Vakeesan Mahalingam, CFA is Founder & CEO at Torram.

Ex-institutional trader turned VC turned founder, Vakeesan blends 8 years of investment industry expertise with deep experience in startups and emerging technologies. As the CEO and co-founder of Torram, he’s leading the charge in Bitcoin-native DeFi, pioneering solutions that bridge traditional finance with the decentralized economy.

More than just an innovator, Vakeesan thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and disruption. His expertise in business development, partnerships, and capital raising—combined with a sharp focus on crypto assets and blockchain technology—positions him as a leading voice in the future of finance. Through Torram, he’s breaking down barriers to unlock Bitcoin’s full potential, making DeFi more accessible, scalable, and ready for institutions.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vakeesanm/

Website:https://torram.xyz/

Vakeesan Mahalingam, CFA is Founder & CEO at Torram

Ex-institutional trader turned VC turned founder, Vakeesan blends 8 years of investment industry expertise with deep experience in startups and emerging technologies. As the CEO and co-founder of Torram, he’s leading the charge in Bitcoin-native DeFi, pioneering solutions that bridge traditional finance with the decentralized economy.

More than just an innovator, Vakeesan thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and disruption. His expertise in business development, partnerships, and capital raising—combined with a sharp focus on crypto assets and blockchain technology—positions him as a leading voice in the future of finance. Through Torram, he’s breaking down barriers to unlock Bitcoin’s full potential, making DeFi more accessible, scalable, and ready for institutions.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vakeesanm/

Website:https://torram.xyz/

David Materazzi is CEO & Founder of ⁠Galileo FX⁠ and Orion Software Development Srl. headquartered in Italy with offices in New York and Tokyo. Since 2020, his firm has specialized in developing automated trading software that eliminates the need for constant manual monitoring. The company’s flagship product, Galileo FX, uses advancedalgorithms and customizable strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and operates 24/7, providing a significant advantage over traditional manual trading. With over 15 years of executive experience in the equity and currency markets, he previously handled Partner Acquisition at an investment fund in Canada. David uses his forward-thinking approach to create innovative software solutionsthat make trading simpler, transforming complexity into clarity, challenges into opportunities, and traders into confident investors. He is a recognized thought leader and frequent contributor to Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, Reuters,MSN.com, Benzinga, USA Today, NASDAQ, The Epoch Times, The Street, US News & World Report, and other business media. Connect with him on LinkedIn at ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmaterazzi/⁠