InvestOps USA 2026

March 9 - 11, 2026

JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando

Ankor Rai

Ankor Rai

CEO Straive

Ankor Rai is the CEO of Straive, a global leader in operationalizing data and AI for enterprises. With over two decades of experience, he has successfully scaled data-driven businesses and delivered high-impact solutions to Fortune 1000 companies across North America, the United Kingdom, and Asia. Prior to Straive, he served as Executive Vice President & Chief Digital Officer at EXL, where he significantly expanded the analytics division and drove growth at a global scale. Ankor’s expertise in leveraging data, analytics, and AI positions Straive to continue driving innovation and value for its clients.

Buy Side Innovation Day | March 9th

11:00 AM Sponsored Keynote: AI Native Operating Models: Discover how leading firms are moving beyond basic digital automation to AI‑native operating models—where data, intelligence, and decision-making are embedded into every workflow. *Under Chatham House Rule*

In this keynote, you’ll learn:

  • How AI agents, modern data fabrics, and human‑in‑the‑loop governance are re‑architecting investment operations.
  • The tangible impact: 3–5x faster decisions, 60%+ efficiency gains, and entirely new service models.
Join us to explore why the future belongs to firms that design for AI—not just add it—building organizations that are more resilient, insight‑driven, and compliant by design. 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Ankor.

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