As the Founder and President of two successful nationwide merchant processing firms - Merchant Union (acquired) and Merchant Works , I understand the payments industry intimately. Consulting professionally on everything from the competitive landscape, rapidly changing trends and cutting edge technologies I have spoken with a myriad of financial investment firms ranging from Goldman Sachs to Ziff Brothers. My years of experience as the head of rapidly growing start ups has also lent a wealth of wisdom in cost effective marketing strategies and efficient internal processes to streamline productivity, ensure brand recognition, increase sales and market share.