Michael Young

Michael Young is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology executive, currently serving as the Founder & CEO of Photon Commerce, which specializes in automating document processing to enhance invoice and payment speeds significantly. Michael is active in various advisory and board roles, including serving on the NACHA ACH Network Board and as a FedNow Showcase Provider for the Federal Reserve. Michael's involvement in the Business Payments Coalition and the U.S. Faster Payments Council highlights a commitment to improving payment systems in the U.S. As an ODF1 Fellow at On Deck and an Angel Investor specializing in B2B, AI/ML, fintech, and deep tech, Michael supports emerging startups. Previous leadership roles include Co-Founder & CEO of Smart Focus, an eye care innovations firm, and Co-Founder & CTO of IonArmour, a healthcare technology company. Michael holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and is an MS/PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. Recognitions include accolades from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Queen Elizabeth II.