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Travis Bowie posted this🇮🇹 🇪🇸 🇨🇦 We recently enabled our pay monthly products in Italy and Spain and also just launched our Pay In 4 offering in Canada, just in time for the holidays! Please go check the products out if you are looking to buy now and pay later. Special thanks to Indranil Dudhane, Tanuja Vallabhaneni, Conrad Pienaar, Allen Albert, Benjamin Classen, Bill Randall, Matthew McLaughlin, Justin Rawlings, Anand Sivadasan, Haruely Nojiri, Kellie Friese, Anand Bhushan, Carolyn Scarlato, Andrea Lown and all the individuals and teams that contributed to these releases! #PayPal #BNPL
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Travis Bowie shared thisWe have an exciting new role that we have just opened up to lead our global pay later product team! Our BNPL products are a top strategic priority for the company, as they give consumers payment flexibility and meaningfully increase conversion, transactions, and average order value for our merchants. We are looking for a customer focused product leader to drive our geo-expansion efforts, deliver innovative features to consumers, grow our in-store presence, and expand our merchant messaging capabilities. Please apply directly if you are interested in learning more!
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Travis Bowie shared thisI am very excited about PayPal's relaunch in the UK and the value these new products bring to our customers! Congratulations to the debit & money management team, revolving credit team, credit platform team, and all the other people involved in delivering these releases. #PayPal #PayPalUK #Innovation Check out more details here: https://lnkd.in/gv33rsbUPayPal relaunches in the UK: smarter way to pay online and now in-stores with game-changing PayPal+ loyalty programmePayPal relaunches in the UK: smarter way to pay online and now in-stores with game-changing PayPal+ loyalty programme
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Travis Bowie shared thisIt’s been a prolific product launch week here at PayPal! I’m thrilled to announce we have taken our beloved PayPal Credit product, an always on digital line of credit, and made it possible for our US customers to now start using this product in-store. Customers have been asking us to extend the value proposition and benefits of PayPal Credit to their in-store purchases and today’s launch makes that possible. Congrats to their entire team that shipped this release and continues to help PayPal revolutionize commerce globally! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gHyWeh7jPayPal Enhances Popular Online Credit Offering with New Physical Card for In-Store UsePayPal Enhances Popular Online Credit Offering with New Physical Card for In-Store Use
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Travis Bowie shared thisI'm super excited to be in Berlin this week revolutionizing commerce with our launch of PayPal Everywhere in Germany. Earlier this week, we shipped our digital wallet, which enables consumers to make contactless payment in store through NFC and also empowers consumers to pay over time in installments (Ratenzahlung To Go). We also announced Deal Week, which allows consumers to earn up to 10% cashback when they pay contactless with the PayPal app. This week's announcement was a massive cross-functional team effort, so thank you to everyone who contributed to these releases and made it possible for our German customers to start buying with PayPal in store! Read more on our PayPal Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/eSS2gfrT Watch one of our ads (in German): https://lnkd.in/gKQTsFXjPayPal launches ‘Deal Week’ in-store rewards at 2,000 locationsPayPal launches ‘Deal Week’ in-store rewards at 2,000 locations
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Travis Bowie shared thisPayPal hosted a super inspirational and fun company all hands today at PayPal Park! Our leadership team did a great job striking a balance between celebrating and appreciating what we have achieved together and pushing us to execute on the enormous opportunity ahead. All topped off with the funniest guy alive and aspiring PayPal CEO, Will Ferrell. Awesome day! #MoreCowbell #Momentum #PayPal
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Travis Bowie posted thisWe have multiple product roles we just opened on our team at PayPal. If interested, feel free to reach out or apply directly through the following links: Lead PM, Financial Services https://lnkd.in/gPsamDWp Sr. PM, Financial Services https://lnkd.in/gYKjvwUC Sr. PM, Credit https://lnkd.in/g4WbUe4T Join us in shaping the future of financial services at PayPal! #hiring #PayPalCareers #PayPal #productroles #ProductManager
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Travis Bowie shared thisAnother huge step forward for our team @ Jerry! We launched two new free services for American car owners in our AllCar™ app alongside our PriceProtect™ insurance and auto refinancing marketplaces. American drivers are facing challenging financial times and, at Jerry, we’re eager to make it as easy as possible to manage all things car. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gjTseBiMNew Jerry App Tools Address Safety, Car Repair Confusion, CostsNew Jerry App Tools Address Safety, Car Repair Confusion, Costs
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We will miss you Manish Rathi! Thanks for everything you did for PayPal and our customers. Best of luck with your next play!
