Pietro Moran
About Pietro Moran
Pietro Moran serves as the Director of Crypto Partnerships at Shift4 Payments, where he focuses on enhancing cryptocurrency payment solutions. He has a background in economics and has held various roles in the cryptocurrency sector, including managing partnerships at The Giving Block.
Current Role at The Giving Block
Pietro Moran serves as the Director of Crypto Partnerships at The Giving Block, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing crypto partnerships and assisting nonprofits in accepting cryptocurrency donations. His work aims to enhance the integration of cryptocurrency into charitable giving, thereby expanding the options available for donors and organizations alike.
Work at Shift4 Payments
Pietro Moran currently holds the position of Director of Crypto at Shift4 Payments, where he has been employed since 2023. He contributed to the development of an end-to-end payments solution for cryptocurrency, working to simplify crypto purchases with global coverage and competitive pricing. His efforts also include optimizing the merchant experience for crypto payments, ensuring a seamless transaction process for businesses.
Education and Academic Background
Pietro Moran completed his Bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Spanish at Hillsdale College from 2013 to 2017. He then pursued a Master's degree in Economics at George Mason University, graduating in 2020. Prior to his college education, he attended Hackley School, where he earned a High School Diploma with Honors in History from 2009 to 2013.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Pietro Moran held various positions in the field of economics and research. He worked as a Graduate Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University from 2020 to 2021. Earlier, he served as an MA Fellow at the same center for four months in 2017. He also gained experience as an Analyst at Ergo in 2018 and as a Recruiter at Proof of Talent in 2021. Additionally, he was the Chapter President of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity at Hillsdale College from 2016 to 2017.