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About
Wafa Taftazani holds a degree from Cambridge University and has over a decade of experience in technology, digital entertainment, corporate finance, public policy, and international relations work.
Founder at UpBanxYC W22
Intro paths
Wafa went through Y Combinator (Winter 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran UpBanx's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Wafa can intro founders to UpBanx's investors below.
UpBanx's investors · 7
Co-founders at UpBanx
Experience
- UpBanx (YC W22)Co-Foundercurrent2022 — present
- VCGamersCo-Foundercurrent2022 — present
- Modal RakyatCo-Foundercurrent2018 — present
- WorldGlobal Business Strategy & Operationscurrent2026 — present
- WorldGeneral Manager - Indonesia2025 — 2026
- Tools for HumanityGlobal Business Strategy & Operationscurrent2026 — present
- Tools for HumanityGeneral Manager - Indonesia2025 — 2026
- FazzSenior Vice Presidentcurrent2018 — present
- Universitas IndonesiaLecturercurrent2022 — present
- LSPR Communication and Business InstituteLecturercurrent2024 — present
- Indonesian Youth DiplomacyCo-Chair & Y20 Delegate2015 — 2024
- GoogleLead, Asia-Pacific Partnerships2020 — 2021
- GoogleLead, Strategic Partnerships (YouTube)2019 — 2020
- GoogleManager, Strategic Partnerships (YouTube)2017 — 2019
- YouTubeLead, Strategic Partnerships2019 — 2021
- YouTubeManager, Strategic Partnerships2017 — 2019
- SeaManager, Shopee2016 — 2017
- ShopeeManager, Business Development & Category Management2016 — 2017
- CNBC InternationalConsultant, Digital Ventures2016
- GrabConsultant, Regional Strategy2016
- Cambridge United Football ClubConsultant, Investments2015
- MUFGDeputy Manager, Global Corporate & Investment Banking2014 — 2015
- MUFGAssociate, Global Corporate & Investment Banking2013 — 2014
- MUFGAnalyst, Global Corporate & Investment Banking2012 — 2013
- European CommissionIntern, Office of the ASEAN Special Adviser2010
Skills & more
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Public RelationsCommercial BankingProject ManagementEconomicsBankingCorporate CommunicationsCredit AnalysisMarketingMicrosoft OfficeManagementNegotiationAnalysisLanguages English · Indonesian · Malay
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Wafa Taftazani?
- Wafa Taftazani holds a degree from Cambridge University and has over a decade of experience in technology, digital entertainment, corporate finance, public policy, and international relations work.
- Where does Wafa Taftazani work?
- Wafa Taftazani is Founder of UpBanx.
- What companies did Wafa Taftazani found?
- Wafa Taftazani founded UpBanx.
- Where did Wafa Taftazani go to school?
- Wafa Taftazani studied at University of Cambridge (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy & Finance); Universitas Katolik Parahyangan (UNPAR) (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science & International Relations).
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Y Combinator mafia10,601
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Google mafia1,682
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University of Cambridge mafia706
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Grab mafia21
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Tools for Humanity mafia8
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Also attended Universitas Katolik Parahyangan (UNPAR)3
Shared employers
Also worked at Modal Rakyat1
Also worked at Universitas Indonesia4
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