Victor Santos

Ight, so here’s the deal with Victor Santos, this guy’s the real deal in fintech. He’s a serial entrepreneur who’s been crushing it across the board, from Brazil to Silicon Valley. He’s a YC W22 alum, which is no joke, and he’s got this crazy knack for jumping into startups, making shit happen, and then moving on to the future trend.

So, Victor started out deep in the trenches. He’s worked at Google as a Product Marketing Manager, that’s where he got some serious tech creds. Before that, he co-founded Ciao Telecom and was Business Dev at iWorld Services. But the real magic happened when he jumped into fintech, he co-founded Airfox, which later became banQi. That was all about bringing banking to underbanked Brazilians, super needed, super effective. He basically saw a huge gap and said, “No cap, I’m gonna fix this,” and built a neobank around it. That’s a true entrepreneur move, right? Not just chasing profits, but actually making a difference.

Fast forward, Victor co-founded Onyx Private in 2021, a digital-native, super sleek private banking and wealth platform for young pros and entrepreneurs. It’s all about making private banking accessible, modern, and less bullshit. And get this, he didn’t just build it and walk away. He later sold Onyx Private, showing he’s all about creating something useful that people actually want, not just about the hustle.

But here’s what’s dope, he’s not just in it for himself. He’s been a Limited Partner and Venture Scout at One Way Ventures, always looking out for the future trend in fintech. He’s also served on boards and invested in startups, showing he’s deeply plugged into the scene. Plus, he’s a Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur and MIT’s 35 Under 35 Innovator in LATAM, that’s some serious recognition.

What’s crazy is, his process shows he’s not just about the tech or the money, it’s about solving real problems, pushing boundaries, and making a difference. He’s the guy who sees gaps no one else notices and jumps in with both feet. Whether it’s banking for the unbanked or making private banking for the next-gen, Victor Santos is out here shaping the future of fintech. No cap, he’s the kind of founder you wanna keep an eye on, because he’s just getting started.