Joris Delanoue

Co-CEO & Co-Founder at Fairmint

Co-CEO & Co-Founder at Fairmint

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Bringing the future of equity onchain: a seasoned entrepreneur who's tokenized $1B+ in securities, building internet-native capital markets at the intersection of blockchain, regulation, and innovation.

About Joris

Joris Delanoue is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fairmint, the leading solution bringing equity onchain and registered as a Transfer Agent with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. After founding and exiting two companies in Europe, he moved to the U.S. to make capital markets transparent, programmable, and accessible to all. Under his leadership, Fairmint has brought over $1 billion of equity onchain and has become a recognized reference in equity securities, bridging traditional finance, regulation, and blockchain.

Full Biography

With 18 years of experience building and scaling companies from idea through exit, Joris Delanoue has established himself as a visionary entrepreneur at the intersection of finance, blockchain, and technology. As Co-Founder and CEO of Fairmint, he's pioneering the future of equity by bringing securities onchain—registered with the SEC as a Transfer Agent and trusted to tokenize over $1 billion in equity.

Before Fairmint, Joris founded Nexteem, a niche cloud computing business that he successfully scaled and exited after seven years. His journey from Europe to the U.S. reflects his commitment to building at the frontier of innovation, where regulation meets blockchain and traditional finance meets internet-native capital markets.

As an experienced operator, investor, advisor, and mentor, Joris brings deep expertise in recruiting, scaling, and leading engineering teams. A three-time finalist in the International Mathematical Olympiad, his analytical prowess combines with entrepreneurial grit to tackle some of the most complex challenges in modern finance. His work focuses on making capital markets transparent, programmable, and accessible—democratizing equity ownership through blockchain technology while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

Rebuilding how private equity is issued, managed, and transferred by bringing the full private-market lifecycle, from incorporation to IPO, directly on chain.

Fairmint operates as a U.S. SEC-registered Transfer Agent, connecting traditional capital markets with DeFi rails to enable fully compliant, programmable private securities at scale.

Fairmint leads the tokenization of private markets, with over $1B+ in equity issued and managed on chain for founders, investors, and employees worldwide.

European founder successfully building in the U.S., bringing international insights to American markets.

Key Discussion Topics

Explore cutting-edge insights at the intersection of blockchain, regulation, and entrepreneurship with a proven innovator in tokenized securities.

Onchain Equity

The future of tokenized securities and bringing traditional equity onto blockchain infrastructure with full regulatory compliance.

Tokenized Securities

Navigating the complex intersection of blockchain technology, SEC regulations, and capital markets innovation.

Internet-Native Capital Markets

Building transparent, programmable, and accessible capital markets for the digital age.

Founder Resilience & Multiple Exits

Lessons from founding, scaling, and exiting companies across Europe and the United States.

Building in the U.S. as a European Founder

Unique insights from bridging European and American entrepreneurship ecosystems.

The Future of Private Markets

How transparency, incentive alignment, and blockchain are reshaping private company equity and fundraising.

Signature Philosophy

"Capital markets should be transparent, programmable, and accessible to everyone. By bringing equity onchain, we're not just innovating technology—we're democratizing opportunity."

Interview Question Generator

Generate fresh, engaging questions tailored to unlock Joris's insights on blockchain, tokenized securities, and building internet-native capital markets.

  • 1. What inspired you to build Fairmint after your previous exit?
  • 2. How does onchain equity change the game for startups and investors?
  • 3. What challenges have you faced as a European founder building in the U.S.?
  • 4. How will capital formation evolve in the next 5 years with blockchain?
  • 5. Why are transparency and incentive alignment critical in private markets?
  • Pro Tip for Hosts

    Joris brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and real-world entrepreneurial experience. He excels at making complex blockchain and financial concepts accessible to any audience. Ask him to share specific examples from Fairmint's journey—he has compelling stories about bridging traditional finance and blockchain, navigating SEC regulations, and building in both European and American markets.

    As Seen In

    Featured insights on blockchain innovation, tokenized securities, and building the future of capital markets.

    Community Ownership Through Equity Tokenization

    Featured Interview

    Joris discusses Fairmint's decentralized portal that enables contributors to receive tokenized equity in exchange for time or money invested, democratizing ownership in the digital age.

    5 Things You Need To Know to Successfully Scale Your Business

    Authority Magazine

    An in-depth conversation covering Joris's entrepreneurial journey, Fairmint's mission, and his expertise as a founder, investor, and startup operator.

    The Future of Onchain Equity

    Industry Insights

    Joris explores how blockchain technology is transforming equity securities and capital markets, with insights on regulatory compliance and market innovation.

    Media-Ready Expertise

    Joris brings compelling insights on blockchain innovation, regulatory compliance, and entrepreneurship to every conversation. With a track record of making complex topics accessible and engaging, he's an ideal guest for podcasts focused on technology, finance, startups, and the future of capital markets.

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