InsurTech Magazine November 2020 | Page 12

SAPHYRE

Stephen and Gabino Roche , President and CEO , discuss overcoming risk-aversion in finance and how Saphyre is disrupting an inefficient system

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I n an era of increasing digital sophistication , the extent to which out-dated technologies , techniques and processes continue to weigh down even the largest companies in finance is surprising . Not content with simply disrupting the pre-trade space with an integrated onboarding platform , Saphyre offers clients an intuitive , easy-to-use experience that belies its sophistication . Founded in 2017 , it is an iconoclastic company that desires to break down barriers in a sector easily siloed and fundamentally believes in creating a streamlined and user-friendly alternative that enables customers to generate revenue faster .

“ I ’ ve always built technology products from scratch ; that ’ s always been kind of my thing ,” states Gabino Roche , CEO . An experienced and successful business-technology leader with 20 years of expertise gained from executive roles at some of the world ’ s most prestigious organisations , he says that the knowledge gained from these companies regarding product R & D has been invaluable to the development of Saphyre . “ I learned
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