ADVISORY
About.
Better Payments Advisory is here to help you realize the hidden value offered by your payments partners without the need for a dedicated payments team.
After 15+ combined years working across the payments industry, we have seen some of the world's largest companies build out entire teams to convert their payments processes from cost centers to revenue drivers. We believe there are opportunities to bring this knowledge to more companies, that do not necessarily have the capacity or the business case to staff a dedicated team. It is possible to realize immense value with minimal effort through the right approach.
We are payments nerds through and through!
Frankie Lopez
Partner
Frankie Lopez has a robust background in partnerships, operations, and strategic development across various sectors. Previously, Frankie served as the VP of Partnerships & Operations at Fletch Technologies, where he successfully grew revenue from commercial partnerships from the ground up. Additionally, Frankie held the role of Enterprise Account Manager at Adyen, where he managed relationships with international clients and grew payments revenue significantly. His career began at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., where he contributed to the long-term strategy for the blockchain platform and supported consumer and wholesale payment strategies.
Sage Stahmer
Partner
Sage has extensive experience in the payments industry, having held roles across various industry-leading companies. Sage previously served as a Technical Program Manager at Stripe, where he managed the build of new network integrations and developed programs to enhance payment network compliance and efficiency. At Adyen, Sage excelled as an Enterprise Account Manager, working with top merchants to expand their international reach and optimize payment systems. His career also includes strategic roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Accenture Payments, where Sage provided expert analysis and strategic recommendations in the payments domain.