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Work History
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Certification
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Orkhan Nabiyev

Almaty,75

Summary

Bridging investment, innovation, and technology—leveraging FinTech, AI, and blockchain to drive

Capital formation, Alternative assets, and Market disruption across industries.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Vice President (SVP) of Capital Formation

Invnex
Toronto, Canada
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
Baku, Azerbaijan
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.

Fundraising & Investor Relations Manager

Technovate Investments, LLC
Greater Sacramento, USA
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)
Budapest, HU / London,UK
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.

Education

Ph.D. - Business Administration and Management, General

Bahçeşehir University
Istanbul, Turkiye

Master of Science - Strategic International Management

University of Buckingham
Buckingham, UK
01-2024

Master of Science - Strategic International Management

International Business School
Budapest, Hungary
01-2024

BBA - Business Administration and Management, General

MATE University
Budapest, Hungary

Skills

  • Capital Formation & Fundraising
  • Market Expansion & Operations
  • Venture & Investment Strategy
  • Business development
  • Capital Formation & Fundraising
  • Innovation Management
  • Financial analysis
  • Investor relations

Certification

  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling / University of Pennsylvania
  • Financial Analysis Fundamentals / Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital / Università Bocconi
  • (DeFi) Infrastructure / Duke University
  • Business Plan Development / Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning

Languages

  • Azerbaijani/ C2
  • Turkish/C2
  • English/C1
  • Russian/B2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operational Director / Kazakhstan

TIMES Consulting
12.2024 - 04.2025

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

Ph.D. - Business Administration and Management, General

Bahçeşehir University

Master of Science - Strategic International Management

University of Buckingham

Master of Science - Strategic International Management

International Business School

BBA - Business Administration and Management, General

MATE University
Orkhan Nabiyev