Axalio

Acquired 9.5K+ users through an early teaser campaign and conducting 400+ surveys to promote financial inclusion and focus strategy. 

Head a global team, establishing strategic partnerships with technology providers and geopolitical entities, and offering low-fee banking products and investment opportunities. 

Join us in our mission to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and prosper.

Founder & CEO

Pan-African Tech Foundation

Supervised all activities and steer a team of experts across sub-regional hubs, contributing to Africa's sustainable development. 

Coordinated and covered 3 bootcamps for Francophone sub-regional hubs between August 2021 and 2022, helping the implementation of emerging technologies and providing support to organizations across the continent.

Non-Executive Director

Cryptovecs Capital

Processed $5M+ OTC transactions and facilitated a $42M strategic partnership with AS Roma for Zytara Labs.

Addressed attendees at conferences in 10+ countries on four continents, building a professional network and partnerships in blockchain, digital assets, and DeFi.

Innovecs Consulting

Improved sales by 40% and relieved 60 hours/week on job bag management for 150+ sales reps in exhibition and conferencing department with an online portal.

Reduced cost by 30% and pushed revenue growth through business development.

The World Bank Treasury (IBRD • IDA)

Managed a $71M budget for deploying a 4,500 Km optic-fibre network in DRC, assuring optimal resource utilization and timely project completion. 

Optimised resource allocation, resulting in a 300% increase in project funding compared to previous terms.

Focal Point to the Minister of Portfolio

MiiPayy

As the co-founder and technology strategist of MiiPayy, I was leading the innovative thinking in revolutionizing the South African mobile payments market. Our platform was being built to enable smartphone users to make payments securely, quickly, and without the hassle of carrying physical payment methods.

Co-Founder & Technology Strategist

Adlistic

As the co-founder and Executive Director of Adlistic, I led the development of a new and innovative technology company that revolutionized the advertising industry by solving a common problem faced by advertisers worldwide.

John Wanamaker's famous quote "Half of the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is, I don't know which half" still holds true today. Adlistic addresses this issue by providing accurate reporting and measurement of consumer engagement with ads across all mediums, including TV, print, online, radio, and magazines.

Our revolutionary technology at Adlistic offers advertisers unparalleled insights into their campaigns, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and optimize their ad spending.

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Nozukoalulutho Holdings

As a Non-Executive Director, I led "Special Projects" at our company, which involved connecting competent black suppliers to clients with diverse procurement needs in any commodity. My focus was on building strong and close relationships with various suppliers to understand their core strengths, weaknesses, and their abilities to deliver on the most demanding and challenging projects while keeping a focus on their Enterprise Development requirements.

Non-Executive Director & Project Manager

Standard Bank Group

Increased customer satisfaction ratings by 20% through effective communication and relationship management, ensuing in a boost in business growth. 

Saved $500,000 annually and cut down weekly workload by 15 hours by enforcing and maintaining a productivity statistics database in compliance with corporate policies.

Project Manager & Solution Delivery Manager

JRB Solutions

At JRB Solutions, I was a Managing Director and Founder of a software development consulting firm. My core responsibilities included developing a strategic plan to steer positive impact in the South African market, implementing growth plans, and ensuring that I aligned the organizational structure and management team to implement the business plan in a functional and cost-effective manner.

In addition, I introduced profitable and competitive products and services into the target market, managed day-to-day activities to meet financial objectives, and marketed the brand amongst the business community, media, and key stakeholders in the government and private sector.

As the company evolved into Innovecs Consulting, I played a key role in the re-branding effort to provide better and improved services to our customers while employing additional technologies and providing more professional services. I also maintained relationships with technology companies, CRM companies, partners, customers, and professional networks to support business growth.

Founder & Managing Director

As founder of JRB Solutions, I managed CRM implementations using our deployment methodology, conducted requirements workshops, customized reports, and provided post-implementation support. I also helped to define structural and cultural changes to achieve goals, designed and conducted business solution testing, and planned efforts to identify value creation opportunities for clients.

