Som Mohapatra

Yo, you gotta hear about Som Mohapatra. Dude’s legit the real deal in fintech and compliance, and he’s only getting started. So, he jumped into the startup scene with Hadrius, a YC W23 company, right? They’re crushing it with AI-powered compliance tools – basically building the ‘Financial Compliance Copilot’ that helps banks and financial firms stay legit in real time. That’s some advanced shit. And get this – he’s not just co-founder, he’s COO, running the whole ops side like a boss.

But before that, he was deep in the finance world, working as a Portfolio Manager, Analyst, and all that at the McIntire Investment Institute. He also did gigs at Global Markets Group and Genworth, so he’s got serious chops in investing and markets. Basically, he’s been around the block, doing all the legit finance stuff, but what’s cool is he didn’t stop there. He saw the bullshit in compliance and decided to build something that actually makes a difference.

On top of Hadrius, he co-founded Quantbase, another YC W23 startup. He was the Chief Compliance Officer there – all about data-informed investing, high-risk passive stuff, asset classes, the whole nine yards. So the dude’s got a deep understanding of how money moves and how to keep it in check, which he’s now turning into software that can actually change the game.

But it’s more than just finance. Som’s a straight-up community guy. He was Chief Community Ops at FRC Team 422 – the Mech Tech Dragons – and even served as Secretary-General at some Model UN gig. That shows he’s got leadership in his bones, loves building teams, and genuinely cares about the community. Plus, he was a Fellow at Contrary from 2021 to 2023, so he’s all about learning and pushing boundaries.

He’s a UVA guy – Bachelor’s in Econ and CS – so he’s got that mix of tech and business brain. That combo? No cap, it’s what makes him so dangerous. He’s all about using tech to fix real-world problems, especially in finance, where regulation and compliance are a pain in the ass.

Long story short – Som’s the type of founder who’s been grinding for years, combining finance smarts, tech skills, and leadership to build stuff that actually matters. He’s not just chasing the next shiny thing; he’s solving real problems with AI and software, making compliance smarter, faster, and more reliable. That’s why he’s someone to watch – he’s got the vision, the hustle, and the skills to change the game.