Eli is an Entrepreneur in Residence focusing on the intersection of fintech and AI.
Previously, Eli was the founding API Product Manager at Comerica Bank, leading efforts to modernize the bank's platform and integrate with fintech partners through secure, scalable APIs. Before Comerica, he led a development team at Silicon Valley Bank to deliver world-class payment solutions serving high-growth startups and global enterprises.
Eli holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Boston University and is a Certified Product Manager.
Betsy Cohen
Co-Founder
Betsy has 50+ years experience running companies and investing across the capital markets. She founded three banks, including the Bancorp, where she was CEO for 15 years before founding Cohen Circle to support the next generation of fintech leaders.
Daniel is the co-founder of Cohen Circle and The Bancorp. He has over 20 years of experience as an operator and investor. Daniel also founded Cohen & Company, an asset manager with $2.2 billion of AUM.
Amanda is the CEO of Cohen Circle and joined the team from CardConnect after she and the Cohens took the integrated payments company public in 2016. She has 15+ years’ experience as an investor, operator, advisor, and lawyer with companies in both the public and private sectors.
Mehar oversees all legal and operational matters across Cohen Circle. Mehar began his legal career as a corporate associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and has also worked at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.
Max oversees all finance and reporting matters across Cohen Circle. Previously, Max was a Director in Deal Advisory at KPMG LLP, having spent more than 9 years with the Big-4 Accounting firm.
Jeff focuses on alternative investment strategies and deal structuring at Cohen Circle. Previously, he co-founded a $10bn asset management platform and founded numerous companies during his time at Resource America.
Corinne supports impact venture investments in the fintech and health spaces. Previously, she was a Vice President at Wells Fargo Securities, focused on technology equity capital markets.
Nate supports fintech investments at Cohen Circle, including venture and SPAC deals. Prior to Cohen Circle, Nate was at UBS where he worked on numerous SPAC M&A, public capital market, and private financing transactions.