Senior Customer Relationship Management Consultant, Developer

Created Windows and Web solutions based on customer requirements and recommendations, utilizing innovative technologies for development team success. 

Cooperated with developers to stabilize and test Web solutions for products/projects, ensuring user satisfaction and project success.

Senior Software Developer

Advancing Sustainability and NetZero Goals. Empowering Small-Scale Miners with Blockchain. Advocate for DeFi & Financial Equity

I have over 17 years of experience in IT leadership, software development, and digital transformation. I have managed complex projects and programs across various industries. My expertise lies in client relationship management, consulting and solutions delivery, risk management, leadership, and communication. I have a record of accomplishment of generating quantifiable success.

Currently, I am the CEO and founder of Axalio where I lead a team of seven building unique products to transform the finance industry by leveraging blockchain technology to empower underserved communities. 

During my tenure at Standard Bank Group, I led a team of four developers and eight support engineers. Together, we improved internal processes for key departments such as compliance, governance, legal, and fraud. Our efforts also led to increased revenues for the PBB retail sector within the bank. At another previous employer, I identified new revenue drivers and increased sales by over 180% in less than six months by deploying CRM solutions and integrating several ERPs with blue chip companies.

I have a hands-on leadership style, and I align sales processes with leading-edge technologies. I have a strong sense of leadership that guides each team member to reach their full potential, and I always align sales teams and developers and organize meetings to achieve buy-in on key directives.

Through decentralized finance and ESG-conscious solutions, I am unlocking the potential for better financial health and wealth creation for people in Africa and the world.

If you catch me outside of work, I'm an adventurous traveler - 35 countries and counting - and an avid lover of tennis!

Competencies: Software Development, Blockchain, DeFi, Web 3.0, Entrepreneurship, Customer Relations, Managing Teams, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy.

Feel free to connect with me to learn on LinkedIn or contact me directly on john@axalio.com or on Twitter (@JohnLombela) to learn more about Axalio, blockchain technology, or our mission to empower the underserved. I am always looking to grow my personal and professional network and share experiences.

John Lombela

Adam LG Ring (BSc) is the Global Head of the IBM Z ScaleUp Program focused on AI and industry leading security, data protection, and cryptographic services on IBM Hyper Protect (now Quantum Safe!) all powered by the amazing IBM Z machines. This technology is ideal for startups scaling up in the areas of AI, digital assets, fintech, healthtech in order to secure their data and workloads.

Adam selects high-performing startups thanks to his 25+ years experience in successful entrepreneurship. He then empowers startups to scale up via the IBM Z ScaleUp Program (previously called the IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator with over 150 startups in its portfolio). His aim is to introduce developers, founders, startups & businesses to IBM Hyper Protect with a lens on data protection, privacy, and security. Most importantly he advocates for IBM Z and LinuxONE which powers all of the above!

Roughly 50% of our startups have at least one female founder and/or at least one diverse founder. Many of our startups are involved in social good/tech for good. Read more about the new program (or apply) at ibm.biz/ibmzscaleup and hear our announcement session at IBM Z Day Oct 1 2024 at ibm.biz/ibmzday-2024

Global Head IBM Z ScaleUp Program

Ivy Plus European Leaders

Adam LG Ring is a VP at Ivy Plus European Leaders. IPEL is an international think tank of alumni from top schools (such as Stanford). IPEL hosts forefront events at top-notch venues with elite speakers and first-rate networking. The President and founder of IPEL is Maria Adle Besson.

Website: ivy-plus-european-leaders.com

Village Capital

I serve on the Advisory Board for the IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator.

Every 39 seconds, a hacker tries to steal personal information from people and businesses. ​IBM’s Hyper Protect Accelerator (with Village Capital and MEDICI Global) is recruiting #fintech and #healthtech ​startups working to keep highly sensitive customer data secure.

