Giakaa Capital

We’re honored to welcome Mr. Joseph Joshy, CTO, IFSCA, as a distinguished speaker at our exclusive Giakaa Capital Fintech Leadership Roundtable Series, powered by bepay money. Joseph Joshy serves as Chief Technology Officer and Chief General Manager, Head of FinTech & IT at the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), the unified financial sector regulator established by the Government of India. He leads initiatives in FinTech regulation, SupTech, AI governance, data privacy, quantum technologies, and global regulatory collaborations. Formerly Senior Vice President and Vertical Head at Reserve Bank Information Technology (ReBIT), he played a key role in RBI’s technology vision and innovation. With over two decades of global experience across technology, consulting, and regulatory domains, Joseph has driven large-scale digital transformation across continents and financial ecosystems. Topic: Building India's Sustainable Digital Financial Ecosystem 2030: A Multi-Stakeholder Blueprint for Inclusive Growth Date: October 9, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Venue: Trident Hotel, BKC, Mumbai Website: https://lnkd.in/grwq9M6D Key Discussion Themes: - Building a future-ready digital financial architecture - Cross-sector collaboration for inclusive growth - Leveraging AI and innovation for systemic transformation - Scaling trust, security, and resilience in digital ecosystems Join us for high-caliber, action-oriented conversations designed to co-create India’s digital finance blueprint for the next decade. Organiser: Omika Dubey #GiakaaCapital #FintechLeadershipRoundtable #bepaymoney #BlockchainInnovation #DigitalFinance #CBDC #Tokenization #FutureOfFinance #GreenFinance #AIinFinance #FinancialInclusion #DigitalIdentity #TrustAndResilience #SustainableFinance #MumbaiEvents

We’re delighted to welcome Mr. Vinod Shankaran, VP Business Development, Entrust Family Office, as a distinguished speaker at our exclusive Giakaa Capital Fintech Leadership Roundtable Series, powered by bepay money. Vinod Shankaran is a seasoned financial services professional with over 27 years of experience, including 23 years in retail banking and wealth management. He currently serves as Vice President of Business Development at Entrust Family Office, where he focuses on driving growth and client engagement strategies. Before joining Entrust, Vinod was the Location Head for SBM Bank in Mumbai for three years, leading business expansion and client relationship initiatives. Previously, he held leadership roles as Branch Head at IndusInd Bank for 6.5 years and at ICICI Bank for 3.5 years. Earlier in his career, Vinod gained extensive experience across leading financial institutions, including ABN AMRO Bank/RBS, Standard Chartered Bank, and Thomas Cook India Ltd, where he built a strong foundation in banking operations, client servicing, and financial advisory. Topic: Asset Allocators, PE, Family Offices & Institutional Investors Shaping India’s Fintech Future Date: October 9, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Venue: Trident Hotel, BKC, Mumbai Website: https://lnkd.in/grwq9M6D Key Discussion Themes: - Understanding investor priorities in India’s evolving fintech landscape - Aligning innovation capital with long-term sustainable growth - The role of private credit, structured finance, and digital assets - Building a robust ecosystem for global investors in Indian fintech Join us for insightful, outcome-driven conversations with leaders like Mr. Vinod, unlocking new opportunities at the intersection of capital, fintech, and innovation. Organizer: Omika Dubey #FintechLeadership #FintechInnovation #DigitalEcosystem #FinancialInclusion #FutureOfFinance #FamilyOffices #PrivateEquity #VCInvesting #GiakaaCapital #bepaymoney

We’re honored to welcome Mr. Deepak Norman, Consultant - CAMS IIT FinTech Innovation Lab - CYSTAR, IIT Madras, as a distinguished speaker at the Giakaa Capital Fintech Leadership Roundtable Series, powered by bepay money. Mr. Deepak is a technology transformation and project execution leader with 25+ years in Banking, Finance, Telecom and Consulting. At present, he is a Consultant with Center for Cybersecurity, Trust and Reliability at IIT Madras, where he is involved in curating and developing scaled solution ideas across digital currencies, national blockchain, metaverse payments, agentic AI etc., for e-governance and commercial use cases. Topic: India Stack Opportunities: Building on UPI's $990B Market Potential Date: October 8, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Venue: Trident Hotel, BKC, Mumbai Website: https://lnkd.in/grwq9M6D Key Discussion Themes: - Expanding UPI’s infrastructure for broader use cases - Cross-border payments and global partnerships - Driving innovation through open APIs and developer ecosystems - Unlocking the next wave of fintech solutions built on India Stack This invite-only, high-caliber dialogue will bring together policymakers, banks, and fintech leaders to co-create actionable pathways for scaling India’s digital financial infrastructure globally. Organiser: Omika Dubey #FintechLeadership #IndiaStack #UPI #DigitalPayments #CrossBorderFinance #BankingInnovation #FinancialInclusion #GiakaaCapital #bepaymoney

