Who We Are
Veep Software is a financial technology company dedicated to improving consumer financial wellness through safe, AI-driven payroll access.
Vision and Mission
Vision
Revolutionize consumer and workforce experience through financial empowerment and technology.
Mission
Deliver financial security, empower and support your workforce and customers, and support employers.
Integrated with trusted banking and digital platforms
Leadership and Board
Veep was reimagined and relaunched in 2025 by CEO Drew Hyatt. Drew built a team that combines experience in banking, payments, and EWA software to advance financial wellness globally.
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
Cary Strange
Board Member
Drew Hyatt
Board Member
Our Promise
To innovate responsibly, prioritize compliance, and design solutions that support a healthier workforce, and a stronger economy.
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FAQs
1. What is Veep Software?
Veep Software is an AI powered platform that helps employers, banks, credit unions, and payroll providers deliver modern Earned Wage Access (EWA) solutions. It allows workers to access wages they have already earned, while supporting secure risk controls and responsible delivery through trusted partners.
2. What does Earned Wage Access (EWA) mean?
Earned Wage Access (EWA) is a benefit that lets employees access a portion of their earned pay before the traditional payday. Veep enables employers, along with banks, credit unions, and payroll providers, to offer EWA in a compliant, structured way that improves financial flexibility.
3. How does Veep’s Earned Wage Access platform work?
Veep connects with payroll and workforce systems so eligible employees can access earned wages in real time. The platform supports payroll providers, financial institutions, and employers by using AI driven eligibility, risk scoring, and secure payout workflows to deliver EWA responsibly.
4. Who is Veep Software designed for?
Veep is built for organizations that want to offer Earned Wage Access at scale, including:
- Employers improving benefits
- Banks expanding financial wellness tools
- Credit unions supporting member services
- Payroll providers adding modern pay access features
- The platform helps each partner deliver EWA without rebuilding infrastructure.
5. Why are employers offering Earned Wage Access (EWA)?
Many employers offer EWA because it helps reduce employee financial stress, improves retention, and strengthens overall workforce satisfaction. With Veep, employers can provide anytime wage access while working alongside banks, credit unions, and payroll providers in a secure framework.
6. How does Veep support banks and credit unions?
Veep enables banks and credit unions to offer Earned Wage Access as part of broader financial wellness services. Instead of competing with high cost short term credit, institutions can deliver responsible EWA options that strengthen member relationships and expand product value.
7. Can payroll providers integrate Veep into their systems?
Yes. Veep is designed to work directly with payroll providers through integrations that support real time earned wage calculations, eligibility checks, and payout delivery. This allows payroll platforms to offer EWA as an embedded service for employers and their workforces.
8. Is Veep’s Earned Wage Access solution secure and compliant?
Veep includes built in compliance controls and AI based risk monitoring to ensure Earned Wage Access is delivered responsibly. This matters for employers, banks, credit unions, and payroll providers who need EWA solutions aligned with regulatory expectations and secure employee data practices.
9. What makes Veep different from other EWA providers?
Veep combines AI driven risk evaluation, wellness scoring, and partner ready infrastructure. Unlike basic EWA tools, Veep is built for the full ecosystem of employers, payroll providers, banks, and credit unions, supporting scalable earned wage access with deeper controls and flexibility.
10. How can employers or financial institutions get started with Veep?
Organizations can request a demo through Veep’s website to explore implementation. Whether you are an employer adding EWA benefits, a bank or credit union expanding member offerings, or a payroll provider embedding earned wage access, Veep supports onboarding and integration planning.
Our Partners
Office Locations
Florida, United States
Philadelphia, United States
London, England
Backed by
Veep partners with investors who share its vision for responsible digital pay solutions and compliance driven innovation.
