Tech Edge hosted a fireside chat on at Money20/20 USA 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Emanuel Pleitez, Head of Finance and Business Development at Finix. The in-person interview was joined by Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and they discussed the company’s goal to become a leading global payments processor through scalable API infrastructure, transaction transparency and reliable payment solutions, while prioritizing trust and fraud prevention to face the rise of agentic AI.
About Emanuel Pleitez
Emanuel heads Finance and Business Development at Finix and has been part of the team since inception as an investor. He brings to Finix over 20 years of experience as an institutional investor and operator in various industries including technology, financial services, and the public sector. Prior to Finix, he co-founded private equity firm East Los Capital.
Prior to East Los Capital, he was on the founding team of private equity firm Sunstone Partners. In addition, Emanuel’s early career included experiences at Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Emanuel is a U.S. Army combat veteran and continues to serve in the Army National Guard. He holds a B.A. from Stanford University
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About Finix
Finix delivers everything businesses need to build world-class payment experiences. From fast-growing startups and SaaS platforms to large-scale ecommerce companies, Finix’s universal API and intuitive dashboard enable businesses to accept and embed payments quickly, automate workflows, enhance customer experiences and accelerate revenue growth. Learn more at finix.com.
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