In this conversation, Laurent Cochet interviews Elias Geha from Wealthica and Vezgo, discussing the evolution of finance from traditional systems to digital assets, the role of AI in FinTech, and the importance of data security. Elias shares insights on the functionality of Vezgo, the challenges of navigating data privacy, and the significance of building long-term partnerships in the industry. The discussion also touches on future aspirations for the Wealthica ecosystem and the potential for synergy among its various brands.
Takeaways
Elias has a background in engineering and marketing, focusing on growth in FinTech.
The financial industry is massive, with opportunities in both traditional and digital finance.
AI is becoming increasingly important in the financial sector, especially in FinTech.
Vezgo provides a standardized API for connecting to various crypto exchanges and wallets.
Data security is paramount, with SOC 2 type 2 compliance being a key focus for Wealthica and Vezgo.
Transparency and building in public can foster trust and collaboration with clients.
Partnerships should be viewed as long-term relationships rather than short-term transactions.
The digital finance landscape is evolving rapidly, with banks and hedge funds showing interest in innovative solutions.
Elias emphasizes the importance of being out in the open and sharing ideas to combat obscurity.
Future aspirations include finding synergy among the different brands within the Wealthica ecosystem.
Titles
Navigating the Future of Finance
The Intersection of AI and FinTech
Sound bites
"Money drives the world."
"We had a very functioning product."
"We are building a FinTech ecosystem."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Elias Gija and Verzigo
01:42 Elias Gija's Background and Career Journey
06:21 Traditional Finance vs. Emerging Crypto Landscape
12:11 The Role of Vezgo in Crypto Integration
16:07 Daily Operations and Client Services at Vezgo
20:35 Conversion Rates and Product Market Fit
22:32 Privacy and Security in Financial Data
31:19 Long-Term Partnerships and Growth Mindset
36:46 Future Vision for the FinTech Ecosystem
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Elias Geha, Co-Founder and CEO of Vezgo, joins AI InterConnect to explain how fintech platforms can access standardized crypto and digital asset data through a single API. In this episode, Elias breaks down the real challenges behind crypto data aggregation, compliance, security, and building enterprise-grade fintech infrastructure. He shares how Vezgo helps tax platforms, asset managers, banks, and compliance teams avoid years of internal development by delivering trusted, SOC2-compliant data systems. The conversation also explores AI for finance, founder-led scale-up growth, and why long-term trust matters more than hype in regulated markets.
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