Organization Chart

Meet the team building Finn - your AI financial communicator.

Overview

Finn is built by a small, focused team dedicated to revolutionizing how people understand and interact with their financial data. Our lean structure allows us to move quickly while maintaining the highest quality standards in both product development and customer experience.

Our Approach

Agile Leadership: Direct communication between CEO and CTO ensures rapid decision-making
Full-Stack Expertise: Both leaders bring comprehensive technical and business experience
Customer-Focused: Every decision is made with the end user's financial wellbeing in mind
Innovation-Driven: We prioritize cutting-edge AI and financial technology solutions

Leadership Team

Matt Pelo - Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Role: Strategic vision, business development, and customer experience

Matt leads Finn's overall strategy and ensures we're building something that truly helps people understand their finances. He focuses on understanding customer needs, developing partnerships, and guiding the company's growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic planning and company direction
Customer research and product-market fit
Business development and partnerships
Financial planning and fundraising
Team culture and company values

Izaic Blazzard - Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Role: Technical architecture, product development, and engineering excellence

Izaic oversees all technical aspects of Finn, from AI model development to system architecture. He ensures our technology is scalable, secure, and delivers the intuitive financial insights our users need.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical architecture and system design
AI model development and optimization
Product development and feature implementation
Engineering team leadership and standards
Technology partnerships and integrations

Roles & Responsibilities

CEO Focus Areas

Product Strategy: Defining what features matter most to our users
Market Research: Understanding financial communication needs
User Experience: Ensuring Finn feels helpful, not overwhelming
Business Growth: Scaling the company sustainably
Team Building: Growing our team with the right people

CTO Focus Areas

AI Development: Building sophisticated financial understanding models
System Architecture: Creating reliable, scalable infrastructure
Data Security: Protecting user financial information
API Development: Enabling third-party integrations
Performance Optimization: Ensuring fast, responsive user experiences

Company Structure

Finn
├── Leadership Team
│   ├── Matt Pelo (CEO)
│   └── Izaic Blazzard (CTO)
├── Product Development
│   ├── AI/ML Engineering (CTO-led)
│   ├── Frontend Development (CTO-led)
│   └── Backend Infrastructure (CTO-led)
└── Business Operations
    ├── Strategy & Vision (CEO-led)
    ├── Customer Research (CEO-led)
    └── Partnerships (CEO-led)

Current Focus

As a two-person founding team, we maintain close collaboration across all areas:

Weekly Leadership Syncs: Align on priorities and strategic decisions
Cross-Functional Development: Both leaders contribute to product decisions
Shared Customer Insights: Regular feedback loops between technical and business perspectives
Agile Decision Making: Quick pivots based on user feedback and market needs

Future Growth

We're building Finn with scalability in mind:

Technical Team Expansion: Adding specialized AI/ML engineers as we grow
Product Team Growth: Bringing on UX researchers and product managers
Business Team Development: Adding sales and marketing expertise
Customer Success: Building dedicated support and onboarding teams

This organizational structure reflects our current two-person team. As Finn grows, we'll expand our team strategically while maintaining our focus on exceptional financial communication tools.