Theodora Lau

Theodora Lau is the Founder of Unconventional Ventures – a burgeoning ecosystem that endeavours to make banking better for all members of society. Driven to make businesses in the public and private sectors more inclusive through innovation, Theodora is one of the luminaries in AI & FinTech spaces and a Member of the Forbes Council since 2023. She is now available to book for a wide range of events as a keynote speaker.

Academically brilliant, Theodora possesses a BSc in Chemical Engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MSc in Project Management from the George Washington University. This academic foundation has undoubtedly facilitated the indelible career she has built ever since. Theodora’s resume includes positions such as Head of Operations at Talkspace, Customer Solutions Manager at Amdocs and Director of Market Innovation at AARP.

Through her exemplary books “The Metaverse Economy” & “Beyond Good”, Theodora has been challenging age-old practices adopted by global corporations and businesses, calling into question if these are fuelled by inequality and risk to the environment. Her books urge business leaders to recognise how they can succeed by doing good in the world and have been dubbed as ‘The FinTech Essentials’. Unsurprisingly, Theodora has been named as one of the Top 20 Most Influential Women in FinTech by American Banker.

Host of the One Vision Podcast, Theodora uses this platform highlight the work of people who operate at the intersection of innovation and impact. Owing to her illustrious career, she is also an Advisor to Holt Accelerator, Bond.AI, and Mentor at The Venture Center. Theodora Lau is an excellent choice to hire for events related to technology, finance, innovation, business and diversity and inclusion. Do not miss the opportunity to book this luminary for your next event!