Top Fintech Professionals

Alice Guilmineau is a product designer and creative professional focused on building intuitive digital experiences. She has a background in design systems, user interface design, and collaborative product development.

I am a Senior Associate at Aquiline Capital Partners in London, where I support the firm's European venture investment activities. Previously, I worked as a FIG investment banker at Bank of America, advising on M&A and capital markets transactions within the fintech and asset management sectors. I hold a B.S. in Finance and Data Science from the NYU Stern School of Business.

Carl Wachtmeister is a product professional who is currently working as a Product Owner at Revolut, and has previously worked as a Junior Product Manager at Urban Jungle Insurance. Before working in product Carl worked as an investment banking analyst at Barclays. On his free time Carl enjoys urban drawing and spending excessive money on cooking for himself.

Piotr Bukanski is a venture capital investor and Principal at Acurio Ventures, with a track record spanning investment banking, growth equity, and board-level value creation. He has backed and advised high-growth technology companies across energy, data, fintech, and consumer — including board roles at Gorilla, Iceberg Data Lab, and AccessPay. Prior to Acurio, Piotr spent three years at Beringea (transatlantic VC, $800M+ AuM) leading Series A/B investments and founded a CEE diaspora network connecting 200+ VCs and founders across London. Earlier, he helped build the Private Capital Markets team at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, supporting growth-stage fundraises, and began his career in BofA's EMEA Consumer & Retail IB group, advising on M&A, equity, and debt transactions totalling over $25bn. He holds an MSc in Finance from Stockholm School of Economics and has lived and worked across the UK, Sweden, Germany, Latvia, and Poland.

Alex Lindsay

Co-founder & CEO at Handshake Solutions

Building the future of retail agreement management – using AI to transform the way retailers and suppliers make, store, and execute contractual agreements. Passionate about retail & consumer, having worked with the largest household names in Europe and North America at Bain & Company. MBA from INSEAD and BSc from Yale.

Julien Avezou

Founder at Jots

I am a software engineer and founder currently building tools to help developers capture and organize their thoughts. Previously, I spent four years as a Senior Software Engineer at Klarna, where I focused on payments infrastructure and product development. My background combines technical expertise from Le Wagon with a foundation in international business from Warwick Business School.

I am the VP of Business Operations & Strategy at Moxie, where I help scale independent aesthetic practices through integrated software, coaching, and compliance solutions. Previously, I led a business operations team at Hofy and served as an investor at Stripes, where I deployed over $300 million in capital across eCommerce, Fintech, and HR software. I hold a BSBA in Finance, Economics, Strategy, and Philosophy from Washington University in St. Louis.

I am a founder and entrepreneur currently building Aura to reconnect artists and their fans. My background spans fintech and maritime SaaS & Data, having co-founded Shipfix and SME Capital UK. I hold an MSc in Management from Boston University and a Bachelor in Business from Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

I am an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Hero, a fintech company dedicated to providing SMEs with an all-in-one financial operating system for payments and short-term financing. Previously, I co-founded the cosmetics brand Merci Handy and the fintech startup Bling. I am driven by a commitment to solving real-world cash flow challenges for businesses, drawing on my background in innovation and entrepreneurship.

I am a strategy and transformation director specialising in financial services, risk, and regulatory change, with extensive experience leading large-scale corporate programs and lottery operations. My background includes driving business growth and organizational design for major institutions, alongside serving in board-level governance and advisory roles. I am also an AI model trainer, leveraging my expertise to bridge the gap between complex business strategy and emerging technology.

I am a commercial leader currently serving as the Commercial Director for the Midwest region at Sibelco Glass Recycling North America, where I oversee regional strategy, P&L, and supply chain growth. With a background spanning strategic marketing in industrial materials and entrepreneurial ventures, I specialize in driving business development, operational excellence, and market expansion. I am committed to sustainable innovation and am an active investor in initiatives dedicated to fighting global warming.

Bobby Chadha

Product Leader at HiBob

I am a product leader, ex-founder and chartered accountant (FCCA) with extensive experience building and scaling B2B and enterprise SaaS solutions across payroll, HRIS, accounting, and payments. Throughout my career, I have led 0-to-1 product builds, international expansions, and hyper-growth initiatives at companies including Rippling, TrueLayer, and Intuit. I specialize in combining product strategy with platform execution to deliver compliant, world-class financial technology, with a current focus on applied AI and agentic workflows.

I am a Senior Business Manager at HeadMind Partners, where I lead digital and IT transformation projects for clients in the banking, insurance, and social protection sectors. With a background in business development and financial auditing, I specialize in driving performance through data, cloudification, and IT service management. I am dedicated to helping large organizations navigate complex technological shifts to increase their competitiveness.

I am a General Partner at Brain-Too-Free Ventures, where I focus on cross-border market entry for founders moving between Western markets and Asia. My background spans venture capital, growth consulting, and entrepreneurship, with extensive experience in fintech, consumer goods, and international business development. I leverage this operational expertise to support companies navigating complex regulatory and market landscapes across EMEA and APAC.

I am a Managing Director at Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners), where I have spent the last eight years advising fintech companies on capital raising and M&A transactions. With over 20 years of experience as an M&A advisor, I specialize in helping fintech firms navigate complex financial processes and strategic growth. I am dedicated to providing world-class advisory services and mentoring the next generation of investment bankers in the fintech sector.

I am a Vice President in Equity Research at Bank of America, where I currently cover the EMEA Consumer Discretionary sector. Throughout my career, I have developed deep expertise in fundamental analysis across the Consumer Staples, Paper & Packaging, and Capital Goods industries. I am recognized for my research, having achieved top-three rankings in the Institutional Investor surveys for my coverage of Paper & Packaging and Tobacco and top 5 ranking in Retailing General and HPC categories in the last 2 years.