Azriel Chelst

Azriel Chelst currently serves as Head of Ventures at FIS Ventures since March 2021, alongside roles as Vice President of Venture Investments and Global Commercialization. In addition, Chelst holds the position of Chief of Staff at Verses and Vines Shop, supporting an entrepreneurial venture on Etsy. Chelst's experience includes heading Ventures at Atelio by FIS, serving on the board of Twine, and being a CIO Council member at Blumberg Capital. Previous roles encompass innovation officer at Barclays Ventures, founder and chief product officer at It's Broke, and global director of startup engagement at Mastercard, where significant achievements included mentoring startups and implementing strategic engagement initiatives. Chelst's early career includes innovation roles at Anheuser-Busch InBev and American Express, where impactful projects resulted in awards and recognitions. Academic credentials include an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, a Rabbinical Degree from Yeshiva University, and dual bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering.