Michael is a seasoned executive and the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at PayNearMe, a leading alternative payment network and development platform optimized for accepting cash payments for remote transactions. He has over 20 years of experience in the payments, FinTech, pre-paid, and mobile markets, with a strong background in solutions engineering and business development.As the CRO, Michael leads the revenue growth strategy and oversees the sales, marketing, retail partnerships, strategic partnerships, and new market development teams. He has a proven track record of establishing go-to-market strategies in new vertical markets and maintaining key retail partnerships with companies like 7-Eleven and CVS. He also has a deep understanding of product and technology and has held leadership roles in several successful start-ups, including Jasper Wireless (acquired by Cisco) and Good Technology (acquired by Motorola). Michael is passionate about delivering innovative and customer-centric solutions that create value for both merchants and consumers.