TechCrunch was proud to host Navan at Disrupt 2023 in San Francisco. Here’s an overview of their partner session on the Fintech Stage.
Watch this engaging panel session that dove into the power of strategic partnerships and collaborative innovation. This Disrupt 2023 session brought together industry leaders from Navan, Visa and Zip to explore the art of forging meaningful partnerships that drive growth, innovation and transformative change.
Speakers
Michael Sindicich, EVP and General Manager, Navan Expense, Navan
As general manager of Navan Expense Management, Michael is obsessed with creating the world’s best travel payments platform while overseeing various aspects of the business, including go-to-market strategy, product development, engineering, and operations. Prior to Navan Expense Management, Michael spent the last four years building and leading sales teams within Navan, most recently as VP of Enterprise Sales. Prior, Michael led sales teams at Apptimize (acquired by Airship) and was co-founder of the financial brokerage Hurley Brothers. Michael earned his Bachelor of Science degrees in psychology and biology with honors from UCLA.
Veronica Fernandez, SVP, Head of Visa Commercial Solutions North America, Visa
Veronica is Visa’s senior vice president and regional head of Visa Commercial Solutions for North America. Visa Commercial Solutions (VCS) enables businesses to thrive through products that provide better cash flow, administrative efficiency, control and acceptance. From small business to large corporate and governments, VCS’ products cover all forms of business spending, including Small Business, Commercial, and Virtual Cards. Veronica is responsible for the business, strategy and go to market for the U.S. and Canada. Veronica joined Visa in February of 2007 and has led numerous teams across Visa Commercial Solutions, North America Merchant and Prepaid. Prior to joining Visa, Veronica held product management and business development roles at U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Veronica earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota. She is passionate about the advancement of underrepresented at Visa and in Silicon Valley. She serves as executive sponsor of Visa Latinx Connect Employee Resource Group. Veronica also sits on the advisory board for Latinas in Tech Bay Area. Ms. Fernandez is a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and lives with her husband and 10-year-old daughter in the Bay Area.
Rujul Zaparde, Co-Founder and CEO, Zip
Rujul is the co-founder & CEO of Zip, the world’s leading Intake-to-Procure solution. Zip has raised $181 million in financing, most recently at a $1.5 billion valuation. Previously, he led the search product and platform teams at Airbnb.
Zach Anderson Pettet, Director of Content, Money 20/20, Fintech Family Hour
As content director of Money 20/20, the largest fintech conference in the world, Zach Anderson Pettet is interested in financial inclusion, education, and leveling the playing field in the U.S. economy. Zach also hosts the Fintech Family Hour Podcast and nerds out on all things fintech.
