Orkhan Nabiyev
MSc, PhD Candidate
Almaty
Summary
Bridging investment, innovation, and technology—leveraging FinTech, AI, and blockchain to drive capital formation, alternative assets, and market disruption across industries.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Vice President (SVP) of Capital Formation
Invnex
Toronto, Canada, Ontorio
05.2024 - Current
- Driving fundraising strategies, investor relations, and capital formation in alternative assets and digital finance.
- Aligning institutional and retail investors with tokenized private credit and private equity opportunities.
- Enhancing liquidity and accessibility through blockchain, tokenization, and DLT integration.
- Leading capital formation, deal structuring, and strategic partnerships in FinTech, VC, and investment sectors.
Advisor
FARI Solutions
London, UK
04.2024 - Current
- We hosted the event, Chain Reaction 24 powered by Binance, first-ever and biggest a platform in Azerbaijan, that brought together blockchain, FinTech, and investment leaders to explore the future of Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi)
- Contributed to the strategic direction of blockchain initiatives, focusing on ecosystem growth and industry collaboration.
- Advised on market positioning, investor relations, and partnerships to connect blockchain solutions with practical applications.
- Engaged in thought leadership, exploring blockchain’s role in finance, regulation, and investment models.
- Researched tokenization and alternative asset strategies to support the adoption of blockchain-based financial solutions.
Operational Director / Kazakhstan
TIMES Consulting
Almaty, Kazakhstan
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Led market expansion, establishing operations in Kazakhstan within four months.
- Built operational infrastructure, ensuring compliance and efficient workflows.
- Developed go-to-market strategies, aligning services with local industry needs.
- Secured key partnerships with businesses, government entities, and stakeholders.
- Drove business development, acquiring initial clients and establishing growth pipelines.
Chief Innovation Officer
TIMES Consulting
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Integrated AI, data analytics, and smart city solutions to enhance audience engagement and campaign performance.
- Explored emerging technologies like digital twins, IoT, and real-time audience measurement to advance urban advertising.
- Built strategic partnerships with tech providers, brands, and agencies to position as an UrbanTech and AdTech innovator.
- Fostered a culture of innovation, encouraging creative problem-solving within the team.
- Assessed potential acquisitions to align with business strategy and drive long-term growth.
Vendor Operations and Country partnership Lead
COP29 Blue Zone (Zone E)
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Led vendor operations and logistics for Zone E, ensuring seamless execution within the COP29 Blue Zone.
- Managed strategic partnerships with country delegations, fostering collaboration and operational alignment.
- Ensured sustainability and operational standards adherence, aligning with COP29’s environmental and policy frameworks.
- Oversaw procurement, compliance, and on-ground vendor coordination, optimizing efficiency in a high-profile international event.
- Engaged with stakeholders, government representatives, and private sector entities to drive partnership initiatives.
Fundraising & Investor Relations Manager
Technovate Investments, LLC
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed and updated investment profiles, enhancing visibility and engagement with new investors and venture groups.
- Collaborated with SABAH Hub Innovation Centre and venture networks, overseeing Technovate-Sabah Angels Club, Investor School, and fundraising platforms.
- Developed and executed content strategies for investor communications, including newsletters, presentations, and social media to drive engagement.
- Created fundraising plans targeting $290K–$450K, focusing on C-level executives, entrepreneurs, and SME owners.
- Implemented promotion strategies via LinkedIn, email, and networking, successfully building an active investor list.
Digital Sales Specialist
_VOIS (Vodafone Group)
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with the sales team to identify and integrate digital opportunities into the overall sales strategy.
- Led Market Channel Expansion initiatives through in-depth market research in South Africa and APAC regions.
- Utilized Salesforce and Microsoft Power BI for sales reporting and performance tracking.
- Monitored and reported on OKRs and KPIs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Conducted market research to identify potential clients and industries, optimizing lead generation for IoT, SaaS, DLMs, cybersecurity, cloud services, and consultancy.
- Leveraged digital channels and tools to generate high-quality leads and prospects.
- Provided operational support and shared insights with the sales team, fostering a data-driven and collaborative environment.
Head of Sales
Artive
Budapest, Hungary
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Led organizational development efforts, managing a multinational sales team to drive sales strategies and operations.
- Served on the Executive Board, implementing leadership strategies and introducing gamification to enhance team collaboration and skills.
- Developed a B2B sales strategy, delivering an AI-based SaaS customer service product to B2C companies.
- Conducted market research and sales campaigns across Central Asia, Middle Eastern Asia, Europe, and Northern Africa to expand AI product adoption.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts, securing capital and attracting investors through compelling pitch presentations.
- Played a pivotal role in achieving a TOP 10 ranking in the Pioneer Start-Up Acceleration program, highlighting the startup’s global competitiveness.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Administration and Management, General
Bahcesehir University
Istanbul, Turkiye 12.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Strategic International Management
University of Buckingham
Buckingham, UK 05.2023 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Strategic International Management
International Business School
Budapest, Hungary 01.2023 - 05.2024
BBA - Business Administration and Management, General
MATE University
Budapest, Hungary 01.2020 - 12.2022
Skills
Capital Formation & Fundraising
undefinedCertification
Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling / University of Pennsylvania
Timeline
Operational Director / Kazakhstan
TIMES Consulting
12.2024 - 04.2025
Ph.D. - Business Administration and Management, General
Bahcesehir University
12.2024 - Current
Vendor Operations and Country partnership Lead
COP29 Blue Zone (Zone E)
06.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Vice President (SVP) of Capital Formation
Invnex
05.2024 - Current
Advisor
FARI Solutions
04.2024 - Current
Chief Innovation Officer
TIMES Consulting
01.2024 - 03.2025
Fundraising & Investor Relations Manager
Technovate Investments, LLC
01.2024 - 04.2024
Digital Sales Specialist
_VOIS (Vodafone Group)
09.2023 - 02.2024
Master of Science - Strategic International Management
University of Buckingham
05.2023 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Strategic International Management
International Business School
01.2023 - 05.2024
Head of Sales
Artive
11.2021 - 11.2022
BBA - Business Administration and Management, General
MATE University
01.2020 - 12.2022
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