Chief AI & Data Officer
Varo Bank

Asmau Ahmed is the Chief AI and Data Officer at Varo Bank, where she leads the company’s AI and data strategy. She brings a diverse background spanning financial services and technology, with notable roles at Bank of America, Capital One, Google, and X, the Moonshot Factory. Asmau also led a venture-funded startup, Plum Perfect, and consulted at Deloitte, co-leading an innovation think tank. Recognized for her accomplishments and thought leadership, she frequently speaks on topics such as innovation, entrepreneurism, and diversity. Asmau holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia.