Steffne (Stevie) Palmateer

Inspirer
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Sr. Director of Engineering, Payments at LeafLink

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Overview

Steffne (Stevie) Palmateer is a technology executive with over 15 years of experience in fintech, SaaS, and e-commerce. She has a proven track record leading global engineering teams at firms like LeafLink and Morgan Stanley, specializing in scaling platforms, M&A integrations, and AI adoption. She is a graduate of East Carolina University.

She is passionate about creating inclusive and equitable spaces, reflected in her membership with Chief, a network for women in leadership. In college, she was actively involved in team sports like flag football and soccer, and led a local chapter of a charitable organization, organizing art auctions and other events.

Stevie won the 2024 Women in Cannabis Award in the Technology/Data category.

Personality Overview

Fast Adopter

Decisive

Charming & Persuasive

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

AI Transformation
Currently partners with early-stage founders to design AI-Agent–ready architectures and coaches leaders on improving their organizations' AI fluency.
Fintech Innovation
Has extensive experience building high-latency trading, risk, and payment systems for financial powerhouses like Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse.
Women in Leadership
Is a member of Chief, a private network designed to support and elevate senior women leaders to drive change from the top down.

Media Appearances

Steffne has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2022
Sr. Director of Engineering, Payments at LeafLink
10-2020 - 2-2022
Director of Engineering, LeafLink Financial at LeafLink
11-2018 - 10-2020
Sr. Director of Engineering at Levvel.io
6-2018 - 11-2018
Lead Delivery Consultant at Levvel.io
11-2017 - 6-2018
Senior Consultant at Levvel.io

Education

2009 - 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS) from East Carolina University
2007 - 2009
Computer Science from Christopher Newport University
Advanced diploma from Stafford High School

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Insights For Selling To Steffne (Stevie)

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steffne (Stevie) is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steffne (Stevie)

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steffne (Stevie) move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Steffne (Stevie) take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Steffne (Stevie)

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