Before you dive into our exclusive interview, discover the remarkable journey of a tech pioneer who’s revolutionizing how financial institutions think, analyze, and act.
In a world drowning in financial data, one Swiss entrepreneur saw opportunity where others saw chaos. Thierry Gilgen, CEO and Co-Founder of MachinaLabs AG, isn’t just building another fintech platform—he’s architecting the future of explainable financial intelligence.
A 5 digit $$$ amount per year for Bloomberg Terminal access, this Swiss startup delivers enterprise-grade financial intelligence at a fraction of the cost – and your data never touches US soil. The Swiss Advantage Big Tech Can’t Replicate:
- Complete data sovereignty under Swiss/EU law (no foreign government access)
- On-premise deployment – YOU control where your data lives
- Neutral jurisdiction – no geopolitical data risks
- FINMA-compliant by design
What Makes Financial Giants Nervous: This platform processes 100,000+ documents daily, delivering insights that traditionally required teams of analysts. Real-time sentiment analysis, automated risk alerts, and AI-generated reports in 7 minutes – not 7 hours.
It was a pleasure to get Thierry Gilgen on stage
Thierry Gilgen is the CEO and Co-Founder of MachinaLabs AG, a Swiss AI and FinTech company based in Basel. With a background in enterprise IT and a deep passion for data-driven finance, he builds intelligent systems that turn complex financial signals into actionable insights. At MachinaLabs, Thierry leads the development of AI-powered research agents, compliance tools, and trading infrastructure, helping institutions stay ahead in a fast-moving regulatory and market landscape.
From Teen Coder to Financial Tech Innovator
Thierry’s journey began like many tech legends: he built websites as a teenager. This laid the groundwork for an amazing career in IT and systems architecture. But unlike most, his path led him through large medical and tech companies, where he learned to manage complex systems and lead big teams.
A key moment came in 2015 when Thierry bravely moved into blockchain technology. Others questioned cryptocurrency’s value, but he was already inventing trading tools and automating complex data insights. His co-workers joke, “if servers had a heartbeat, Thierry would keep them alive.” This shows his deep technical skill and strong dedication.
The MachinaLabs Mission: Making Complexity Usable
MachinaLabs, founded in 2020 in Basel, Switzerland, had a bold aim: to redefine financial intelligence. They wanted to do this with modular AI, understandable analytics, and a compliance-first structure. This is not just another AI company throwing algorithms at problems.
MachinaLabs stands out because of its Machinary.com platform. This complete system turns financial signals into what they call a “living data universe.” Imagine turning too much information into clear strategy, helping users see what others miss.
Three Game-Changing Innovations
The Machinary platform delivers through three powerful areas:
News 2.0 – This goes beyond old analysis, providing full market sentiment from news and social media in real-time.
People & Company Screening – This offers real-time, dynamic insights that connect with existing providers while constantly gathering information.
Algorithmic Trading – This provides a unified trading experience with advanced technology, visual workflow editors, and even text-to-strategy features.
Why This Interview Matters
In our upcoming talk, Thierry shares the difficulties that made him build MachinaLabs. He also discusses the technical inventions that make them different from big companies like Bloomberg and Refinitiv. He shares his goal for making financial intelligence accessible to everyone. You will find out how a Swiss startup is challenging established players with clear pricing, modular AI agents, and a compliance-first method that major institutions are already using.
If you like financial technology, are an investor looking for the next big thing, or simply curious about how AI is changing finance, this interview offers rare insights. It comes from someone who is not just predicting the future—he is building it.
Ready to meet the mind behind the machine?
Watch our exclusive interview with Thierry Gilgen below and discover how MachinaLabs is turning financial complexity into a competitive edge.