Erblin Ribari is the CFO at dua.com, an app that seeks to combat loneliness by connecting individuals with shared ethnic heritage and a deep connection to their homeland. Under his tenure, dua.com has successfully secured funding, reaching a €50 million market cap and connecting millions of users worldwide.
A graduate of Harvard University and Imperial College London, Erblin has spent his career working across technology, investment, and public policy, always with a focus on creating opportunities where they are needed most. He has advised organizations like the United Nations, European Union, and the German and Swiss Development Agencies, helping shape policies that promote economic inclusion and entrepreneurship in underserved regions. His work with Bulldog Investment, Rackspace Hosting, Kodak Alaris, the Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development reflects his deep commitment to economic growth and social impact.
As a US Department of State and UK Government-Chevening Scholar, Erblin has been recognized with distinctions such as being selected as a Presidential Leadership Scholar, the Top 100 Under 50 Executive Leaders Award, European Young Leader 40 Under 40, Forbes 30 Under 30, the Warren Buffett Award, and the Humanitarian Affairs Peace Ambassador Award, showcasing his strong dedication to creating meaningful global impact.