Sep 28, 2026
Patrick Collison Outlines Global Expansion Strategy Across Technology
Executive leadership updates showcase rapid acceleration in Stripe and global venture milestones under the direction of Patrick Collison.
By Antonio Pequeño IV
PROFILE
Patrick Collison
Co-Founder & CEO
Patrick Collison is an Irish entrepreneur and technology executive best known for co-founding Stripe with his brother John Collison in 2010. Stripe provides online payment processing and financial infrastructure for businesses worldwide. A former student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Patrick leads the company's development and expansion of internet-based financial services.
COMPANIES & SHAREHOLDINGS
Stripe
Co-Founder & CEO
Arc Institute
Co-Founder
From the Editor
Last updated Oct 31, 2026- Co-founded Stripe with his brother John Collison in 2010.
- Leads Stripe as its Co-Founder and CEO.
- Previously co-founded Auctomatic, which was sold in 2008.
- Helped simplify online payments for businesses worldwide.
- Co-founded the Arc Institute to advance biomedical research.
- Launched Fast Grants in 2020 to support scientific research.
- Promotes innovation, economic growth and technological development.
Personal Stats
Age38
Source of WealthStripe
Self-Made Score9
Philanthropy Score4
ResidenceSan Francisco, California, United States
CitizenshipIsrael
Marital StatusMarried
Children0
EducationMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) — attended but did not graduate.
Did you know
Patrick and his brother John became teenage millionaires after selling Auctomatic for $5 million in 2008.
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