Avinash Chidambaram

Avinash Chidambaram has extensive experience in the financial technology industry. Avinash is currently the Founder and CEO of Cybrid, where they are revolutionizing the financial technology landscape by integrating traditional and cryptocurrency payment methods. Avinash is focused on creating a global platform that combines banking and crypto as a service to streamline financial operations.

Prior to Cybrid, Avinash worked as the Chief Product Officer at Thinking Capital, where they led the digital transformation of the organization. Avinash developed the corporate strategy for products and services and transformed the company into a digital platform for small and medium businesses (SMBs) offering cash flow advice, payment services, and lines of credit. Avinash also oversaw the corporate restructuring and transfer of the organization onto the Ario platform.

Before their role at Thinking Capital, Avinash served as a Senior Advisor at Purpose Financial from 2017 to 2020. Avinash also co-founded and served as the CEO of Ario, a platform that enables enterprises and banks to offer B2B financial solutions through APIs and white label services. Ario was later acquired by Thinking Capital.

Earlier in their career, Avinash held various roles at Interac Corp., including Vice President of Product and Platform Development. Avinash led the product management and development team and was responsible for launching the Interac Token Platform and Apple Pay in Canada. Avinash also served as the Head of Mobile Products, Platforms, and Services at Interac Corp.

Prior to their roles at Interac Corp., Avinash worked at BlackBerry as a Senior Product Manager, where they created Blackberry Identity services and led the BBM social platform. Avinash also worked at Axentra Corporation as the Director of Product and Services, ProntoForms as a Program Manager, Potentia Semiconductor as a Software Manager, and IDT - Integrated Device Technology, Inc. as an ASIC Designer.

Overall, Avinash Chidambaram has a diverse background in the financial technology industry and a strong track record of driving digital transformation and innovation.

Avinash Chidambaram has a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Computer Systems Engineering from Carleton University. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from the University of Ottawa. Avinash has also obtained a certification in Pragmatic Marketing, although the details of the institution and the date of obtaining the certification are not provided.