In Partnership with

AlphaTheta
BUY NOW

Liya Dashkina

Head of Operations. Bodhi Ventures

Liya Dashkina is a venture capital professional and emerging technology leader focused on Web3, AI, and their applications across fashion and consumer industries. Based in Dubai, she is the Head of Operations at Bodhi Ventures, a crypto venture firm investing in early-stage Web3 startups and digital infrastructure projects.

Liya is also the Co-Founder of FashionTech Middle East, a platform driving dialogue and collaboration between the fashion and tech ecosystems. Through content, events, and education, FashionTech ME bridges global innovation with regional creativity, helping brands and startups explore how emerging technologies can reshape design, retail, and e-commerce.

A former mentor at Techstars Australia, Liya continues to work closely with startup founders in advisory roles, bringing a VC perspective to early-stage innovation.