Oliver Gajda

Oliver Gajda is a seasoned professional with a diverse background and a strong commitment to driving positive change.

Since 2012, Oliver has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of crowdfunding and alternative finance regulations in Europe as the Founder and Executive Director of EUROCROWD.

He is a staunch advocate for transparency, self-regulation, and governance in the crowdfunding industry.

Oliver's journey encompasses a wide range of roles, including fostering innovation within alternative finance, contributing to microfinance, venture capital, and private equity.

His educational background includes a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Microfinance from Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, as well as studies in Russian language and history at UCL, History, Politics, and Sociology at the University of Hamburg, and Business Administration at BfW Hamburg.

Oliver has held various key positions in notable organizations such as Executive Director at EUROCROWD, Member of the Advisory at SolarCoin Foundation, Member of the Advisory Board at Förderkreis Gründungs-Forschung e.V., Advisor at OpenForum Europe, Director of Services at Aflatoun, and Non-Executive Director of the Board at Europe Unlimited.

His vast experience also includes roles such as Consultant at Accion, Chief Operating Officer at Europe Unlimited, Marketing Manager at MIX (Microfinance Information Exchange), and Founder & Editor at Academic Readings on Private Equity.

Oliver has been actively involved in the industry, having served as Commissioning Editor at European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, Editor at Unquote, and Journalist/Researcher at Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC.

His career journey also includes roles such as Online Editor at NewMediaFactory, Research Analyst at Euromonitor, Freelancer at Interpress Budapest Ltd and Volkswagen AG, and Publishing Assistant at Agrimedia/Deutscher Fachverlag.

Oliver has dedicated his time to creating a lasting impact on financial innovation, energy transition, and social entrepreneurship, with a vision for a brighter, greener, and more equal future.

His wealth of experience and expertise make him a valuable asset in driving financial innovation and positive change.