Calanthia Mei

Calanthia Mei is the co-founder of Masa and a leading global fintech investor and builder. She was a founding member of PayPal’s Venture Capital arm. At PayPal, she oversaw $250-million investments in hyper-growth global fintech startups, including Toss in South Korea, and incubated crypto product and investment strategy, including Coinbase’s 2018 partnership with PayPal. Calanthia most recently scaled a Stripe-backed fintech startup to 450 employees, raised $130-million funding, which was acquired by a public company – all in a short span of two years. Transitioning her focus towards decentralized AI, Calanthia believes in leveraging technology to enhance global inclusivity and equality. She has shared her expert insights during broadcast appearances on platforms like the New York Stock Exchange, CNBC, and NASDAQ, and is known for embodying a global perspective that bridges the US and international tech landscapes.