We’re delighted to welcome Mr. Prashanth Irudayaraj, MD and Director of Engineering albaX.me, as a distinguished speaker at our exclusive Giakaa Capital Fintech Leadership Roundtable Series, powered by bepay money. Prashanth is the Managing Director of AlbaX, an AI crypto studio based in Dubai, and serves on the XPRIZE Global Visioneering Braintrust. His crypto journey began at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, where, while working on humanitarian initiatives in Haiti, he built an early Ethereum-based banking prototype to empower women entrepreneurs. Formerly funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, he advanced solar cost reduction efforts and contributed to AI research at Tesla. Holding multiple renewable energy patents, Prashanth now helps organizations leverage crypto and AI for operational efficiency, driving global transformation through secure and accessible technology solutions. Topic: Fintech Valuations in 2025: Navigating Market Corrections & Realistic Pricing Date: October 7, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Venue: Trident Hotel, BKC, Mumbai Website: https://lnkd.in/grwq9M6D Key Discussion Themes: - Understanding valuation trends amidst market volatility - Aligning investor expectations with realistic growth metrics - Identifying sustainable fintech models in a correction phase - Strategies for balancing innovation and profitability in 2025 and beyond Join us for insightful, outcome-driven conversations with leaders like Mr. Irudayaraj, unlocking new opportunities at the intersection of capital, fintech, and innovation. Organizer: Omika Dubey #FintechLeadership #CapitalInnovation #Fintech2025 #MarketValuations #FinancialInnovation #GiakaaCapital #DigitalFinance #FutureOfFintech #InnovationAndGrowth #LeadershipRoundtable

We’re delighted to welcome Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe, Founder & President, SME Chamber of India, as a distinguished speaker at our exclusive Giakaa Capital Fintech Leadership Roundtable Series, powered by bepay money. Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe is a serial entrepreneur, influencer, mentor, and business rights activist with over three decades of experience in industry and SME development. Founder of the Macro Group of Companies and the SME Chamber of India, he has been a driving force in empowering SMEs, promoting entrepreneurship, and advocating key policy reforms for MSME growth. Through numerous business councils and international collaborations, Mr. Salunkhe has advanced global trade, innovation, and industrial competitiveness. A recognized speaker at global forums, he continues to champion SME empowerment and India’s vision to become a leading manufacturing and economic powerhouse. Topic: Asset Allocators, PE, Family Offices & Institutional Investors Shaping India’s Fintech Future Date: October 9, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Venue: Trident Hotel, BKC, Mumbai Website: https://lnkd.in/grwq9M6D Key Discussion Themes: - Understanding investor priorities in India’s evolving fintech landscape - Aligning innovation capital with long-term sustainable growth - The role of private credit, structured finance, and digital assets - Building a robust ecosystem for global investors in Indian fintech Join us for insightful, outcome-driven conversations with leaders like Mr. Salunkhe, unlocking new opportunities at the intersection of capital, fintech, and innovation. Organizer: Omika Dubey #FintechLeadership #FintechInnovation #DigitalEcosystem #FinancialInclusion #FutureOfFinance #FamilyOffices #PrivateEquity #VCInvesting #GiakaaCapital #bepaymoney

We’re delighted to welcome Mr. Kapil Hingorani, President, Equirus Family Office, as a distinguished speaker at our exclusive Giakaa Capital Fintech Leadership Roundtable Series, powered by bepay money. Kapil serves as the President of Equirus Family Office, bringing over two decades of experience working with global family offices and FDI funds. He has successfully deployed and managed approximately USD 500 million across Indian listed and unlisted markets, as well as real estate investments. A respected international speaker, Kapil has represented India at prestigious family office roundtables in Singapore and, most recently, in Switzerland. His deep expertise in investment strategy and risk management has earned him industry-wide recognition. Kapil firmly believes that “once we control the risk, returns will be generated automatically,” a principle that defines his investment philosophy. Topic: Asset Allocators, PE, Family Offices & Institutional Investors Shaping India’s Fintech Future Date: October 9, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Venue: Trident Hotel, BKC, Mumbai Website: https://lnkd.in/grwq9M6D Key Discussion Themes: - Understanding investor priorities in India’s evolving fintech landscape - Aligning innovation capital with long-term sustainable growth - The role of private credit, structured finance, and digital assets - Building a robust ecosystem for global investors in Indian fintech Join us for insightful, outcome-driven conversations with leaders like Mr. Kapil, unlocking new opportunities at the intersection of capital, fintech, and innovation. Organizer: Omika Dubey #FintechLeadership #FintechInnovation #DigitalEcosystem #FinancialInclusion #FutureOfFinance #FamilyOffices #PrivateEquity #VCInvesting #GiakaaCapital #bepaymoney

