Mike Szarowicz, VP of Finance at Rho, is a tenured finance executive who excels as a strategic CFO with a career spanning premier financial institutions and cutting-edge tech enterprises. From leading global teams and shaping strategic finance functions at Stripe, Paxos, Charles Schwab, and Bank of America to optimizing resource allocation and driving growth in hyper-scaling companies, Mike's impact on the direction of the companies he's been a part of has been significant. He has an MBA from the University of Virginia and a BS in Finance from Boston College, and in his spare time is a competitive triathlete. Michael is passionate about building engaged and high-performing teams while he continues to drive innovation and growth across the financial services landscape.