Stoyan Kenderov

Stoyan Kenderov is the CEO of Wisdom, a technology company in the dental industry. He has an extensive background in technology and product leadership, with over 25 years of experience building new products and transforming organizations.1

Career Highlights

Kenderov's career spans various leadership roles in prominent companies:

• CEO at Wisdom (September 2023 - Present): Leading a stealth technology company focused on making dentistry stronger and more sustainable.2
• Chief Operating Officer at Plastiq (January 2022 - September 2023): Led the company through significant growth in transaction volume and revenue.1
• SVP, Head of Product and Design at LendingClub (January 2017 - August 2019).1
• VP of Product Management and Business Development at Intuit for Quicken (January 2015 - January 2017).1
• Head of Mobile at Intuit (January 2010 - November 2013).1

Expertise and Achievements

Kenderov has demonstrated success in:

• Building new products and transforming organizations into customer-focused teams.
• Scaling businesses across multiple stages, from early-stage startups to billion-dollar enterprises.
• Leading various departments including product, technology, marketing, sales, data science, and customer success.
• Operating globally across the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

His experience spans multiple industries, including:

• Fintech and payments
• Peer-to-peer and marketplace lending
• Credit card issuance and processing
• Mobile advertising platforms
• IPTV and telecom services
• Enterprise billing and CRM systems

Additional Roles and Involvement

Kenderov is also:

• An active investor and mentor for startup teams
• A former member of the Strategic Leadership Committee of the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA)
• Involved with the Bulgaria Innovation Hub and Village Capital.1

With Wisdom, Kenderov aims to leverage his extensive experience to innovate in the dental industry, combining industry expertise with custom-built technology to enhance dental practices.3