Vera Futorjanski

Vera Futorjanski is a prominent figure in the global business and innovation landscape. She is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and international keynote speaker based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.1 As a Board Member at TEDxBerlin, she contributes her expertise in innovation and leadership to this prestigious platform.

Professional Background

Vera is the Founder and CEO of two notable ventures:

1. Veritas Ventures: A global strategic advisory firm.1
2. Beyond Global: A curated community for exceptional female thought leaders across cultures, careers, and geographies.1

Investment and Advisory Roles

Vera's influence extends beyond her own ventures:

• She is an LP (Limited Partner) in a VC Fund in Africa.1
• Venture Partner with the Founder Institute and their Advisor for the GCC.1
• Advisory board member of the IBM accelerator.1
• Mentor with Techstars, Respond, e7, and various global accelerators and incubators.1

Expertise and Recognition

Vera's expertise is widely recognized in several domains:

• Innovation Expert at the World Economic Forum and the United Nations.1
• Part of the Expert Group on Digital Platforms and Ecosystems for the World Economic Forum.1
• Responsible Leader at the BMW Foundation.1
• Global Ambassador at Vital Voices, advocating for women's empowerment, especially in technology.1

Previous Experience

Her career history includes significant roles:

• Worked with 500Global, a Venture Capital firm, overseeing operations in the Middle East.1
• Part of the core team at Dubai Future Foundation in the Prime Ministers' Office of the UAE.1
• Held positions at Rocket Internet, including co-founding one of their first startups in the UAE.1
• Worked in the European Union.1

Personal

Vera is multilingual, speaking five languages fluently, and has lived in ten different countries, reflecting her global perspective and diverse cultural experiences.1