Digitally interconnecting ESG markets to achieve Net Zero

The COP28 award winning automated AI and blockchain-driven ‘Network of Networks’ PaaS ecosystem for carbon credits and ESG real-world assets interoperable across multiple APIs and blockchains

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About ZERO13

ZERO13 is helping to achieve Net Zero by combining AI and blockchain to restore trust in carbon credit markets, addressing greenwashing, double counting, price transparency, vertical silos and market fragmentation.

The ZERO13 team is passionate about its mission and commitment to using Climate Fintech as a catalyst to help decarbonize the world, and achieve carbon neutrality. ZERO13 is the only end-to-end global carbon credits exchange, registry and participant aggregation platform ecosystem that:

Enables supply, verification and transparent pricing for carbon credits

Provides efficient trading, exchange matching and real-time settlement of traditional and digital carbon credits, and other ESG assets

Reduces market friction in a carbon constrained world

Why ZERO13

Our purpose lies in our name

ZERO = the drive to achieve Net Zero.

13 = United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) 13, which urges immediate action to combat climate change and its impacts.

What We Do

An automated AI and blockchain-driven international carbon exchange, registry and aggregation hub and ecosystem.

The ZERO13 Hub provides a Platform-as-a-Service which offers a distributed point of entry for digital issuance, trading and settlement of carbon credits and real-world assets such as ESG securities. ZERO13 Hub connects multiple international carbon exchanges, registries, custodians and ESG project owners globally for supply verification, transparent pricing and real-time settlement using APIs and across blockchains enabled by ZERO13 Chain (‘Pyctor’).

The ZERO13 Hub facilitates: 

Infrastructure

Digital climate and sustainability markets infrastructure

Carbon Credits

Digital issuance, recording, verification and monitoring of carbon credits 

Transparency

Transparent pricing, trading, exchange matching and real-time settlement of carbon credits

Cybersecurity

Advanced cybersecurity technology for end-to-end operational security

Aggregation

Aggregation of global carbon markets (and participants)

Transition

Transition of a digital asset niche to a circular economy

SustainaFi – linking sustainability with finance in a unique ‘network of networks’ approach

The ZERO13 Hub is an orchestration layer that leverages synergies and collaborations between market participants – suppliers, buyers, exchanges, registries, custodians, banks, asset managers, corporates, 3rd party networks, climate fintech vendors and ClimateTech firms – enabling carbon market participants to unlock the full potential of carbon credits and related ESG assets.

The Solution

ZERO13 removes inefficiencies and problems in currently fragmented carbon markets, such as fraudulent credits, greenwashing, lack of price transparency, vertical silos and market fragmentation.

With ZERO13, carbon markets participants benefit from:

Increased trust through automated verification, no double counting or green washing

Greater trading and settlement workflow efficiencies from fewer intermediaries, price transparency, integrated silos, and carbon markets aggregation

A solution that understands the market needs of industrial operators, corporates and institutional investors

A solution that enables retail demand to be realized

Key Features & Benefits of the ZERO13 Ecosystem

ZERO13 Registry: An automated Blockchain Carbon Registry SaaS and enablement layer with AI dMRV (digital Measurement, Reporting, Verification) integration to issue, record, verify and monitor carbon credits and ESG assets. Integral controls to detect fraudulent credits & double counting with full disclosure of sustainability disclosure requirements.

ZERO13 Chain: Energy efficient multi-blockchain based distributed, permissioned Custody Wallet and Asset Settlement Network (‘ASN’) to digitally manage and effectively settle credits, with immutability and traceability, based on projected and real mitigation outcomes from multiple projects.

ZERO13 Technologies which comprises all software/SaaS/PaaS technologies from within the whole group, enabling ecosystem participants to run their own services, as well as to connect into the multi-party ZERO13 Hub, as required.

ZERO13 Hub: A carbon credits aggregation hub to connect multiple carbon participants, registries, exchanges and services across multiple jurisdictions.

ZERO13 Markets: A regulated carbon credits exchange with post trade for price transparency and real time settlement using a hybrid approach (API and blockchain-based), which also supports ESG real-world assets.

ZERO13 Projects: A trusted supply of projects to unlock and generate a credible supply of carbon credits with digital provenance, which are issued and then registered.

ZERO13 SustainaFi: Green banking finance & ESG asset management (working with partners) – vertically & horizontally integrated Sustainable Finance ‘network of networks’ ecosystem.

