Steve Payne

Steve Payne is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and an avid crypto enthusiast who serves as the Founder and Managing Partner of Pegasus Tech Ventures. Based in San Francisco, California, Pegasus Tech Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative startups across various industries, including blockchain, AI, robotics, and IoT. Payne has over two decades of experience in the technology industry, having worked with several companies as a C-level executive, including Arvato Services, Bluecoat Systems, and Centrify Corporation. Before founding Pegasus Tech Ventures, Payne worked as the Vice President of Corporate Development at Arvato Services, where he led the company's M&A and investment activities in the US and Europe. As a crypto investor and enthusiast, Payne is a firm believer in the potential of blockchain technology and its ability to disrupt various industries. He has spoken at numerous conferences and events around the world and has advised several blockchain and crypto startups on their fundraising and growth strategies. Payne holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University and a Master's degree in Information Systems from the University of San Francisco.