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Patrick CollisonPatrick Collison

Patrick Collison

CEO / Stripe

Patrick Collison is the co-founder and CEO of Stripe, the global payments platform he started with his brother John in 2010. He became one of the world's youngest self-made billionaires and is recognized as a leading figure in fintech innovation and entrepreneurship.

Bachelor's, MIT
United States
LinkedInLinkedIn500K+
TechnologyFintechEntrepreneurship
$10.1B
Net Worth
$95B+
Company Valuation
15
Years as CEO
26
Age Became Billionaire
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Work Experience

StripeStripe
Stripe

Chief Executive Officer

2010 - Present
Company Leadership
Co-founded and leads Stripe as CEO, building it into one of the world's most valuable fintech companies with a $95 billion valuation. Oversees global operations across 46 countries and manages thousands of employees worldwide.
Product Innovation
Drives product strategy for payment infrastructure serving millions of businesses globally. Champions developer-first approach and API design that has become the industry standard for online payments and financial services.
Strategic Growth
Led Stripe's expansion from a simple payment processor to a comprehensive financial infrastructure platform. Spearheaded major initiatives including Stripe Atlas, Stripe Capital, and international market expansion across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Arc InstituteArc Institute
Arc Institute

Cofounder

2021 - Present
Research Innovation
Co-founded Arc Institute to advance biomedical research through innovative funding models and long-term scientific projects. Focuses on breakthrough research that traditional academic and industry settings might not support.
Scientific Funding
Develops new approaches to scientific funding that allow researchers to pursue ambitious, high-risk projects over extended timeframes. Aims to accelerate progress in critical areas of human health and longevity.
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Auctomatic

Cofounder

2007 - 2008
First Venture
Co-founded Auctomatic with brother John while still a teenager, creating software tools for eBay sellers. Developed automated listing and inventory management solutions that streamlined e-commerce operations for small businesses.
Early Exit
Successfully sold Auctomatic to Live Current Media for $5 million in 2008, providing early validation of the Collison brothers' entrepreneurial abilities and funding for future ventures.

Education

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts

2006 - 2010
Mathematics Focus
Studied mathematics at MIT, one of the world's leading institutions for STEM education. Started at the remarkably young age of 16, demonstrating exceptional academic ability and intellectual curiosity from an early age.
Entrepreneurial Departure
Left MIT after six months to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities with brother John, founding Auctomatic. This bold decision reflected his impatient pursuit of progress and confidence in building technology companies.

Core Skills

APIs

Expert in API design and development, creating developer-friendly payment interfaces

Artificial Intelligence

Deep understanding of AI applications in fintech and business automation

Distributed Systems

Architecting scalable payment infrastructure handling millions of transactions

Software Engineering

Strong engineering background with focus on robust, secure financial systems

Interests & Expertise

Patrick Collison maintains diverse intellectual interests spanning technology, science, arts, and personal pursuits that inform his approach to business leadership.

Technology & Programming
Common LispMathematicaProgrammingOperating SystemsMobile
Science & Education
PhysicsClassical MechanicsBerkeley Physics CourseMathematicsKhan Academy

Key Achievements

Achievement
Year
Impact
Youngest Self-Made Billionaire
2016
Became world's youngest self-made billionaire at age 28 with $1.1B net worth
Stripe Series H Funding
2023
Led $6.5B funding round valuing Stripe at $50B, maintaining fintech leadership
Young Scientist Award
2007
Won 41st Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in Ireland as teenager
Arc Institute Launch
2021
Co-founded $650M biomedical research institute for breakthrough science
Global Payment Infrastructure
2010-Present
Built payment platform processing $1T+ annually across 46 countries
Developer Ecosystem Impact
2010-Present
Created APIs used by millions of developers and 4M+ businesses globally

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