Walter de Oude is a visionary fintech entrepreneur and the Founder of Chocolate Finance, a groundbreaking savings platform offering global users superior returns on their spare cash—without the rigidity of traditional fixed deposits. Driven by a mission to make money work harder for everyone, Walter is redefining how everyday people grow their wealth. Previously, he founded Singapore Life (Singlife) in 2014 and scaled it to a valuation of S$3.2 billion in just six years, making it one of Singapore’s most successful fintech stories. In parallel, he established Chocolate Ventures, an early-stage VC platform where he invites like-minded investors to co-invest in high-growth opportunities where his experience adds value. Known for his bold, customer-centric approach to finance and innovation, Walter continues to lead at the frontier of financial transformation—creating accessible, impactful solutions that challenge the status quo and unlock smarter financial futures for individuals and investors alike.
Reza has a professional experience in Energy and Financial Services; Solid academic background in Business and Finance. He is professionally proficient in English: 985 TOEIC, 610 GMAT, 607 TOEFL; Teaching and training experiences including part-time lecturing in a well-respected graduate business school program. Key areas of competence: Project Financing, Government Relation, Stakeholders Management, Merger and Acquisition, Business Development, Petroleum Fiscal Systems, Valuation and Financial Modeling, Investment, and Commercial Risk Analysis, and Commercial Agreements Drafting.
