Founder of Cubed & Elysiq, Former CIO at Barclays & Amazon No.1 Bestselling Author of ‘Building The Future’
Elliott Limb’s Biography:
Elliott Limb is a fintech entrepreneur, AI venture builder and future industries strategist best known as the Founder and CEO of Cubed and Elysiq. Helping to scale fintech unicorns Mambu and Feedzai, Elliott has built a reputation for identifying transformative technologies and turning them into commercially successful ventures. Through Cubed Group, he leads a venture platform spanning AI SaaS businesses, investment, advisory services and an internal innovation lab operating across Dubai and Silicon Valley. As a speaker, Elliott is highly regarded for his expertise in agentic AI, autonomous enterprise systems, ethical innovation and the future of entrepreneurship, offering audiences practical insight into how emerging technologies are reshaping industries globally.
Elliott began his career in senior technology and banking leadership positions, holding CIO-level roles at Citibank and Barclays before progressing to Head of Corporate Banking at Finastra. Alongside his corporate career, he founded Credible IT and later became the Founder and Managing Partner of CIO Assist, helping businesses navigate digital transformation and innovation strategy. His entrepreneurial mindset led him into venture capital and fintech scaling, where he played a key role in the growth of Mambu and Feedzai into unicorn businesses. In 2017, he founded CoBa, the Collaborative Banking initiative, before later becoming General Partner of a €70 million Dubai-based seed-stage VC fund.
A No.1 Amazon best-selling author, Elliott published ‘Building the Future’ in 2020, further establishing himself as a leading voice on innovation, entrepreneurship and technological convergence. He is also the founder of the Building the Future movement, a global initiative exploring AI, sustainability and the future economy. In addition, Elliott has served as a board member and founding co-chair of the World Trade Board, supporting international collaboration across business and technology sectors.
Today, Elliott continues expanding the reach of Cubed and Elysiq, focusing on AI-driven transformation, ethical entrepreneurship and sustainable innovation. Through Elysiq Media, Elysiq School and Elysiq Investments, he works with founders, investors and organisations to build intelligent, future-focused businesses. His ability to combine executive leadership experience with hands-on entrepreneurial success makes him a compelling speaker for audiences seeking insight into the rapidly evolving world of AI, fintech and future industries.
Why Hire Elliott Limb?
Elliott Limb is hired as a speaker for his rare combination of executive banking expertise, unicorn-scale fintech experience and cutting-edge AI innovation leadership. Speaking on topics including agentic AI, autonomous enterprise systems, venture building and the future of entrepreneurship, Elliott delivers commercially focused insights grounded in real-world experience. As the founder of the Building the Future movement and a global thought leader operating across Dubai and Silicon Valley, he helps organisations understand how to navigate technological disruption while building sustainable and ethical growth strategies. Audiences value his forward-thinking perspective, practical frameworks and ability to translate complex innovation trends into actionable business opportunities.
Elliott Limb’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Elliott Limb’s remarkable career:
- 2026 – Expanded his focus on agentic AI, autonomous enterprise systems and UAE-led AI transformation initiatives.
- 2025 – Repositioned Cubed as a venture builder combining investment, incubation, advisory and AI innovation services.
- 2024 – Led Cubed Group’s AI venture platform operating across Dubai and Silicon Valley.
- 2023 – Served as General Partner of a €70 million seed-stage VC fund based in Dubai.
- 2020 – Published the #1 Amazon best-selling book Building the Future.
- 2017 – Founded CoBa, the Collaborative Banking initiative.
- 2010s – Helped scale fintech companies Mambu and Feedzai to unicorn status.
- 2000s – Appointed Head of Corporate Banking at Finastra.
- Early Career – Held CIO-level leadership positions at Citibank and Barclays.
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Testimonials
“Elliott is one of a kind. His keynotes are a hybrid of banking/technical industry knowledge and inspired motivation lead by amusing tales of his eclectic life and interests. We learnt about the future of banking, that collaboration is the only way forward in the industry and how to use slight of hand to pull off any card trick! – Knowledge from an industry leader, along with laughter at his tales left me inspired, educated with a new willingness to say yes to every new (and bizarre) experience!” – Matthew
Speaking Topics
Elliott Limb’s Official Keynote Topics:
- AI & the Future of Business
- Future of Finance & Fintech
- Scaling to Unicorn
- AI for Founders & Investors
- Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI
How Much Does Elliott Limb Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Elliott Limb?
Elliott Limb’s speaking fees typically reflect his exceptional career and international demand. Engagements vary depending on location, format, and duration; keynote appearances, conferences, and international events may command higher fees due to travel and preparation requirements.