Strong Partnerships with buyers as well as with supply-side sellers, vendors, green banking & finance and ESG asset management (from Partners) and multiple government-to-government (G2G) partnership frameworks.

Partners & Key Profiles

Partners

Alléo Energy is a renewable energy company that develops clean energy facilities converting wood-waste into 100% renewable high value commodities in a carbon negative process such that circular economies are created in rural communities. Our state-of-the-art process turns excess wood chips into energy resources and high value commodities that can be refined into various energy products (SAF, Diesel, etc) as well as natural soil and plant ameliorants (Biochar & Wood Vinegar). While taking a relatively quiet approach, we are forging a path for seismic and unparalleled changes in the energy and agro-industrial spaces.

Ark2030 aims to reverse global warming by restoring the 500 million hectares of ecosystems that have been destroyed by mankind since the beginning of the industrial revolution. As part of the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration, the Ark will focus on five critical global landscapes across all continents.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—are using AWS to lower costs, become more agile, and innovate faster.

BioCarbon is globally recognized as an ICROA-endorsed GHG Program. This milestone is a worldwide recognition of the high-quality of the Standard and the integrity, credibility, and reliability of the approach for issuing and reporting GHG emissions reductions and removals. In addition, the confirmed commitment of BCR to sustainability and climate change targets.

CarbonTier is passionate about Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. We offer Strategic Carbon Management Services and Solutions to our clients as a specialized service. CarbonTier offers UNFCCC, CDM/JI, VERRA/VCS, Gold standard, Global carbon council, Joint credit mechanism, Management Systems consulting, Socio Economic Assessment, Sustainability Reporting, CSR, and Climate change predictions and impacts assessment.

The CarbonCX platform offers new approach to the automated collection, verification, aggregation and processing of accurate telemetry data related to voluntary carbon emission reductions. Each of these efforts are checked against of a variety of recognized and accepted methodologies and protocols. CarbonCX then automatically generates proprietary digital Carbon Reduction Credits™ (“CRCs™”) using secure blockchain technology for the purposes of easy carbon asset management, reporting transparency, and monetization

CarbonPump is a climate action methodology developer and project launchpad. We are passionate about climate action at scale, now and we will create methodologies at a billion-tonne scale to achieve this. CarbonPump projects generate Climate Action Digital Receipts. They are unique, immutable receipts for verified and completed action. This contrasts with existing carbon credits that are invoiced for the promise of future action with inherent risks to the buyer and seller.

ClearBank is a tech-bank focused on creating the best and most sustainable banking and payment infrastructure in the world. We’re driven by the latest technology and powered by our talented people. We’re changing the game for what banking means and where it’s delivered, empowering businesses to embed banking and payments into their propositions and create a seamless customer experience that complements their brand. And this is just the start.

ClimaInvest is deeply connected to our planet and committed to fostering a better tomorrow. With unwavering dedication, we empower communities and protect our environment. Every small step counts in our shared mission for a greener, more sustainable world. Join us, and let’s make a difference together. At ClimaInvest, we imagine a world where the choices we make today leave a positive mark on the environment, creating a sustainable and harmonious home for generations to cherish.

Datapod projects leverage data to address ESG concerns & facilitate carbon credit trading, driving impactful climate action. Datapod stands at the forefront of cloud server technology, offering a wide range of hosting services and cutting-edge microprocessing server solutions. With a long-standing reputation for technical excellence, Datapod is the preferred provider for businesses and governments in need of secure, reliable, and scalable cloud server solutions throughout Asia and beyond.

Decarb.earth is a pioneer in carbon technology, spearheading innovations in carbon credit generation and quality. Our cutting-edge digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) system redefines industry standards. With meticulous third-party auditing, verification, and registration, our credits guarantee unmatched quality and validity.

We are the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.

Founded in 2020 by a team of financial industry veterans, Dicree holds a Capital Markets Services License for Dealing in Capital Markets Securities and in Collective Investment Schemes.

DigiFin Advisors is a specialized advisory firm established in April 2019, committed to facilitating funding solutions for startups and businesses poised for growth. Our global team comprises finance, management, and legal professionals with expertise in both equity and debt fundraising.

