About
About Ferry (www.useferry.com) — Ferry is a tip distribution engine built for (and by) enterprise restaurants. We automate the last mile of payroll, routing tips instantly to employees based on how your business actually operates. No spreadsheets, delays, or manual processes. Unlike rigid, out-of-the-box solutions, Ferry gives you the flexibility to implement your own rules — however complex — with full control and transparency. We handle complex tip-out automation and distribution, pay card or agnostic issuance, and optional earned wage access in one platform. By integrating directly with your POS and payroll systems, Ferry simplifies compliance, reduces end-of-shift tasks, helps unlock FICA tip tax credits, and much more. About Me — I'm currently the Co-founder and COO of Ferry, where I lead core business functions, shape product direction, and drive execution across operations, product, sales, and customer strategy. Prior to Ferry, I’ve been a founding team member at several startups over the last decade, many of which have been acquired, IPOed, and achieved exits of $100M+. I’ve worked across industries from fintech and healthcare to future of work and restaurant tech, on B2B, B2C, and B2B2C models. I’ve helped companies grow from pre-launch to thousands of customers and millions in revenue, building operations from the ground up: designing and scaling Operations, Compliance, Finance, People Operations, and Support functions, while laying the foundation for Product, Design, and Engineering. I specialize in the zero to one, figuring out what to prioritize and build at each stage of an early stage tech company's journey.
Experience
- Cofounder and COO · Ferry05-01-2022
As Cofounder and COO, responsible for overseeing daily operations, strategic planning, and business development.
- VP of Operations · Power Finance Inc.07-01-2021 – 02-01-2022
As VP of Operations, led operational strategies and initiatives to enhance efficiency and growth.
- Senior Director of Operations, Director of Operations, Strategy + Card, Director of Customer Experience · Petal03-01-2017 – 06-01-2021
Held multiple roles including Senior Director of Operations, Director of Operations, Strategy + Card, and Director of Customer Experience, focusing on operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and enhancing customer experience.
Education
- Michigan State University
- The American University of Rome
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