Neha Manaktala is a distinguished financial services executive with vast experience in fintech, investment banking, and private equity. She is a digital innovation specialist with proven skills in driving digital strategy, fintech investments, and strategic partnerships. Neha has worked with JP Morgan CIB for several years, where she has played a significant role in founding, accelerating, and investing in startups while building digital financial services products, alternative data dashboards, and APIs. She is an expert in using emerging technologies and platforms to implement new business models in financial services. Neha has diverse global experience working with teams, clients, and investors across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Neha's educational background is equally impressive. She studied Masters in Economics, Finance at the University Of Mumbai and completed her Bachelor of Arts in Economics at St. Xavier's College. Neha has held executive roles with J.P. Morgan, including Head of Digital Innovation (Fintech Investments, Digital Strategy) EMEA, CIB, and Executive Director, Digital Innovation, Fintech, CIB at J.P. Morgan. Additionally, she has held several positions at Brismo (AltFi Data), HOF Capital, DealIndex, Vizibee, Actis, Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, and SSKI. Her background has been invaluable to the fintech industry, where she continues to play an instrumental role.