I bring together tier-1 banking operations experience with leadership and commercial expertise in compliance solutions for financial institutions and digital asset companies. My background at Goldman Sachs, Citibank and BNP Paribas built a strong foundation in operating under pressure, managing risk, and delivering within complex, regulated environments.
At LexisNexis and later Lukka (previously Coinfirm), I transitioned into client-facing roles, working with banks, PSPs and crypto firms across AML and regulatory challenges. At Coinfirm, I built and led the account management function, establishing processes, scaling the team, and owning strategic client relationships.
I managed the full commercial lifecycle — from solution design and stakeholder alignment to pricing, contract negotiations, and RFPs — combining internal operational understanding with external client engagement to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.More...
Paul Kuc
Product Design Manager@Lukka
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As a Product Design Manager at Lukka, Paul Kuc has successfully led a team of designers to create intuitive and user-friendly software products for the cryptocurrency market. He has implemented innovative design strategies that have significantly improved product usability and customer satisfaction. His leadership has resulted in the successful launch of several key products, contributing to Lukka's growth in the fintech industry.More...
Suzanne Ley
CEO & Founder@qrescendo
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Suzanne Ley is a seasoned fintech executive with over 20 years of global finance experience, now serving as CEO and CFO of Qrescendo, a next‑generation investment neobank she joined in 2024. Qrescendo empowers startups and middle‑market companies with seamless access to capital, embedded financial tools, and a vibrant investor and advisor ecosystem, and is currently live in Europe with plans for a U.S. launch in late 2025.
Prior to founding Qrescendo, Suzanne held leadership roles at major institutions including Credit Agricole CIB, MUFG, ANZ Bank, CME Group, Barclays Capital, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, shaping her deep understanding of traditional banking infrastructures and capital markets. In the fintech ecosystem, she has supported high‑growth ventures such as Omniwire, Lukka, and Lumen Digital Ventures, bridging startup agility with institutional rigor.
Suzanne’s academic credentials include an MBA in Finance from the University of Rochester, augmented by executive education at The Wharton School and the University of Oxford’s Said Business School. Known for her mission‑driven leadership, she is passionate about closing the gap between underserved SMEs and modern financial infrastructure.
Based in the US with a global focus, Suzanne actively speaks on fintech innovation, SME empowerment, and startup‑banking ecosystems. She regularly posts thought leadership on LinkedIn and authored pieces like *Fintech Revolution: Impact on "Traditional Banking and Policy Adaptation Strategies" and "Building and Scaling Successful Fintech Startups".More...
Travis Johns
Video Editor & Motion Designer
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An award-winning Video Editor & Motion Designer renowned for his bold, original approach to visual storytelling. His post-production expertise led to the critically acclaimed documentary "The Trouble With Ray," which won Best Short of the Year at both IDFA in Amsterdam and Raindance London. Groundbreaking motion design work for brands like Redbull, Scion, and New Balance made way for successful viral campaigns like Drunk Elephant Skincare in 2018, which led to Shiseido’s acquisition in 2019 for $845 million. With over a decade in the game, his portfolio includes top-tier collaborations, as seen on ABC, CBS, PBS, cable channels like Howard TV, The Travel Channel, and streamers like Amazon Prime.More...