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Travis Bowie liked thisTravis Bowie liked thisThe best lesson I learned at RSA about AI governance didn't come from a keynote. It came from a booth. I used an AI photo tool at RSA. Print #1 kept my hair and outfit... and turned me into a man. Print #2 got much closer to my actual face, but it was still off. Somehow had me standing on one leg. Funny conference moment? Absolutely. But it was also a very real reminder that AI can look polished, convincing, and useful while still being wrong in the ways that matter. That is exactly why critical thinking, risk judgment, and ethical reasoning matter even more in risk governance as automation, AI, and agentic AI become embedded in how work gets done. In risk governance, the question is not just, “Did the model produce an output?” It is, “Is this output reliable enough, explainable enough, and defensible enough to influence a decision we can trust?” That is still our job. One of my biggest takeaways from RSA was this: AI can accelerate work, but it should not replace judgment. The human differentiators matter more: judgment, synthesis, influence, and ethical reasoning. Governance has to connect to value at risk, opportunity cost, and real business decisions. From a governance and ERM lens, that means creating visibility before claiming control, pairing speed with peer review, making assumptions traceable, and putting real guardrails around who, or what, is taking action. That becomes even more important as AI agents and non-human identities start touching workflows that used to require human review. Not every control reduces risk directly. Some controls improve decisions. Some create visibility. Some reduce variance. That distinction matters. My takeaway: The future of cyber risk management is not more data or more automation for its own sake. It is better, more defensible decisions. And that still requires humans at the wheel. Thanks, Rapid7, for the unexpectedly memorable example 😄 What human checkpoint should never be removed from an AI-enabled risk workflow? #AIGovernance #CyberRisk #ERM #AgenticAI #RSAC2026
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Travis Bowie liked thisTravis Bowie liked thisAfter 5 wonderful years at Gradient, I'm excited to share that I've joined the Index Ventures talent team! I learned more during my time at Gradient than I ever could have imagined. I will be forever grateful to Zachary and Darian for letting me jump into the deep end to figure out venture talent. Here at Index, I'll be working closely with Katie and Carleigh in the US, partnering with founders on their most critical talent initiatives. What drew me to Index was how deeply relationships are at the core of everything they do. Even in my first few days, I've seen how ingrained this is in how the team works with founders, their network, and with each other. Couldn't be more excited for what's ahead, and to the Gradient team, thank you for everything!
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Travis Bowie liked thisTravis Bowie liked thisWe’re pleased to welcome Alyssa Henry to the PayPal Board of Directors. She is a proven operator with deep experience building and scaling payments ecosystems that are critical to merchants. Her expertise in software-driven merchant solutions, omnichannel payments, and global platform expansion will be invaluable as we strengthen our position as a strategic payments partner to merchants and consumers worldwide. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_UEcWNq
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Travis Bowie liked thisTravis Bowie liked thisWhile we’re all distracted with March Madness, it feels like the right time to share that I’ve stepped off the court. Again. 🏀 Walking away from competitive sports years ago taught me that the team you're on and the game you’re playing doesn't define you—it shapes you. I’m leaning on that lesson today as I move on from PayPal. Serving as Chief of Staff to the President and CEO and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team was a career defining experience. I was in the room for the hard calls, forged connections and engaged stakeholders methodically, helped set strategy and run plays for a company operating at tremendous scale. I loved reading the court and doing everything I could to help the team win. Alex Chriss-- Thank you for the front-row seat in a bold and mission-driven transformation. I learned from the very best, and it’s been the privilege and honor of a lifetime. To the Office of the CEO and my close partners at PayPal: You are the heart of this company. The work you do can be invisible to most but indispensable to all. Thank you for your partnership and making the hard work worth doing. What’s next? An intentional break—my first since my son (now a college sophomore!) was two. I’m not sure what the next play is yet, but I know it will be at the intersection of strategy and people. I can’t imagine a time in our history where engagement matters more and it’s where I come most alive. I’m sitting in this moment comfortably, confidently, and very patiently — but with a healthy dose of pre-game jitters because I love the game and there’s still a lot of it to be played! 💪🚀💙
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Travis Bowie liked thisTravis Bowie liked thisAfter 11 years at SoFi, my role was recently eliminated. During my tenure there, I led teams across QA, Operations, and Transformation. I built and optimized functions, including standing up a member tech support and remediation function. I consistently drove measurable improvements in performance, quality, and cost efficiency. Now, I’m exploring new opportunities in strategy, transformation, and operations, where I can bring that same focus on execution and impact. I’m open to connecting with teams that are tackling complex problems and looking to move quickly.
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Travis Bowie liked thisTravis Bowie liked thisFebruary marked the close of a truly rewarding journey at McKinsey. I’m grateful to the clients and colleagues who made that time so meaningful. It’s been a privilege to work with such talented teams, tackle complex challenges and help create lasting impact. I’m excited to share that I have joined BNY as Chief Strategy Officer. BNY is an iconic firm in the midst of a remarkable transformation. I’m inspired by the company’s success over the past three years and energized about the opportunity to help shape what comes next. McKinsey – thank you. BNY – onward!
