I am the Chairman and CEO of Plia, the leader in the KYB (Know Your Broker) category of compliance and due diligence software. With over 30 years of experience in the investment management industry, I deeply understand the challenges and opportunities that asset managers face in a rapidly changing and competitive environment. As the founder and former managing partner of AIR Summit Holdings, I created an exclusive global community and conference series that showcased innovative fintech companies and speakers that are transforming the active investment landscape. We aimed to help investment professionals leverage technology, alternative data, and analytics to enhance their performance and efficiency. While at Franklin Templeton Investments, I oversaw 50+ traders across 13 trading desks globally, covering equities, foreign exchange, and derivatives. I also led several global teams focused on quantitative research, market data solutions, and trade analytics. Additionally, I am a business operations/strategy consultant, an entrepreneur mentor, and an investor in small to medium-sized businesses. I have extensive knowledge of global market structure, regulations, execution strategies, risk management, and alternative trading systems. I am passionate about fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in the fintech community.