Digital Bank Limited (DBL) aims to become the banking partner of choice for start-ups, SMEs and FinTech companies in Seychelles and across Africa. DBL provides more efficient channels to customers and to enhance the customer experience through digitally advanced value-added services. It enables cost-effective and more efficient technologically enabled financial services for corporate and HNWI (High Net worth Individual) clients.

Digitizing industries and trade communities worldwide in cross-border trade is a challenging concept. We are leading the way with our SaaS B2B trade solution and fully dedicated to transforming trade – one marketplace at a time.

DXC Technology helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates.

Eco-Consortium is a Verdana subsidiary that integrates Verdana’s Measurement, Reporting, Verification (dMRV) engine with equity partner Eco-Registry’s carbon registry services to provide digital infrastructure for national and voluntary sector registries, to support sovereign commitments in reducing Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. Eco-Consortium also connects to voluntary market carbon standard bodies, including CerCarbono. Additionally Eco-Consortium connects to the World Bank sponsored Carbon Action Data Trust (CAD Trust) that provides a metadata layer to connected entities. This helps Eco-Consortium tag carbon credits as compliant with Article 6.2 of the Paris Rule Book, i.e., prevent double counting of lowered GHG emissions.

EcoRegistry is a company that aims to boost the implementation of solutions towards a sustainable development through technology. We are the first blockchain-based carbon credit registry, and we continue to develop new solutions to create positive impact, new opportunities for our clients and build trust in the market.

At eCosmos, we’re committed to supporting our trusted partners and clients worldwide by harnessing the power of digital technology. We provide cost-effective services, solutions, and consulting to empower our clients’ business processes. Since our establishment in 2004, with our headquarters located in Tampa, USA, eCosmos has been extending global reach and domestic support to a diverse range of organisations, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. We offer universal access to exceptional talent and IT innovations through various delivery models, reducing overall risk and enhancing outcomes to help our clients succeed in the global economy.

EnverX is solving the problem of inefficient and opaque traditional financing methods for early stage sustainability projects by offering a digital, transparent, and secure solution for project financing and trading. EnverX’s mission is to unlock capital and accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy by providing a digital platform for project financing and carbon credit trading, while promoting transparency and efficiency in the market. EnverX’s vision is to become the leading platform for digital financing and trading solutions for carbon credits and other commodities, bridging capital to the planet by unlocking investment capital for early-stage projects and providing a fair and transparent marketplace for trading future carbon credits.

The Environmental Protection Agency is the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in Ghana. It’s our job to make sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today’s society, so that tomorrow’s generations inherit a cleaner, healthier world. We have more than 40 years of history behind us.

Launched in 2022 by GuildOne and its strategic cleantech and energy partners, ESG1 is a Canadian climate fintech company with innovative blockchain and AI technologies that streamline and automate industrial progress towards energy transition goals. ESG1’s carbon data verification platform, V10N, leverages the benefits of permissioned/public blockchain interoperability for the digital measurement, reporting, verification, and tokenization of carbon credits and other nature-based solutions, creating new levels of scalability, market access, and trust for sustainable assets.

Evercomm is a multiple award-winning company with carbon reduction engineering solutions to help transition the industrial world towards a lower-carbon future. Our industry solutions, developed from deep engineering and IT expertise, are stringently aligned to ISO 14064, 14067 and 14068 standards and confidently employed by global corporations as an integral part of their transition towards net-zero outcomes.

G-Energy is an award-winning Energy Services Company (ESCO) with the largest professional team of Energy Specialists and Qualified Green Mark Consultants in the Asia Pacific region. With over 1000 successful projects and numerous prestigious awards, we are a trusted brand in Singapore that has been providing reliable energy solutions across major industry sectors since 2005.

ZERO 13 is a wholly owned integral subsidiary of GMEX Group.

GMEX Group (GMEX) offers sustainable digital solutions for the new age of global markets. The firm is a leading global provider of multi-asset exchange trading and post-trade software/software as-a-Service (SaaS) market infrastructure solutions and ‘network of networks’ digital platform services. GMEX addresses end-to-end regulatory and contract environment needs for issuance, trading, clearing and settlement across exchanges and across multiple asset classes including traditional, digital and hybrid assets, including carbon credits and ESG real-world assets.

Green Bond Corporation (GBC) SARL is a specialist global advisory group that advises clients in the structuring and financing of large-scale, capital-intensive infrastructure projects. GBC partners with governments, institutional and corporate clients (both public and private) that seek access to capital through the international debt and equity capital markets, including where projects work towards decarbonising local, national, regional and global economies.

