Leadership

Jett Oristaglio
Jett Oristaglio
CEO and Co-Founder

Jett brings extensive experience in building enterprise-grade data science products and leading high-performing technical teams.

Prior to founding Ethos, he spearheaded DataRobot’s Trusted AI initiative, building purpose-built products for customers in highly regulated industries as the company scaled from 100 to 1,500 employees.

He collaborated directly with major banks and financial institutions to address complex challenges around model risk and the responsible deployment of AI/ML.

At Ethos, Jett drives vision and strategy, using his technical expertise to help clients harness the full potential of model risk management in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Mike Fotinakis
Mike Fotinakis
CTO and Co-Founder

Mike is an accomplished technology leader and second-time founder with a passion for building transformative enterprise platforms.

Known for his deep specialization and broad generalist approach, Mike excels at meticulous problem-solving across engineering, design, and infrastructure. He loves building happy and world-class engineering teams.

Previously, Mike founded a category-defining visual testing platform, using AI to address intricate quality assurance challenges for enterprise teams, and as a former Google engineer, he brings extensive experience in building scalable, enterprise-grade platforms.

At Ethos, he leads engineering and technical strategy across the entire software lifecycle.

Kristen Fisher
Kristen Fisher
Head of Risk Innovation

Kristen brings over a decade of expertise in model risk management, with experience spanning financial institutions of all sizes.

She has a proven track record in developing robust MRM programs, including the design of comprehensive policies and procedures that align with federal regulatory standards.

Kristen has successfully defended MRM frameworks before the FDIC, OCC, and the Federal Reserve of Atlanta, leveraging her deep understanding of compliance and regulatory expectations.

Her background spans critical areas including BSA/AML, Treasury, Credit, and Fair Lending, along with advanced technical skills in MRM automation and optimization.

With experience in both traditional banking and fintech, Kristen understands the evolving challenges facing modern financial institutions.

At Ethos, she leads product and partnership strategy, helping clients elevate their MRM programs with policies and processes tailored to drive efficiency and resilience.

Investors & Advisors

Better Tomorrow Ventures
Canapi
Kate Karas
Former General Counsel, Chime
Ethan Yeh
Former Head of Data Science, Stripe
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