Recognized as a global thought leader in the startup ecosystem, Reza Chowdhury offers more than 20 years of experience in emerging technology, which he brings to TechWatch Media Group as CEO and Founder. Through the course of his career, Reza has had the privilege of working to drive businesses from conception to eventual exit by deploying the acumen gained in his previous roles. His latest professional endeavors have allowed him to work very closely with the thriving global technology and startup ecosystem. Reza is also the founder of New York Startup Lab, which brings technology and knowledge-based solutions to the entrepreneurial community with a specific focus on early-stage companies. He began his career as a securities trader on Wall Street. Reza is often a featured international speaker, moderator, and judge at numerous events on technology and global entrepreneurship and was a featured presenter at the first Facebook Developer Garage in NYC. Both Reza and the companies he has been involved with have received accolades and recognition from prominent organizations including the fbFund. Reza was has been recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in NYC Tech by TechWeek on several occasions and is an NYC Venture Fellow, a world-class, year-long fellowship program designed to help high-potential entrepreneurs scale their ventures. Reza also sits on the executive advisory boards of SD Asia, Dublin Globe, and TechWeek NYC/LA; three organizations that are fostering the growth of local entrepreneurial ecosystems and is a Mentor to the Grameenphone Accelerator. Reza holds an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Georgetown University and completed his bachelor's in Economics at the University at Albany. Reza has also completed certification programs in Private Equity and Venture Capital at Oxford University as well as International Business at New York University.