Based in Canada, GuildOne leverages the power of blockchain infrastructure and applications to build advanced solutions for complex industrial data management challenges. Backed by a 22-year history of energy sector digital innovation, GuildOne has developed pioneering smart contract technologies for the Blockchain for Energy Consortium, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips, and works with leading technology partners including R3 and AWS.

HalaZone is an environmental consulting firm that helps energy companies reduce their carbon footprint by integrating green technologies with big data engineering. We build robust and effective carbon reduction strategies that work, and we provide financing options and consultancy services to help our clients achieve their sustainability goals.

IBM integrates technology and expertise, providing infrastructure, software (including market-leading Red Hat) and consulting services for clients as they pursue the digital transformation of the world’s mission-critical businesses.

Intensel offers a climate analytics digital platform solution. Using AI, supercomputers, big data, and in-house PhD climate scientists and financial experts, Intensel has developed a scalable fintech solution to help clients – banks, real estate owners, insurance companies, and asset managers – identify and understand the financial impacts of climate change now and under future climate scenarios so that they may build more climate-resilient portfolios and stay ahead of imminent climate regulations.

IOSS connects relevant stakeholders, builds relationships and delivers ecosystem solutions that enable digitisation, transformation and rapidly evolving frontier technologies to bridge with existing technical infrastructures and deliver innovative solutions for market expectations.

ISDA (International Swaps and Derivatives Association) achieves its mission by representing all market participants globally, promoting high standards of commercial conduct that enhance market integrity, and leading industry action on derivatives issues.

Founded mid-2020 in The Seychelles, Island Carbon Consult acts as a consultancy firm tailored made for project developments and innovations for SIDS in Africa and the Indian Ocean Regions. We are at the science-policy focal, whereby Island Carbon Consult uses a cross sectoral research approach and further on existing research in the climate mitigation sphere; that brings policymakers, electricity regulators, energy innovators and scientists together to create feasible policy and action plans that can drive the low carbon transition and climate innovative solutions for Small Island States (SIDS).

Koat is a powerful AI risk mitigation and intelligence solution providing smart data and insight into conversations with whole web, real time, narrative analysis. We can help unlock opportunity and protect your business from manipulated voices. From blogs, to news, to TikTok, we listen and apply our system to identify manipulation, extract emotion, uncover sentiment and provide you with insight. We are scaling our listening capabilities constantly.

MAVERIK ensures Resource Optimization with its Zero Waste Technology and provide revolutionizing multi utility solutions. With milestones across sectors and integration of our technology by engineering giants as part of their plant and machinery, we are left with no option, but to pursue continuous improvement through Research & Development. We strongly believe that nothing speaks louder than the quality of work one delivers.

MEPCOM OFFSHORE AND MARINE PTE. LTD. (MEPCOM) is a company established in Singapore. MEPCOM and its Group of Companies are operating from Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia, extend the business coverage to regional as well as international arena.

The National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) was established on 1 July 2010 under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to develop and implement Singapore’s domestic and international policies and strategies to tackle climate change. NCCS is part of the Strategy Group which supports the Prime Minister and his Cabinet to establish priorities and strengthen strategic alignment across Government. The inclusion of NCCS enhances strategy-making and planning on vital issues that span multiple Government ministries and agencies.

Netzium is a revolutionary project and token that accelerates the adoption of carbon-neutral energy solutions globally. Each Netzium token represents 100kWh of clean energy, facilitating the tokenization of the ultimate real-world asset: energy. Netzium in your wallet means you are helping your planet, your country and your community to transition to netzero as soon as possible.

Pay DIRT, LLC invests for the future in American agricultural land. We partner with local farmers, public and private researchers and innovators to evolve and improve long-term soil health and enhance terrestrial carbon sequestration using natural methods. Our goal is to acquire and improve over 10,000 acres of US land before 2026.

Plato is an open intelligence and data repository that unlocks the power of Vertical Search in a highly scalable and secure way. The platform is designed to provide an ultra-secure environment to consume sector specific real-time data intelligence across 27 Verticals and 27 Languages. Plato’s Web3 Search seamlessly connects users with thousands of Defi Applications via a single interface.

