Melissa Frakman is an entrepreneur, investor, and global market strategist with over 20 years in India. She is the CEO & Founding Partner of Emphasis Ventures (EMVC), a venture capital firm that invests in trailblazing companies building at the intersection of digital infrastructure, commerce, and AI-enabled financial systems, with India as both a laboratory and launchpad for global innovation. With a top-performing portfolio that includes startups serving more than 300 million individuals and small businesses, EMVC has established itself as a trusted partner to India's local technology ecosystem as well as investment leaders worldwide. Before founding EMVC, Melissa spearheaded Asia investments, market strategy, and partnerships valued at over $1 billion for Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups. Her executive experience includes serving as Vice President at Zomato prior to its landmark IPO, Senior Director for South Asia at Albright Stonebridge Group, and Senior Director of the US-India Business Council. She speaks on fintech and India business matters at institutions including the G20, International Monetary Fund, Harvard Business School, Cornell University, and Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore and in the Financial Times, Washington Post, Global Finance Magazine, TechCrunch, and Forbes. Melissa was named 'Fintech Person of the Year' at India's Global Fintech Awards 2024, a landmark event inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognizing her contributions to digital transformation across borders.