Sam Thapaliya

Sam Thapaliya is a Nepal-born serial entrepreneur, programmer, and investor, best known as the founder of Zebec Protocol and co-founder of ASMI. As a multi-time founder in the Web3 and fintech space, he has built and scaled companies focused on next-generation financial infrastructure, generating millions in revenue while driving innovation in decentralized systems.

From an early age, Sam developed a strong interest in technology and began programming as a teenager. Growing up in Nepal, where access to traditional financial systems can be limited, he experienced firsthand the inefficiencies of legacy finance. This early exposure shaped his long-term vision of creating more open, accessible, and programmable financial tools.

As a Web3 entrepreneur, Sam has played a key role in advancing the adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi). Through Zebec Protocol, he has helped pioneer continuous payment solutions that enable real-time payroll and streaming finance, addressing limitations in traditional payment systems. His work has contributed to raising over $35 million in funding and building scalable blockchain-based infrastructure on Solana.

In addition to his work as a founder, Sam is an active angel investor, supporting early-stage startups across Web3, fintech, and emerging technologies. His work focuses on bridging traditional finance with decentralized ecosystems through practical, user-focused solutions.

Today, Sam is focused on the next generation of financial infrastructure, and actively investing in and advising founders building at the intersection of Private equity, AI, fintech, and real-world utility.