Theodora (Theo) Lau is public speaker, writer, and startup advisor, whose work seeks to spark innovation to improve consumer financial well-being.

As founder of Unconventional Ventures, she focuses on developing and growing an ecosystem of financial institutions, corporates, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists to better address the unmet needs of consumers (e.g. older adults and gig economy workers), with keen interests in women and minority founders. As part of her work, she regularly mentors and advises FinTech startups.