Draft:Jeremy Almond
American fintech entrepreneur
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Jeremy Almond is an American technology entrepreneur and fintech executive. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Paystand, a financial technology company that develops digital payment infrastructure for businesses.[1][2]
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University of Massachusetts (MBA)
Jeremy Almond | |
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 Jeremy Almond, Paystand CEO | |
| Education | University of California (BS) University of Massachusetts (MBA) |
| Occupations | Entrepreneur, fintech executive |
| Known for | Financial technology and B2B payments innovation |
| Title | CEO of Paystand |
Almond is known for his work on modernizing business-to-business (B2B) payments through cloud software, automation, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure.[3]
Early life and education
Jeremy Almond grew up in Stockton, California, United States. He has discussed how the global financial crisis of 2007–2008 influenced his interest in financial infrastructure and economic systems.[4]
Almond earned a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from the University of California. He later received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Massachusetts.[5]
Career
Early career
Almond began his career as an engineer at Digital Instruments, a nanotechnology company later acquired by Veeco Instruments. During this period he worked on enterprise technology systems and global ERP infrastructure.[6]
His experience with enterprise financial systems exposed inefficiencies in traditional payment networks, which later influenced his work in financial technology.[3]
Paystand
In 2013, Almond co-founded Paystand, a fintech company focused on transforming business-to-business payments.[1]
The company develops cloud-based software designed to digitize accounts receivable processes, automate billing, and manage payment workflows for businesses.[4]
Paystand promotes a network-based payment model intended to reduce traditional payment processing fees through digital financial infrastructure and blockchain technology.[3]
In 2022, Paystand merged with the Mexican fintech company Yaydoo, expanding its presence in Latin America.[7]
Paystand was ranked third on the Silicon Valley Business Journal list of fastest-growing private companies.[8]
Other activities
Recognition
Almond was named Entrepreneur Of The Year for the San Francisco Bay Area by Ernst & Young.[1]
Personal life
Almond has lived in Santa Cruz, California. He has mentioned interests including surfing, sailing, and travel.[4]