Stephen Campbell

Pioneer
DISC Type : dis

Co-Founder/CEO at Credit Ready

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Overview

Stephen Campbell is a serial entrepreneur and early-stage investor focused on the fintech, retail, and financial services industries. As a co-founder and CEO, he has led multiple companies, including MiCamp Solutions, Credit Ready, and Trutopia. He is a graduate of Brown University with over 15 years of executive leadership experience.

Outside of his business ventures, Stephen is a former NFL wide receiver with the Buffalo Bills. He was a decorated college athlete, holding nearly all Ivy-League receiving records and setting an NCAA record for most catches in a season, a distinction he took from NFL legend Jerry Rice.

Unique fact: Stephen set an NCAA Division I FCS record with 120 receptions in a single season while playing at Brown University.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Fintech Innovation
He is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded several fintech companies, including MiCamp Solutions (payment processing), Sprout Financial (B2B credit tech), and CreditReady.
Entrepreneurship
Identifies as a serial entrepreneur, founder, and investor. His company, SJC Holdings, LLC, focuses on startup and alternative investments.
SMB Funding
His company Sprout Financial built technology that powered over $200MM in credit approvals for thousands of small businesses.

Media Appearances

Stephen has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2024
Co-Founder/CEO at Credit Ready
10-2021
Co-Founder / CEO at Trutopia.com
1-2007
Co-Founder at MiCamp Solutions
Owner at SJC Holdings, LLC
1-2015 - 2-2021
Founder, CEO at Sprout Financial

Education

1996 - 2000
Bachelor's Degree from Brown University
1993 - 1996
Education details unavailable from Kentwood

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Exp : 18 Location : Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-Founder/CEO at Credit Ready
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Insights For Selling To Stephen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it

DONT's

  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stephen is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stephen

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stephen move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Stephen take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Stephen

Personality Compatibility


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