Riley Bangerter (He)

Riley is a force in fintech — equal parts dealmaker, storyteller, and visionary. As CEO of Aacadia Payments, he is driven by the hustle and the art of the negotiation, always looking for ways to flip the script on what’s “normal.” He leads with a message, backed by bold branding and an unwavering focus on delivering a client experience that’s second to none.

Riley thrives in the gray space between industries, spotting gaps others miss and filling them with scalable, creative solutions. Whether it’s eliminating merchant fees or turning Aacadia into the industry standard for pre-qualifying auto auction bidders, you think in terms of category leadership, not just client wins. And he is building something bigger than a payments company — he is building a brand that solves real problems and rewrites the playbook.