How Circle co-founder Sean Neville plans to build the first AI-native financial institution

In an insightful episode of StrictlyVC Download, Sean Neville, co-founder of Circle, engages with Alex Gove to unveil his ambitious plans for the future of banking tailored for AI agents. Following an impressive 450% surge in Circle’s IPO, Neville has successfully secured $18 million in funding from a16z to establish Catena Labs, marking the launch of the first fully regulated financial institution designed specifically for AI. During their conversation, they delve into the concept of 'agent-native finance,' a pioneering approach where AI agents will take charge of financial tasks such as managing payments and treasury operations. Neville emphasizes the pressing need for innovative standards and protocols in the financial sector to ensure that these advancements are not only effective but also secure and trustworthy.