Apply by July 31 → ​https://bit.ly/IBMVilCapSM

Member Of The Board Of Advisors

Advanced Computer Programs P/L

In this role I am often contracted as an experienced, business-oriented IT/Web Consultant or Senior Digital Project Manager with broad technical experience and particular expertise in the areas of Magento e-commerce, Drupal CMS, Web, Banking/Finance, Property Search Portals and Estate Agent Software.

Decades of experience in the IT industry after graduating with Computer Science in 1993: 
► 6 years at the Reserve Bank of Australia (a top graduate job via the highly regarded UTS "industry training year" program).
► Established an IT/Web consultancy in the year 2000 for several top Australian companies (Qantas, LJ Hooker, FPC, Compass Group, etc.). 
► Includes 6 years as a leading expert in Property Search Portal databases and engines. 
► Includes 2 years e-commerce on flash sale sites using Magento EE.

My focus is to design, manage and deliver the right solution, on time, on budget - well documented, maintainable and robust. My degree is a double major in computing science from Australia's most respected IT university (University of Technology, Sydney).

Director

Business Development in Europe - primarily France and UK.
Studied French at Accord in Paris.

International Business Development

Teaching and business consulting. Consultant on Chinese R/E search site project. Researching Chinese market. Creating Chinese mainland business connections.
Lived in China for one year and studied Modern Standard Chinese at Kunming Eastern Languages school.

Consulting in China

RevTech Labs

Adam LG Ring is pleased to be among an elite cadre of Mentors & Advisors available to those that join  QCFintech, QCHealthtech, QCInsurtech and RevTechLabs: nominated for best Fintech in the world 2020.

Mentor

Popmii

popmii is a next generation AR solution connecting brands and consumers in a special way: an AR brand experience launched by QR codes in a Progressive Web App (PWA) without the need to download an app. Many big brands involved and support from the likes of AWS & HEC at Station F (the world's biggest startup campus). popmii in Bastille, Paris, is expanding globally with new hires and fundraising, post revenue with an excellent deal flow. Outstanding traction in the US market in 2021.

popmii 2020-21 Tech Stack: PWA (Progressive Web App), Android, iOS, Angular 8, 8th Wall. AWS, NodeJS, PostgreSQL 11. 3D design.

Website: popmii dot com

Directeur Général Délégué

VISIONS

Adam LG Ring: ex CTO, now Technical Advisor to the board in Data Privacy Tech for visionspol.eu & anewgovernance.org, and shareholder.

"I am an Australian startup veteran who is passionate about tech for good. Visions as led by Matthias de Bièvre promises to deliver an ethical solution, with benefits for all, in this new privacy by default era.”

I coined the terms Privacy Era & Privacy Pioneer (see my pro #dataprivacy Twitter @AdamLGRing). I have spent 5 years in Europe involved in the development of GDPR.

Choose Visions: Provide the best transparency & trust experience to your users & give them control over their data, allow them to easily give you more. Make sure that rights & obligations are respected through all of your data exchange ecosystem.

A NEW GOVERNANCE - standardisation for data empowerment - an independent & international Standard Supporting Organization (SSO): 

Building a new digital era - we believe that personal data is one of the most essential societal issues of the XXIth century. Its circulation is the condition for innovation, economic growth, scientific progress and digital sovereignty. Personal data is not about technology only as it encompasses Legal, Design, Social & Economical aspects. 

The free flow of personal data under the individual’s control can rebalance the relationship between people & organizations that hold their data. The free flow of personal data is a source of development & growth, for better services, & improved wellbeing. Markets will be more fluid & pro competition & startup-friendly.  

Transparency & the automatic exercise of rights are core principles of Data Ethics. Technology is strengthening tremendously, we need strong citizens educated & in control so that this new power can be used in a durable & accepted way. The free flow of personal data based on individuals control will allow a healthier and more ethical development of Artificial Intelligence.

