Meet Adel Elmessiry

Born into an academic family in Alexandria, Egypt, Adel Elmessiry has been on a lifelong journey of innovation and career success. Despite being offered a full scholarship to earn his Ph.D. in Germany, he traveled to the US for the “American Dream” and was dedicated to working hard to make that happen.Now, over 26 years later, he’s earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from North Carolina State University, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Blockchain. Adel is a serial technology entrepreneur who has taken 3 successful technology companies from inception to acquisition. After many years of success in healthtech, he sees new opportunities to use his skills and experience in Fintech through blockchain and AI to make an impact for the good. Through his role as a Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at AlphaFin, he’s on a mission to positively disrupt the fintech ecosystem to empower the global economy.AlphaFin’s technology is based on his innovative economic system that uses blockchain. Adel knew America thrives on creation and innovation, making it the perfect place to launch his new venture:“I’m living the American Dream: you come here, work hard, and invent things. It doesn’t matter who you are, who your family is, or how much money you have as long as you push yourself to create value.”
- Adel ElmessiryAcademically, Adel has invested his time and resources into blockchain research pushing the boundaries of the current cutting edge in his papers. Adel foresees it as changing the future. Although the term “blockchain” may not be used as much, it’ll just “be,” much like we don’t call talking over a Zoom call “TCP IP” anymore, but that’s the technology it uses. Adel sees blockchain technology as enabling the future of Fintech and is excited to play a leadership role in the industry bringing the benefits of blockchain and Fintech to the world.Follow Adel on LinkedIn for more insights on Fintech and blockchain.