Michael Stanat is a fintech and payments leader based in Manhattan. He is Projects Leader for Strategic Initiatives at Selective Insurance, working with C-suite and board stakeholders. Over fourteen years he built and led a global financial services practice across New York, London, Shanghai, and Dubai, carrying P&L ownership and a team of more than thirty. His work has spanned major card networks, money-center banks, and financial infrastructure firms, and he has sold treasury management services directly. Michael is a Stripe Stablecoins Community Builder and holds an AFP certificate in stablecoins, an MS in Financial Technology and AI from NYU Stern, a Cornell Executive MBA, and a Georgetown BSBA. He speaks on stablecoins, payments, treasury, and building fintech startups, and welcomes panel, workshop, and keynote opportunities.
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This talk gives founders a practical path from idea to funding. It covers how to incorporate a startup, how to manage company funds as the business grows, and how to get ready to fundraise. It is built for a global audience and assumes no prior experience. Attendees leave with a clear checklist for company setup, treasury basics, and a fundraising plan.