Michael Michalakis

Michael Michalakis is an experienced business development professional with a focus on the fintech industry. Currently serving as the New Business Development Manager at Money20/20 since October 2023, Michael previously held senior roles as a Business Development Manager at both Fintech Meetup and Fintech Nexus, the latter being the largest fintech media company. Michael's extensive background includes leadership positions such as President at Lighthouse Consulting, Vice President of Business Development at Shindig, and Director of Business Development at Dealflow.com. Michael also has experience in conference development and finance from earlier roles with AIC Conferences and Merrill Lynch. Academic credentials include a Master’s in Finance from St. John's University and a Bachelor’s in English/Business from the University at Albany.