Amanda Estiverne-Colas is a Partner - Retail Banking and Payments at NextWave Americas. In this new role, she is focused on building a portfolio of clients that includes banks, fintechs, and payment organizations, driving digital transformation and innovation across the payment ecosystem.

Amanda is also the founder of AGE Advisors, an advisory group specializing in financial guidance for startups and fintech founders Named BTA's 2024 Diversity Champion, Amanda is a dedicated advocate for women and professionals of color in the payment industry. She is a Global Mentor with Women in Payments, represents Money20/20 as an ambassador, and is an alumnus of the Amplify cohort '22. As a global speaker, Amanda has delivered keynotes in cities such as Amsterdam, Bangkok, Colombia, andMexico