique healthcare device, and operated three restaurants—two in Tokyo and one in Hawaii. Fluent in Japanese, he demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, market research, client-focused service delivery, and strategic business development. His leadership and strategic planning abilities have been instrumental in building and rebranding businesses to enhance their market presence.More...
Felix Geyr
Growth partner@Dexos GmbH
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Ex C-level telco, media, VC
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Luciana Nardini
Founder | Consultora | Mentora | Palestrante@LN Assessoria em Pessoas
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🟡 mentora, palestrante e consultora especializada em gente, organização, planejamento e produtividade.
🟠 founder da LN Assessoria em Pessoas
🟤 carreira de mais de 30 anos em Recursos Humanos em empresas multinacionais e nacionais – CHEP, AOL, Laboratório Fleury, FIAT
🟡 MBA em Recursos Humanos pela FIA
🟠 pós graduação em RH pela FAAP
🟤 bacharel em Administração de Empresas e estudante de Psicologia pela FMU
🟡 formação complementar em Nova Economia - Missão Vale do Silício pela StartSe e Coaching Integrado pelo ICI Integrated Coaching Institute
🟠 participação no livro Audaz, de Maurício Benvenutti. O autor relata como 12 brasileiros que usaram os conceitos do livro e transformaram suas carreiras e negócios. A minha história de como 'nunca foi tão possível mudar de vida' está contada no capítulo 9 'Mortais como você e eu'.
🟤 co-autora do livro Soft Skills volume 2 com o capítulo 'Organização e Planejamento’.More...