Recognized over the last two decades as one of the leading pioneers of digital payments, Joe is an accomplished entrepreneur and seasoned executive. His early work in online payment methods, authentication tools, and comprehensive fraud techniques are emerging as industry-wide standards, and have earned PayOne multiple patents. Under Joe’s leadership, PayOne has more than doubled its revenues in four consecutive years, culminating in two Deloitte Fast 50 Awards, and gained recognition as the 11th fastest-growing technology company in Silicon Valley and 33rd fastest-growing company in North America, as well as being listed as one of Inc. 500’s Fastest Growing Companies.
Prior to PayOne, Joe founded and led VRS Billing Systems, a micro-transaction and carrier payments company that was acquired by AT&T. In less than three years, he grew VRS from startup to powerhouse, with annual retail billings of more than $300 million. Under his watch, the company also achieved finalist status for the American Business Awards, as well as a listing on the Forbes Midas List.
A member of the Board of Directors of venture-backed XTRM Sports Network and the MEF (Mobile Entertainment Forum), Joe is a noted and oft-requested speaker and commentator at industry events and for print and broadcast media including Business Week, Forbes, AdWeek, CBS MarketWatch, Investors Business Daily, and CNN. He received a Bachelor of Science and Commerce degree in Finance from Santa Clara University.