Chief Technical Advisor

INSPIRELLE

Adam LG Ring is please to advise the board of the non-profit expat magazine, INSPIRELLE, in technology and startups.

inspirelle.com inspires, connects and empowers women, with a French touch. We deliver inspiring stories and informative tips to give internationally minded women everything they need to know to navigate and live in France, and beyond. Sign up at inspirelle.com for our newsletter, deals and giveaways.

Advisor To The Board

QUIZL

Adam LG Ring: QUiZL Board Member & advisor to the board - strategy. Startup Veteran. E-commerce expert.

QUiZL quizl.app iOS quiz game #gametech
Turning phone time Into prize time! 
London, UK & global Music, Movies, Celebrity and Prizes.  

QUiZL is a super fun live multimedia quiz that tests your knowledge with songs, movies and images of celebrities and famous icons. You're playing against the clock so speed is of the essence. Round 1 is called “Name the Song”, you’ve got 25 seconds to remember the name and type in your answer. Round 2 is called “Name the Movie”, again you have just 25 seconds to get your answer down. Round 3 is called “Name the Face”, this is the quick fire round, this time you’ve only got 9 seconds to answer. Just remember that for every right answer you gain QUiZL coins, these are our unique reward system, explained below. We also have achievement rewards where you can gain anything from free Double Coin Games to a £2,000 Holiday. There are lots of reasons to keep playing QUiZL - new games start every 20 minutes but you can join the fun at any time, even in the middle of a game. 

PLAY ALONG TOGETHER 
QUiZL COIN REWARDS
THE QUiZL VAULT 
REDISCOVER OLD FAVOURITES 

ABOUT US 
HQ Trivia showed what was possible with live entertainment on mobiles. QUiZL is the next generation of live entertainment on the go. We want you to have so much more than a fleeting five minutes of fun. We want you to turn your phone time into prize time. We want you to rediscover songs and movies you had completely forgotten. We want you to play against your friends, maybe help them, or maybe just show off when you win big! 

QUiZL was founded in 2018 by Gary Dean and Boris Esanu. Contact team QUiZL at info@quizl.app

Board Member

seedata.io

Seedata.io is a cybersecurity deception-technology SaaS platform that helps businesses identify previously undetected data leakage incidents and significantly reduce incident costs.

Startup Mentor

Adam LG Ring is the Global Head of the IBM Z Startups (+AI), a community that supports global startups (AI, digital assets, fintech, healthtech etc) that require the best data privacy and security -> PS you want post-quantum encryption TODAY not TOMORROW! 

With a double-major in Computing Science from the University of Technology, Sydney, and over 30 years of global digital experience, Adam is an expert in data privacy, developer relations, and entrepreneurship.

Adam is passionate about TechForGood and SDGs, and he is a strong supporter of developers, education, diversity, and women in tech. He is on the Board of Advisors at Village Capital, and he is a VP at Ivy Plus European Leaders, an international think tank of alumni from top schools. He also mentors and advises several startups and organizations in various domains, such as edtech, healthtech, foodtech, proptech and more. He is a proud member of the Global Accelerator Network. His mission is to empower startups with the industry-leading security, data protection, and cryptographic services on IBM Cloud Hyper Protect Services, powered by the amazing IBM Z machines.

[NB: above was generated by AI]

AUSTRALIAN-BORN STARTUP VETERAN & CONSULTANT:

A leading graduate of top tech school UTS (Sydney) followed by 6 years at the prestigious Reserve Bank of Australia on IBM mainframes and nation-wide mission-critical fintech.

Key to 4 successful startups, including a lean startup out of university, and a fully funded e-commerce startup executed flawlessly (Temple & Webster - ASX:TPW).

I sit on & advise several boards & executives. I have an investor network. I am discreet & ethical. I have many years of experience as a startup CTO.

Major areas of tech experience: startup acceleration, enterprise computing,  IBM Cloud, IBM Hyper Protect, IBM Z, developer relations, data privacy, fintech, ecommerce, healthtech, foodtech, proptech, search engines, edtech, gametech, AR, AI, watsonx.ai, software development. 

Best compliment I ever received? "I get things done."

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