Top Fintech Professionals

Adrien Guilmineau

Co-Founder at HumanDirectory

Startup founder and angel investor (a16z speedrun scout). Currently: building HumanDirectory.ai to build the world's first AI-friendly open social network. 🪩 Previously: Product Lead at Rippling, Head of Product at Hofy (acquired for $XXXm by Deel), founded 3 VC-backed startups: - Aria, AI video editor backed by Kima Ventures, Stride.VC, Antoine Martin and Alexis Bonillo - Sidekick, a B2B SaaS-enabled managed marketplace for coaching, backed by Afore Capital and TheFamily. - Tinbox, a crowdfunding platform for non-profits Kind of studied at Warwick University (UK) for 2 years. Angel invested in about 20+ startups with small checks. Backed some solo-GP funds from my friends: Pietro Invernizzi (Firedrop I & II), Michelangelo Valtancoli (Chaotica). And backed the community fund from the A16Z SPEEDRUN (SR004 & SR005).

Rémi Soubigou Piccolomo

Founder at Seagull Studios

I am the founder of Seagull Studios, a digital advertising consultancy focused on helping founders and teams scale through performance-driven acquisition, with a strong specialization in Google Ads. With a background including experience at Google, I design and manage acquisition systems that turn advertising into a real growth lever. My work combines strategy, execution, and data, with a constant focus on measurable business impact. More generally, I enjoy helping people bring their projects to life and grow them, which is a big part of what drives me in my work. I have a strong affinity for technology and continuously explore how new tools, including AI, can improve performance and decision-making. I’m used to working in international environments and collaborating with teams across the globe. Outside of work, music has always been an important part of my life, and I enjoy playing several instruments.

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 Marketing and Revenue Operations Manager at Valutico with a background in growth strategy and financial analysis. My experience spans roles as a co-founder, head of growth, and financial analyst across the technology and aviation sectors. I hold an MS in Transportation and Mobility Management from the University of Leeds and a BBA from EDHEC Business School.

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.

Louis Maestrati is a French entrepreneur and technologist known for his work in the Web3 and blockchain sectors. He is the co-founder of Kanji, a platform that enables creators and brands to develop and manage NFT collections without requiring coding expertise. Additionally, he is a member of the NFT Factory, a collective of Web3 leaders and pioneers.

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.

Dimitri Sedashev is an investor at Cherry Ventures, where he focuses on B2B SaaS and cybersecurity. Previously, he held roles in portfolio growth and go-to-market strategy at Insight Partners and worked in financial services at Morgan Stanley. He holds an MBA from London Business School and a BSc in Economics from the University of Nottingham.

Alex Lindsay

Co-founder & CEO at Handshake

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.

I am an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Esquisse Camera, where I am developing a premium, compact camera designed for photographers. Previously, I co-founded CitizenPlane, an operating system for airlines, and served as Head of Growth at TheFamily. I am known for my work in building ambitious growth strategies and my ongoing interest in the intersection of technology, travel, and photography.

Luke Ramsden

Co-Founder & CPTO at Architect

I am the Co-Founder and CPTO of Architect, where I lead the technical vision and product development for our agentic website platform. Previously, I worked as a software engineer at TransFICC and currently serve as a Venture Scout at Project A. I am focused on building innovative technology and have successfully raised $4.75 million in funding to support Architect's growth.

I am the Head of Finance at Goldsky, where I lead the company's financial operations. I previously served as the Head of Finance and Operations at Novisto and held roles at Diagram Ventures and PSP Investments. I hold an MBA and a degree in Finance from Concordia University.

Mohamed Derkaoui is a technology professional and software developer based in Paris, known for his work in software engineering and his active presence in the tech community. He describes himself as a technology enthusiast and a lifelong learner who enjoys building and refining software solutions.

Philip Howson is a technology executive currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Algo Viral. Previously, he held the role of Chief Technology Officer at Iona Mind, a company that participated in the Y Combinator S21 batch. Throughout his career, he has held various senior technical and quantitative roles at financial institutions including XTX Markets, GSA Capital, Barclays Capital, and UBS.

Éric Abensur is an executive coach and strategic advisor specializing in the technology, entertainment, and telecom sectors through his firm, Abensur Consulting. Previously, he served as the CEO of Venda Group, where he led the company to a multi-million dollar exit, and as the CEO of Wanadoo (formerly Freeserve). He began his career at Ernst & Young and holds a background in finance, having served as a finance director for France Telecom's pay-TV division.

Christophe Mignon is a professional specializing in business intelligence and operations, currently serving as a co-founder at Voltare, a company focused on solar self-consumption solutions. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Intelligence from Isep and has previously held roles in revenue operations at Deepki, operations management at Dott, and data analysis at PwC France. His expertise spans data analytics, CRM structuring, and operational standardization.

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'm the founder of Railblocks.com, where I build custom interfaces, AI agents, automations, and data pipelines to help startups and VCs scale their operations. Previously, I served as the Head of RevOps at On Deck, where I managed revenue operations and complex systems to support organizational growth. I specialize in leveraging technology and data to optimize operational efficiency.

I am a product designer and former venture capital analyst with a background in supporting leadership teams at impact-driven startups. My professional experience spans UX/UI design, corporate relations, and seed-stage investment analysis. I am dedicated to building intuitive digital products and fostering sustainable innovation.

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.

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.

Younès Rharbaoui

Co-Founder at OPRTRS CLUB

I am the co-founder of OPRTRS, an investment platform that leverages a community of over 180 tech operators to back early-stage founders. My professional background spans venture capital, financial leadership, and startup operations, including roles as Partner at The Family. I am also an active business angel.

Rami Ghanem

Founder at Stealth

I am a Founder of a VC-backed stealth company. Previously, I was Product Lead at Rippling, where I focused on building spend, finance, and payroll products. Before that, I worked on product at DoorDash and Compound. I studied Computer Science at the University of Calgary.

I’m not a typical startup founder. No CS degree. No FANG. No Scaleup background. I started in audit — an industry that hasn’t meaningfully evolved in decades. I went through it myself: long hours, repetitive work, and too little time spent on what actually matters — thinking, judgment, building trust. So I decided to change it. I launched Moby. Recruited my best friend. We got taken by YCombinator, the number 1 accelerator in the world and we know work with the largest audit firms in the world. I see it clearly : Professionals won’t win by working more. They’ll win by being amplified and focusing on what make them distinctive : their judgement and ability to build trust. Less grind. More leverage. Stronger relationships, deeper expertise. At Moby, our goal is to meet them where they already are — in Excel, in documents, in the way they already work. Our role : we stay in the background, remove friction, structure complexity, and unlock a new way of working. That’s the future we are building for.

I am a technology leader and seed investor currently building at a stealth startup. Previously, I served as CTO at YOLO Technologies, where I scaled a social application to millions of users, and have held senior engineering roles at companies including BlaBlaCar. I am experienced in scaling consumer products and currently support early-stage ventures through StudAngels.

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 Senior Solutions Engineer at Deel and the founder of Present, where I am building solutions to support the global hybrid and remote workforce. Throughout my career in operations and revenue strategy, I have specialized in scaling business models, optimizing complex operational processes, and driving product-market fit for high-growth companies. I am known for translating intricate operational challenges into streamlined, revenue-generating systems.

Rhai Goburdhun

Founder & CEO at Club

I am the founder and CEO of Club, a subscription-based community platform designed to empower creators and their fans. Previously, I led the team at Sounds to reinvent the mobile music experience and served as CEO at Takeoff Labs. I hold a Master’s degree in Innovation and Management of New Technologies from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne.