“I worked closely with Akita at MasterCard and she took on a secondment in my team. In a short time Akita became an invaluable member of the team, she was structured, proactive and her work was always of the highest quality.”
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Congratulations to an inspiring leader, colleague and friend Andrew Bregenzer for being an Ascend A-List Honoree! Andy leads with humility…
Congratulations to an inspiring leader, colleague and friend Andrew Bregenzer for being an Ascend A-List Honoree! Andy leads with humility…
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I sacrificed my Saturday Morning ritual of reading the FT Weekend for Richard Huntington’s Feral Strategy. And I am glad I did so, and finished it…
I sacrificed my Saturday Morning ritual of reading the FT Weekend for Richard Huntington’s Feral Strategy. And I am glad I did so, and finished it…
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I’m very proud to have partnered with the #SALASeries for their annual SALA Summit in New York City last week. An inspirational and engaging series…
I’m very proud to have partnered with the #SALASeries for their annual SALA Summit in New York City last week. An inspirational and engaging series…
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I am immensely proud to celebrate Gurpreet Singh, PwC US board member and global health client leader, who was honored with the 2025 Ascend A-List…
I am immensely proud to celebrate Gurpreet Singh, PwC US board member and global health client leader, who was honored with the 2025 Ascend A-List…
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Wow… being named one of the Top 100 Women in Fintech for 2025 by FinTech Magazine, alongside powerhouses like Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi, Stephanie…
Wow… being named one of the Top 100 Women in Fintech for 2025 by FinTech Magazine, alongside powerhouses like Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi, Stephanie…
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Last Friday, I found myself at a fireside chat with an entrepreneur who knows me better than even my co-founders — my wife, Sheetal Shah. It was…
Last Friday, I found myself at a fireside chat with an entrepreneur who knows me better than even my co-founders — my wife, Sheetal Shah. It was…
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Heading to @Finovate Spring in San Diego next week? We'd love you to join us for a panel discussion that won't disappoint. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴…
Heading to @Finovate Spring in San Diego next week? We'd love you to join us for a panel discussion that won't disappoint. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴…
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The best leaders lead themselves before they lead others. As US public sector leaders navigate uncertainty, focusing on four human-centric…
The best leaders lead themselves before they lead others. As US public sector leaders navigate uncertainty, focusing on four human-centric…
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While I won’t be in DC myself, I’ll be proudly and powerfully represented at the BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) Global Annual…
While I won’t be in DC myself, I’ll be proudly and powerfully represented at the BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) Global Annual…
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What an inspiring first week at the Google for Startups Accelerator AI First UK! It was a privilege to represent DataWhisper alongside Luis Lancos…
What an inspiring first week at the Google for Startups Accelerator AI First UK! It was a privilege to represent DataWhisper alongside Luis Lancos…
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UK Fintech Week was absolutely incredible! 🇬🇧🇺🇸 Kicking off strongly with UK Global Fintech Forum at the Institute of Directors on Monday…
UK Fintech Week was absolutely incredible! 🇬🇧🇺🇸 Kicking off strongly with UK Global Fintech Forum at the Institute of Directors on Monday…
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We are seeing an experienced sales leader to lead Elan's partnership development with major banks and credit unions, specifically focusing on credit…
We are seeing an experienced sales leader to lead Elan's partnership development with major banks and credit unions, specifically focusing on credit…
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I’m excited to share that I’ll be joining Center for an Urban Future this summer as a Communications and Development Intern! CUF is a leading…
I’m excited to share that I’ll be joining Center for an Urban Future this summer as a Communications and Development Intern! CUF is a leading…
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After a fantastic 18 years, I have made the difficult decision to leave Mastercard for an exciting new opportunity, continuing to unlock revenue…
After a fantastic 18 years, I have made the difficult decision to leave Mastercard for an exciting new opportunity, continuing to unlock revenue…
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Pinch me moment... Being on stage with these fabulous ladies Tracey Davies (Byers) Scarlett Sieber at RiseUp Asia'25 at our first Money20/20 show of…
Pinch me moment... Being on stage with these fabulous ladies Tracey Davies (Byers) Scarlett Sieber at RiseUp Asia'25 at our first Money20/20 show of…
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I didn’t start my career in tech. I started as a trainee journalist chasing deadlines, not writing code. So being named a finalist for Woman…
I didn’t start my career in tech. I started as a trainee journalist chasing deadlines, not writing code. So being named a finalist for Woman…
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Looking forward to speaking at the OpenFinity conference in NYC on May 14th. https://lnkd.in/eMqAH89F
Looking forward to speaking at the OpenFinity conference in NYC on May 14th. https://lnkd.in/eMqAH89F
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