Seema Prem
Founder & CEO – FIA
Seema, an MIT Sloan Fellow, brings 20+ years of global experience in banking, telecom, and entrepreneurship. Her leadership has earned global recognition from:
● Asia Fintech Awards – Innovator of the Year (2022)
● UK Fintech Powerlist – Standout Woman in Fintech (2023)
● UN Women Transforming India Awardee (2016)
● Schwab Social Entrepreneur Finalist (2021)
HER STORY
FIA Global is a social impact fintech that helps the un(der)banked navigate the journey from financial inclusion to financial well-being.
Under Seema’s leadership, FIA has become a change agent for AI-powered financial inclusion, gender equity, and rural development. She serves on several influential platforms and advisory boards:
● CII National Task Force on Rural Development
● NITI Aayog’s Financial Reforms Committee
● Village Capital & Ideo.org – Startup mentor & advisor
Her work focuses on:
● AI for financial inclusion
● Sustainable rural incomes
● Climate resilience in financial planning
● Closing the gender gap in financial services
Contact
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