Victor Amaya

Entrepreneur, Product Engineer, and Blockchain Developer

Early Passion and Education

•	Background: Studied Business Engineering with a strong passion for technology and creativity.
•	Focus: Believed in merging design with technology to drive innovation.
•	Early Interests: Enjoyed designing and playing video games, fostering a lifelong interest in building engaging digital experiences.

Founding a Game Development Studio

•	First Venture: Co-founded a game development studio with university friends.
•	Role: Led development operations and game design.
•	Achievement: Created a popular game that gained traction and ultimately led to a successful exit with local investors.

Fintech and Product Leadership

•	Transition to Fintech: Joined a German fintech focused on crypto exchange solutions.
•	Role: Rose to Director of Product Development, overseeing product strategy and innovation.
•	Impact: Gained deep expertise in blockchain and financial technologies, further shaping a vision for crypto’s potential.

Metaverse and Digital Innovation

•	Next Chapter: Joined a Metaverse startup in LA, aiming to disrupt digital interaction.
•	Challenge: Company faced operational setbacks and eventually closed during the pandemic, teaching valuable lessons in resilience and adaptability.

AI and Simulation for AAA Gaming

•	New Venture: Co-founded a simulations and AI company, servicing AAA game studios with advanced AI and simulation technologies.
•	Clientele: Collaborated with some of the world’s top gaming companies and studios.
•	Blockchain Protocol Development: Developed SugarFunge, a pioneering blockchain protocol for game economies.
•	Technical Achievements: Engineered an economy engine processing over 100K transactions per second.
•	Innovation: Introduced “Living NFTs” and AI-driven NFTs, redefining the NFT landscape.
•	Growth: Grew the company to over $1.5 million in ARR, establishing a reputation for innovation in gaming and blockchain.

Finance and Blockchain Realizations

•	Education: Pursued finance studies through MITx, expanding expertise in fintech and payments.
•	Key Insights:
•	Observed significant barriers in crypto payments, especially for on-chain gaming and user adoption.
•	Identified broader infrastructure and educational needs in underdeveloped regions, particularly in Latin America.

Mission for Financial Accessibility

•	Personal Challenges: Experienced payment hurdles firsthand—difficulties paying a 40+ team in crypto and challenges converting crypto to dollars for operational expenses.
•	Lack of Credit Access: Despite strong revenue, struggled to access traditional credit, highlighting systemic barriers.
•	Current Mission: Driven to transform financial accessibility through blockchain, targeting solutions that:
•	Enable seamless cross-border transactions.
•	Provide accessible lending and credit options.
•	Bridge financial gaps, particularly in Latin American markets.