Cara Bhluem

Leading a $25M venture capital fundraising initiative spanning US and EU markets. Directing a venture capital brokerage agency connecting African investment opportunities with global investors.

Drove vision and project management for a global fintech Banking-as-a-Service enterprise from concept to MVP and market launch. Directed full front-end architecture and development, and led a technical team of up to 30.

Lead strategy for a multi-sector venture studio building and scaling ventures across fintech, e-commerce, property, hospitality, brand, and technology. Direct end-to-end technology and product systems including AI integrations and CRM for premium clients.

Directed SaaS platform strategy for e-commerce, proptech, social tech, martech, and fintech on a global scale. Oversaw operational technology teams across trade, payments, crypto, promotion, and production.

Oversaw creative development for a large-scale portfolio including an airport, residential estates, and a conference centre. Managed full project lifecycle from conception to delivery across infrastructure and hospitality developments.

Advised a niche multi-category brand, service, and business development investment firm. Managed initiatives across premium brands, lifestyle, hospitality, food, e-systems, and trade technology.

Directed marketing, branding, and digital strategy campaigns for premium and luxury-market clients at a boutique agency. Led technology development, web solutions, e-commerce, applications, and private-label product development.

Designed and managed an international fashion brand, including e-commerce and digital-media integration, import/export coordination, and product development.

Anchored a weekly radio program, managing content creation and national station marketing.

Managed in-store branding and marketing for an international fashion brand across national outlets.

Coordinated fashion sourcing, styling, and photography alongside editorial content, product promotions, and model bookings.

Principal presenter for a national weekly teenage program, including voice-over media overlays.

Pursuing an MBA at the University of York St John, with a DBA pre-approved thereafter.

Completed coursework in Creative Technology and Design.

Studied International Business at Damelin.

Studied Marketing and Media at Damelin.

Completed matriculation at Linden High School.

Completed coursework in AI Project Development and Management.

Completed coursework in IT Project Development and Management.