Meet The Team

Chief Executive Officer

Ghassan Jisr, MSB'25

Finance & OPAN,

Philosophy Minor

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Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon

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“Unregulated currencies, virtual real estate, and instantaneous transactions… At first glance, it all seems absurd. That’s precisely why it is so intriguing.”

Chief Operations Officer

Max Bryant, COL'25

History,

Government Minor

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Hometown: Westchester, NY

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"As a history major, I wanted to learn how to bring my problem-solving and analytical skills to the table within the world of finance. I wanted to learn how to understand market dynamics from a domestic and geopolitical perspective. As complex as the fintech is, it continues to evolve. I wanted to join Georgetown Fintech to immerse myself in a rather contested space to understand how economic trends coincide with solving modern financial challenges."

Chief Financial Officer

Alex Sarkis, MSB'27

Finance & OPAN

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Hometown: Paris, France

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"I am fascinated by the fast-paced nature of the industry and curious about opportunities within the world of Fintech. I believe that by analyzing the disruptive nature of crypto in an ever-changing world, we can examine the mechanics of the domestic and international markets"

Director of Publication & Media

Samara Fraser Wellington, COL'27

Computer Science, Ethics, and Society,

Economics Minor

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Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

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"I am interested in Fintech because it bridges my passion for technology with my interest in the business and financial world. I'm excited to explore how Fintech solutions continue to improve people's daily lives as it continues to grow. This club provides me the space to learn, connect, and grow in this innovative field."

Director of Outreach

Claire Park, SFS'25

Science, Technology, and International Affairs

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

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"As a STIA major understanding the intersections of technology across sectors, FinTech has been a particular interest of mine, especially since we saw the integration of FinTech during COVID not just through Venmo but contactless payments like tap to pay. After working with FT Partners this past summer, this interest heightened as I learned that FinTech is not only just for individual benefits, but also helps a wide range of industries including healthcare, insurance, education, etc. that makes the world as we know it today, and I find it exciting to see what the future holds for FinTech in the future."

Analyst

Jake David-Fox, MSB'27

Finance & Accounting

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Hometown: Washington, DC

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"I believe that FinTech companies have some of the most fascinating business models out there. I recognize that FinTech companies have a total addressable market of anyone that wants to save, spend, or transact, and that presents a unique opportunity for accelerated growth over the coming years that will shape the way we live our lives."

Member

Zoe Feinberg, COL'28

Classical Studies

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Hometown: New York, NY

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"I look forward to learning more about how Fintech will continue to advance traditional financial systems and make such services more accessible, efficient, and inclusive. The combination of technology and finance offers endless opportunities to innovate and create solutions that can empower individuals and businesses across the world."

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Anton Khechoyan, COL'28

STIA,​

Mathematics Minor

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Hometown: Denver, CO

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"I am drawn to FinTech because of my passion for discovery, which I believe is largely driven by technological innovation today. Technology holds unparalleled potential to revolutionize the financial sector, transforming how we interact with money and markets. As a student in the School of Foreign Service, I am particularly fascinated by how these advancements will reshape global markets and geopolitical dynamics, creating unprecedented opportunities for connectivity and collaboration between individuals, nations, and financial institutions."

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Ellie Seo, COL'28

Economics​

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Hometown: Seoul, Korea

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"Fintech is a fascinating intersection between finance and technology, and I would like to learn more about this field as it has definitely made our lives more easier. I wonder how this industry would vastly grow in the future, and I am so excited to get to know more about this!"

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Adrian de Vernou, MSB'27

Finance & International Business 

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Hometown: Weston, CT

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"I am interested in Fintech because of the potential it holds to completely upend and transform the current financial services industry. The companies and products that stem from this dynamic and innovative space will impact everybody, so it feels crucial to research and learn about the industry."

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Alexis Papagiannakopoulos, COL'28

Economics & Computer Science

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Hometown: Athens, Greece

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"I'm particularly fascinated by the concept of Decentralised Finance and at the same time I am intrigued by the endless opportunities offered by the world of crypto. I believe FinTech has the potential to rapidly transform our lives due to its intricate interconnection with financial markets and I am eager to explore the aforementioned potential."

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Pedro De Bolle, SFS'28

IPEC

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Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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"I'm interested in Fintech because it's really redefining the ways in which we view money. From enhanced accessibility to greater efficiency than traditional modes of banking, Fintech has the power to democratize financial opportunities and will play an ever-increasing role in financial systems in the years to come."

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Joy Yang, COL'27

Computer Science & Government,

Mathematics Minor 

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Hometown: Great Neck, New York

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"Fintech is a great way to automate the world’s spending habits and maybe trick myself into saving. Plus, who wouldn’t want to be part of an industry where people pretend to understand crypto but secretly just nod along?"