Our Consultants

Munir M. Merali

Senior Consultant

Experienced entrepreneur and diplomat with demonstrated leadership working in challenging environments. Have worked in diverse cultures helping to develop and promote innovative, but sustainable models of partnerships and investments in the public and private sectors.

Mohammed Hussein

Consultant

Passionate innovator with diverse skills in Fin-tech Industry dedicated to making a positive impact through relentless learning & creativity

Dr. Miodrag Džodžo

Investment Consultant

A fintech professional and investments consultant with over 15 years of experience in the banking and tech industries. As a Regional Director, Dr. Miodrag’s role involves building relationships with financial and regulatory institutions, mentoring and training, and providing advisory services in fintech, IT, banking, risk management, project management, and ESG.

Giorgio Torre

Management Consultant

A consultant and public speaker with 11+ years of experience in sustainability, strategy, and policy advisory, focusing on ESG, decarbonization, and emerging technologies. He advises the EU and GCC governments on developing national startup ecosystems. Mr. Giorgio excels in digital transformation, IT project management, financial analysis, and Metaverse technologies.

Dmitry Khort

Financial Consultant

A startup mentor and venture partner at IIDF, with a strong background in financial management and strategic consulting. Specializing in fintech and Web 3.0. With over 15 years of experience, Mr. Dmitry founded a private pension fund and consulted the World Bank and USAID.

Claudio Fiorillo

Business  Consultant

A former Deloitte Consulting Partner with over 28 years in professional services. Mr. Claudio Fiorillo excels in strategy, operations, human capital, and innovation. He is dedicated to fostering a sustainable world through collaborative economy initiatives. His expertise includes business transformation, strategic planning, and project leadership.

Roy Villanueva

Fintech  and Blockchain Consultant

An investment banking expert with extensive experience in finance, private equity, asset management, and venture capital. He holds CFA and CAD certifications and specializes in decentralized finance, crypto, blockchain, and AI. Mr. Roy leads investment strategy, operations, and risk management utilizing blockchain and AI technologies.

Rakshit Mehta

Tech Consultant

A seasoned technopreneur with over 20 years of experience in private equity and venture capital. Specializing in technology scouting and commercialization, he guides startups globally such as Green Hydrogen, MedTech/Biotech & Nutra, Fintech & IoT, Wireless charging, and Blockchain tech. Recognized for his leadership, he has been featured on the Top 40 under 40 EU-India Leaders List.

Bilal Khan

Business Consultant

A seasoned advisor and entrepreneur with extensive experience in e-commerce, technology, and health tech. Mr. Bilal has advised prominent firms such as MiraclePlus and Neurobay. His career is marked by a commitment to venture building, digital transformation, and fostering innovation across global markets.

Waqas Khann

PE and VC Consultant

With over 7 years of experience in private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC), Mr. Waqas excels in fundraising, investor relations, deal sourcing, and building LP networks. He specializes in connecting startups with investors and has a strong track record in strategic co-investment and capital advisory.

Tobias Bauer

Blockchain Consultant

A Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, a startup mentor and venture partner with global experience. Mr. Tobias specializes in Venture Capital, Consulting, M&A, Accounting, Controlling and Business Development.

Mitar Popovic

Alternative Assets Management Consultant

A proactive finance and legal professional with over 8 years of experience in cross-border investments, M&A, and startup consulting. As the founder of MP Global Venture Advisory & Co, Mr. Mitar specializes in corporate development and mentoring startups.

Osman Nasir

Tech Consultant

A technology and business consultant with over 16 years of experience in the public and private sectors. He has led product development, partnerships, and technology business initiatives across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Pakistan. As the former Managing Director of the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), Mr. Osman developed Pakistan's first IT Export Strategy, achieving 81% growth in IT exports. Currently, he leads product development at Mahaana Wealth, Pakistan's first digital asset management company, and advises on digital and financial inclusion projects.

