Venture capital firm investing at the intersection of Your Wealth, Your Health, and Your Security.Mentor: PopWallet (Board Observer and Advisor (Acquired by Snap Inc), Davo (Acquired by Avalara), Homebinder (acquired by iGo), CheddarGetter (Board Observer), Paytheory, Cirrus Secure, Painless 1099

Fraud analytics platform that helps banks and credit unions predict and stop fraud from the use of compromised cards.

equipifi is modernizing the way consumers interact with their money. Our mission is to support banks and credit unions’ ability to deliver experiences that help foster growth and engagement for existing and new customers. We provide seamless white-labeled integrations for banks and credit unions to offer BNPL for their members. Shoppers have instant access to the cash needed to afford the purchases they want, all without disconnecting from their bank.

Unreal Estate helps people buy and sell homes at a fraction of the cost of traditional brokers. We charge low, flat fees nationwide, enabling sellers to rapidly list thousands of homes on the relevant Multiple Listing Services (MLS). Leaving one-dimensional real estate search engines behind, we simplify the home buying and selling headache by packaging all services in one user-friendly location and guiding people through the step-by-step process with ease. Our clients save 3% of the home cost and over $11,000 on average.

Sailplane Ventures creates tailwind for growth for startups and startups-at-heart across the payments, financial services, and commerce industry.

Capacity is an AI-powered support automation platform that connects your entire tech stack to answer questions, automate repetitive support tasks, and assemble solutions to any business challenge. We have a rapidly growing customer base across several verticals, particularly financial services, HR, healthcare, and education.

Acquired by Capacity in August 2023.Denim Social is a social media management software company that provides tools to empower marketers in regulated industries to manage organic social media content and paid social media advertising on one platform. Trusted by more than 250 institutions in banking, insurance, mortgage and wealth management, Denim Social enables brands to engage consumers on social media, deepen relationships with communities and close more deals while staying in compliance. Denim Social is the only ABA-endorsed social media management platform for banks and financial services firms. Learn more at denimsocial.com.

Dissolved and reinvented at Denim Social

RGAX is the transformation engine of the Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. (RGA) that leverages talent, resources and insight of RGA's 40+ years of innovation. By partnering with carriers and entrepreneurs, we're incubating and accelerating new products and services to change the life insurance ecosystem.

Zai brand focuses on mid-market and enterprise-level business customers in the world of integrated financial services, including payments, FX, fraud management, reconciliation and more.

PYMNTS.com is the premier source of news, expert-driven commentary and information, innovation, and user contributed content centered on how payments are conducted across the globe: a mashup of payments and payment enablers such as social media, loyalty, advertising, mobile, and other technologies. Launched in October 2009, PYMNTS.com delivers valuable content and resources that work to both engage industry professionals and provide a forum for discussion. Whether you are searching for breaking news or sector-specific information and innovation, PYMNTS.com will be your first stop.

Market Platform Dynamics (MPD) is a management consulting firm that helps companies find, ignite and monetize innovation. The cornerstone of our work is the economics of industries (in economics these are called two-sided markets) that operate in complex ecosystems where getting multiple customers on board a single platform is essential for success. MPD principals are pioneers in this area, having done much of the early research and having devised a framework for how to design and execute catalyst strategies. Our frameworks and insights have been documented in several books and, as a result, we are regarded as the foremost thought leaders, practitioners and consultants in this area.MPD has a wealth of experience within industries that are characterized by complex ecosystems: payments, mobile/telecoms, digital and advertising-supported media, social networks and software-based businesses. We work with both incumbents and new entrants, giving us a unique lens into the dynamics that shape the competitive playing field. In addition to traditional consulting-based services, MPD’s Catalyst Ventures provides intellectual and human capital to new firms.MPD’s experts include economists, econometricians, product development and pricing specialists, and strategic and social media strategists who apply cutting-edge economic and business theory and statistical methods to the practical problems of building and running a profitable catalyst business.

