Itamar Jobani
About Itamar Jobani
Itamar Jobani is the Co-Founder and CEO of PayEm, a global procurement and spend management platform. He has a background in fine arts and technology, and has previously held leadership roles at OwnPhones and FDNA.
Work at PayEm
Itamar Jobani serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of PayEm, a global procurement and spend management platform. Since its inception in 2018, he has played a crucial role in developing the platform, which automates finance processes to enhance productivity and reduce operational risks. Under his leadership, PayEm has focused on creating innovative solutions that streamline financial operations for businesses. Jobani's vision for the company emphasizes the importance of technology in transforming traditional finance practices.
Previous Experience
Before founding PayEm, Itamar Jobani was the Founder and CEO of OwnPhones, where he worked from 2014 to 2016 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He also held positions in technology, including Full Stack Developer at FDNA from 2017 to 2018 in Herzliya, Israel, and Software Developer at InfinityLabs R&D from 2016 to 2017 in Ramat Gan, Israel. His diverse background in both entrepreneurship and software development has contributed to his expertise in the fintech industry.
Education and Expertise
Itamar Jobani holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fine Arts, New Genres from Pratt Institute, where he studied from 2006 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy and Film Studies from Tel Aviv University, completing his studies from 2003 to 2006. This unique combination of fine arts and technology provides him with a distinct perspective in his leadership role at PayEm, allowing him to blend creative and technical skills effectively.
Media Engagements
Itamar Jobani has actively participated in various media engagements to discuss industry trends and the future of finance technology. He has been featured in interviews with The Fintech Times, Accounting Today, and ProcureTech, where he shared insights on creating inclusive workplaces and the company's accomplishments. Additionally, he appeared on the Leaders in Payments Podcast and Tearsheet, discussing his journey into the payments space and his vision for smart commercial cards.