We’re delighted to welcome Mr. Sudip Mondal, Founder & Director  SHC Growth Partners, as a distinguished speaker at our exclusive Giakaa Capital Fintech Leadership Roundtable Series, powered by bepay money. Sudip Mondal is a seasoned credit underwriting and risk professional with over a decade of experience across retail lending, SME finance, and digital lending. As Founder & Director of SHC Growth Partners, he has led initiatives in underwriting, sales, collections, and operations, driving fintech innovation through co-lending models and digital credit solutions. With expertise in financial modeling, venture capital, and private equity, Sudip actively supports early-stage startups through Startupholic Catalyst. A visiting faculty in fintech and investment banking, he is dedicated to bridging the gap between startups and capital while fostering sustainable financial and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Topic: Fintech Valuations in 2025: Navigating Market Corrections & Realistic Pricing Date: October 7, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Venue: Trident Hotel, BKC, Mumbai Website: https://lnkd.in/grwq9M6D Key Discussion Themes: - Understanding valuation trends amidst market volatility - Aligning investor expectations with realistic growth metrics - Identifying sustainable fintech models in a correction phase - Strategies for balancing innovation and profitability in 2025 and beyond Join us for insightful, outcome-driven conversations with leaders like Mr. Mondal, unlocking new opportunities at the intersection of capital, fintech, and innovation. Organizer: Omika Dubey #FintechLeadership #CapitalInnovation #Fintech2025 #MarketValuations #FinancialInnovation #GiakaaCapital #DigitalFinance #FutureOfFintech #InnovationAndGrowth #LeadershipRoundtable

We’re honored to welcome Mr. Nekzad Malegamwalla, Director, Banking Operations at Cashfree Payments, as a distinguished speaker at the Giakaa Capital Fintech Leadership Roundtable Series, powered by bepay money. Nekzad Malegamwalla is a core payments industry player and a pioneer in payment gateway operations across India, the UAE, Southeast Asia, and Singapore. As Director of Banking Operations at Cashfree, he has been instrumental in building and scaling payment infrastructure that powers seamless digital transactions. With deep expertise in operational excellence, partnerships, and regulatory frameworks, Nekzad continues to shape the future of fintech and cross-border payments in emerging markets. Topic: India Stack Opportunities: Building on UPI's $990B Market Potential Date: October 8, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Venue: Trident Hotel, BKC, Mumbai Website: https://lnkd.in/grwq9M6D Key Discussion Themes: - Expanding UPI’s infrastructure for broader use cases - Cross-border payments and global partnerships - Driving innovation through open APIs and developer ecosystems - Unlocking the next wave of fintech solutions built on India Stack This invite-only, high-caliber dialogue will bring together policymakers, banks, and fintech leaders to co-create actionable pathways for scaling India’s digital financial infrastructure globally. Organiser: Omika Dubey #FintechLeadership #IndiaStack #UPI #DigitalPayments #CrossBorderFinance #BankingInnovation #FinancialInclusion #GiakaaCapital #bepaymoney

We’re delighted to welcome Mr. Jeetendra Manik, Head Bank Relationship Management at National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI), as a distinguished speaker at our exclusive Giakaa Capital Fintech Leadership Roundtable Series, powered by bepay money. Jeetendra Manik is a business visionary with over two decades of experience in building and scaling payment ecosystems across India. He has been a driving force behind transformative card programs, digital enablement initiatives, and strategic partnerships across public sector banks, fintechs, and corporate clients. Known for his expertise in creating revenue strategies, designing advisory models, and leading high-performing teams, Jeetendra brings a deep commitment to driving growth, innovation, and impact in the financial services landscape. Topic: Fintech Valuations in 2025: Navigating Market Corrections & Realistic Pricing Date: October 7, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Venue: Trident Hotel, BKC, Mumbai Website: https://lnkd.in/grwq9M6D Key Discussion Themes: - Understanding valuation trends amidst market volatility - Aligning investor expectations with realistic growth metrics - Identifying sustainable fintech models in a correction phase - Strategies for balancing innovation and profitability in 2025 and beyond Join us for insightful, outcome-driven conversations with leaders like Mr. Manik, unlocking new opportunities at the intersection of capital, fintech, and innovation. Organizer: Omika Dubey #FintechLeadership #CapitalInnovation #Fintech2025 #MarketValuations #FinancialInnovation #GiakaaCapital #DigitalFinance #FutureOfFintech #InnovationAndGrowth #LeadershipRoundtable

We’re thrilled to welcome Mr. Ashutosh Dubey, Senior Vice President, Payments, Kotak Mahindra Bank, as a distinguished speaker at our exclusive Giakaa Capital Fintech Leadership Roundtable Series, powered by bepay money. Ashutosh Dubey is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in fintech, paytech, and regtech. He has played pivotal roles in shaping India’s digital financial infrastructure as the former Product Owner of key national projects, including the Account Aggregator framework, Public Credit Registry, UPI Lite, and the Digital Rupee (CBDC of India). Topic: Financial Inclusion Through Digital Payments: Reaching Bharat Date: October 7, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Venue: Trident Hotel, BKC, Mumbai Website: https://lnkd.in/grwq9M6D Key Discussion Themes: - Integrating financial services into everyday platforms - Leveraging digital infrastructure for financial inclusion - Innovative lending solutions for underserved markets - Strategic collaborations driving digital adoption Join us for high-caliber, action-oriented conversations designed to unlock new fintech frontiers – data-informed depth and outcome-driven sessions. #FinancialInclusion #DigitalPayments #FintechLeadership #BharatFintech #InclusiveFinance #FutureOfBanking #FintechIndia #DigitalAdoption #InnovationInFinance #GiakaaCapital #bepaymoney