Haik Sahakyan

Founder and CEO at ARQA

Speaker

Haik is a visionary entrepreneur and seasoned executive in the financial technology space. His expertise centers around creating enhanced tools and platforms that enable high-net-worth individuals, family offices, advisors, and institutions to efficiently manage and grow their financial assets. 

As the Founder and CEO of ARQA since November 2022, Haik has been at the forefront of pioneering AI-driven wealth management solutions. ARQA stands out in the wealthtech landscape for its innovative approach to personalizing and streamlining financial operations using artificial intelligence, making it a beacon for future wealth management practices. In addition to his role at ARQA, Haik serves as the Principal of Blackmar, a consultancy firm he established in February 2017 after leaving Addepar. Blackmar provides top-tier consulting and implementation services in analytics and performance reporting platforms, catering primarily to the asset management sector. Prior to his current ventures, Haik co-founded Kosmos (fka Blackmar Technologies), which was noted for its significant contributions to enhancing access to financial data and services before its acquisition in September 2022. 

Haik’s leadership is not just recognized in business achievements but also in his contributions to the broader fintech community. He frequently shares insights on the integration of Generative AI in financial services, helping shape the discourse on future technologies in the industry.