Kent has served in almost every facet of business — as a founder, board member, consultant, financier and now the Executive Chair of FintechWerx. Kent co-founded the ETC3 Tech Centre located in the Research Campus of UBC. He has over 20 years of experience in the payments industry and brings extensive knowledge and experience in providing strategic corporate and compliance services to early-stage corporations.

George has over 25 years of experience in the fintech industry. George co-founded the fintech consulting firm Auscan Strategies Ltd. which has comprehensive relationships within the North American financial services industry. Prior to his involvement in these ventures, George held senior sales leadership and operations positions in Canada and the US, most recently as Managing Director, Canada, for Fiserv, a Fortune 500 fintech operating in 80 countries.

Nafees possesses a wealth of leadership experience in communication, procurement, and corporate finance. Nafees has a passion for startups, technology, and innovations. He has a deep understanding of the fintech landscape and how it can be leveraged to help businesses grow and succeed. Nafees is a sophisticated investor and has substantial experience in funding companies in high-growth markets.

Claudio Lai brings decades of experience in payments technology to FintechWerx. He founded FluidCast Technologies, pioneering next-generation cloud-based content monetization solutions, carving a niche in the technology landscape. Under his leadership, the company developed innovative solutions and served notable clients, including NASA. Lai is currently spearheading VR/AR projects that revolutionize educational experiences, showcasing his commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and media integration.

Adam Atlas, a New York and Quebec licensed lawyer, brings extensive legal expertise in payments and crypto to FintechWerx. As an experienced attorney, he provides counsel on payment processing, money transmission, and related regulatory compliance. Atlas has over 20 years experience advising businesses on navigating the complexities of fintech and crypto in the US and Canada. His deep understanding of the legal landscape specific to the payments industry makes him a valuable advisor for FintechWerx.

Jon Lee brings over two decades of fintech expertise to FintechWerx as an independent board member. His career includes leadership roles at Open Solutions Inc., Global Processing Centre Canada, and Canada Wide POS, focusing on sales, business development, and strategic planning. Lee's expertise spans high-value merchant services, payment processing, and emerging payment technologies. He currently serves as a sales and strategy advisor with Iron Daily Fantasy Sports and is the co-founder of Bet Booth Inc.