Archives: team-member

Timothy Tello is the COO of Pocketful of Quarters, the first and only blockchain company to receive a no-action letter from the SEC. Pocketful of Quarters created the first-ever currency with a patent on the ability to be used cross-game and cross-platform. Quarters are the only fully compliant and interoperable gaming token for the Metaverse. Timothy is a pioneer of the blockchain gaming movement, and he is one of the first to build a company in the space. for the last six years, he has worked to build the ever-evolving landscape that we now refer to as the Metaverse.

Vanni Parmeggiani is the Global Director of Open Banking and Real-Time Payments at GoCardless, and is responsible for developing the GoCardless offering in these spaces. Vanni is a strategy and business development professional with over 15 years of fintech experience. He has deep subject matter and industry expertise in all things payments, and a proven track record of driving growth through strategic plans, product roadmaps, and lighthouse partnerships.

Sougata is a fintech entrepreneur and has developed an investment app called CashRich. Prior to CashRich, he managed Rs. 12,000 crore of investments for the Tata Steel Group at Bombay House. He has also managed portfolios of ultra-high-net-worth individuals as an Investment Consultant with UBS in Boston.

Stephan has over 20 years of international C-level experience in working for network agencies and consulting firms. He is the founder of Ideations, a firm connecting knowledge, investor relations, and advising tech clients and tech funds on business and innovation strategies.

Aman is the founder of CommsCredible, having 16+ years of experience across media, financial services, consumer internet, sports & development sector.

Atul Monga is ex-policybazaar and Credit Suisse. He has been an Intrapreneur at Three Fintechs and an IIT Delhi Graduate. He was also an ex-investment banker and helped raise capital for Rubique Technologies – a fintech marketplace, Dogspot- India’s biggest online platform for Dogs, Cats, and small pets, and Disha Solar- a solar power installation services provider.

Rohit Arora is CEO and co-founder of Biz2Credit, the parent company of Biz2X. Rohit is one of the country’s leading experts in small business finance and a former Crain’s Entrepreneur of the Year. He was named New York City’s “Top Entrepreneur” by Crain’s New York Business. He has met with top executives from the Federal Reserve and SBA and was invited to the White House by the President’s Council of Economic Advisors to update economists on matters related to small business lending.

Pablo comes from the investment and capital markets industry. He spent five years trading
interest rates derivatives at Santander Bank whilst spending time angel investing in a variety
of tech and retail start-ups. He acted as a director, advisor and ambassador to those start-
ups and managed three successful exits.

Thejo is the perfect interviewee for this story as he is a genuine example of someone who has ridden the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur – more than once.

Thierry De Gorter is a versatile professional with a rich international management background. Starting his career as an accountant, he has transitioned into various industries including industrial production, financial software, app development, web TV, music production, VIP services, blockchain, and banking. Presently, he holds key positions as the Managing Partner at Jet Class Group, focusing on blockchain banking, as well as the Chief Marketing Officer at DigitalBank Vault, specializing in cyber-defense. His expertise extends to areas such as blockchain developments, quantum-safe cyber-defense and cybersecurity, and the management, security, and storage of gold on a global scale. Beyond his professional roles, Thierry is actively engaged in the blockchain industry, serving on advisory boards of various platforms and as a keynote speaker at global events. He also contributes as an advisor at the “Linkedin Career Hub” and represents Sweden as an Ambassador at the World Leader Summit. His passion for music composition and production is evident through his alias “EnoZebra” and his presence on YouTube. Apart from his professional pursuits, Thierry finds joy in endurance motorsports and exploring psycho-sociology. With a strong commitment to blockchain and cyber-defense, Thierry De Gorter stands out as a dynamic leader in the industry. His diverse experiences and active engagement in multiple fields underscore his ability to navigate complex environments and drive innovation. Through his varied roles and commitments, Thierry continues to make a significant impact in the realms of technology, finance, and beyond.