About FinTech Studios
The world's first Intelligence Engine — transforming the world's information into actionable insight.
Our Mission
To democratize access to real-time, AI-powered intelligence. We believe every organization and professional deserves the tools to make informed decisions at the speed of today's world — whether they're tracking markets, monitoring regulations, or staying ahead of competitive shifts.
Our Vision
A world where AI continuously transforms the overwhelming flood of global information into clear, actionable intelligence — personalized for every knowledge worker, developer, and AI agent, in every language, in real time.
Our Story
FinTech Studios was founded with a simple but ambitious idea: what if AI could read the world's news, filings, and data sources in real time and deliver personalized intelligence to every professional who needs it?
Today, our Intelligence Engine processes millions of articles daily across 49 languages, covering news, regulatory developments, market data, and social sentiment from thousands of curated sources. We serve 850,000+ users — from individual professionals to the world's largest enterprises and institutions.
Our flagship products — Apollo Pro for market intelligence, RegLens Pro for regulatory monitoring, and the FTS Studio platform for developers and AI agents — represent the cutting edge of generative AI applied to real-time global intelligence.
Our Values
Mission-Driven
We exist to democratize access to real-time, AI-powered intelligence for every organization and professional.
Customer-First
We build what our users need — listening, iterating, and shipping solutions that create measurable impact.
Global Reach
Intelligence knows no borders. We process content in 52+ languages from 2.2M+ sources worldwide.
Innovation
We push the boundaries of AI, NLP, and knowledge graphs to deliver intelligence that was impossible yesterday.
Leadership
Jim Tousignant
CEO, Founder
Jim has extensive experience and a proven track record in fast-growth startups in the internet and technology markets. An entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience involved in more than a dozen startups, he has raised over $300M in capital and closed $1B+ in product sales. His vision for AI-powered intelligence drives FinTech Studios’ mission to transform how organizations access and act on the world’s information.
Rich Taylor
SVP, Co-Founder
Rich is a senior executive with a broad background in technology, relationship management, and product management. He brings 15 years of account management experience with enterprise clients and 8 years of development experience, progressing to Senior Director managing up to 21 developers. His deep understanding of customer needs shapes the platform’s product strategy and growth.
Derek Schnure
Chief Financial Officer
Derek brings extensive experience in technology and operations finance. He has held IT CFO roles at UBS and finance positions at Trading Cross Connects and ICAP. Derek earned his MBA from the University of Michigan and a BS in Finance from Rutgers University. His financial acumen ensures the company’s operational excellence as it scales globally.
Russell Stohr
Chief Revenue Officer
Russell is a technology executive and lead strategist with over 20 years of experience driving growth in enterprise software and AI platforms. A PLG expert, he architects FinTech Studios’ go-to-market strategy, aligning product-led acquisition with enterprise sales motions. His work spans market intelligence, regulatory technology, and AI-powered compliance solutions — translating complex platform capabilities into scalable revenue engines.
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