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Ruma Bose is an entrepreneur, investor, and author, and currently serves as the Chief Growth Officer of Clearco, a leading e-commerce investment firm. Previously, Ruma was the Founder & Managing Partner at Humanitarian Ventures, an impact fund investing in high-growth technology companies.

Ruma is also an Advisor to the Soros Economic Development Fund and Co-Founder of the Canadian Entrepreneurship Initiative (CEI). Ruma launched CEI and authored their flagship report, "Entrepreneurship: Canada’s Golden Opportunity." CEI, with their corporate partners Clearco, Shopify, PayPal, and Virgin, launched their signature Amplify program, offering financing, mentorship and pro-bono e-commerce subscriptions for women entrepreneurs running small businesses across Canada.

Ruma was a member of the Management Council of Chobani, the largest yogurt company in the US, with a mission to make better food for more people. She was also a key player in the launch of Tent, the personal philanthropic foundation of Hamdi Ulukaya Chobani: founder of Chobani and one of the world’s leaders in working to... Ruma Bose is an entrepreneur, investor, and author, and currently serves as the Chief Growth Officer of Clearco, a leading e-commerce investment firm. Previously, Ruma was the Founder & Managing Partner at Humanitarian Ventures, an impact fund investing in high-growth technology companies.

Ruma is also an Advisor to the Soros Economic Development Fund and Co-Founder of the Canadian Entrepreneurship Initiative (CEI). Ruma launched CEI and authored their flagship report, "Entrepreneurship: Canada’s Golden Opportunity." CEI, with their corporate partners Clearco, Shopify, PayPal, and Virgin, launched their signature Amplify program, offering financing, mentorship and pro-bono e-commerce subscriptions for women entrepreneurs running small businesses across Canada.

Ruma was a member of the Management Council of Chobani, the largest yogurt company in the US, with a mission to make better food for more people. She was also a key player in the launch of Tent, the personal philanthropic foundation of Hamdi Ulukaya Chobani: founder of Chobani and one of the world’s leaders in working to end the global refugee crisis.

Previously, Ruma held several executive positions, including: President & Co-CEO at Sprayology, a pioneering homeopathic company; President at Vincent Longo, an international cosmetics brand; Senior Director at Roseworth Capital; and Co-Founder of Finishline Floors. Ruma started her career at Bose Corporation, the multinational audio company, in Montreal and Toronto, then joined a small team to launch operations in India, where she experienced the growth of emerging markets.

Ruma co-authored the international bestselling book, “Mother Teresa, CEO”, which has been translated into eight languages. She is a member of the Young President’s Organization, sits on numerous global advisory boards, and is also a frequent speaker at the world’s most influential conferences. moreless

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Ruma Bose will take part in a panel titled, "Geneva 3.0 'The Web 3.0 Davos Roundtable': Putting the control of the web in the hands of its users and the community."

Ruma Bose’s Background

Clearco

Chief Growth Officer

Feb 2021 - Present

Toronto, CA

Clearco, formerly known as Clearblanc, is a leading investment firm that specializes in finding capital-friendly solutions for e-commerce brands. Since its founding in 2015, Clearco has grown through a global network of entrepreneurs and market experts.

Humanitarian Ventures

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Mar 2017 - Mar 2020

Montreal, CA

Humanitarian Ventures is an investment fund leveraging the potential of high growth technology companies for the humanitarian sector.

Canadian Entrepreneurship Initiative

Co-Founder & Chair

Jun 2017 - May 2018

Ottawa, CA

The Canadian Entrepreneurship Initiative was launched to change the face and future of Canadian entrepreneurship, with the help of Sir Richard Branson.

Chobani Foundation

President

Oct 2014 - Oct 2016

New York, NY, USA

The Chobani Foundation supports entrepreneurs & organizations with a mission to make better food for more people.

Tent Foundation

Founding President

New York, NY, USA

The Tent Foundation responds to the global humanitarian crisis of people driven from their homes by conflict and other calamities.

Sprayology

President & Co-CEO

2009 - 2011

New York, NY, USA

Sprayology is a homeopathic and vitamin wellness company which re-defines wellness and makes it easy to incorporate natural products into daily life for better health naturally.

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Current Board Positions

Refugee Investment Network

Board of Directors

Jan 2018 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

The Refugee Investment Network is the first impact investing and finance collaborative dedicated to developing clear solutions to global forced migration. RIN connects investors with refugee ventures with the goal of creating good jobs, boosting economic growth, and improving the lives of refugees.

Global Dignity

Board of Directors

2015 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Global Dignity is a non-profit organization that teaches people from all over the world the concept of dignity and works to promote inclusion, equality and a greater sense of a shared humanity.

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Philanthropy

WEConnect International

Advisory Board

New York, NY, USA

WEConnect International is a corporate led non-profit which facilitates inclusive, sustainable economic growth by empowering & connecting women business owners globally.

World Economic Forum

Advisor

New York, NY, USA

The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation, committed to improving the state of the world. Ruma serves as an advisor to the Humanitarian Investing Initiative and is a member of the Expert Network.

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Publications

Mother Teresa, CEO

Co-Author

New York, NY, USA

Translated into 8 languages, Mother Teresa, CEO shows how the management and leadership principles of Mother Teresa can be applied to businesses and non-profits.

Memberships

Canada 2020

Member

Ottawa, CA

Founded in 2006, Canada 2020 is Canada’s leading, independent progressive think-tank. It produces original research, hosts events, and opens discussions about Canada’s future.

Young Presidents' Organization

Member

New York, NY, USA

YPO members harness the knowledge, influence & trust of the world’s most influential & innovative business leaders to inspire business, personal, family & community impact.

Ruma Bose’s Education

Dalhousie University

MBA

Mount Allison University