Mike Vaughn, former COO at Venmo, is an experienced fintech professional who has contributed to the growth of numerous payment and financial firms throughout his career. Currently serving as an Operating Partner at Stripes, he advises and invests in fintech companies globally. Alongside his work at Stripes and Vera Equity, where he was a co-founder and GP, Mike has previously held executive roles at TicketLeap, J.G. Wentworth, and Telephia. He studied Economics at the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. With his vast experience in sales, business development, and product operations management, Mike continues to be a sought-after advisor and investor in fintech companies.