Mai Leduc Blount is an Advisor to Point72 Ventures, supporting investments in the payments and fintech space with a focus on improving the commerce. experiences across the firm’s portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Point72 Ventures, Mai held positions as Head of Payments at GoFundMe and Head of Product for Global Payments & Commerce at Airbnb. During her six years at Airbnb, Mai helped build the company’s  broad and sophisticated global payments network.. She has also led teams at Square, Wells Fargo, and Blackhawk Network.

I have a passion for learning.

How value is exchanged globally is ever evolving, which means I’m always learning. Moving money can be deeply emotional, rooted in local contexts within financial ecosystems that are often fragmented at scale. I’m always on a quest for knowledge, seeking to understand the intricacies of the payments and fintech ecosystems so that I can uncover innovative solutions that are both simple and powerful.

I’m most excited about delivering meaningful product experiences.

I want to reimagine what’s possible in the payments and fintech ecosystems and deliver best-in-class experiences that push the boundaries of the industry and drive positive global impact for our society

I’m happiest when:

I’m hiking with my husband and pups. Ask me about some of my favorite hiking trails.

Small talk cheat sheet:

Cooking (Instant Pot aficionado who adds a pressure-cooking twist), scuba diving, gardening, and volunteering with foster youth.