Stephen Sikes
COO at Public.com
Stephen Sikes
COO at Public.com
New York, New York
Overview
Work Experience
COO
2020 - Current
Public makes the stock market social. Follow other investors, discover companies to believe in, invest with any amount of money. Get your commission-free account
Co-founder, Managing Partner
2020
Socially Financed is a group of fintech operators, investors, and founders investing together in early stage businesses at the intersection of finance and technology. We leverage our network and expertise to identify and, most importantly, support early stage entrepreneurs that are transforming financial services.
VP, Business Lead, Invest
2019 - 2020
Senior Director, Invest
2018 - 2019
Leading SoFi’s consumer investment products: SoFi Invest, which combines our market-leading robo-advisor with the ability to buy stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies. Direct responsibility for operations, investment management, trading and business strategy.
Director of Strategy
2017 - 2018
SoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services.
Raised $4,845,067,367.00 from Coatue, Baron Capital, Chamath Palihapitiya, T. Rowe Price, BlackRock, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), Altimeter Capital, Hedosophia and Durable Capital Partners.
Engagement Manager
2015 - 2017
• Redesigned product value proposition and go-to-market strategy for recently-acquired fintech startup. Identified business opportunity of 10x current revenues • Created strategy, designed offering, and developed implementation plan for new digital direct-to-consumer businesses for major financial institution. Projected to generate $200MM in annual revenue within 5 years • Developed 5-year digital strategy for Top 4 wealth manager, including strategy and designs for future state digital product offerings and distribution channels • Conducted organizational redesign of senior leadership roles for diversified financial services company. Identified $30MM in savings while streamlining business and decision processes and maintaining (and improving) existing succession plans • Developed marketing and product portfolio strategy for premium auto brand. Recommended and built conviction for entry into two new vehicle segments
Senior Associate
2015 - 2015
Business Analyst
2013 - 2015
McKinsey Growth Tech serves leading growth stage tech players, venture capital, and growth private equity
Company Executive Officer
2012 - 2013
Managed and resourced initial entry training of 230 soldiers including training areas, food, transportation, and equipment
Executive Officer
2011 - 2012
Deployed (Afghanistan): responsible for Tactical Operations Center, intelligence gathering & reporting, resourcing all operations, and maintenance and management of $60 million of equipment. Garrison (US): responsible for all external resourcing, maintenance, and property for Cavalry Scout Troop.
Scout Platoon Leader
2010 - 2011
Deployed (Afghanistan): led 30-man scout platoon and was responsible for the security, governance and development of 100 sq. km. And 70k resident Key Terrain District within Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Officer-in-charge (senior leader) of Combat Outpost with 50-100 personnel. Garrison (US): responsible for the planning and execution of training mission in preparation for deployment.