SPEAKER’S PROFILE

Mark Heynen is the Vice President of Partnerships of the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of Stellar, an open-source network that connects the world's financial infrastructure. At SDF, he is focused on analyzing markets and structuring transformational partnerships.

Prior to joining SDF, Mark led go to market in emerging markets for large and small companies, from Google's initial push into maps in the mid 2000s to Facebook's early mobile efforts and ultimately launching PayJoy, a Silicon Valley-based fintech, in 20 countries. Mark also founded and led Electrobug Technologies,  based in both India and the United Kingdom, with clients in 18 countries and more than 250 employees. Mark graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College with a degree in Economics and History.

Mark volunteers his time with Next Billion Advisors, organizing advisory services in emerging markets, and serving as treasurer of his local Cub Scouts troop.

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