Jean François Matte
About Jean François Matte
Jean François Matte serves as the Managing Director of Vezgo and Wealthica B2B Solutions, with a background in fintech and financial advisory roles. He has a strong educational foundation in commerce and strategic management from McGill University and Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics.
Current Role at Vezgo
Jean François Matte serves as the Managing Director at Vezgo, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the operations and strategic direction of the company, focusing on making client-owned data accessible for fintechs and financial institutions in the Canadian market. His responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance Vezgo's offerings.
Professional Experience in Fintech
Jean François Matte has extensive experience in the fintech sector. He is currently the Managing Director of Wealthica B2B Solutions, a role he has maintained since 2022. Additionally, he works as the Chief Commercial Officer at EZO Systems since 2024. Prior to these roles, he was involved with Vezgo as a Product Manager and Strategic Partnerships from 2022 to 2023, and as a Growth Advisor at Angel Softwares since 2024.
Educational Background
Jean François Matte holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from McGill University, where he studied Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship from 2018 to 2021. He also studied at Cégep Garneau, achieving a diploma in Gestion de commerces from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he attended Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, where he completed another Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in 2020.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before his current positions, Jean François Matte worked at Desjardins as a Financial Advisor from 2018 to 2022 and as an Agent in Member Services from 2016 to 2018. He also held roles at Maxen Technology as a Business Analyst and later as a Product Manager & Account Executive in 2022. His experience includes working in a startup focused on data in the sustainability sector, which contributed to his expertise in the fintech landscape.
Focus on Data Accessibility
Jean François Matte is committed to enabling Web2 companies to transition into Web3 environments. He is particularly attracted to Vezgo's API, which provides access to all assets through a single interface. His work involves collaborating with fintechs and financial institutions to enhance the accessibility of client-owned data, reflecting his dedication to innovation in the financial technology sector.