Strategic Advisory

Strategic advisors
for payments,
fintech and
stablecoin
infrastructure

Former operators from global payments, banking, and digital asset platforms — turning complex strategy into measurable market traction.

Our Partners

Strategic Advantage

WHY
OUTRUN

Operators by Trade
Specialized Industry Experience
High-Value Network
Corporate C-Suite Background

Bridging Strategy and Execution

Our team is composed of former operators from global payments, banking, and digital asset platforms who translate complex strategy into market traction. We provide the operational execution layer that turns strategic vision into measurable results.

The Operator's Edge

As a boutique collective of veteran operators, we bring institutional experience to every engagement. We provide specialized hands-on leadership and industry experience necessary to move fast without compromising on excellence.

Unlocking Opportunities

We bring deep-rooted relationships across the global financial and digital asset landscapes, cultivated through years of executive leadership. Activate this network to clear pathways for your business, ensuring your strategy is always backed by the necessary connections needed to scale.

WHAT WE DO

Explore Our Capabilities

Assets & Payments Infrastructure Design

We design the blueprints for institutional-grade finance. From defining stablecoin use cases to architecting cross-border payment rails and treasury logic, we ensure your technical stack is vendor-neutral and performance-driven.

Landing & Expansion

We bridge the gap between global ambition and local reality. Outrun provides the jurisdictional mapping, entity structuring, and regulatory orchestration required to turn a new market from a risk into a revenue stream.

Institutional GTM & Marketing

We don't just provide a deck; we deliver deals. Outrun accelerates market entry by securing lighthouse customers, architecting institutional sales strategies, and providing the fractional GTM leadership needed to build brand authority.

The People Behind It

THE TEAM

Elbruz Yilmaz

Elbruz Yilmaz

20+ years in executive roles, specialising in payments, fintech, crypto, and venture capital. Proven track record aligning market needs with value propositions for accelerated growth. Expert in FinTech strategy, expansion and partnerships.

Michael Pötscher

Michael Pötscher

10+ years of CMO experience in e-commerce, Crypto and digital Wallets. An advocate for understanding data and consumer experiences who regularly mentors startup founders all over the globe.

Franz Steinbeiß

Franz Steinbeiß

9+ years of experience in corporate finance, M&A, and crypto/gaming payments. Skilled in financial analysis, due diligence, and market trends, with a proven ability to drive strategic initiatives.

Jamie Brew

Jamie Brew

7+ years of experience in the Digital Asset Industry. Specializing in partnerships, education and strategic initiatives that enable growth opportunities in Payments, FinTech and Web3.

Samuel Collins

Samuel Collins

8+ years of experience in the personal finance industry. Specializing in Sales, BD and partnerships as well as strategic initiatives that drive business and customer value within Crypto, Digital Assets, FinTech and Web3.

Philipp Wurzian

Philipp Wurzian

15+ years of Marketing experience in payments, gaming and entertainment. Expert in building winning B2B and B2C strategies, operationalising Marketing and building high-performance teams.

RECENT INSIGHTS

Navigating the intersection of traditional finance and the digital frontier.

Outrun delivers institutional-grade research and critical analysis across the payments, fintech, and stablecoin ecosystems. From regulatory shifts to infrastructure deep dives, our briefings keep decision-makers ahead of the curve.

  • Stablecoins: The New Paradigm for Global Payments
  • Regional Focus: Market Dynamics in Türkiye & MENA
  • Institutional Strategy: The Evolution of Bank Crypto Integration
  • Infrastructure: Deep Dives into Regulatory & Tech Frameworks

Jan 2026

Q4 2025 — Crypto Report

Price action captures attention; capital allocation captures reality. Q4 concluded with a sharp repricing of risk assets, yet this reveals a deeper structural shift in institutional digital asset strategy.

Jul 2025

Q2 2025 — Crypto Report

Stablecoins used to be a side story. In Q2 2025, they became the plot. Between market noise, shifting sentiment, and real infrastructure deployment, we break down the signal from the noise.

Analysis

BBVA Crypto Strategy Review

To markets, one bank — different realities. BBVA's approach to crypto in Spain and Türkiye illustrates a core truth: technology is universal, but regulation and adoption are deeply local.

LET'S BUILD
SOMETHING REAL.

Whether you are launching a stablecoin, navigating a new market entry, or architecting the future of institutional crypto, Outrun provides the strategic blueprint. We don't just advise; we execute alongside you to bridge the gap between legacy finance and the digital frontier.