Work Experience
Chief Executive Officer
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.
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.
Cofounder
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.

Cofounder
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.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
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.
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 Lisp
Mathematica
Programming
Operating Systems
Mobile
Consumer Internet
Enterprise Software
Science & Education
Physics
Classical Mechanics
Berkeley Physics Course
Mathematics
Khan Academy
Education
Literature & Media
Christopher Hitchens
Isaac Asimov
Philip Pullman
Pride and Prejudice
The Economist
Wikipedia