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SaaS Platform Leaders Summit


Join 200 SaaS platform and vertical SaaS executives for an exclusive half-day summit. Expect candid conversation on what’s defining the future of the platform economy—from the rapid rise of agentic commerce to the push for more differentiation.


This event is by invitation only. Invites are not transferable.


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April
 
28
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John Collison

Cofounder and President

Stripe

Rudy Pnao is a skilled web developer with a passion for creating exceptional websites. With years of experience in the industry, they have developed expertise in the latest web technologies and design trends. Rudy is dedicated to delivering high-quality work and ensuring that every website they build is both beautiful and functional. In their free time, he enjoys hiking, playing music, and trying new foods.

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Byron Deeter

Partner

Bessemer Venture Partners

Ross Sanders is a highly skilled social media specialist who is passionate about creating impactful social media campaigns. With years of experience in the field, Ross has a deep understanding of social media platforms and knows how to create content that resonates with audiences. He is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in social media to ensure that his clients achieve their goals. In his free time, Ross enjoys photography, reading, and exploring new coffee shops in his city.

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Dave Yuan

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Tidemark

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Elena Gomez

CFO and President

Toast

Elena Gomez is the President and Chief Financial Officer at Toast, Inc., where she oversees global finance, investor relations, corporate development and business operations. Under her leadership, Toast launched its initial public offering in 2021. Prior to Toast, Elena was the CFO of Zendesk, and held finance leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, including Salesforce, Visa, and Charles Schwab. Elena has a passion for helping organizations drive scale through cycles of massive growth. She was named to the list of Most Influential Women in Business in 2017 by the San Francisco Business Times.


Elena currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors at PagerDuty. She is Chair of the board for the Haas Business School at Berkeley. She also serves on the non-profit boards of
Ladies Who Launch and the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco.


Elena graduated with a business degree from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. In her spare time, Elena enjoys spending time with her two daughters, traveling and coaching a couple of basketball teams.

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Emily Sands

Head of Information

Stripe

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Neetika Bansal

Head of Money Management and Crypto

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Steffan Tomlinson

CFO

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John Collison

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Stripe

Rudy Pnao is a skilled web developer with a passion for creating exceptional websites. With years of experience in the industry, they have developed expertise in the latest web technologies and design trends. Rudy is dedicated to delivering high-quality work and ensuring that every website they build is both beautiful and functional. In their free time, he enjoys hiking, playing music, and trying new foods.

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Neetika Bansal

Head of Connect and Money Management

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Danielle Cohen-Shohet

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GlossGenius

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Byron Deeter

Partner

Bessemer Venture Partners

Ross Sanders is a highly skilled social media specialist who is passionate about creating impactful social media campaigns. With years of experience in the field, Ross has a deep understanding of social media platforms and knows how to create content that resonates with audiences. He is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in social media to ensure that his clients achieve their goals. In his free time, Ross enjoys photography, reading, and exploring new coffee shops in his city.

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Elena Gomez

CFO and President 

Toast

Elena Gomez is the President and Chief Financial Officer at Toast, Inc., where she oversees global finance, investor relations, corporate development and business operations. Under her leadership, Toast launched its initial public offering in 2021. Prior to Toast, Elena was the CFO of Zendesk, and held finance leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, including Salesforce, Visa, and Charles Schwab. Elena has a passion for helping organizations drive scale through cycles of massive growth. She was named to the list of Most Influential Women in Business in 2017 by the San Francisco Business Times.


Elena currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors at PagerDuty. She is Chair of the board for the Haas Business School at Berkeley. She also serves on the non-profit boards of
Ladies Who Launch and the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco.


Elena graduated with a business degree from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. In her spare time, Elena enjoys spending time with her two daughters, traveling and coaching a couple of basketball teams.

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Alex Israel

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Metropolis

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Eileen O'Mara

CRO

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Emily Sands

Head of Data and AI

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Dave Yuan

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Tidemark

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The event will include a mix of talks, fireside conversations, and structured time to meet other platform leaders. It takes place April 28 from 8:30AM–2:30PM PT at The Pearl in San Francisco, the day before Stripe Sessions.

We'll cover:

How AI is changing commerce for platforms and merchants

Scaling and differentiating your vertical SaaS business

Where vertical SaaS is heading in 2026

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Registration and breakfast

8:30AM–9:30AM



How AI is changing commerce and SaaS

9:35AM–10:05AM

Speakers: Danielle Cohen-Shohet, Founder and CEO at GlossGenius, Alex Israel, Cofounder and CEO at Metropolis, and Emily Sands, Head of Data and AI at Stripe

Networking

10:15AM–11:15AM


 

Fireside chat: Differentiating and scaling your vertical SaaS business

11:30AM–12:30PM

Speakers: John Collison, Cofounder and President at Stripe, and Elena Gomez, CFO and President at Toast

Networking lunch

12:30PM–1:30PM


Fireside chat: Vertical SaaS trends


1:45PM–2:30PM

Speakers: Byron Deeter, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, Eileen O'Mara, CRO at Stripe, and Dave Yuan, Founder at Tidemark

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The Future of Payment Processing: Insights from Stripe
 

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With real-world examples and case studies, this whitepaper highlights how businesses can leverage payment processing technology to enhance customer experiences, reduce payment processing costs, and drive revenue growth.

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Getting Started with Stripe Connect: A Guide for Marketplace Platforms

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In this easy-to-read guide, we'll walk you through the process of setting up and integrating Stripe Connect into your marketplace platform. You'll learn how to securely handle payments between buyers and sellers, how to customize your platform's payment flow, and how to automate payouts to your sellers.


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The checklist includes tasks like setting up your Stripe account, attending orientation sessions, meeting with your new team, and getting familiar with company policies and procedures. You'll also get access to helpful resources like training videos and employee handbooks to make sure you're up to speed.
 

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FAQs

Are there discounted rates at nearby hotels?


Discounted hotel rates have expired. Rooms may still be available at standard rates at the following hotels, all in close proximity to The Pearl:


Grand Hyatt San Francisco

345 Stockton Street

San Francisco, CA 94108

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Westin St. Francis

335 Powell Street

San Francisco, CA 94102

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You’ll be joined by a group of 200 CEOs, founders, and executive leaders from the SaaS and vertical SaaS platform industries. If confirmed for the event, you’ll receive a list of attendees about a week prior to the event.

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Invitations are personal and not transferable. If you think someone else at your company is a better fit for this event, please contact platformleaderssummit@stripe.com.

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NEW!

Stripe Reader

Portable Device

Stripe Reader is a small, portable device that allows businesses to accept payments on-the-go. Compatible with most iOS and Android devices, Stripe Reader makes it easy for businesses to securely accept credit card payments from customers anywhere, anytime. With its simple setup, fast processing times, and advanced encryption technology, Stripe Reader is an essential tool for any business looking to accept payments on-the-go.

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Stripe Sessions 2022

Keynote: Building for the next era of the internet economy

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New developments in the internet economy reflect rapidly evolving ideas around business models, payments, and the very concept of money. Join our founders, John and Patrick Collison, for a discussion of the most significant new trends, and find out what we’re building to help businesses adapt.

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Automatic currency converstion

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Businesses in the US and Canada using Checkout and Payment Links can now dynamically localize pricing to 30 countries with one click in the Dashboard.

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Join us at Stripe Sessions 2026

Sessions 2026 will take place on April 29 and 30 in San Francisco—and Platform Summit attendees get complimentary admission. Join business leaders, founders, and developers from the world’s most ambitious companies at Moscone West to learn about the latest advancements in payments and financial technology.


Register with code s26platformsummit for your complimentary pass.


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