Paul Ark. Finance, strategy, technology, and business development professional with over 25 years of on-the-ground management and deal experience across Asia, with tenures in Silicon Valley and on Wall Street. Active venture capitalist and angel investor with a strong focus on ESG, impact and sustainability. Passionate advocate for girls education and female empowerment. Conducting doctoral research on the root causes of gender funding gaps in startup and venture capital ecosystems in Southeast Asia, with a focus on human cognitive biases and systemic biases from VC industry structures.