R3 is a leading provider of enterprise technology and services that enable the secure exchange of value in regulated industries where trust is critical. Multi-party solutions developed on our platform Corda harness the “Power of 3″—R3’s distributed trust technology, connected networks and regulated markets expertise—to drive transformation in digital finance.

The Seychelles-based Securities, Commodities and Derivatives Exchange (“SECDEX”) is a market infrastructure ecosystem located in the Seychelles. It is a multi-asset hybrid exchange combining the benefits of a digital exchange with those of a traditional exchange. It focuses on securities, debt, spot commodities and derivatives contracts in traditional and digital tokenised form.

Secured Carbon is a streamlined risk management platform that unlocks clean energy tax credits to save the planet. The Secured Carbon software harnesses the power of the tax code to enable standardised and scaled investment in the clean energy transition.

SIMARIS Advisory aims to be a smart-platform for innovation in blue economy, food security and blue carbon by creating a highly competitive ecosystem based on the best promising innovations. We can also advice all type of investors and the financial institutions in the optimisation of their portfolios and the selection of the most promising projects in terms of sustainability and the use of the the technologies of the future.

Stone Mattered Holdings is a developer of intelligent technology. We specialize in artificial intelligence, security monitoring, security, facial recognition, engineering integrations and internet-of-things (IoT) etc. As the world moves into an era of automation and robotics, our team stand ready to create innovative solutions for businesses to meet their future needs. Our key solutions cover Smart Buildings, Smart Retail, Smart Logistics, Smart Factory and Smart Care.

Sustainology is a trailblazer in the carbon market and sustainable investments, committed to revolutionizing environmental impact through innovative technology. We provide accurate emissions calculations, standardized verification processes, and precise carbon sequestration measurements, offering affordable verification services to converters. Our advanced solutions ensure integrity and foster transparency in carbon trading, making us a key player in shaping a greener future.

Sync Neural Genesis AG is based in Lucerne, Switzerland. Our mission is to harness renewable energy and cutting-edge tech to catalyze global transformation. By collaborating with industry leaders, we develop scalable solutions that empower communities and businesses alike, meeting today’s needs while anticipating tomorrow’s challenges.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses for the past 50 years. TCS believes innovation and collective knowledge can transform all our futures with greater purpose.

In the emergent world of carbon credit, The Planet Reserve stands distinct, championing a specialized niche focused solely on nature-based carbon credits. While the market boasts a multitude of registries, it’s The Planet Reserve that has emerged as a top-tier contender, drawing a clear line between itself and peers in the market. Our distinctiveness lies in our streamlined verification process, designed meticulously to be both swifter and simpler, yet without compromising on the integrity of each credit.

Tokenovate is a UK-based financial services company providing distributed financial market infrastructure, enabling programmatic lifecycle event management of the pre-trade to post-trade workflow for OTC and Exchange traded derivatives.

The Universal Carbon Registry (UCR) Standard and Platform aims to introduce better carbonomics with the next-generation model of mining voluntary non-compliance carbon credits from a wide range of green projects that is far more efficient, faster, cheaper, de-centralized in transfer and convenient for every small green project owner aiming to decarbonize the economy.

Representing 300 firms, we’re a centre of trust, expertise and collaboration at the heart of financial services. Our sector is fundamental to people’s lives, and we are proud to promote the work it is doing to support customers and businesses up and down the country. Our goal is to be the best financial services trade association in Europe, solving the problems of today and shaping the landscape of tomorrow.

Verdana is a Malaysian company that operates a cloud-native dMRV (digital Measurement, Reporting, Verification) platform for GHG Reporting and Carbon Trading, enabled through Blockchain for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in different sectors. Verdana has pioneered digitizing the carbon trade’s pain points and its platform extends the Blockchain’s immutability to remote carbon footprints. Such innovations are critical to restoring credibility to carbon credits — much maligned because of faulty verifications.

Verra sets the world’s leading standards for climate action and sustainable development. Through robust standards, we help accurately quantify benefits and drive investment in responsible, high-performing projects and programs. We work closely with partners in civil society, governments and the private sector to develop novel frameworks and enable results on the ground. Our flagship standard, the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program, is the longstanding leading standard in the voluntary carbon market.

Zilliqa Group provides world-class Web3 and blockchain infrastructure as its core. The Group’s mission is to facilitate industries, governments, and entrepreneurs’ seamless transition into Web3 and the spatial web, delivering secure and sustainable solutions that drive the creation of immersive products and experiences.

