Bryce Tayengco is a technology entrepreneur and founder of Clanker, a platform that enables the deployment of tokens on blockchain from social feeds. He previously worked in investment banking and business operations, with a background in finance and global business.

Overview

Bryce Tayengco is the founder of Clanker (clanker.world), an innovative blockchain technology platform that enables users to deploy tokens automatically from their social media feeds. With a diverse professional background spanning investment banking and business operations, Tayengco has established himself as a forward-thinking entrepreneur in the financial technology sector.

Based in New York City, Tayengco has built a reputation for his work at the intersection of traditional finance and emerging blockchain technologies. His career trajectory reflects a deliberate progression from conventional financial services toward cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation, demonstrating his commitment to exploring new frontiers in financial technology.

Tayengco's strong educational foundation in global business, combined with his formative professional experiences at investment banking firms like FT Partners, provided him with the knowledge and skills necessary to venture into entrepreneurship. His current work with Clanker represents the culmination of this journey, as he applies his expertise to bridge the gap between social media engagement and blockchain functionality.

Education

Bryce Tayengco graduated from Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business in 2022 with a degree in Global Business. During his time at Fordham, he was part of several distinguished programs:

• Recipient of the Cunniffe Presidential Scholarship, awarded to the top 6 admitted students each year at Fordham University ^[1]
• Member of the Ignite Honors Program
• Participant in the Fordham Investment Group Prior to Fordham, Tayengco attended Point Pleasant High School in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, where he was active in academic competitions and leadership roles:
• President of the National Honor Society (2016-2018)
• President of MCCC Future Business Leaders of America (2015-2018)
• Treasurer of Youth Leadership Association (2015-2018)

Professional Experience

Entrepreneurship

• : Tayengco is currently working on Clanker (clanker.world), a platform that enables autonomous token deployment on blockchain from social feeds ^[2]

Investment Banking

Tayengco's early career was focused on investment banking, with positions including:

• Investment Banking Analyst (post-graduation position)
• Investment Banking Summer Analyst (internship)
• Investment Banking Intern
• Compliance Intern ^[1]

Awards and Recognition

Tayengco has received several notable awards and recognitions throughout his academic career:

• Named one of the "100 Best & Brightest Business Majors of 2022" by Poets&Quants ^[1]
• Cunniffe Presidential Scholarship at Fordham University (2018)
• National Merit Scholarship Finalist (2018)
• AP Scholar with Distinction (2017), having passed 9 AP Exams by junior year of high school
• Multiple first-place awards in Future Business Leaders of America competitions: - 1st Place, Banking and Financial Systems (2018 WVFBLA SLC) - 1st Place, Economics (2017 WVFBLA SLC) - 1st Place, Business Calculations (2017 WVFBLA SLC) - 1st Place, Business Math (2016 WVFBLA SLC)
  • 1st Place, Financial Math (2015 WVFBLA SLC)
  • 8th Place, Financial Math (2015 FBLA NLC)

Skills and Certifications

Tayengco has obtained several professional certifications:

• Financial Accounting: Foundations (Coursera, December 2018)
• Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel 2013
• Microsoft Office Specialist - Word 2013

Philosophy and Approach

In his Poets&Quants profile, Tayengco described himself with the quote: "Jack-of-all-trades, master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." This reflects his belief in the value of broad knowledge and diverse experiences. He has noted that "having a wide breadth of knowledge at your disposal" has been surprisingly valuable in his business career ^[1].

When asked about the biggest lesson gained from studying business, Tayengco stated: "The biggest lesson I gained studying business was that the path to success looks different for everyone. At first, I thought that I had to follow a tried-and-true path to success in the finance world. After reflecting on my time at Fordham, I realized that this wasn't true – there are more ways to define success than anyone can count." ^[1]

Professional Aspirations

In his 2022 Poets&Quants profile, Tayengco listed two items on his professional bucket list:

1. Be a part of starting a company
2. Be a part of helping someone else start their company

His work with Clanker represents the fulfillment of his first goal, as he has moved from traditional finance into entrepreneurship in the blockchain space.

Interests and Hobbies

Outside of his professional pursuits, Tayengco enjoys:

• Golf, though he has noted the challenges of finding courses in Manhattan
• Tennis, playing with friends on public courts in New York City ^[1]