Our Story

Building the Payment Infrastructure That Should Have Existed Decades Ago

Frame exists because global commerce deserves infrastructure that matches its ambition. We're a team of payment veterans, protocol engineers, and institutional operators eliminating the 2–5% infrastructure tax on cross-border transactions.

Who We Are

Built by Payment Infrastructure Veterans

Frame was founded by operators who've spent decades inside the financial system at payment processors, exchanges, banks, and protocol companies. We know where legacy infrastructure's shortcomings are.

Payment infrastructure engineers who've processed billions in transactions

Protocol architects who understand institutional requirements

Compliance experts who've navigated global regulatory frameworks

Former treasury and finance operators who've felt these pain points firsthand

Leadership Team

ALEXANDER TASKEY

FOUNDER & CEO

2nd time founder. Exited Merchant Broker to AMCS Group (EQT owned). 20 years experience scaling B2B payments infrastructure globally.

LLOYD MOORE

CTO

Ex-Blockdaemon CTO. Scaled from 9–200 engineers, Seed to Series C, $3.52B valuation, processing $500B+ in digital asset transactions with zero security incidents. Ex-CTO at Valence, ex-Atom Bank. Ex-Royal Marines commando.

GEORGE GEORGIADES

CLCO

15+ years fintech legal executive. Deep expertise in global payments regulations and licensing. Ex GC/CLO: Fortress 10, Prime Trust, Borderless.xyz

GAJEN PARARAJALINGAM

COO

20+ years in payments leadership. Ran compliant payments operations at scale. Ex-Head of CashApp Canada, Ex-COO Peoples Trust.

MITCHELL SALIS

CFO

2x exited lending platforms to Schedule 1 Bank. CFA, MBA. 20+ years experience.

Mission, Vision & Values

OUR VISION

The Infrastructure Layer for Real-Time Global Finance

Capital should move as efficiently as data. We're building payment infrastructure where settlement is instant, costs are transparent, and foundational industries aren't limited by legacy rails.

OUR MISSION

Build the Programmable Infrastructure Powering the World's Most Critical Industries

Frame provides protocol-native infrastructure that eliminates the 2–5% tax on cross-border transactions. We're not improving legacy rails—we're replacing them entirely.

Our Values

Take Ownership

We own outcomes, not excuses. When something goes wrong, we step up—not out.

Communicate Fearlessly

We have the hard conversations early. Transparency isn't aspirational—it's how we operate every day.

Give Respect

We treat everyone with courtesy and kindness—clients, partners, teammates. Respect isn't situational.

Drive to Be the Best

Good enough isn't in our vocabulary. We're building infrastructure enterprises will depend on for decades.

Keep It Simple

Complexity is the enemy of adoption. We build infrastructure that disappears, powerful enough for enterprise needs, simple enough to deploy in weeks.

Stay Client-Focused

Every capability we ship solves a real problem for real enterprises. Our roadmap is driven by partner needs, not internal assumptions.

Embrace Change

Regulatory frameworks shift. Technology advances. We adapt, turning uncertainty into confidence.

Value Loyalty

We're building something that matters, together. Through challenges and accomplishments, we support each other for the long term.

Governance & Regulatory Alignment

Built for Institutional Trust and Long-Term Compliance

Frame operates with the governance structures and regulatory alignment required for enterprise and banking adoption.

Regulatory Operations

–Operating under guidance in United States and Canada
–Compliance frameworks aligned with US, Canadian, EU, and UK requirements
–GENIUS Act alignment for stablecoin payment infrastructure
–Established relationships with federal and state regulators

Partnerships with Regulated Institutions

–Collaborating with licensed banks and financial institutions
–Custody partnerships with regulated providers
–KYC/AML orchestration through licensed compliance partners

Security & Compliance Certifications

–SOC 2 Type I: In progress — scheduled completion Q2 2026
–GDPR Compliance: Data protection for EU operations
–ISO 27001: Information security management framework

Compliance Leadership

Our Chief Compliance Officer brings extensive experience from regulated financial institutions, with expertise in multi-jurisdiction licensing, cross-border payment compliance, and banking regulatory frameworks.

Frame is building payment infrastructure for the long term—operating with the highest standards of regulatory compliance, institutional governance, and security from day one.

Why Now

The Timing Has Never Been Better

Three forces are converging to make this the defining moment for payment infrastructure transformation:

Stablecoin Maturity

Bank-backed stablecoins (USDC, USDT) now have the liquidity, regulatory clarity, and institutional adoption necessary for enterprise treasury operations.

Emerging Regulatory Frameworks

Regulatory frameworks in North America and globally are evolving to support digital settlement infrastructure.

Enterprise Demand

Enterprise finance teams are accelerating modernization efforts.

The infrastructure tax on global payments is ending. The only question is whether you'll lead the transition or follow it.

Careers

Careers at Frame

We're building financial infrastructure for the next century with engineering rigor, regulatory discipline, and enterprise accountability. If you want to solve hard problems the right way, build infrastructure that lasts decades, and work with a team that takes ownership of outcomes, join us.

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