Vaibhav Lodha is the founder of ftcash, a rapidly expanding fintech startup in India, recognized for its impact by Forbes. He has pioneered financial solutions that enhance access for over 60 million micro-merchants through innovative loan products and digital payment systems. Vaibhav’s contributions were acknowledged with MIT’s ‘Most Innovative Future of Work in the World’ award for Financial Inclusion, which included a significant grant. His work has also been recognized with a UKTI Great Tech award from The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and he has established key partnerships with global corporations like Mastercard and Microsoft.
Vaibhav’s career spans a decade across entrepreneurship, technology, and policy, with roles at notable organizations like XPRIZE and The World Bank. He is a frequent participant at the World Economic Forum in Davos and has been honored as a GoalKeeper by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for his contributions to global development. A graduate of Harvard Kennedy School and IIT Bombay, Vaibhav is a respected speaker and holds fellowships at prestigious institutions including Oxford and Stanford Seed.