Dubai, UAE, 03.07.2025 – The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), one of the region’s most influential fintech platforms, is proud to announce the appointment of Prashant K. Gulati (PK) to its Advisory Board, a strategic addition aimed at strengthening cross-border collaboration, innovation leadership, and ecosystem development across the region.
PK is a globally respected technology innovator, angel investor, and entrepreneurship champion with a rich legacy of driving early-stage innovation, investment, and policy engagement across the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond.
With over two decades of impact across mobility, wireless, intelligent systems, online media, and venture capital, PK has been a vital force behind platforms like The Assembly, SmartStart Fund, AngelSpark, and TiE Dubai. His work with transformative institutions like the Dubai Future Foundation, MIT Media Lab, and various startup accelerators has helped shape the future of technology and entrepreneurship in the region.
A Catalyst for Innovation, Inclusion, and Global Connectivity
As a member of the Advisory Board, PK will help guide MFTA’s strategic direction, advise on high-impact initiatives, and support collaboration between fintech startups, regulators, investors, and thought leaders across MENA and South Asia. His focus areas include:
- Strengthening cross-border fintech partnerships
- Championing financial inclusion and fintech-for-good models
- Mentoring emerging founders and innovation leaders
- Bridging regional ecosystems with global networks
PK’s appointment reflects MFTA’s commitment to building a diverse, visionary, and action-oriented advisory leadership that can drive real change in the fintech space.
About MENA Fintech Association
The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) is an inclusive, not-for-profit organization that brings together policymakers, financial institutions, and innovators to shape the future of fintech across the Middle East and North Africa. Recognized among the world’s top fintech bodies, MFTA champions thought leadership, policy reform, and ecosystem development across digital banking, payments, open finance, and more.

