Speakers

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  MIKE J. LAZZARO, Head of Planning, Perka, a First Data Company

  Mike Lazzaro joined Perka in 2011 as one of the company’s first employees. As the Head of Planning at Perka, Mike is responsible for maximizing growth through sales engineering, product development and strategic partnerships. Acquired by First Data in late 2013, Perka is now a key part of the company’s mission to extend “beyond the transaction” with a suite of innovative solutions for both local and national merchants.

  Mike is a seasoned go-to-market specialist, spending most his career launching new ventures for emerging and established companies. In addition to participating in a number of startups, Mike has also held senior level positions at TD Ameritrade, DraftFCB, and Merkle Inc.

  Mike earned a Masters Degree in Operations Research from Lehigh University and a Bachelor degree from Rutgers University.