Nilay Arun, a Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and entrepreneur, has extensive experience in advising start-ups, market entry strategies, setting up ventures, and corporate financial training. Working across Asia, Europe, and the US, Arun has developed a reliable expertise in managing analytics and risk teams, and client relationship management throughout his professional career.

Arun studied MSc (Econ) Finance & Investment, with distinction, at Queen Mary University of London, BA (Hons) Business Economics at Delhi University, BSc (Hons) Banking & Finance, Finance, at London School of Economics, and Basic Mountaineering Course, Mountaineering, A, at Nehru Institute of Mountaineering.

Founder of Alaavo, Arun specializes in the intersection of technology, education, finance, endurance sports, and building communities. His goal is to create an impact in the field of finance and entrepreneurship by sharing his knowledge and expertise through visiting faculty positions at various institutions such as Indian School of Business and Finance, International College Of Financial Planning, and Adtalem Global Education.

In his previous role, Arun served as the Team Head- Global Prime Finance Risk (dbRiskOffice) India at Deutsche Bank, where he demonstrated a strong ethic for risk control and management. His outstanding leadership capabilities have made him an asset in every workplace he has been in.