Meet the Founders
The vision behind Messy Virgo is built on diverse expertise, relentless innovation, and a shared commitment to making AI-powered DeFi accessible to everyone.
Franco
Business Co-Founder & CMO
"To me, genuine innovation is all about people. I truly believe that technology should act as a bridge—connecting ambition with empathy and turning signals into stories that bring us closer together. In every project I take on, I lead with warmth, curiosity, and a strong belief that true progress is only meaningful if it benefits everyone."
Franco is a digital marketing strategist, innovator, and executive coach who bridges entrepreneurial vision with over 25 years of digital transformation expertise. As Co-Founder and CMO of Messy Virgo, he leads the creative and growth strategy behind the brand—where narrative, AI, and market intelligence converge.
Franco is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded and scaled multiple ventures, including one of Switzerland's top digital agencies. He has advised global brands on digital marketing, content ecosystems, and brand strategy. From launching a tech startup in China to holding patents in wearable tech, Franco combines creative insight with operational precision—turning bold ideas into sustainable businesses.
Before co-founding Messy Virgo, he spent several years working in crypto derivatives and algorithmic trading, helping grow platforms pioneering automated trading and market infrastructure. Certified in Web 3.0 financial services and executive coaching, Franco lives as a crypto nomad, channeling his passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and animal welfare into every project—balancing sharp strategy with genuine human depth.
Michael
Technical Co-Founder & CTO
"The finish line is always far away, but every single step—in a marathon or in technology—is about breaking down the complex distance into something simple and achievable. My mission is to make the hyper-complex power of AI, Crypto, and DeFi as accessible as putting on your running shoes."
Michael is an AI, Data, and Software Architect who bridges deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision. As Co-Founder and CTO of Messy Virgo, he leads the design of AI-driven systems that democratize access to algorithmic trading and DeFi.
With more than a decade of experience founding and scaling technology ventures, Michael blends hands-on engineering with strategic leadership. His expertise lies in integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities—GenAI, Agentic AI, and RAG—into tightly coupled software and data platforms that deliver scalable automation for complex financial workflows. Relatively new to crypto, he brings a builder's curiosity and systems-thinking approach to on-chain innovation.
Formally certified across entrepreneurship, software development, data engineering, and AI technologies, he champions AI-assisted development to align technical precision with inclusive value creation. Whether debugging code at 2 AM or trail running through mountains, Michael applies the same relentless problem-solving mindset—building systems that learn, adapt, and serve with purpose.
A hacker by passion and problem solver by design, he balances building the future of autonomous finance with what grounds him: family, his dogs, running, yoga, and a commitment to animal welfare.