Past Speakers
Chief Guest
- Smt. Droupadi Murmu Hon'ble President of India
In The August Presence Of
- Shri Mohan Charan Majhi Chief Minister Odisha
- Dr Mukesh Mahaling Minister, Health and Family welfare, Parliamentary Affairs, Electronics & Information Technology Odisha
- Shri Suryabanshi Suraj Minister, Higher Education, Sports & Youth Services, Odia Language Literature & Culture Odisha
Vimal Saboo
Chief Executive Officer, ESPL
Fibe
Vimal Saboo is the Chief Executive Officer of EarlySalary Services Private Limited (ESPL), the licensed NBFC arm of Fibe, one of India’s leading digital lending platforms. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Vimal has held leadership roles at top institutions including Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and Edelweiss Financial Services, among others.
A part of Fibe’s founding leadership team, he previously served as Chief Business Officer, where he spearheaded several high-impact initiatives that contributed to the company’s rapid growth, operational efficiency, and strategic expansion.
In his current role, Vimal is focused on scaling ESPL’s lending operations, strengthening its digital infrastructure, and creating tech-led credit solutions for underserved customer segments. He also aims to embed ESG principles into the company’s core, supporting responsible and sustainable growth.
Vimal’s leadership is driven by a commitment to innovation, financial inclusion, and customer-centric excellence.
Speaking at
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1:40–2:15pmThu 5 FebShowcase StageCrystal HallOpen
Accelerating Sector Transformation
Beyond the Headlines: How FinTechs Actually Scaled
Showcase StageCrystal HallOpen
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Sugandh SaxenaChief Executive OfficerFintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE)
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Vimal SabooChief Executive Officer, ESPLFibe
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Anil K PinapalaFounder & MDVivifi India Finance Pvt. Ltd.
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Gaurav JalanFounder, CEOmPokket
About this session
This panel moves beyond headline success stories to examine the real enablers of sustainable FinTech scale. Drawing on operating experience and insights from The Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE), speakers discuss how regulatory clarity, trust mechanisms (including KYC/AML, data protection, and grievance redressal), access to capital and talent, and execution support influenced growth outcomes across different markets and stages.
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