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Farhan Naqvi iLearningEngines: Strategic Finance for Growth and Purpose

Farhan Naqvi iLearningEngines former CFO, shares how strategic finance can drive long-term business success. In his latest article, Naqvi emphasizes aligning capital with purpose, using M&A as a growth strategy, and planning exits as milestones, not afterthoughts. His experience at iLearningEngines shows how finance leaders can go beyond numbers to shape vision, strategy, and value. Farhan Naqviu2019s insights are a roadmap for modern CFOs building sustainable, investor-ready companies.

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Farhan Naqvi iLearningEngines: Strategic Finance for Growth and Purpose

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  1. Sayyed Farhan Naqvi A Journey of Innovation, Leadership & Impact

  2. Early Life & Education Born: January 8, 1982 • Nationality: Indian (Permanent Resident – • USA & Canada) Education: •  B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kanpur (2000–2004)  Minor in Industrial Management  MBA, Harvard Business School (2008– 2010)

  3. Professional Beginnings Professional Beginnings Early career in strategic finance and M&A • Gained experience across multiple high- • impact sectors Developed deep expertise in financial • modeling, corporate development, and operational efficiency

  4. iLearningEngines Era (2019 iLearningEngines Era (2019– –2024) 2024) Position: Chief Financial Officer & Head of Corporate Development Scaled revenue from $4.7M • (2017) to $421M+ (2023) Led capital raises over • $250M Spearheaded Nasdaq IPO in • 2024

  5. Key Achievements at Key Achievements at iLearningEngines iLearningEngines Embedded AI in financial operations • Streamlined M&A, forecasting, and • budgeting Built data-driven growth models • Drove company valuation and investor • confidence

  6. AI AI- -Powered Financial Powered Financial Innovation Innovation Pioneered AI integration in financial planning, M&A, • and investor relations. Key innovations: •  Predictive analytics for M&A deal sourcing.  Automated due diligence and real-time valuation modeling.  Dynamic forecasting for agile financial planning.  Positioned iLearningEngines as a leader in AI- driven enterprise solutions.

  7. Thought Leadership and Industry Thought Leadership and Industry Impact Impact Contributor to Forbes Finance Council, sharing insights on AI and • finance. Speaker at events like Ivyfon San Francisco Family Office Outlook and • Roth AI Summit (2024). Warned about the “Splinternet,” advising tech firms on navigating digital • fragmentation. Active on LinkedIn and YouTube, inspiring professionals and • entrepreneurs.

  8. Legacy and Future Vision Legacy and Future Vision Redefined CFO role as a strategic, tech- • driven function. Set benchmarks for AI in corporate finance • and global tech strategy. Continues to guide leaders on innovation, • sustainability, and digital transformation. “Finance is no longer just numbers—it’s • about foresight and impact.” – Sayyed Farhan Naqvi

  9. THANK YOU..!

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