Susan Lindeque is an entrepreneur and executive with more than three decades of experience as a leader in organizations operating on three continents.She is the founder and CEO of Florida-based Avestix, a woman-led investment firm specializing in investment, asset and wealth management, uncovering and supporting opportunities in commercial real estate and companies that leverage AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, quantum computing, fintech, proptech, and other technologies. Since founding Avestix, she has expanded the ecosystem to include Avestix Empowerture, a network created for alternative asset investors, and The Avestix Fortuna Women Empowerment Network, a female-focused, interactive platform that enables women entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses to access a global network of seasoned women experts and influencers who offer their insights and advice. Prior to launching Avestix and its affiliates, Susan held leadership roles with KOMATSU Australia, a leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy equipment, technologies, and services. She also served as Chief Financial Officer for the South African arm of MTU Solutions, a unit of Rolls Royce focused on sustainable, climate-neutral power solutions. Additionally, she has … Raised, invested, financed, and managed more than $1 billion in real estate, private credit, private equity and venture capital endeavors. Served families and individuals, institutional investors, and corporations across a wide range of needs and objectives in terms of asset and wealth management and offered corporate and business advisory services to private and public companies.Served as Director of City - Joburg Shareholders Unit where she oversaw and implemented strategies for 16 companies.She also works to champion the role women play in private equity and emerging technologies and is deeply committed to philanthropy. Her initiatives focus on children's education, supporting renewable energy, clean water, and housing in emerging countries around the globe. Susan also supports international sustainable development efforts to pave the way for future generations.Susan is a certified chartered accountant and earned her degree in accounting from the University of South Africa.She invites anyone who shares her interest in creating a better tomorrow to connect and collaborate on ideas that drive innovation in finance, technology, and beyond.