Faris Lodin
Multi-Strategy Investor | Enterprise Innovation | Strategic M&A | Asset Management
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Overview
Work Experience
Founder & CIO
2023 - Current
Flagship: Anthropic, Atomic Semi, Axiom Space, Blackshark.ai, Boom Supersonic, Cerebras Systems, Emerge, ElevenLabs, Flat 18, General Fusion, Griffin (UK Digital Bank), Hair Library, Neurophos, Recogni, Rosotics, STAR Ventures, Terray Therapeutics, The Bread Bar, Ursa Major Technologies, ValidMind and Wahed.
Founder & Member of the Board of Directors
2023
Specialising in AI and high-performing software engineering teams, we deliver bespoke solutions and technology advisory services that catalyse business growth in a rapidly evolving environment.
Member of the Board of Directors, KL Reich
2024
Board Observer
2024
iWaqf is an endowment fund for Muslims.
Member of the Council of Advisors
2024
The HBR Advisory Council is a group of experts who provide insights and guidance to Harvard Business Review (HBR) on various topics related to business, management, and leadership.
Member of the Investment Committee, Ventures
2024
The Venture investment arm of Wahed Inc., specializing in Shariah-compliant investments in early-stage and growth companies.
Member of the Board of Directors
2024
ESGMarkets is a leading e-learning platform with advanced analytics and AI-powered technology, turning insights into action, guiding corporates and institutions towards strategic decisions and sustainable growth.
Member of the Board of Advisors
2024
Sri KDU Schools is part of XCL Education, a leading Southeast Asia-focused group of private and international schools committed to preparing students for the future workforce. Headquartered in Singapore, XCL Education’s extensive network of prestigious institutions include XCL International School in Penang, XCL World Academy and XCL American Academy in Singapore, Vietnam Australia International School, and REAL Schools.
Member of the Board of Directors
2022
Core portfolios include manufacturing, primary and secondary packaging, and contract research and development services.
Member of the Board of Directors
2021
Network Facilities Provider (NFP) licensed telecommunications company with 5G infrastructure regulated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
Education
Master of Studies (MSt) in Entrepreneurship
2023 - 2025
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
2015 - 2018
Bachelor’s Degree
2012 - 2015
A-Levels
2011 - 2012