Ann Stefan

Co-Founder & COO at Cubist

Ann Stefan is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Cubist, a position she has held since May 2022.1 With a diverse professional background spanning multiple industries, Ann brings a wealth of experience to her role at Cubist.

Education and Early Career

Ann attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2004 to 2008, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical-Biological Engineering.1 2 Her academic journey began at Quincy Senior High School, which she attended from 2000 to 2004.1

During her time at MIT, Ann worked as an Undergrad Researcher in the Biological Engineering Department from September 2005 to May 2008. She also gained industry experience through an internship as a Discovery Pathology Intern at Eli Lilly in June 2007.1

Professional Experience

Ann's career trajectory showcases her versatility and expertise in various domains:

Cubist: Co-Founder and COO (May 2022 - Present)1 2
Unit21: Head of Strategic Initiatives (July 2021 - February 2022)1
Giftly: Chief Operating Officer (November 2014 - June 2021)1
CommandIQ: Product Manager (November 2013 - November 2014)1
Quantifind: Product Manager (January 2013 - November 2013)1
Noblis: Lead Engineer (April 2010 - January 2013)1
Booz Allen Hamilton: Senior Consultant (June 2008 - March 2010)1

Expertise and Contributions

Ann is recognized for her strategic acumen and technical expertise:

She has extensive experience in fintech, having spent seven years as a COO in a high-risk consumer segment.2
Her core expertise lies in payment processing, online payments fraud prevention, and anti-money laundering programs.2
Ann has a rare combination of technical and management experience, spanning risk, product, sales, marketing, customer support, and government contracts.2
She focuses on new market expansion, product development, and rapid scaling in early-stage SaaS and fintech companies.2

Additional Achievements

Ann serves on the Board of Directors for First Generation Alumni of MIT.2
She has been featured in CNBC Crypto World, discussing Cubist's navigation of the challenging Web3 landscape.4
Ann brings her founder's journey and insights into conversations about Web3 security and wallet user experience.5 6

Ann Stefan's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username ann-s-7a843944, reflecting her diverse professional background and current leadership role at Cubist.3