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CTO & CO-FOUNDER @ TAPI

Nicolas Andriano.

Tapi · co-founder.

TRADE CARD

I can offer payment infrastructure expertise and LATAM fintech ecosystem navigation. Right now I'm looking for founders building financial rails for emerging markets.

WHY NOW

tapi is actively building at the intersection of traditional banking and fintech in Mexico, one of LATAM's hottest markets for financial infrastructure innovation.

I CAN OFFER
  • Payment infrastructure design and fintech architecture
  • LATAM financial ecosystem navigation (especially Mexico)
  • Startup co-founding dynamics and CTO/CPO role evolution
  • Endeavor entrepreneurship network and process insights
  • Strategic consulting frameworks (Bain methodology exposure)
I NEED NOW
  • Founders building payment or financial infrastructure in LATAM
  • Technical co-founders navigating the CTO journey
  • Teams looking to connect physical and digital financial ecosystems
IDENTITY

Nicolas Andriano

CTO & Co-Founder @ tapi

CORE PERSONALITY TRAITS
DEFINING TRAIT
Infrastructure-First Thinker

Nicolas consistently builds foundational infrastructure rather than consumer-facing products. From Tap to tapi, he focuses on the rails that enable others to move money more efficiently.

TEMPERAMENT
Analytical and Available

Colleagues describe his 'vision and analysis as admirable' and note he is 'always attentive and available for any type of challenge.' Nicolas combines intellectual rigor with personal accessibility.

WORK STYLE
Strategic Operator

With a Bain Strategic Challenge win and an Industrial Engineering background, Nicolas approaches problems with structured strategic frameworks while maintaining hands-on execution as a CTO.

LEARNING
Global Perspective Seeker

From ITBA to Prague to Mexico, Nicolas actively seeks international experiences. His exchange program and relocation to Mexico show a pattern of learning through immersion in new contexts.

SOCIAL STYLE
Industry Convener

Nicolas attends and speaks at major banking conventions, engaging deeply with the traditional financial establishment. He bridges the startup world and traditional banking through dialogue and presence.

VALUES
Economic Inclusion Through Infrastructure

His causes include Economic Empowerment and Education. Nicolas believes that better payment infrastructure directly improves SME productivity and economic participation for underserved businesses.

ABILITIES & STRENGTHS
Technical Architecture70
Problem Diagnosis80
Cross-Cultural Comms75
Product Vision80
Team Building75
Strategic Networking80
Written Communication70
Process Optimization70
Sales & Outbound65
Delegation65

Weaknesses are shown on purpose. A low score is a matching signal, not something to hide.

COMMUNICATION STYLE
Industry-Fluent Translator

Relationship-Driven Engager

WORKING PATTERNS
Serial Founder

Cross-Border Builder

WHAT OTHERS SEE
Payment infrastructure builderEndeavor entrepreneurITBA engineerMexico fintechStrategic thinkerBain-trained
MATCHABLE SUMMARY
WHO
CTO & Co-Founder at tapi, Endeavor Entrepreneur, building payment infrastructure for LATAM
BRINGS
Payment rails expertise, Mexico fintech ecosystem access, strategic consulting background, co-founder experience
HOW THEY WORK
Analytical, infrastructure-first, cross-border, industry-engaged
NEEDS IN A MATCH
Fintech founders, technical co-founders navigating CTO growth, payment infrastructure builders
CULTURAL FIT
Works best with strategic thinkers who appreciate infrastructure depth over flashy consumer features
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