About the Global EquityCrowdfunding Alliance (GECA)

Andrew, an accomplished marketing professional with over 25 years of experience, has held senior leadership roles across diverse industries. His expertise lies in navigating heavily regulated environments, particularly in Financial Services, where compliance informs strategic marketing decisions. With recent involvement in digital assets and blockchain-enabled services, Andrew excels in leading collaborative projects and driving innovation. His track record in uniting teams and achieving results makes him the perfect candidate to lead and direct the GECA Steering Committee.

Abhilasha Dafria, the youngest female CEO at Angels Den Funding, began her entrepreneurial journey in India, helping early-stage companies secure global investments. Now leading one of the UK and Europe’s premier angel-led investment platforms, she has driven over 300 equity rounds, with numerous startups reaching unicorn status under her guidance. At Angels Den, she leverages a vast network of high-net-worth individuals and institutional funds to empower emerging companies, fostering innovation and growth across the region. Her expertise and leadership continue to make a significant impact on the startup ecosystem.

Bruce Virga is an accomplished leader with a diverse background spanning multiple industries, including fintech, software, and insurance. As the Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Title3Funds, Bruce is at the forefront of democratizing access to private markets, empowering retail investors to capitalize on the potential upside of emerging businesses. His adept navigation of regulatory complexities has solidified Title3Funds’ reputation as a trusted resource for investors and companies alike. Under his guidance, the company maintains a culture of trust and excellence, driving its continuous success.

Ian is a seasoned innovator and growth driver, with 25 years experience founding and growing technology companies across global markets including Europe, Asia, North America and LATAM. Throughout his career, Ian has successfully created several global platforms and digital marketplaces, and is an experienced company Director and CEO.

Aaron Shafton is the Senior Director of DealMaker Securities, spearheading initiatives with a focus on compliance, strategic partnerships, and capital markets innovation. His team guides leading brands and innovative companies through efficient and sophisticated transactions in online capital raising. Aaron brings a wealth of experience from previous roles at Shopify, Capital One, and Procter & Gamble.

Konstantin Boyko, CEO and Co-founder of LenderKit and CrowdSpace, brings over 15 years of experience in FinTech and crowdfunding, significantly influencing the development of financial platforms across global markets. His work at LenderKit has been pivotal in providing sophisticated soluations to complex crowdfunding challenges, enhancing digital financial services across the USA, Europe, Asia, and MENA regions. Additionally, his leadership at CrowdSpace, an educational hub for the crowdfunding industry, aligns with GECA’s educational objectives. Konstantin’s analytical skills and strategic vision are invaluable as we advance global equity crowdfunding initiatives.

Vicky has established over 20 years a successful track record of building and scaling companies across diverse industry sectors. More recently she has spent six years in the crypto and digital assets markets, spearheading various innovative projects. With expertise in brand strategy and driving industry level change, Vicky is a ‘big picture’ strategist with vast global experience.