Zumo believes everyone should have access to sustainable finance, and that blockchain has the power to deliver this globally. Its mission is to provide a better planet for digital assets, delivering sustainable, accessible and secure ways to unlock the benefits of web3. A values-driven business, Zumo has underlined its commitment to a fairer society and a sustainable planet with an ambitious 2030 net zero strategy encompassing its own business; the blockchains it works with; and the wider digital asset ecosystem. Carbon-neutral since inception, the business is committed to ongoing collaboration in the decarbonisation of the digital assets industry.

Leadership Team

Hirander has extensive electronic trading and FinTech expertise spanning 25 years, with successful syndication to investors and substantial exits. He is Chairman & CEO of GMEX Group and its climate fintech platform-as-a-service ZERO13, which won the COP 28 UAE TechSprint for use of blockchain to scale climate finance. He is one of the Top 10 influential business leaders of blockchain technology in the UK All Party Parliamentary Group report and is also featured in LATTICE80’s Top 100 influencer list for the UN Sustainable Developments Goal agenda for pioneering blockchain technology solutions. Hirander was also recognised as the Most Influential CEO 2024 – UK (Carbon Credits) by CEO Monthly, a digital magazine published by AI Global Media.

Tony has substantial digital transformation consulting, FinTech capital markets and blockchain technology experience with extensive board and C-level expertise. He is Co-Founder of GMEX Group GMEX Group and responsible for all technology related delivery and oversight.

Emmanuel has spent over 25 years in the Financial Markets world. After heading the Capital Market business unit at Atos Group, offering technology and services to trading rooms and equity brokerage firms, he led the international sales of AtosEuronext, the product suite of which entailed trading, clearing & settlement systems. He also spent more than 7 years at LCH.Clearnet.

Aleksandr is an accomplished technology leader with more than 12+ years of experience in creating and bringing new software technologies to international markets. Previously as Chief Technologist at DXC Luxoft, he managed the global Blockchain & Digital Identity practice as part of wider consultancy group across the organisation.

Melanie has over 25 years in strategic marketing and communications, specialising in financial services and FinTech sectors. She delivers strategic marketing and communication solutions, strengthens brand positioning, and builds relationships that support business growth and foster client loyalty.

Board Advisors

Richard has more than 20 years experience in markets, markets technology and the evolution of market structure gained from holding a range of senior positions at leading international trading venues. Richard has provided the business leadership and vision for the development of the cash equity market, trading products, and cash and derivatives trading platforms at two of the world’s top 10 exchanges.

Professor Lisa Wilson Short is a multi-award-winning international business leader, academic, educator, entrepreneur/inventor and mentor, focusing on the fields of emergent technologies, ESG, cybersecurity and digital assets. Preeminent and credited with being one of the top 100 B2B thought leaders in the world to follow and one of the world’s top 20 thought leaders and influencers on blockchain, ESG, EdTech and cryptocurrency for 2020, 2021 and 2022, her passion has always been to identify and harness the potential of technology and education to change the lives of those out of the traditional range and focus of most digital entrepreneurs.

Advisors

Anoop is Co-Founder of the Open Sustainability Collaborative accelerating sustainability through innovation, partnership and collaboration. Currently also specialising in developing innovative products and services relating to blockchain, IoT and sovereign identity technologies. Anoop was formerly the Global Blockchain Segment Leader in AWS’s Partner Organization and Cisco’s Global Blockchain Leader, focused on identifying disruptive technologies and accelerating their adoption through co-development, co-innovation, and partnerships.

Asad is a 25-year veteran of the investment banking industry, including 15 years in Asia. Until 2008 he was the Managing Director and Country Head in India for US investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald. Asad started his career in 1990 with Citibank in New York, then Tokyo and London. In Hong Kong, he worked for Japan’s Daiwa Bank, and served as Division Director and Head of Asian Equities for Australia’s Macquarie Bank; following which he launched NYSE-listed institutional brokerage Investment Technology Group in Asia as regional CEO.

Suraj is an accomplished banker with over 27 years of corporate experience, and with functional expertise across Mergers & Acquisitions, Fund Raising, Mentoring New Ventures, Start-up investments, Corporate & Investment Banking, Remittance and Digital Banking.

He also holds the position of Secretary of Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia and has successfully organised ASEAN-India bilateral events. He is also an avid start-up investor with investments across media and technology platforms.

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