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Viola Llewellyn

Co-Founder & President of Ovamba Solutions; Leader in FinTech and Advocate for Diversity & Equality

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Viola Llewellyn Biography

Viola Llewellyn is the co-founder and President of Ovamba Solutions, Inc. Ovamba is an award winning innovator of alternative trade solutions for financial institutions and small businesses. Financial institutions license Ovamba’s SaaS solutions to serve hard-to-finance small businesses with growth capital via trade. Ovamba’s Sharia compliant structures combine blockchain, crypto-currencies, eCommerce, logistics and supply chain solutions along with investment to drive financial inclusion and promote business growth.

Before founding Ovamba, Ms. Llewellyn was a founding team member of a life insurance investment fund ($500M AUM) in Washington, DC where she led business development, investor communications and asset management divisions. In her past career, she has held positions with Unisys Corporation, IBM, Digital Equipment Corp., KPMG Consulting, BearingPoint and Rothschild’s.

Ms. Llewellyn is listed in the “Digital Undivided Report” as one of the original cohort* of Black female tech founders who raised more than $1 million for their own technology company. Some of her other recognitions include Innovate Finance’s “Women in FinTech Power List”, and “Latice80’s Top 100 Women in Fintech 2019”, first Female African Tech Founder to speak at both “Slush”, Helsinki and “Slush, Tokyo”.

In late 2018, her TED Talk was included as part of the “Reboot” Series with Boston Consulting Group. Ms. Llewellyn is a contributing and published author: “Digital For Good: Stand For Something Or You Will Fall” by Chris Skinner; and she has been a contributing author with the Brooking’s Institute and the Wilson Center over the last few years.**

Ms. Llewellyn is a Global Technology Pioneer and Ambassador with the World Economic Forum, and spoke at the prestigious “Davos Summit” conference. She was the Chairperson of The Africa Fintech Summit from 2019 – 2021; she serves on a number of boards including The Africa Professional Services Group and Generosity Global a non-profit supporting water and sanitation projects. In 2022, she and the Ovamba team were selected to represent Cameroon to the Global Blockchain Business Council.

Viola Llewellyn’s family is originally from Cameroon. She was born, raised and educated in the U.K. and lives between the African Continent and the USA.

Speaking Topics
  • FinTech, TradeTech & Innovation For Equitable Access To Finance

    Building resilient investment and de-risking lending to small and informal businesses in under-served communities. I share strategies in alternative trade and finance that take into account culture in ways that credit can't and don't. With more than 20 years experience in alternative asset classes and non-correlated structured products, I share early wins and strategies for Emerging market banks and micro-finance institutions. These lessons make for an interesting review of how this applies on a global level and connect the USA to markets that are often overlooked. US Credit Unions and Immigrant communities share a lot in common and are uniquely complimentary in the areas of "curated services." I share my experiences from workshops with US Credit unions and how to connect and build revenue from local diversified groups with international or global roots.

  • Driving Financial Inclusion via Ethical Finance and Investment

    Revolutionizing financial inclusion by removing the "individual" from the underwriting process and focusing on inventory. Trade is an under-used tool for reducing impact of Non-Performing Loans on bank Portfolios. I talk about the Regulatory impact, compliance and integration of both technology and logistics in product development to achieve this type of Financial Inclusion. I share my experiences with creating non-interest bearing products as a solution to address access to business capital

  • Africa & Emerging Market Investments

    With more than 20 years experience in non-western markets and alternative asset classes with non-correlated structured products, I share early wins and strategies for Emerging market banks, business and micro-finance institutions. I clarify, simplify and demystify the pros and cons of global business and best practices from some of the most challenging businesses environments. There are some GREAT reasons for Americans to engage with these markets, especially when the home investment markets are not always the easiest. We all we need to diversify, but how and where?

  • Women, Leadership and Diversity

    As a black woman born and raised in the UK and now living in the USA, I have been privileged with a rare 360 degree view of what it takes to be in tech and finance as a woman. From my early days at IBM in the 80's, building a career in HW & SW sales with Digital Equipment Corporation and part of the leadership team at Unisys corporation during 9/11, there was almost no one like me at the table. I share what I have learnt from being where "No one Expects Me to Be' and how I encourage and mentor women with these experiences.

  • The 'Tulle Box' -- Strategies for Women in Life

    The tools and skills from our 20s and 30s no longer work in our 40s and 50s. How do you "Re-Tool?" What are the signs that you should? No one tells us what to expect in the 3rd act of our lives. This discussion helps re-build our Tool Box for the next phase. This is how to show up Aware, Equipped and Ready!

