Deon Crasto is a seasoned fintech product leader with a decade of experience driving innovation at high-growth companies, including OnDeck Capital, Livongo (acquired by Teladoc for $18.5B), and Checkr (valued at $5B). Currently leading global payments and risk at Velocity Global, Deon specialises in cross-border payments, AI-driven underwriting, and financial fraud mitigation.
Deon holds a master’s degree in information management and analytics (University of Maryland) and a bachelor’s in computer engineering (University of Mumbai), blending deep technical expertise with strategic product leadership. An active voice in the Fintech and broader Tech community, Deon has authored several thought leadership articles in the American Banker, The Digital Banker, HR Director, and HR Magazine, and he regularly speaks on fintech and global payments infrastructure.
