Webinar
Meet the Visionaries: Fintech Founders Democratizing Access to Capital and Credit
Join Ron Levin of Alumni Ventures in conversation with three groundbreaking fintech founders—Teymour Farman-Farmaian of HiGlobe, Aleena Nadeem of EduFi, and Alexandra McLeod of Parlay Finance—as they discuss how their companies are transforming financial access for underserved communities around the globe.
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From cross-border payments to education financing and personal credit optimization, these founders are using technology to make capital and credit more inclusive, efficient, and transparent. This webinar will offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from the visionaries shaping the future of fintech, while also gaining insight into how Alumni Ventures identifies and supports these high-impact startups.
Whether you’re an investor, founder, or simply curious about where fintech is headed, this session will deliver real-world examples and forward-looking perspectives. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the leaders making financial systems work for more people, not just the privileged few.
Why Attend?
- HomeFounder Spotlights: Hear firsthand from fintech leaders solving real-world problems through innovation.
- HomeMarket Trends: Learn how access to capital and credit is being redefined in emerging and developed markets.
- HomeInvestment Insight: Discover why Alumni Ventures backs these founders and how you can get involved.
Reserve your spot today to explore the future of inclusive fintech. Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenters
Ron has spent his career in a variety of entrepreneurial, leadership, and business development roles. He has been an angel investor and advisor to over a dozen technology startups. Ron was Co-Founder and CEO of TravelPerk, a VC-backed travel management platform that is now a “unicorn” company with thousands of employees and customers across the globe. Prior to TravelPerk, he started the B2B division of Booking.com and before that was a consultant with McKinsey & Co. Ron began his career at Lycos, one of the web’s pioneer search engine and web portals. Ron graduated from Babson College and received his MBA from Harvard Business School. He is the author of the impact-focused book, Higher Purpose Venture Capital.
Co-Founder & CEO, Higlobe
Teymour Farman-Farmaian is a seasoned technology executive with a track record of scaling global digital businesses. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Higlobe, a fintech company specializing in instant fund transfers. Prior to Higlobe, Teymour held senior management roles at Google, Zynga, and Spotify, contributing to their growth and innovation in the technology sector.
Founder & CEO, EduFi
Aleena Nadeem is the founder and CEO of EduFi, a Lahore-based fintech startup providing student financing solutions. She holds a BSc from MIT and has experience as an analyst at Goldman Sachs and as an Investment Principal at Ventura Capital, where she led significant fintech deals. Under her leadership, EduFi raised $6.1 million in pre-seed funding and was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia in 2024.
Co-Founder & CEO, Parlay Finance
Alexandra McLeod is the founder and CEO of Parlay Finance, a fintech company focused on improving small business lending through its Loan Intelligence System. With over a decade of experience in tech and social impact startups, she has raised over $10 million in funding. Alex is a multilingual MBA graduate from the University of Cambridge and has been recognized as an Inspiring Woman in Fintech by NYC FinTech Women.