Stephany
Kirkpatrick
Founder, Orum
Advisor in Residence, EY
Stephany's Special Set of Skills
- AI
- Balancing motherhood and career
- Brand Innovation
- Brand Partnerships
- Business Development
- Compliance
- Fundraising
- GTM Strategy
- Product Development
- SaaS Models
- Sales and business development
- Software Management
- Technology
- Thought Leadership
- Time Management
Stephany's Rise
Stephany Kirkpatrick is a fintech founder and payments executive helping shape the future of how money moves. She founded Orum, an instant money movement platform that enables fintechs, banks, and enterprises to send and receive funds in real time. Under her leadership, Orum became a key player in modern financial infrastructure before joining Stripe in 2025, where its technology continues to advance real-time payments, financial accounts, and next-generation commerce experiences. Prior to Orum, Stephany spent more than two decades building and scaling financial products, including leading the post-acquisition integration of LearnVest into Northwestern Mutual and launching a $90M connected fitness platform for SoulCycle and Equinox.
Professional Superpower
Stephany specializes in turning ambitious ideas into scalable businesses. She has repeatedly built zero-to-one products in highly regulated and rapidly evolving industries, combining deep financial expertise with a sharp understanding of customer needs. Whether developing payment infrastructure, integrating major acquisitions, or launching entirely new product categories, she excels at bringing clarity, execution, and momentum to complex initiatives. Her work has earned recognition from American Banker, Forbes, Inc., and GGV Capital as one of the leading voices in fintech innovation.
Personal Superpower
Stephany approaches leadership with curiosity, resilience, and a builder’s mindset. She thrives in environments where technology, commerce, and consumer behavior are rapidly changing, and she has a talent for helping teams navigate uncertainty with confidence. As a frequent speaker, writer, and podcast guest, she is passionate about sharing lessons learned and helping others understand where financial technology is headed next.
What Drives Stephany
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