Thorsten Neumann

Thorsten Neumann (龚拓思) serves as a Member and Venture Technology Lead at Standard Chartered Bank's SC Ventures since July 2019, focusing on technological innovation within banking. Neumann also acts as an Advisor and Sponsor for Aura Fat Projects Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:AFAR), collaborating with emerging technology sectors. Additionally, as a Startup Mentor for the German Accelerator Southeast Asia, Neumann supports startups on business strategies and market expansion. Experience includes co-founding SmartPesa as Chief Technology Officer, overseeing technology strategy at Banro Corp, and founding Intdev Internet Technologies, an Internet Service Provider. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Pretoria and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a Financial Orientation from the University of Johannesburg.