Why I Built an AI Wealth Advisor in 2016 (And What's Next) | Cyrus Fazel of SwissBorg

How does a family's total financial loss inspire a multi-million dollar crypto ecosystem? In this episode, Shamil Malachiyev sits down with Cyrus Fazel, founder and CEO of SwissBorg.

Cyrus shares his incredible journey from growing up in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution to spending eight years in hedge funds , and eventually raising $52 million through one of the biggest community-driven ICOs in crypto history.

We dive deep into the psychology of successful founders, why Cyrus believes solo founders are destined to fail , and how he and his co-founder lived together for years just to keep their company alive.

Plus, Cyrus breaks down the major blockchains using a fascinating "religion" analogy and reveals how AI is shaping the future of decentralized wealth management.If you want to understand the grit it takes to survive crypto winters and build products that last, this episode is for you.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro & What is SwissBorg?

02:07 - Cyrus's Origin Story: Losing Everything in the Iranian Revolution

04:46 - Street Smarts vs. Harvard Smarts

10:26 - Leaving Hedge Funds to Change the World

15:19 - The "Revenge on Life" That Fuels Entrepreneurs

23:15 - Why Solo Founders Fail (The Ninja Turtles Rule)

27:48 - Living with Your Co-Founder After Raising $52 Million

35:27 - Navigating Crypto Cycles & The Rise of Solana

40:06 - The "Religions" of Crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Explained

45:13 - Surviving Bear Markets & Maintaining Company Culture

48:37 - How AI is Transforming SwissBorg (The Cyborg Advisor)

59:49 - Final Advice: Invest in Your Identity

👇 CONNECT WITH CYRUS FAZEL

Cyrus Fazel ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrusfazelmrfintech/

SwissBorg ► https://swissborg.com/

👇 CONNECT WITH SHAMIL

Shamil Malachiyev ► www.linkedin.com/in/shamilmalachiyev FluidLabs ► https://fluidlabs.com/

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