Alexey Likuev is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in banking and investment sectors. Currently serving as the Head of Personal Banking at Mercury since January 2023, Likuev is dedicated to developing innovative banking solutions for founders and investors. Prior roles include Vice President of Banking at Rain Instant Pay, where Likuev focused on next-generation products in the earned wage access and lending space, and General Manager of Banking at Albert, where a comprehensive bank account was built and scaled. Additional contributions to the startup community include mentoring at PIE and co-founding the neobank Ditch Cash. With a Master's degree in International Finance from Moscow State Institute of International Relations and an online course in Financial Technology from MIT, Likuev combines robust educational background with a diverse professional track record encompassing investment and operational leadership across multiple organizations.