Who We Are

Our Vision

Revolutionize workforce financial empowerment by becoming the leading platform for on-demand wage access, supporting a financially resilient and satisfied global workforce, and promoting economic stability

The Veep Mission

Financial
Security

Employees instantly access already-earned wages without loans or interest

Employee
Empowerment

Tools for stability and growth

Employer
Support

Employer-branded benefit that boosts retention and satisfaction

Our financial partner is the renowned multi-phased investment firm, Black Dragon Capital. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in our company’s growth trajectory. With the financial backing and industry expertise of Black Dragon Capital, we are poised to accelerate our development, drive innovation, and deliver enhanced solutions to our clients. This collaboration will also enable us to expand our market presence, explore new opportunities, and reinforce our commitment to providing top-tier software solutions. We look forward to the exciting possibilities this partnership brings and are confident it will propel Veep Software to new heights.

Leadership Team

Drew Hyatt

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Hyatt has held “C” level positions as the President of HNC Software (Now FICO), SVP Digital Banking at Digital Insight, SVP Sales and Product at Mitek Systems, Senior Partner of IBM’s Global Banking Consulting Practice.

John Weinkowitz

Chief Operating Office

A fintech and digital banking leader with deep expertise in payments, core banking, and financial technology innovation. Has held leadership roles at Finastra, TD Bank, and Chase, driving go-to-market strategies, scaling fintech solutions, and leading digital transformation in financial services

Sharon Kirby-Wright

GM UK & Europe, Global Strategic Partnerships

Sharon Kirby-Wright has over six years of fintech experience following a successful media career. She has built and led teams across the UK, Europe, US, and Canada and is recognized as a global expert in Earned Wage Access and strategic partnerships. A sought-after speaker on financial inclusion, Sharon has held leadership roles at QRails, Hastee, BBC, Time Inc., Pearson, and The Financial Times.

Michelle Bateman

Product & Payments Lead

A fintech and payments expert with deep experience in product strategy, operations, and customer experience. Has held leadership roles at Finastra, D+H, BankServ, and NetDeposit, driving innovation in payments, product development, and go-to-market execution in financial services and technology.

Board of Advisors

Louis Hernandez Jr.

Chairman of The Board

Founder, Managing Director, and CEO of Black Dragon Capital. Proven growth-focused technology executive, investor, and philanthropist. Successfully brought companies to market, including Open Solutions and Payveris.

Joe Lockwood

Board Member

Joe lead the sixth largest core-banking platform to ground-breaking technical achievements centered around electronic payment channels, digital banking platforms, business intelligence and risk management platforms.

Kirk Kordeleski

Board Member

As CEO of Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Kirk grew the organization to one of the largest credit unions in the U.S., doubling assets every five years. He believes credit unions are the future of banking and provides unparalleled leadership and advisory services in the industry.

Cary Strange

Board Member

Cary is a seasoned fintech executive with more than two decades of leadership across payments, SaaS, and financial services. He has guided multiple companies to successful exits, driving growth, forging strategic partnerships, and building resilient organizations positioned for long-term success.

Drew Hyatt

Board Member

Drew Hyatt is a Fintech Executive with experience in Digital Banking, Mortgage, Cloud, Core Banking, Payments, Blockchain, Mobile Apps, and Artificial Intelligence solutions.