From our Coral Gables headquarters, Compostela Group LLC pioneers the convergence of telecommunications and financial services, helping telcos transform into comprehensive financial service providers while enabling fintechs to leverage telecom infrastructure for unprecedented reach and scale.
Bridging telecommunications and financial services for the digital economy
Transform telecommunications operators into comprehensive financial service providers with mobile money platforms, airtime lending, and integrated payment ecosystems that leverage existing subscriber bases and infrastructure.
Deploy carrier-grade mobile banking, digital wallets, and micro-lending solutions that reach underserved populations through telecom networks, enabling financial inclusion at unprecedented scale.
Leverage telecom data and AI to enhance credit scoring, fraud detection, and KYC processes, using network behavior analytics and communication patterns to create robust financial risk models.
Build international money transfer corridors using telecom partnerships, enabling instant, low-cost remittances through mobile networks with seamless currency conversion and regulatory compliance.
Design unified platforms that merge telecom billing systems with financial transaction processing, creating efficient, scalable architectures that reduce operational costs by up to 45%.
Develop open API strategies and partnership frameworks that enable telcos to collaborate with banks, fintechs, and merchants, creating value-added services and new revenue streams.
Decades of telecom expertise driving the future of financial services
A visionary leader with over 30 years of telecommunications infrastructure expertise, Pablo A. Barrios is architecting the future of telco-fintech convergence. His groundbreaking work helps telecommunications giants evolve into full-service financial ecosystems, creating complementary product suites that transform how billions access financial services. Under his strategic direction, Compostela Group has pioneered the integration of telecom infrastructure with cutting-edge financial technologies, enabling unprecedented financial inclusion across emerging markets.
With 27 years of executive leadership across global telecommunications and IT sectors, Richard brings unparalleled expertise in forging strategic alliances that reshape industries. His proven track record includes orchestrating partnerships with major telecom operators worldwide, building bridges between traditional telcos and innovative fintech solutions. Richard's talent for cultivating top-tier teams and navigating complex international markets has been instrumental in positioning Compostela Group as the trusted advisor for telecom-fintech transformation initiatives across multiple continents.
Representing the next generation of telecom-fintech innovation, Pablo N. brings fresh perspectives from his Computer Engineering background at Florida International University, where he demonstrated leadership as captain of the varsity esports team. Following in his father's pioneering footsteps while carving his own path, Pablo specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions that bridge traditional telecom infrastructure with modern fintech applications. His unique blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking drives Compostela Group's innovation lab, focusing on emerging technologies like AI-powered payment systems and blockchain-based telecom settlements.
Thought leadership at the intersection of telecom and financial services
Discover how telecom operators are leveraging their subscriber bases and infrastructure to become major players in financial services, reaching the unbanked and driving financial inclusion globally.
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2222 Ponce de Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134
United States
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