Meet our team
Berwin Tanco
Co-Founder, CEO
Berwin Tanco
Co-Founder, CEO
Berwin specializes in developing companies and ventures to unlock their true value and potential. After a successful career in the US and China, Berwin started Equilibria Capital, a property development company in Indonesia, where he spent 12 years.
Yog Shrusti
Co-Founder, CSO
Yog Shrusti
Co-Founder, CSO
A leading technopreneur in the Middle East with 25 years of experience in information technology and digital media, Yog brings a unique combination of business acumen, technical know-how, and online strategy to the Ekta team.
Jason Zheng
Co-Founder, CMO
Jason Zheng
Co-Founder, CMO
For more than a decade, Jason has worked as the head of marketing, PR, or consulted for consumer tech, AI, and SaaS companies. He’s the current Chief Marketing Office of Ekta, where his knowledge and experience is combined with his lifelong passion for making an impact on people’s lives.
Alex Shapiro
CTO
Alex Shapiro
CTO
Alex specializes in financial software development, engineering, and delivery. His enthusiasm for problem-solving and challenges is what attracted him to Ekta, where he believes his in-depth understanding of the financial world is a valuable asset to help drive change.
Malindi Strydom
Communications
Malindi Strydom
Communications
Malindi has an extensive background in marketing, copy, and content writing for fast-growing global brands. Her years of content creation and digital marketing experience make her a valuable addition to the Ekta team.
Yaz Boraie
VP Strategy
Yaz Boraie
VP Strategy
Yaz has 12+ years of high level experience in strategic partnerships. His diverse background includes a 5 year stint at one of Silicon Valley’s big tech unicorns, as well as executing strategic partnerships for one of the world’s largest hospitality companies in Las Vegas. He has been an avid supporter of blockchain tech and cryptocurrency since 2017.
Sven Milder
Advisor
Sven Milder
Advisor
Sven is a serial exit startup entrepreneur, investor, venture builder & real-estate developer. Currently, as Founder Of Pitch House, he and his team has guided dozens of businesses to raise over $65 million. As a partnership value specialist, he will drive collaborations with Real Estate, Startups, NFT & Gaming to the Ekta Platform.
Renata Papakon
Product Marketer
Renata Papakon
Product Marketer
Renata has experience in product marketing and project management across various industries. Her depth of knowledge rooted in consumer goods and strategic marketing backgrounds allow her to connect consumers with a seamless product experience. Combined with her passion for environmental conservation, Renata has proven an integral part of the Ekta team.