Speakers

Sean Werkema is a seasoned Payment Performance Strategist at Stripe, bringing his extensive expertise from a career spanning more than a decade in payments. After starting his career with formative years at the marquee firms of Glenbrook Partners and PSE Consulting, Sean took his passion for crafting strategic solutions to Stripe, This firmly positions him at the apex of the intersection of data analytics, AI innovation, and payments dynamics. Utilizing a data-driven methodology, increasingly facilitated by or improved with AI, Sean works to optimize merchant payment acceptance and proactively respond to challenges in the complex payment industry landscape. Away from his professional obligations, Sean exhibits a flair for cooking and is an active sports enthusiast. Whether he is tackling complex payment issues or trying out a new recipe, Sean brings his unique blend of analytical mind and team spirit to every endeavor.