Overview
Herston Elton Powers serves as a Board Member at fileAI as of January 2024[4]. Powers is a Founding Managing Partner at 1982 Ventures, an early-stage fintech-focused venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, a position Powers has held since December 2019[2][3]. Powers holds an M.A. in Economics from Hunter College[12] and completed an INSEAD Global Executive MBA in 2018[11]. Prior to founding 1982 Ventures, Powers worked at BNY Mellon in various roles from October 2010 to November 2013, including Investor Relations Specialist and Vice President[10][9][8][7], and served as Principal at tryb Group from February 2017 to November 2019[6]. Powers also serves as an SFF Ambassador for the Singapore FinTech Festival since September 2022[5].
Profile introduction
Herston is a Managing Partner and Co-founder at 1982 Ventures. 1982 Ventures is an early-stage fintech focused VC firm in Southeast Asia. He is an experienced venture capitalist with a demonstrated history in deal sourcing and execution, fintech, investing, fund raising and value creation. INSEAD Global Executive MBA (GEMBA 2018).
Career history
- Founding Managing PartnerDec 2019 to present1982 Ventures
- Board MemberJan 2024 to presentfileAI
- SFF AmbassadorSep 2022 to presentSingapore FinTech Festival
- PrincipalFeb 2017 to Nov 2019tryb Group
- Head of Southeast Asia Depositary Receipts & India Business DevelopmentMar 2015 to Dec 2016BNY Mellon
- Business Development Southeast & India Depositary ReceiptsApr 2014 to Mar 2015BNY Mellon
- Senior Investor Relations Specialist and DR Market Solutions (Vice President)Nov 2013 to Apr 2014BNY Mellon
- Investor Relations Specialist (Vice President)Oct 2010 to Nov 2013BNY Mellon
Education
Global Executive MBA (GEMBA 2018), Business Administration and Management, General2017 - 2018INSEAD
- M.A., Economics2004 - 2007Hunter College
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