Hi, I'm Sheela Ursal - Founder and CEO at Fintech Next
I'm a passionate fintech investor and entrepreneur, driven by innovation in payments and AI. I thrive in fast-paced environments, identifying and nurturing high-growth startups that are reshaping financial services globally.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led early product management and engineering roles at Cisco Systems.
Currently leads investments in emerging fintech and AI in financial services as Founder and CEO of Fintech Next Fund.
Can provide strategic investment and guidance to fintech ventures.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Career in Technology
Began career in product management and engineering roles at major tech companies like Cisco Systems.
✦ Product Management
✦ Engineering
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Founded a startup, gaining firsthand experience in building and scaling a new business.
✦ Startup Founder
✦ Entrepreneurship
Fintech Leadership & Investment
Currently leading Fintech Next Fund as Founder and CEO, focusing on investments and strategic guidance in the fintech sector.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Fintech
✦ CEO
💪🏻 Superpowers
Fintech Investment Maverick
Driving innovation in financial technology with strategic venture capital.
✦ Focuses on emerging fintech and AI in financial services.
✦ Leverages experience from Amazon and Western Union.
✦ Identifies and nurtures high-growth potential startups.
Product Visionary & Strategist
Translating market needs into successful product strategies.
✦ Proven success in product management and development.
✦ Expertise in go-to-market strategy and product launch.
✦ Skilled in market research and competitive analysis.
Entrepreneurial Catalyst
Building and scaling ventures from the ground up.
✦ Founded and led startups, demonstrating strong entrepreneurial drive.
✦ Experience in navigating the complexities of early-stage companies.
✦ Passionate about fostering innovation and market disruption.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with visionary founders shaping the future of finance.
✦ Discovering disruptive technologies in AI and payments.
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships for international fintech expansion.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic investment to promising fintech startups.
✦ Offer guidance on go-to-market strategies and scaling.
✦ Share insights on navigating the competitive fintech landscape.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying innovative early-stage companies with strong technical teams.
✦ Connecting with experts in regulatory technology (RegTech).
✦ Finding opportunities for cross-border collaboration in emerging markets.