Jack Morton is a global agency focused on building experience brands. We’re best known for event & experiential marketing, integrated campaigns, digital & content marketing, sponsorship marketing and employee engagement. We also have special expertise with experiential technology, public events, trade shows & exhibits, broadcast design and moving image. Yep, we’re multi-channel, multi-discipline and just plain multi-talented. Jack Morton is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE: IPG).

Created the fundamental architecture for a new type of payments solution that was highly disruptive within the payments landscape and offered Discover differentiated and defensible market position against the competitionIdentified and developed strategic partnerships that enabled Discover’s vision for mobile payments including early-stage technology start-ups and large-scale distribution partnersCollaborated with internal business units throughout the organization to communicate my department’s strategic vision and secure the resources needed to enable my team’s success

Managed and grew strategic partnerships who have driven over $50MM of transaction volume onto the Discover Network Signed Marqeta (www.marqeta.com) to an exclusive distribution agreement with Discover Network – a deal forecasted to be worth approximately $30MM in annual transaction volumePartnered with InComm to launch the first Discover-branded gift card at WalmartManaged the strategic direction, financial offer, and technical aspects of RFP responses for opportunities with Groupon and Best BuyVetted product concepts and proposed prepaid solutions for a number of early-stage and growth-stage companies including Square, foursquare, Tango Card, and GiivRecommended focused strategies that maintained the relevance and profitability of the Network

Developed and launched the Current by Discover Card - a prepaid debit card targeting the teen market with an expected annual run-rate PBT in excess of $10 million (http://investorrelations.discoverfinancial.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=204177&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1259304)Served as lead architect for the development of the consumer insights, business case, economic model, financial projections, and go-to-market strategy for the project including the development of the marketing partnerships and word of mouth strategy crucial to the product’s success in a competitive marketplaceManaged RFP and contract negotiation process to select the technology partner needed to launch the productLed a cross-functional team responsible developing the product from concept to launch in less than 24 months while managing a marketing and operational budget in excess of $6 millionResponsible for developing and implementing product enhancements to better serve our customer's needs, refining our messaging and look & feel to ensure that it resonates with our customers in today's economy, and managing the product P&L.Additional responsibilities included evaluating the business value of and responding to external business development proposals.

Managed the new account acquisition strategy for a new product that serviced a market not previously targeted by Discover. Tactics included a mix of direct and grassroots marketing strategies with a budget in excess of $3.4 millionLed a team of marketers who developed a segmentation strategy that provided the business unit with a needs-driven go-to-market plan clearly differentiated from the competitionCreated and managed relationships across the organization to implement marketing programs and track their effectiveness

Graduate Assistant for the Corporate Relations department

Developed a subscriber loyalty program designed to increase retention of TIME subscribers and to increase cross-selling opportunities across all TIME, Inc. publications Researched and presented solutions to increase readership and subscriptions within the 18 – 25 year old demographic, including forecasting the future of news readership

Managed youth-driven market solutions through nation-wide, grassroots marketing campaigns for Sony PlayStation’s 989 Sports brandLed the launch of a campaign for First Alert that included vehicle design and build-out, tour routing, crew recruitment and hiring, and management of positive relations with a new clientServed as primary manager and forecaster for budgets in excess of $400,000Conducted market research, developed strategic initiatives, analyzed cost benefits, negotiated contracts, and coordinated event logistics for appearances at key sports events including the Super Bowl, NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four, and the MLB All-Star FanFest

Managed the execution of Discover Card’s title sponsorship of ESPN’s College GameDayNegotiated event sites, fees, and contracts for major events including the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden, the Ohio State vs. Michigan football game, and the 2003 Fiesta BowlCreated unique initiatives and events targeting increased donations for children’s charities

Appeared on media placements to create and reinforce positive brand affinityVisited special events to increase brand awareness, while raising donations for local charities

Launched Boca Burger mobile marketing campaign for Kraft FoodsRepresented the Boca brand at triathlons, biathlons, and road races across the southeastExecuted public relations activity that generated increased product awareness and sales