Eden Ovadia

Yo, so have you heard of Eden Ovadia? Dude’s a straight-up tech whiz and total disruptor in the finance world. Like, he’s only in his early 20s and already crushing it. He’s the CEO and co-founder of FINNY AI, which is basically an operating system for independent financial advisors. Think of it as AI-powered magic that helps these advisors find leads, prioritize clients, and set meetings – all automated. No bullshit, it’s super smart and just makes their lives way easier.

Eden jumped into YC’s Summer 2024 batch with his crew – Victoria and Theo – and launched this killer idea as the real deal. Before all this, he studied software engineering at McGill, focusing on machine learning, so he’s got the technical chops. But what really stands out is his story – he was coding solo since he was just 14, which is wild, and led his high school physics team. Basically, he’s always been obsessed with tech and problem-solving.

He didn’t just stop there. He worked at BCG in NYC before starting FINNY, diving deep into tech, finance, and private equity. During his time at BCG, he did a research project on how advisors struggle with outreach and finding clients – that’s what sparked the whole idea for FINNY. It’s like he saw the bullshit inefficiencies firsthand and said, “Nope, I can fix that.”

And get this – they raised $4.3 million in seed funding. That’s some serious backing for a startup led by someone so young. It’s clear Eden’s motivation isn’t just about tech for tech’s sake – it’s about making finance smarter, more fast, and accessible. He’s not just building a company; he’s redefining how financial advisors grow their businesses with AI.

Honestly, watching his process is inspiring. He’s the kid who taught himself to code, went on to do real research, worked at a top consulting firm, and then jumped into YC with a significant idea. He’s proof that if you’re passionate, smart, and willing to hustle, you can build something that really matters – no cap.