Transforming businesses and communities through sustainable inclusion frameworks
Bhuva Shakti (she/her) is the founder and CEO of Wallet Max, empowering executive women and venture capital investors to fund sustainable startups.
With an MBA from Columbia University and three decades as a senior Wall Street executive, Bhuva has led financial portfolios, digital transformation products, and risk governance during major global crises. She serves as USA Country Director for World Business Angels Investment Forum, Chief Ethics & Culture Officer for Women in AI, and founder of Bhuva’s Impact Global.
A board director and keynote speaker, she champions economic inclusion, climate-fintech partnerships, and fundraising strategies for social impact businesses.
Photo Credit: Christian Fiore
Bhuva’s Speaking Engagements
October 22, 2025
Europe Climate Week: World Conference on Climate Change & Sustainability
Transforming businesses and communities through sustainable inclusion frameworks
Milan, Italy
April 26, 2025
WorxK Career Success Summit
Mastering the Unknown: What I Learned as a Life-Long Risk Taker
Virtual
April 22, 2025
ICCPC: International Conference on Business, Health and Climate
Transforming businesses and communities through sustainable inclusion frameworks
Quebec, Canada
March 4, 2025
CXO 2.0 Conference
From Vision to Victory: Women Leaders Changing the Game in Business
Las Vegas, USA
January 24, 2025
World Economic Forum: Collaboration for the Intelligent Age
The Digital Economist: Derisking Impact Investments by Maximizing Profitability and Sustainability
Davos, Switzerland
January 20, 2025
World Economic Forum: Collaboration for the Intelligent Age
The Digital Economist: Transforming Ethical Governance and Corporate Culture Strategies in the Age of AI
Davos, Switzerland
November 14, 2024
TEDx Women: Rethinking Failures - Risk & Compliance
Challenging Traditions: My lessons as an outsider (and a woman of color) on Wall Street for 20 years
New York, USA
September 20, 2024
Wallet Max Emerald Summit 2024: Funding Climate Startups
Connecting executive women, sustainable startups, and impact investors.
New York, USA
April 11, 2024
Data Universe Conference: Tech at the Fringe
Radical Transformation in Society
New York, USA
April 11, 2024
Data Universe Conference: Emerging Tech, Society, and Ethics
Generative AI - Inclusive Design
New York, USA
April 11, 2024
Data Universe Conference: Ethical Algorithms
Data in the Age of Generative AI
New York, USA
October 27, 2023
Wallet Max Emerald Summit 2023: Eco-Business Network
Circular Economy: How to transition into a greener, cheaper and simpler lifestyle In Celebration of "Make a Difference" Day
New York, USA
October 18, 2023
Women in AI Awards North America: Awards Recognition
Scaling your AI Integration Ethically: How to Navigate Multiple Regulations for Global Expansion
Toronto, Canada
September 22, 2023
World Business Angels Investment Forum
Columbia Venture Community: Climate Tech Entrepreneurship For Smart Sustainable Cities
New York, USA
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