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    Speaking fees for Viola Llewellyn, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Viola Llewellyn charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Viola Llewellyn, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
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    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Viola Llewellyn for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Viola Llewellyn for your next private or corporate function.
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Viola Llewellyn Biography

Viola Llewellyn is the co-founder and President of Ovamba Solutions, Inc. Ovamba is an award winning innovator of alternative trade solutions for financial institutions and small businesses. Financial institutions license Ovamba’s SaaS solutions to serve hard-to-finance small businesses with growth capital via trade. Ovamba’s Sharia compliant structures combine blockchain, crypto-currencies, eCommerce, logistics and supply chain solutions along with investment to drive financial inclusion and promote business growth.

Before founding Ovamba, Ms. Llewellyn was a founding team member of a life insurance investment fund ($500M AUM) in Washington, DC where she led business development, investor communications and asset management divisions. In her past career, she has held positions with Unisys Corporation, IBM, Digital Equipment Corp., KPMG Consulting, BearingPoint and Rothschild’s.

Ms. Llewellyn is listed in the “Digital Undivided Report” as one of the original cohort* of Black female tech founders who raised more than $1 million for their own technology company. Some of her other recognitions include Innovate Finance’s “Women in FinTech Power List”, and “Latice80’s Top 100 Women in Fintech 2019”, first Female African Tech Founder to speak at both “Slush”, Helsinki and “Slush, Tokyo”.

In late 2018, her TED Talk was included as part of the “Reboot” Series with Boston Consulting Group. Ms. Llewellyn is a contributing and published author: “Digital For Good: Stand For Something Or You Will Fall” by Chris Skinner; and she has been a contributing author with the Brooking’s Institute and the Wilson Center over the last few years.**

Ms. Llewellyn is a Global Technology Pioneer and Ambassador with the World Economic Forum, and spoke at the prestigious “Davos Summit” conference. She was the Chairperson of The Africa Fintech Summit from 2019 – 2021; she serves on a number of boards including The Africa Professional Services Group and Generosity Global a non-profit supporting water and sanitation projects. In 2022, she and the Ovamba team were selected to represent Cameroon to the Global Blockchain Business Council.

Viola Llewellyn’s family is originally from Cameroon. She was born, raised and educated in the U.K. and lives between the African Continent and the USA.

Viola Llewellyn Speaking Topics

  • FinTech, TradeTech & Innovation For Equitable Access To Finance

    Building resilient investment and de-risking lending to small and informal businesses in under-served communities. I share strategies in alternative trade and finance that take into account culture in ways that credit can't and don't. With more than 20 years experience in alternative asset classes and non-correlated structured products, I share early wins and strategies for Emerging market banks and micro-finance institutions. These lessons make for an interesting review of how this applies on a global level and connect the USA to markets that are often overlooked. US Credit Unions and Immigrant communities share a lot in common and are uniquely complimentary in the areas of "curated services." I share my experiences from workshops with US Credit unions and how to connect and build revenue from local diversified groups with international or global roots.

  • Driving Financial Inclusion via Ethical Finance and Investment

    Revolutionizing financial inclusion by removing the "individual" from the underwriting process and focusing on inventory. Trade is an under-used tool for reducing impact of Non-Performing Loans on bank Portfolios. I talk about the Regulatory impact, compliance and integration of both technology and logistics in product development to achieve this type of Financial Inclusion. I share my experiences with creating non-interest bearing products as a solution to address access to business capital

  • Africa & Emerging Market Investments

    With more than 20 years experience in non-western markets and alternative asset classes with non-correlated structured products, I share early wins and strategies for Emerging market banks, business and micro-finance institutions. I clarify, simplify and demystify the pros and cons of global business and best practices from some of the most challenging businesses environments. There are some GREAT reasons for Americans to engage with these markets, especially when the home investment markets are not always the easiest. We all we need to diversify, but how and where?

  • Women, Leadership and Diversity

    As a black woman born and raised in the UK and now living in the USA, I have been privileged with a rare 360 degree view of what it takes to be in tech and finance as a woman. From my early days at IBM in the 80's, building a career in HW & SW sales with Digital Equipment Corporation and part of the leadership team at Unisys corporation during 9/11, there was almost no one like me at the table. I share what I have learnt from being where "No one Expects Me to Be' and how I encourage and mentor women with these experiences.

  • The 'Tulle Box' -- Strategies for Women in Life

    The tools and skills from our 20s and 30s no longer work in our 40s and 50s. How do you "Re-Tool?" What are the signs that you should? No one tells us what to expect in the 3rd act of our lives. This discussion helps re-build our Tool Box for the next phase. This is how to show up Aware, Equipped and Ready!

Viola Llewellyn Videos

  • How to Achieve Diversity in the Workplace | Exclusive Q&A
    In a world where people are "iced out" of essential conversations – whether for their race, gender or sexuality – Viola Llewellyn is a speaker...
  • Gender Lens Investing in Practice: Viola Llewellyn
    The CGD event "Gender Lens Investing in Practice: A Conversation with Investors and Investees" highlighted the experiences of three women...
  • Viola Llewellyn (Ovamba Solutions, Inc.)-How Tech Creates Wealth
    Startupfest 2018 It's no secret that access to capital is a challenge for African businesses. In fact, that challenge is global—great companies ...