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Travis Bowie liked thisTravis Bowie liked thisThe Caribbean and Latin America region represents a tremendous long‑term growth opportunity for owners — and for Hilton. I spent last week in some of Mexico and Brazil’s most dynamic cities meeting with owners and visiting our expanding portfolio. While there, we announced plans to double our presence in Brazil by 2030 — further reinforcing our confidence in the region’s long‑term fundamentals. Thank you to our owners for your trust and continued partnership, and to Pablo Maturana and the entire CALA team for an incredible week. You can read more about our growth in Brazil and across the region here: https://lnkd.in/dQmFXgCy https://lnkd.in/dwciWBiG #HiltonForTheStay
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Travis Bowie liked thisTravis Bowie liked thisEight years ago, I walked into PayPal from Bain & Company not knowing what to expect. Today, as I close this chapter, I can say it became one of the most formative experiences of my career. I got to see the business from so many angles — starting in strategy, moving into business development, and most recently leading SMB products. Along the way, I helped launch novel partnerships in the payroll space, turned around payments products that genuinely matter to small businesses, and helped scale offerings that make it easier for entrepreneurs to get paid and grow. But the work was only part of it. What I'll carry forward most are the people. * Strategy: Alfonso Villanueva and Shahar Ziv for taking a chance on me early on. * BD: Kurt Campisano and Mona Shah for providing a masterclass in negotiation. * SMB: Michelle Gill for giving me the opportunity, Brad Jones for modeling what smart, strategic, and empathetic leadership looks like, and my team — Kerry Meyer Vacca, Stephanie Hall (Hsieh), Emily Gould, and Leigh Goldstein— for inspiring me to be better each day. Many others come to mind, but a particular shoutout to Travis Bowie, Jon Fasoli, Noam Nevo, Andy Forsyth and Saurabh Pareek for showing me what great product development looks like. To everyone I had the pleasure of working with over these eight years: thank you. I hope our paths cross again, and I'd love to stay connected. Eight years in, and payments still gets me out of bed in the morning. More to come soon. 🙏
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Travis Bowie liked thisTravis Bowie liked thisMaya Angelou once said: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” 🫶 It’s been an incredible eight-year ride, PayPal! I’m officially logging off tomorrow and heading toward my next adventure. 🫡 The projects and milestones were meaningful, but what I’ll never forget are the memories I’ve made and relationships I’ve nurtured. I’ve been lucky enough to work with leaders and teammates who didn’t just see me as another colleague on a Teams call, but as a human being. To everyone who went out of their way to make me feel valued, supported, and heard: thank you. You made the hard days easier and the good days even better. A special shout-out to the brave souls who survived “team building” at SoulCycle, Barry’s, and Orangetheory. Nothing says professional bonding like gasping for air together. Thanks for the sweat and laughs! 💪 Another massive shout-out is owed to Jonathan Robins. Thank you for taking a chance on me (not once, not twice, but three times!), showing me the ropes, and teaching me new skills. From guiding me in Corporate Strategy ➡️ BD & Partnerships ➡️ Product, you provided the opportunities (and occasional "push"!) that helped me grow professionally and personally. I'm a different, better person today because of the trust you placed in me. 🙏 That’s all for now. Catch you on the flip side! ✌️
Experience & Education
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PayPal
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Volunteer
Susan G. Komen
- Present 26 years
Health
Actively support fighting breast cancer by volunteering for Susan G. Komen organization. Activities include fundraising, coordinating registration and logistics for Race For A Cure events, and providing design, user experience and feature guidance on Komen.org and ShopKomen.com websites.
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Volunteer
Tax Preparation
- Present 20 years
Social Services
Prepare income tax returns for low-income and non-native English speakers during tax season.
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Volunteer
Los Lomitas Elementary School
- 6 years
Education
Help school and other parents plan and coordinate activities such as the annual Book Fair, Pancake Breakfast, Student Directory, and Science Wonders
Honors & Awards
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Cum Laude
Cum Laude Society
Organization that honors scholastic achievements
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Makes Others Great
Microsoft
Award presented to individual who has dedicated the most time to helping others in his/her department achieve excellence
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Outstanding Manager (People's Choice)
Microsoft
Award presented to manager nominated by employees as the most outstanding manager in the organization
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Outstanding Scholar
Thomas B. Walker III (Former Partner at Goldman Sachs & Co)
Award presented to students who are recognized for their inquisitive mind and dedicated quest for knowledge
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Rainmaker Award
Student Advantage
Presented annually to employee who has had the most significant impact on the company's customers
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Skype Superstar
Skype
The Skype Superstar (also known as Skyper Award) is awarded 2x/year to the Skype employee who has the most meaningful impact on the company's financial performance
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English
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German
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Spanish
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