Santiago Malter-Terrada

AI, Blockchain & Fintech Strategy
for Investors & Corporates

Short, high-impact engagements.

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About

I'm a hybrid business & technical consultant focused on AI, blockchain, fintech, and venture acceleration. With deep experience in:

  • Tech Startup Building – From idea validation to product-market fit.
  • High-Stakes Execution – Leading critical, time-sensitive projects autonomously.
  • Global Reach – Based in Europe, with regular presence across CIS and UAE.

I specialize in:

  • Due Diligence & Investment Validation → VCs, PE firms, and family offices.
  • AI & Web3 Strategy → Corporates launching or scaling emerging tech initiatives.
  • Fast-Track Tech & Business Audits → Startups and growth-stage ventures needing rapid validation.

Hands-on software & product expertise plus high-level strategy, delivering tangible outcomes in 2–3 month engagements.

Offerings

Due Diligence for Tech Investors

  • Scope: AI/blockchain/fintech startup reviews, risk & feasibility assessment, market/financial analysis.
  • Deliverables: Investment memo, execution roadmap, debrief sessions.
  • Duration: 2–6 weeks, fixed-price engagement.

AI & Blockchain Strategy for Corporates

  • Scope: Tech/market analysis, feasibility studies, GTM strategy, fractional leadership.
  • Deliverables: Roadmap, monetization & risk analysis, strategic guidance.
  • Duration: Monthly retainer, minimum 3-month commitment.

Fast-Track Tech & Business Audits

  • Scope: Quick review of AI, Web3, SaaS, or fintech platforms; monetization check; execution risk.
  • Deliverables: Report with technical & business recommendations, live debrief.
  • Duration: 10–14 days, fixed-price engagement.

Portfolio Highlights

  • Duon Labs ↗ (2024–Present) → Leading business strategy for AI-driven crypto market forecasting platform.
  • Machiavel ↗ (2021–Present) → Co-founded venture builder, leading strategic advisory for fintech & blockchain startups.
  • rBlox.io ↗ (2021–Present) → Strategic Advisor & Equity Partner for enterprise network software.
  • CoinStats (1M+ Users) ↗ (2020–Present) → Business Development Advisor for crypto portfolio tracking app.
  • AI-Powered Quoting Platform (Fortune 500, 2024) → Reduced enterprise quoting time by 30%.
  • Blockchain Sustainability Project (2023) → Designed carbon market-integrated blockchain architecture.
  • Emakina → EPAM (2019–2020) → Built & scaled new Marketplace Business Unit in 6 months.
  • Book2Meet → Expedia (2017–2018) → As Interim CEO, cut costs 60% and led successful acquisition.
  • Lift (2016–2019) → Built enterprise learning SaaS platform, securing ENGIE & Accenture as clients.
  • Worldstone Ventures (2015–2019) → Led digital investment strategy and portfolio management.

Work With Me

  • Engagement Model: High-impact, short-term projects (1–3 months).
  • Approach: Minimal oversight, results-driven execution.
  • Availability: Mostly remote, open to on-site for key workshops.

Fixed-price engagements start at €10K; monthly retainers from €5K. Projects are scoped for clear deliverables and impact.