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FAQs on booking Viola Llewellyn

  • How to book Viola Llewellyn?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Viola Llewellyn for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Viola Llewellyn, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Viola Llewellyn or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Viola Llewellyn?

    Speaking fees for Viola Llewellyn, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Viola Llewellyn charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Viola Llewellyn, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Viola Llewellyn?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Viola Llewellyn for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Viola Llewellyn for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Viola Llewellyn or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Viola Llewellyn or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Viola Llewellyn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as FinTech, TradeTech & Innovation For Equitable Access To Finance, Driving Financial Inclusion via Ethical Finance and Investment, Africa & Emerging Market Investments , Women, Leadership and Diversity and The 'Tulle Box' -- Strategies for Women in Life. The estimated speaking fee range to book Viola Llewellyn for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Viola Llewellyn generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Angel Rich, Christina Qi, Perianne Boring, Wendy De La Rosa and Zach Piester. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Viola Llewellyn for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Viola Llewellyn Speaking Topics

  • FinTech, TradeTech & Innovation For Equitable Access To Finance

    Building resilient investment and de-risking lending to small and informal businesses in under-served communities. I share strategies in alternative trade and finance that take into account culture in ways that credit can't and don't. With more than 20 years experience in alternative asset classes and non-correlated structured products, I share early wins and strategies for Emerging market banks and micro-finance institutions. These lessons make for an interesting review of how this applies on a global level and connect the USA to markets that are often overlooked. US Credit Unions and Immigrant communities share a lot in common and are uniquely complimentary in the areas of "curated services." I share my experiences from workshops with US Credit unions and how to connect and build revenue from local diversified groups with international or global roots.

  • Driving Financial Inclusion via Ethical Finance and Investment

    Revolutionizing financial inclusion by removing the "individual" from the underwriting process and focusing on inventory. Trade is an under-used tool for reducing impact of Non-Performing Loans on bank Portfolios. I talk about the Regulatory impact, compliance and integration of both technology and logistics in product development to achieve this type of Financial Inclusion. I share my experiences with creating non-interest bearing products as a solution to address access to business capital

  • Africa & Emerging Market Investments

    With more than 20 years experience in non-western markets and alternative asset classes with non-correlated structured products, I share early wins and strategies for Emerging market banks, business and micro-finance institutions. I clarify, simplify and demystify the pros and cons of global business and best practices from some of the most challenging businesses environments. There are some GREAT reasons for Americans to engage with these markets, especially when the home investment markets are not always the easiest. We all we need to diversify, but how and where?

  • Women, Leadership and Diversity

    As a black woman born and raised in the UK and now living in the USA, I have been privileged with a rare 360 degree view of what it takes to be in tech and finance as a woman. From my early days at IBM in the 80's, building a career in HW & SW sales with Digital Equipment Corporation and part of the leadership team at Unisys corporation during 9/11, there was almost no one like me at the table. I share what I have learnt from being where "No one Expects Me to Be' and how I encourage and mentor women with these experiences.

  • The 'Tulle Box' -- Strategies for Women in Life

    The tools and skills from our 20s and 30s no longer work in our 40s and 50s. How do you "Re-Tool?" What are the signs that you should? No one tells us what to expect in the 3rd act of our lives. This discussion helps re-build our Tool Box for the next phase. This is how to show up Aware, Equipped and Ready!

Viola Llewellyn Speaker Videos

  • How to Achieve Diversity in the Workplace | Exclusive Q&A
    In a world where people are "iced out" of essential conversations – whether for their race, gender or sexuality – Viola Llewellyn is a speaker campaigning for those people to be included in the...
    Gender Lens Investing in Practice: Viola Llewellyn
    The CGD event "Gender Lens Investing in Practice: A Conversation with Investors and Investees" highlighted the experiences of three women entrepreneurs from South Asia, Latin America, and sub-Saharan...
  • Viola Llewellyn (Ovamba Solutions, Inc.)-How Tech Creates Wealth
    Startupfest 2018 It's no secret that access to capital is a challenge for African businesses. In fact, that challenge is global—great companies ...
    Hub Culture Davos 2019 - Viola A. Llewellyn
    Executive Editor, Edie Lush, talks with Viola A. Llewellyn, Co-Founder & President of Ovamba.
  • "Chaos provides an opportunity." -Viola Llewellyn | Slush Tokyo 2018
    Viola Llewellyn (Co-founder & President of OVAMBA) discussing the topic “Building Africa in the New Tech Democracy” at Slush Tokyo 2018.
    A new model of microfinance for Africa, and beyond | TED Institute
    Financial institutions often impose Western models of risk assessment, which are often ill-fitted for diverse global markets -- especially in Africa, a continent made up of thousands of ethnic and...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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