Vlad Lounegov Email & Phone Number

Naples, Florida, Us

Founded Mbanq – a breakthrough leader in digital banking with the potential for industry dominance worldwide. Mbanq's business is to deliver cutting-edge financial technology. Mbanq started as a technology provider, transforming in 2017 into one of the most comprehensive Banking-as-a-Service FinTechs, globally. Mbanq has built proprietary and scalable, universal digital banking technology for its key customer segments:• Traditional banks• Challenger banks • Non-banks Mbanq provides the full complement of technological capabilities for these entities to create and operate a digital bank of any size. Mbanq's service also enables customers to comply with the international and local regulatory requirements, such as GDPR, PSD2 and ISO.Mbanq's solution is suitable for all banking products for both retail and corporate clients. From white-label mobile apps to open banking APIs, Mbanq allows customers to access best-of-breed innovations in digital banking.Mbanq is firmly on track to establish itself as a global FinTech leader with revenues from:• Digital Banking• Global Payments• RegTech• The wider ecosystem, including Mbanq's Banking-as-a-Service FinTech accelerator program

Co-founded an omnichannel telepresence solution for banks and credit unions. Conxio provides a secure communication platform that enables financial institutions to connect with their customers over ATMs or any other connected devices to exchange encrypted messages, including streaming video and sharing desktops.

Co-founded a Big Data marketplace analytics engine that tracks and profiles user activities and preferences in order to allow highly targeted marketing. The engine’s development effort required a team of psychological and data science experts using complex algorithms.

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Transitioned from an investment consulting role to driving PwC’s FinTech investments. Led a research and analysis team of five in evaluating 1,600 FinTech startups worldwide to identify innovators and disruptors in banking technology. Traveled globally with the Citi Mobile Challenge virtual accelerator program to meet founders and executives of select firms.Prior to the transition, drove technology due diligence for a major US private equity fund in support of a $5bn acquisition of a key retail technology company. Developed intellectual property monetization and technology investment strategy for a Fortune 10 company, unlocking substantial incremental revenues from a $10bn annual R&D budget. Ran a commercial due diligence project for a major Silicon Valley technology company in their investment in a financial technology provider.

London, Gb

Managed a global team of 30 in evaluating applications for ICANN’s New gTLD (generic top-level domain) program, considered a milestone in internet evolution as it enhanced consumer choice and competition in the marketplace. Provided recommendations to ICANN for delegation of specific strings to specific applicants. Served as Relationship Manager for EY’s prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award for the Northern California region. Engaged startup founders and corporate representatives to interview and assist in navigating the judging process. Interacted with founders of Lending Club, Solar City, Survey Monkey, GoPro, Splunk, and several others.Contributed to a major electronics and financial services conglomerate's significant strategic initiative aimed at moving towards a cloud-based business model. Analyzed diverse SaaS business models and value creation through M&A; articulated the findings to the Company's Board in support of a $380m M&A transaction.Analyzed the impact of changes in Google search algorithms and the introduction of Google Shopping on internet shopping traffic, supporting a $120m investment in a comparison-shopping engine.Reviewed, analyzed and provided opinion resulting in a significant investment into a major global operator of cloud services in the US and European markets.Developed market-driven support for a major US media company's $270m investment in alternative digital monetization strategies.

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Developed a market- and capability-driven strategy for corporate and small business lending for a financial institution in the Middle-East in support of a major funding injection by a Sovereign Wealth Fund.Developed and helped execute a market penetration strategy in Eastern Europe for a major EU governments' funded financial institution, including branch strategy, lending and other industry specific product portfolio development.

London, Gb

Developed and helped execute a multi-billion dollar international investment and portfolio management strategy for a major Middle-East Sovereign Wealth Fund; achieved significant countercyclical returns on investment despite the financial crisis. Ran a massive commercial due diligence initiative supporting a financial institution's infrastructure investment for the Sochi Olympic Games.Analyzed and prioritized investment opportunities for a major US investment bank, starting from a portfolio of 110 opportunities, shortlisting and performing due diligence on 14 and investing in 3.

Hayklan Industries Group was a boutique venture capital fund, focusing on investment in niche sectors and technology start-ups. Portfolio companies included News Digest International, Compton Wiggins (in partnership with Planestation Group plc), Venture Media plc (in partnership with Motion Media plc).Developed and executed market-driven growth strategies and drove firm’s investment decisions. Pioneered investment in nascent telepresence technology. Ran a management buyout of a portfolio digital and print media company.

Bsc (Hons), International Relations

Continued Professional Education

A-Levels