Our Team
Enabled by the open banking revolution, we are on a mission to become the global leader in technology-empower, digital wealth building solutions for independent investors. In other words, we build truly innovative tools coupled with unbiased information so that our users can reach their wealth goals stress-free.
We develop the solutions brokers never bothered to build for their clients by focusing solely on getting them to transact and hand over trading fees. These solutions comprise 360° portfolio insights, portfolio optimization, effortless portfolio tracking or professional-grade investment research. All made available at a rate that makes successful, sustainable wealth building accessible to everyone.
Meet our co-founder team of technophile finance experts and financephile engineers.
Paraskevi Hadjicosta
As our Chief Data Officer, Para is our data gatekeeper. Para makes sure that Ziggma provides the most accurate and relevant data. Para has also been instrumental to the design and development of our proprietary Ziggma Stock Score.
Paraskevi has a past in investment banking at Brockett Tamny & Co.
Living in sunny California, Paraskevi looks to get away for a long hikes on the state’s beautiful trails.
Ulrich Ebensperger
Ulrich, our CEO, is a financial analyst who worked at some of the world’s largest asset managers for close to two decades.
Leveraging this experience, Uli notably leads our product strategy and management.
As a passionate outdoor adventurer, when not in front of his screen, Ulrich systematically seeks to factor in the environmental impact when making investment decisions.
Chrys Anastasiou
Chrys is our tech wizard holding the strings when it comes to our stack. Chrys is passionate about working with data-intensive applications.
Being originally from Cyprus, Chrys loves sunny climates. So, living in California works out quite well for him.
Chrys has worked at Google and Bloomberg.
David Hamel
As our COO, David is our master of process and operations. Without him keeping tabs and prioritizing, a lot less would get done at Ziggma.
Working on his third startup, David is as passionate about investing as he is about shareholder democracy.
When he is not not working on Ziggma, you can find David in the ocean surfing.
Our Advisors
Pete Chiccino
Advisor – Operational Strategy and IT
Pete is currently the GM for Retail Solutions at Harvest Savings & Wealth. Previously, he was Chief Technology and Information Officer at The Bancorp Bank, which he co-founded, for 18 years. He has over 30 years of experience in finance and banking.
Xavier De Pauw
Advisor – Strategy and Partnerships
Xavier is a co-founder at Kennek. Prior to that, we was co-founder and CEO of MeDirect, a digital bank for the mass affluent. He has extensive experience as a finance professional and from building fintech companies.