Alex Pelin

Alex Pelin is a multifaceted entrepreneur and founder based in the San Francisco Bay Area with a diverse professional background. He is the Founder of TET Events, an event organization platform that hosts science and tech events bringing together venture capitalists, executives, professionals, and regulators.21

Professional Highlights:

• Founder of The Financial Club, a diverse community for leaders at the intersection of Finance and Technology4
• Organizes Fintech Retreat and DeFi Retreat events in the US and Europe4
• Previously co-founded Xspaced, the first neo-bank for US renters4

Early Career and Background: Pelin has an eclectic professional journey, including:

• Running restaurant operations
• Founding a 3D printing services company (3DGrounds)
• Working in website development and SEO consulting4

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from Spiru Haret (1993-2003)
• Master's degree in Criminal Law from State University of Moldova (2003-2009)4

Languages:

• Native/Bilingual: Romanian, Russian, English
• Elementary: Spanish, French
• Limited Working Proficiency: Ukrainian4

Pelin is known for creating intimate, Chatham House-style gatherings that foster thought leadership, funding, and strategic partnerships in the fintech and DeFi sectors.34