Thiago Alvares

Thiago Alvares, a fintech entrepreneur and founder of Guia Bolso, has been pivotal in advancing open banking in Brazil. He discusses how centralization in cities like São Paulo hinders regional growth and highlights the interplay between information access and misinformation. Thiago emphasizes the need for innovative regulation to promote competition and advocates for algorithm marketplaces to combat tech addiction. He also views money as a mechanism of trust and voting power, underscoring the importance of unbiased financial tools to tackle inequality.