Mastercard’s Stefany Bello: Building Bridges Between Startups & Giants

Welcome to a new episode of Fintech Mavericks! 🎙️ This time, we’re diving into the partnerships powering fintech’s future and why collaboration between startups and giants has never mattered more.Hosted by Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover, this episode features Stefany Bello, Senior Vice President of Digital Partnerships, Fintechs & Enablers at Mastercard.Since joining Mastercard in 2009, Stefany has held leadership roles across multiple regions, helping scale digital innovation while building bridges between fintechs, neobanks, and one of the world’s biggest financial institutions. She also holds a patent for a global aid distribution network, sits on multiple boards, and was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.She shares what it means for Mastercard to be a true “partner of choice” for fintechs, how she tailors support for startups at different stages, and why inclusion in Web3 is just as critical as advances in payments. Plus, Stefany breaks down the biggest opportunities she sees in cross-border payments, stablecoins, and fintech–corporate co-creation.If you’re a founder looking to scale, a corporate exec exploring fintech collaboration, or simply curious about where payments are headed, this episode is packed with insights you won’t find anywhere else.Sponsored by Brex.► Brex has been redefining how financial services and software work together since 2017—built by founders, for founders. With no minimums, no transaction fees, and 20x the standard FDIC protection, Brex gives startups the flexibility they need. Learn more at https://www.brex.com/solutions/startups?partnerId=espm_fintechmavericksBrex has teamed up with Fintech Mavericks to bring you a special offer that makes scaling your startup easier, faster, and smarter. 👉 https://www.brex.com/solutions/startups?partnerId=espm_fintechmavericks Whether you’re managing runway, hiring fast, or fundraising for your next round — Brex built this just for you. Get access to:✅ Founder-friendly corporate cards✅ Expense & spend management in one place✅ Special perks only available to Mavericks listeners💡 Subscribe for weekly interviews with fintech founders, investors, and operators who move differently.🔥 New episodes every WEDNESDAY📲 Follow @fintechisfemme for behind-the-scenes clips + hot takesFollow the hosts:🔹 Nicole Casperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133 🔹 Drew Glover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbailerglover/