Erik Bogaard — Founder
Sole inventor on 6 issued US patents for advancements in mobile, Internet payments technology (fintech); invented pin-based, password-free online checkout (you receive text message with code to checkout - now used by two ~$100B companies), and hands-free in-store checkout in 2011. 15+ years experience founding companies, developing custom software, building teams, managing investors and overseeing all business operations. Experience leading product and technology development for companies ranging from startups to Fortune 10 leaders. Have helped company executives, HR teams, founders and engineering teams build highly complex platforms from scratch with shoestring budgets that have now generated over $150M+ for various clients in fintech, education, healthcare and retail. Secured tens-of-thousands of PPE in the earliest days of COVID for hospitals and non-profits.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and E-commerce innovator with extensive startup leadership experience.
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Experience: 15 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Product Development
- Engineering Leadership
Career Highlights
- Invented password-free online checkout used by major companies.
- Secured PPE for hospitals during COVID-19 crisis.
- Founder of multiple successful startups in fintech and education.
Work Experience
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Education
Sloan Fellow at MIT Sloan School of Management
Economics at Boston University
at Flintridge Preparatory School