Francois Ganneau

Renewables Investments Consultant

An experienced consultant specializing in the smart mobility and energy/renewables sectors with a focus on sustainability and ESG. With a proven track record in leadership, general management, and project finance, he has successfully managed P&L and investment responsibilities, strategy, and post-merger integration in multicultural environments.

Giampaolo Parigi

Financial Consultant

A merchant banker with over 35 years of principal and Board-level experience in finance on the primary and secondary markets. He has managed, structured, and advised on deals totaling hundreds of billions of dollars across 90 countries.� He is currently an Attorney-In-Fact for a major UK investment company, co-founder of PrivatCap, Senior Advisor at Syz Group, Principal and President of International Capital Markets at American Colonial Capital.

Ralf Peter Kaiser

Financial Consultant

With 35 years of experience in the technology, investment, and financial industries, Mr. Ralf specializes in go-to-market strategies, capital raising, investment management, and technology start-ups. He was CEO of a SaaS banking compliance and payments firm. Ralf is an industry thought leader in M&A, investment, SaaS, and fintech.

Gueorgui Gotzev

Sustainable & Climate Finance Consultant

With over 17 years of legal experience, Mr. Gueorgui has developed deep expertise in the regulatory, contractual, and transactional aspects of sustainable and climate finance, carbon markets, investment funds, and asset management fields driven by his passion for contributing to the global transition to a low-carbon economy, ESG integration into investment strategies and supporting innovative solutions that address climate change and environmental issues.

steven yoon

Startup Consultant

A seasoned startup and entrepreneurship professional with a proven track record of building successful businesses from seed to Series A/B funding rounds. With over 20 years of pan-Asia experience, Mr. Steven has mentored and advised more than 50 startups, helping them secure over $100M in funding. He is adept at strategic consulting, partnership development, and identifying strategic investment opportunities in the tech and financial services sectors.

Juan Fernando Ramirez Arguello

VC Consultant

A seasoned entrepreneur, brings over two decades of experience in finance, manufacturing, agribusiness, and renewable energy across Latin America and the USA. His career includes significant roles with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the World Bank. Mr. Juan has developed startups in agroindustry, e-commerce, biodiesel, and finance. He focuses on private financing, scouting deals for investment banks, and consulting for VC firms, with active involvement in the alternative lending industry.

Keith Myers

Tech Consultant

Mr. Keith has designed and produced XR content for clients including the BBC, Manchester International Festival, NHS, Oxford University, University of Manchester, and more. He specializes in AR/VR Unity production, 3D Modelling, 3D Scanning, 360 video production, and game design, with a strong focus on Engineering, MedTech, Heritage, EdTech, and commercial projects.

Robert A. Bonomo

Tech Consultant

A seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in IT development, management, and delivery of transformational systems. Renowned for his contributions to the Wealth Management industry, Mr. Robert's expertise spans blockchain technology, business analysis, strategic planning, and digital transformation. He is recognized for innovation, cost savings, and effective team building.

Judd Hollas

FinTech Consultant

A FinTech founder, engineer, and finance expert with over 20 years of experience in private equity and startup mentoring. With a diverse background in finance, accounting, business operations, and chemical and software engineering, he has founded EquityNet, a SaaS-based funding marketplace that has facilitated over $600 million in business funding. Mr. Judd provides services ranging from business research and strategy to financial modeling and growth guidance.

Munya Chiura

FinTech Consultant

A Head of Africa Business Development at MPOWER Financing, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial services. He has held senior management roles at global institutions such as Flutterwave, Flywire, Syniverse, and Ceridian. Mr. Munya served as an Innovation Consultant for the World Bank, and on the Advisory Board for the IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator 2021. He is currently helping fintech startups and European scaleups innovate and expand into the African market.

James Bedford

Tech Consultant

An investment finance consultant with extensive experience in the tech startup ecosystem. As Digital Tech Cluster Manager at the Science and Technology Facilities Council, he leads digital tech cluster development and supports startups in scaling and securing investments. Previously, he was Director at OXO Consulting and Head of Investment Partnerships at Tech Nation, where he enhanced investment access and co-created a co-investment fund. James has a proven track record in business growth, investment readiness, and tech ecosystem development.

