Mike Saraswat

Mike has 17+ years of experience in brand building, go-to-market strategy, and scaling ventures. Before Stoa, he built and led a London creative advertising agency, driving brand and customer growth for Starling Bank, SumUp, and Klarna, each of which went on to achieve unicorn status, as well as global brands including Amazon, Samsung, and Oracle. He holds an MSc in Regulation and Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Passionate about financial technology, Mike focuses on creating solutions that help consumers and businesses globally, thriving at the intersection of technology, creativity, and growth.