Laila Chima

Laila Chima is a highly experienced tech professional who has a strong background in building financial infrastructure for online businesses. She held the position of tech lead at Stripe, where she contributed to developing financial solutions for internet-based companies globally. Laila's educational journey includes studying A Levels in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at Lahore Grammar School Defence, followed by a Bachelor of Science degree in Symbolic Systems (Human-Computer Interaction) from Stanford University. Apart from her role at Stripe, Laila has been involved in various organizations, including serving as an investor at Opal and working as a software engineer at several prestigious companies like Stripe, Index (acquired by Stripe), and as an iOS Software Engineering Intern at Shocase. Her professional experience also extends to roles such as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Stanford University, a Design Intern at Tintash, and a Teacher Trainer at CARE Pakistan.