Shalom Maimon

About Shalom Maimon

At the helm of Cuentas Inc, my strategic leadership has been pivotal in pioneering financial solutions for those traditionally excluded from the banking system. Our team\'s commitment to innovation has led to the development of a comprehensive financial ecosystem, designed to integrate FinTech with tangible life improvements for the unbanked and underbanked.My dual role as CEO of Next Communications harnesses over two decades of telecommunications expertise, focusing on VoIP interconnections that enable seamless global communications. We are dedicated to bridging technological gaps and fostering connectivity, further empowering communities through both financial and digital inclusivity.Shalom Arik MaimonAge: 49Shalom Arik Maimon is an accomplished American-Israeli entrepreneur renowned for his visionary leadership and strategic foresight across multiple industries. Beginning his entrepreneurial journey in Miami after his service in the Israeli army, Arik quickly established himself with ventures in telecommunications and later co-founded Cuentas, Inc, a publicly traded company (symbol CUEN & CUENW on OTC).Arik\'s latest initiative with Cuentas includes the innovative Cuentas Casa concept, exemplified by the company\'s 6% equity stake in the Lakewood Village project. Located in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida, this development features 96 affordable apartments utilizing Renco USA\'s revolutionary MCFR (Mineral Composite Fiber Reinforced) Construction System. This patented technology not only enhances cost efficiency and build speed but also delivers sustainable benefits, aligning with Cuentas\' commitment to leveraging innovative solutions for community enhancement. By integrating alternative credit and financial management tools from the Cuentas platform, the project aims to offer superior rental accommodations at an unexpectedly affordable price, without reliance on government subsidy.Arik Maimon continues to lead Cuentas towards new heights, combining his entrepreneurial spirit with a dedication to transformative projects that impact communities positively.Key Achievements:Co-founder of Next Communications Inc, achieving $100 million annual revenue.Co-founder of Cuentas, Inc, a publicly traded company (symbol CUEN & CUENW on OTC).Visionary entrepreneur with a focus on community development and sustainable innovation.

Experience

1. Co-founder Executive Chairman

   Cuentas Inc

   Jan 2015 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   Arik Maimon, 48, is an executive and founder of several telecommunications entities. He has been in the telecommunications and related technology business since 1998. Arik Maimon established an innovative and pioneering presence in the telecommunications and technology industry in February 1998 in order to better serve the long distance phone using communities. His long tenure with building start-up companies and growing them into highly successful enterprises has made Mr. Maimon unique and extraordinary in this industry. Arik currently serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cuentas, Inc, which is a holding company that operates through a series of controlled subsidiaries and focus on Mobile Banking, Online Banking & Digital Content. His new venture Cuentas inc,Cuentas, Inc.(Nasdaq: CUEN & CUENW) is creating an entire financial ecosystem for the growing global population who do not have access to traditional financial alternatives. The Company\'s proprietary technologies help to integrate FinTech (Financial Technology), e-finance and e-commerce services into solutions that deliver next generation digital financial services to the unbanked, under-banked and underserved populations in the US and around the world. A new report issued by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) found that roughly 20 percent of U.S. adults are either unbanked or underbanked, meaning they lack access to a bank account or rely on alternative financial services.* Cuentas integrates mobile and financial services, prepaid debit card, ACH and mobile deposits, cash remittance, peer to peer money transferring, and other services to help entire communities enter the modern financial marketplace. Cuentas has recently launched its General Purpose Reloadable (GPR) Card, which includes a digital wallet, discounts for purchases at major physical and online retailers, rewards. In Q4 of 2022 Cuentas launched Cuentas Casa, with 10 years supply agreement with Renco-USA

Education

• Leiman

  High School Diploma , Business Administration and Management, General

  1992 — 1996