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Matt Doka

CTO of SumUp NA and Head of BD at Fivestars by SumUp

San Francisco, California

Overview 

Matt Doka is the CTO and Head of BD at SumUp NA, with a background in entrepreneurship, strategy, and management consulting. He has held key roles at Fivestars by SumUp, American Express, TechnoServe, McKinsey & Company, and Morgan Stanley, showcasing his expertise in business development, corporate strategy, and leadership. Doka's career highlights include leading as CTO and Head of BD at SumUp NA, as well as serving as a Board Member on the Consumer Advisory Board at American Express. His diverse experience spans across industries such as finance, technology, and consulting, demonstrating a strong track record in driving business growth and strategic partnerships.

Work Experience 

  • CTO of SumUp NA and Head of BD

    2017 - Current

    At Fivestars our mission is to help businesses and communities thrive by turning every transaction into a relationship. Over 30 million people use Fivestars to get rewarded at 12,000 local businesses with one rewards program. Local businesses use Fivestars to bring more customers into their stores with one powerful program. In 2017, Fivestars drove $2 billion in local commerce across its network. Fivestars has raised $105 million from HarbourVest, Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed, DCM, Y-Combinator, and others. Together, let’s love local.

  • Interim CRO

    2016 - 2017

    At Fivestars our mission is to help businesses and communities thrive by turning every transaction into a relationship. Over 30 million people use Fivestars to get rewarded at 12,000 local businesses with one rewards program. Local businesses use Fivestars to bring more customers into their stores with one powerful program. In 2017, Fivestars drove $2 billion in local commerce across its network. Fivestars has raised $105 million from HarbourVest, Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed, DCM, Y-Combinator, and others. Together, let’s love local.

  • CTO

    2010 - 2016

    At Fivestars our mission is to help businesses and communities thrive by turning every transaction into a relationship. Over 30 million people use Fivestars to get rewarded at 12,000 local businesses with one rewards program. Local businesses use Fivestars to bring more customers into their stores with one powerful program. In 2017, Fivestars drove $2 billion in local commerce across its network. Fivestars has raised $105 million from HarbourVest, Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed, DCM, Y-Combinator, and others. Together, let’s love local.

Five Stars is a payment and loyalty platform that offers marketing, point of sale, and business development services to local businesses.

Raised $144,200,000.00 from DCM Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, HarbourVest Partners and Salt Partners.

  • Board Member, Consumer Advisory Board

    2017 - 2018

American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. provides financial and travel related services for consumers and companies.

  • Volunteer Consultant, Uganda

    2010 - 2010

Technoserve work with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries.

Raised $3,500,000.00 from Walmart.org.

  • Business Analyst

    2008 - 2010

McKinsey Growth Tech serves leading growth stage tech players, venture capital, and growth private equity

  • IBD Media and Telecom Summer analyst

    2007 - 2007

Morgan Stanley Venture Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth companies in the technology and healthcare industries.

  • Summer Fixed Income Analyst

    2006 - 2006

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