Recognized Financial Technology (FinTech) Leaders 2025

With over 7+ years of experience in IT and content management, Anna helps translate complex financial technologies into clear, valuable content that resonates with clients and stakeholders.

Making business go fully digital | AI | Coach | Digital Transformation | Fintech | Credit | Mobility | Logistics | Aviation | Contributor in leading business & tech media | Open to interviews & expert commentary

During my decade in IT industry I went through being a QA engineer, test manager, project manager and account executive. That kind of background gives me a good credibility to act as an advisor to Clients and help them build their products - from the idea on paper until its public rollout. I'm working with various companies, both startup and enterprise and within many industries, including fintech/banking, healthcare/medical, insurance, e-commerce and music/entertainment. I help select a proper technology, process, roadmap and team setup to ensure the most efficient way to deliver their product - that's where my production background kicks in.

Former fintech CTO now offering fractional tech leadership to startups and scaleups. I help founders scale infrastructure, pass InfoSec due diligence, and build high-performing teams. Past experience includes Raindrop (pension SaaS, 7-figure ARR). Now supporting UK and EU startups in fintech, SaaS, and regulated industries.

Yos is a founder and software engineer in the crypto space. He has a background in software engineering and was most recently at Chainlink Labs working on onchain building blocks for the DeFi ecosystem. At Chainlink, Yos was a staff software engineer and the technical load for Chainlink Staking (a >$1B TBL DeFi protocol on Ethereum.) Before that, Yos worked in global-scale engineering teams at Grab and PayPal. He studied Computer Science at the National University of Singapore.

Anant Wairagade is a Technical Lead with over 20 years of experience in Software Engineering enabling IT organizations with digital transformation and helping them become secure organizations. In his more than two decades long career, Anant has worked for financial services companies where he led the design and development of several successful products in the Security, Finance and CRM domain. Beginning of his career, Anant worked as a Technology consultant for major Financial Services companies and Banks. Anant is a thought leader in Enterprise Integrations solutions. He is expert in API based data connector development, Kafka and Messaging Middleware. Anant is also an active member of several Industry Open Standard communities. He is an IEEE Senior member and serves as Program Committee Member for several IEEE and other IT conferences.

Dawn finds me decoding the overnight bond market coffee cooling while a 4‑basis‑point shift in the 10‑year nudges today’s 30‑year quotes. I translate that twitchy data into plain‑English guidance borrowers (and the journalists who cover them) can use before their next cup. Sixteen years of engineering Fortune 100 revenue taught me one thing: speed wins. Full stop. Clarity seals the deal. Now I apply the same analytics‑and‑automation playbook to home financing, publishing the daily mortgage update, designing no‑code workflows that shave days off processing, and keeping compliance front and center. Need insight on a deadline? I can deliver: • Context for today’s 30‑ & 15‑year rate swings • How a 20‑point credit shift reshapes an APR • The tech behind faster closings from one‑tap POS apps to AI underwriting • The compliance fine print every borrower should bookmark • Quoted by Realty News, CreditUtilization.net, and Brokerage Tips. Offline, my family calls me the “Zen Dad,” proof that calm strategy wins deals and bedtime battles alike. Omaro Ayloush — NMLS #2036765 | Loan Factory NMLS #320841

Raj Karan Gunukula is a seasoned technology leader with 14+ years of experience driving large-scale AI, machine learning, and data infrastructure programs across fintech and commerce. He currently serves as Group Technical Program Manager at Coinbase, where he leads AI adoption across the software development lifecycle. Previously at Amazon, Raj rose to Principal TPM, founding and leading a team of TPMs supporting XXX+ engineers, scientists, and analysts to deliver flagship Generative AI and intelligent advisor solutions that scaled to over one million sellers worldwide. His career blends deep technical grounding from his B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering at IIT Dhanbad (Silver Medalist) with hands-on leadership in AI innovation, product scaling, and business transformation.

Tim Gifford serves as the Chief Innovation Officer of Lean Techniques, Inc. in Des…

I’m a passionate technologist and entrepreneur with a focus on creating impactful and scalable solutions in Fintech, payments, and emerging technologies. I thrive on solving complex problems, building innovative products, and driving transformational change. With a strong foundation in enterprise software development, SaaS, and start-ups, I combine strategic planning with hands-on execution. My expertise spans product design, engineering, scalable operations, recruitment of top talent, and overseeing the end-to-end technology lifecycle to ensure optimization and growth. I’m skilled in building products that make technology a competitive advantage while delivering real-world value. My experience includes Fintech, Edtech, and disruptive SaaS platforms, where I’ve developed scalable solutions that redefine industries. In 2024, I served as a judge for the US Fintech Awards, contributing my insights to recognize innovation in financial technology. Let’s connect to discuss scalable solutions, transformative technologies, and the future of Fintech.

Anton Titov is a FinTech entrepreneur and strategist building RemiDe, the “SWIFT for Stablecoins.” With 12+ years in FinTech, crypto, and innovation, he’s led ventures through Tenity, Ripple Xcelerator, and Google for Startups. Formerly CEO of Archway.Finance, he built fiat-to-stablecoin rails processing millions across 30+ countries with partners like Ripple, Circle, and Visa. At RemiDe, Anton is unifying banks, PSPs, and wallets through a non-custodial, compliance-first network enabling FI-to-FI stablecoin payments with instant settlement and embedded Travel-Rule identity. He’s on a mission to make financial inclusion real for emerging markets.

As the Chief Technology Officer at Forte Group and a seasoned Private Equity and Board…

Experienced Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Have worked across multiple business domains some of which are Fintech, B2B enterprise systems, E-Commerce, 3D visualisation, AI/ML based smart systems, etc.. Skilled in Python, Javascript, Go, databases and related technologies. Experience of working with software companies ranging from early age startups to mid sized organisations to big tech giants at different levels ranging from individual contributor to leading and managing large teams. Strong engineering professional with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) focused in Technology Management from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Published author of the series of Flask framework cookbooks.

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I’m Ahmed Yousuf, an SEO Expert and Financial Author, currently managing SEO and financial content at CoinTime and contributing at Customers Chain. My background combines an Advanced Nanodegree in Digital Marketing from Udacity, a BBA from Mansoura University, and HR Management studies at AUC. Since joining Featured in 2024, my insights on SEO, DeFi, crypto, and finance have been published on platforms like Entrepreneur, DMNews, TechBullion, AzBigMedia, and Under30CEO. I focus on turning complex financial and digital marketing concepts into clear, actionable strategies—whether it’s helping people improve credit scores or optimizing mobile conversions through smarter SEO.

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Product enthusiast with over 8 years of experience leading agile product development, integrating AI-driven financial tools, and managing cross-functional teams. Expertise in embedded finance, data enrichment, automation, and business intelligence for banking and finance industries.

Insurance Brokerage Owner: Specializing in the Alternative Risk Transfer models and program development via Medical Benefit Captives. Broad experience in the legal, regulatory and compliance for innovative Benefit Captive design and implementation. Seeking a Brokerage that is seeking to develop their expertise in the new area.Specialties: Regulatory Compliance and formation of new Captive Insurance companies.