Ann S.
About Ann S.
Ann Stefan is the Co-Founder and COO with extensive experience in fintech, specializing in payment processing, fraud prevention, and anti-money laundering.
Ann Stefan - Co-Founder & COO
Ann Stefan holds the position of Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer (COO). She has spent seven years working as a fintech COO within a high-risk consumer segment. Her role primarily involves new market expansion, product development, and rapid scaling, especially in early-stage SaaS and fintech companies.
Ann Stefan's Education
Ann Stefan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical-Biological Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which she has effectively applied in her professional career within the fintech sector.
Expertise in Payment Processing and Fraud Prevention
Ann Stefan possesses expertise in payment processing, online payments fraud prevention, and anti-money laundering programs. These skills have been critical in her roles in fintech, where managing financial transactions securely and efficiently is paramount. Her in-depth knowledge in these areas has contributed significantly to her ability to lead and scale fintech operations.
Building and Managing Fintech Risk Teams
During her tenure as a fintech COO, Ann Stefan built and ran a fintech risk team and product in-house. This capability to form and manage specialized teams underscores her leadership in risk management and operational excellence in financial technology environments.
Board of Directors - First Generation Alumni of MIT
Ann Stefan serves on the Board of Directors for First Generation Alumni of MIT. This position allows her to leverage her professional expertise and educational background to support initiatives that benefit the first-generation alumni community at MIT.