Innovation, Monetization, Strategy - Builder, Advisor, Speaker, CxO, Board Member
Monette Stephens is a dynamic executive with extensive expertise in Climate Tech, AI, Blockchain/Crypto, and Fintech. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, she has successfully navigated the complexities of technology-driven environments, achieving five successful exits and founding an investment bank where she holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses. Monette specializes in assisting companies with growth, expansion, monetization, and transaction preparation strategies, particularly in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Monette has demonstrated a remarkable ability to build high-performing teams and provide strategic leadership. She excels in implementing go-to-market (GTM) strategies and launching companies while facilitating geographic expansion. Her approach integrates innovation with digital transformation, partnership development, and funding strategies to help organizations maximize corporate value and revenue.
Monette’s specialization encompasses corporate structuring, investment strategies, transaction preparation and execution, global expansion, and growth strategies. Her focus on emerging technologies such as AI, Climate Tech, the Metaverse, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Blockchain, and Crypto positions her at the forefront of industry trends. She believes that global challenges require coordinated solutions and is dedicated to supporting innovators who are passionate about creating substantial change in the world.
Advocacy for Women in Technology
As a woman in technology, Monette has been actively involved in initiatives that shape global communications infrastructure. She advocates for gender equality in tech and supports projects that empower women entrepreneurs. Her commitment to fostering inclusivity is evident through her mentorship roles and participation in various organizations aimed at leveling the playing field for women in business.
Community Engagement
Monette is passionate about environmental sustainability and social responsibility. An avid skier, diver, climber, and ocean swimmer, she emphasizes the importance of caring for the planet while advocating for the empowerment of individuals living in third-world countries and climate-sensitive areas. Monette believes that our survival as a global community hinges on making informed choices that benefit both people and the environment.
Expertise in Digital Issuance Platforms
In her career, Monette has launched and built platforms for issuing global digital issuances. Her work includes developing systems for Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, privacy measures, localization strategies, accreditation processes, tokenized issuances, digital securities frameworks, financial policies, and related banking technologies. This breadth of experience underscores her comprehensive understanding of the intersection between finance and technology.
Leadership Roles
Monette serves in various capacities as an executive leader, board member, advisor, speaker, lecturer, mentor, expert witness, computer scientist, banker, and corporate strategist. Her multifaceted roles enable her to contribute effectively across different sectors while sharing her insights on technology's impact on business strategies.
Thought Leadership
As a thought leader in her field, Monette frequently speaks at industry conferences and events where she shares her knowledge on topics such as digital transformation, investment strategies in emerging technologies, and the future of finance. Her insights are highly regarded by peers and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.
Through her extensive experience in technology and finance coupled with her commitment to innovation and social responsibility, Monette Stephens exemplifies a leader dedicated to driving positive change within both the business community and society at large.
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