Dr John Abeles

Chairman of the Board

Dr. Abeles brings decades of experience across life sciences, finance, and capital markets. He is widely recognized as a serial entrepreneur and company builder, with a background spanning strategic advisory, capital formation, and governance in growth-stage and publicly listed companies. His experience is expected to support MSTRpay’s transition towards a public market environment.

Dean Petkanas

Chief Executive Officer

Dean Petkanas is an accomplished American entrepreneur and investment executive with more than three decades of experience in corporate finance, business development, and global capital markets. Known for his strategic vision and leadership, he has been instrumental in guiding high-growth companies across sectors including fintech, energy, and digital innovation.




Seymour Knox IV

Member Of the Board

Seymour Knox IV brings significant global corporate experience to the Company with engagements and background in sports, entertainment and fine art. The Knox family is globally known for their foundation of F.W. Woolworth Company and the founding owners of the NHL franchise team Buffalo Sabres.

Mr. Knox was a former director of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum (formerly known as the Albright-Knox Gallery), having served at the AKG for over 20 years. Mr. Knox was also one of fourteen commissioners on the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE).

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