Press & recognition
Selected media coverage and contributions from my work across finance and technology.
For practical finance insights, see my Articles
CFO of the Yeartwice
Recognised for my work as CFO at:
Featured coverage
Young high-net-worth investors in the UK look at alternative investments and ask, is property still the real deal?
Quoted on younger UK investors, property and alternative investments in RBC Wealth Management coverage of Economist Intelligence Unit research.
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Korean firms’ excessive collection of data led to Coupang data breach
Interviewed on the Coupang breach, data minimisation and the business risks of retaining unnecessary personal data.
Read at The Korea Times (opens in a new tab)
Self-actuarisation
Featured on bringing actuarial rigour and broader commercial judgement to business decisions.
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Founder Of The Week: Javed Khattak
A profile of my career across finance and technology, and the commercial challenges of building cheqd.
Read at TechRound (opens in a new tab)Company recognition
Recognition for cheqd, where I am CFO, Co-Founder and Board Member.
Startups 100
Three consecutive appearances in the Startups 100, rising from #60 in 2024 to #18 in 2026.
Selected for the prestigious 2025 accelerator, connecting founders with JPMorganChase specialists in risk, compliance and strategy.
One of 18 companies selected for the 2025 programme, covering leadership, growth and fundraising.
South Summit Korea
Won Most Scalable Startup after reaching the 20-company final from 439 applications worldwide.
Season 7
Received the Coup de Coeur special award after progressing from a 29-company cohort to the 13-startup final.
Research & speaking
Trustworthy AI and data
Co-investigator on research into privacy-preserving AI, with practical guidance produced for AI designers and developers.
AI, blockchain and digital trust
Contributor to a cross-sector report examining data integrity, privacy and consent at the intersection of AI and blockchain.
AI and blockchain in practice
Discussed real-world applications alongside industry and academic leaders, including the CIO of the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund.
Technology and economic change
Writer and collaborator on a book exploring how AI, blockchain, fintech and IoT reshape economies and institutions.
ICOs, investor protection and regulation
Discussed investor protection and regulation alongside the Luxembourg Stock Exchange’s CIO and Allen & Overy’s Partner.
More press & interviews
- 26 January 2026
DL News
Quoted on UK stablecoin regulation and the value of clear, coordinated rules.
Read at DL News (opens in a new tab) - 16 January 2026
The Defiant
Quoted on retail crypto participation, tighter financial conditions and the increasingly institution-led market cycle.
Read at The Defiant (opens in a new tab) - 8 December 2025
CryptoSlate
Quoted on why autonomous AI agents still need to spend, trade and store value.
Read at CryptoSlate (opens in a new tab) - 3 December 2025
Cryptonews
Quoted on Strategy’s balance-sheet risks, dilution, refinancing and the conditions that could force Bitcoin sales.
Read at Cryptonews (opens in a new tab) - 5 November 2025
Yellow.com
Quoted on AI, privacy-preserving verification and digital trust as AI systems and agents scale.
Read at Yellow.com (opens in a new tab) - 27 July 2019
Global Banking & Finance Review
Profile on entrepreneurship, resilience and building businesses across finance, technology and property.
Read at Global Banking & Finance Review (opens in a new tab)
Press & speaking enquiries
For interviews, commentary or speaking:hi@javedkhattak.com
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