Pietro Calvaruso

Legal Consultant

A distinguished legal consultant provides legal guidance on corporate, tax, banking, and financial law. With over 20 years of experience in international trade and business development, Mr. Pietro has expertise in intellectual property, public procurement, and due diligence. He advises at The Private Office of H.E. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Duaij bin Khalifa al-Khalifa.

Andres Felipe Herrera Constain

Financial Consultant

A finance leader with 20+ years of experience managing global multibillion-dollar operations. Mr. Andres advised Fortune 100 companies on M&A strategy and finance transformations at Ernst & Young and Deloitte. Mr. Andres leverages new technologies, financial expertise, and leadership abilities to drive strategic planning, capital allocation, reporting, and operational excellence initiatives.

Matt Lanfear, PhD

Executive Coach and Business Transformation Consultant

An executive coach to leaders driving change in global financial institutions, multinational companies, and entrepreneurs building high-growth startups in the FinTech, blockchain, and technology sectors. As a finance professional with over 25 years of experience spanning business transformation, M&A, and finance, Matt helps leaders accelerate business transformation, enhance financial performance, and increase leadership effectiveness.

Tarja Wiklund

Financial Consultant

Tarja Wiklund is a financier with 20 years of global experience in Europe, the USA, Canada, and Emerging Markets. She is VP of a single-family office in NY and co-founder of PrivatCap Oy in Helsinki. Tarja holds degrees from Stanford, Vaasa, and Laurea universities and is a licensed psychotherapist in Finland. A multilingual speaker, she is frequently invited to international business conferences.

Céline Kohler

Sustainable & Climate Finance Consultant

Me Céline Kohler holds an ML in International Law from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and an LL.M. in EU Law from UNIL. Registered with the Luxembourg and Geneva Bars, she founded KOHLER GOTZEV law firm, advising on cross-border legal, regulatory, and compliance issues. Céline specializes in alternative investments, ESG, and climate finance, and is active in Sustainable Finance education.

Vatsala Vani Arunachalam

PE and VC Consultant

Vatsala Vani Arunachalam is an Investment Banker, Consultant, and Entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in corporate finance, advisory, and fundraising. As Director of Corporate Banking at Unieke Capital Advisory in India, she specializes in M&A, debt syndication, and SME IPOs. She also founded VA Advisory in Kuala Lumpur and co-founded Redmoon Hedge Fund.

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Roy Villanueva

Consultant at Equivator®

At the intersection of ambition and innovation, I thrive at EquiVator sculpting the future by fuelling startups across the globe.

Rakshit Mehta

Consultant at Equivator®

If you are looking for Ideas that add value. You are in the right place.

Claudio Fiorillo

Consultant at Equivator®

Every day is a school day, I'm proud to be in an environment where I'm challenged to be my best

Bilal Khan

Consultant at Equivator®

Life at Equivator as an advisor is a dynamic journey of collaboration and innovation. Every day brings new opportunities to contribute expertise, guide strategic decisions, and be part of a team that values excellence in pursuit of shared success.

Mitar Popovic

Consultant at Equivator®

A journey where the balance of ambiguity meets the clarity of purpose, creating a unique shade with diverse experiences and endless possibilities

Waqas Khann

Consultant at Equivator®

Embracing the dynamic rhythm of Equivator, where innovation fuels our spirit, collaboration defines our journey, and navigating risks becomes an art – all woven together by the heartbeat of venture capital excellence.

Dr. Miodrag Džodžo

Consultant at Equivator®

At Equivator, where I find immense satisfaction as a seasoned investor, the emphasis on prioritizing founders is genuinely remarkable. It's a space where the intersection of talent and capital thrives, and robust portfolio support is a fundamental commitment. Equivator has successfully cultivated a premier community comprising investors, founders, and visionary leaders, fostering significant advancements in technology development.

Tobias Bauer

Consultant at Equivator®