leoriolap

Internationally trained in both tech and finance, I have been actively involved in the crypto ecosystem since 2019. I hold a Bachelor in Business Administration with a major in Corporate Finance from EDHEC Business School, as well as a MSc in Finance & FinTech from SKEMA Business School.

My academic background combines strong technical and financial expertise through coursework in:

Algorithmic Design, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Data Analytics, Large Language Models (LLMs), Python, Asset Management, Alternative Investments, Fixed Income, Blockchain & Crypto Assets, Governance Risk & Compliance, Econometrics, M&A, Private Equity, and Restructuring.

I have gained diverse professional experience across finance and tech:

• Assistant Family Officer in a Multi-Family Office serving Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWI)
• Financial Analyst in a fintech
• Private Banker Assistant serving UHNWI clients in Monaco
• M&A Analyst in an investment bank
• Private Placement / VC Analyst working with both emerging and established startups across tech and traditional sectors

In parallel, I have built strong entrepreneurial and product experience:

• Co-Founder of HyrUp, an AI-powered recruitment platform (designed and launched end-to-end)
• Currently developing X9IQ, an AI-powered research engine dedicated to crypto projects

Deeply embedded in the crypto space since 2018, I have hands-on experience across multiple areas:

• BTC & ETH investing
• Early investor and beta tester for Deblock
• NFT trading
• Early user of major Web3 gaming ecosystems (Illuvium, Big Time, Seraph…)

I am now actively seeking a full-time opportunity in Web3 / Blockchain, where I can leverage my hybrid skill set in finance, technology, and AI. Passionate about tech since childhood, I am driven to contribute to innovative and high-impact projects in the decentralized ecosystem.