Fariha Ansari Javed

Fariha currently serves as the Partner, Abu Dhabi at Stride Ventures, leveraging 21 years of experience across finance, insurance, and government in the US, Europe, and APAC regions. In this role, she oversees fundraising and global investor relations for INR and USD funds, while also serving on the Alumni Board of Harvard Business School and the HBS Club of India Board. Previously, Fariha held the position of Chief Strategy Officer at Toffee Insurance, driving strategic partnerships to enhance company revenue and long-term value. She also played a key role in investment fundraising and investor relations. Prior to that, she was the Founding Director at The Common Room, a platform for new entrepreneurs, and served as Advisor for India at the Republic of Turkey Prime Ministry, facilitating FDI from India to Turkey. With a background in underwriting at AIG Global Marine and Energy and Zurich Insurance Services in New York City, Fariha managed multi-billion dollar portfolios for US clients with international property and mega-reinsurance placements. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Quantitative Economics from Mount Holyoke College and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School.