Vera Futorjanski is a seasoned venture and innovation expert with experience advising governments, corporates, and family offices on investment and innovation activities. She is the CEO and Founder of Veritas Ventures and has worked with global firms such as 500 Startups and Dubai Future Foundation. Vera is a member of the Expert Group on Digital Platforms and Ecosystems for the World Economic Forum and a mentor with Techstars, Founder Institute, Startupbootcamp, and Village Capital. She is also a social impact advocate and a strong supporter of female empowerment initiatives.

With a Master’s degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science, Vera is fluent in five languages and has lived in 10 countries. She combines her expertise in innovation, investment and communications to lead Veritas Ventures by VF and is also a former Venture Partner and GCC Advisor at Founder Institute, Member of the Advisory Board at Village Capital, and Global Ambassador and VV Engage Fellow at Vital Voices Global Partnership among other organizations.