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
ANDREW 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:
1
Stablecoin Maturity
Bank-backed stablecoins (USDC, USDT) now have the liquidity, regulatory clarity, and institutional adoption necessary for enterprise treasury operations.
2
Emerging Regulatory Frameworks
Regulatory frameworks in North America and globally are evolving to support digital settlement infrastructure.
3
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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