Alex Pelin is a fintech innovator and community builder who founded the Financial Club and established the intimate Fintech Retreat and DeFi Retreat gatherings. His extensive network spans leading fintech companies, venture capital firms, financial institutions, and government agencies across North America, Europe, APAC, and beyond.

As a fintech entrepreneur, Alex founded a startup that introduced modern financial tools for the US Rental market and launched the first digital bank specifically designed for US renters, with a mission to improve housing accessibility. His expertise encompasses payments, lending products, open banking, digital banking, banking-as-a-service, and digital assets.

In his work with government agencies, Alex helps regulators, policymakers, and law enforcement professionals bridge the gap with the private sector, fostering an environment that promotes responsible innovation in financial services. His unique position at the intersection of technology, finance, innovation and policy makes him a valuable contributor to the evolution of the financial services landscape in the US and abroad.