ABOUT US
Outrun acts as the strategic architect for the future of money, serving as the bridge between traditional institutional standards and the borderless, always-on digital asset economy. We provide high-stakes advisory and operational execution for banks, fintechs, and digital asset companies
Our Core Philosophy: Beyond Advice
While most firms sell advice and most vendors sell software, Outrun connects strategy, regulation, and execution. We do not leave clients with just a deck; we bring them deals. Our mission is to transform complex market challenges into definitive commercial roadmaps.
Who We Are: Operators, Not Just Consultants
Our team is composed entirely of former senior operators from global payments, banking, and crypto platforms. With deep market access and regulatory expertise across Europe, Türkiye, and MENA, we combine institutional rigor with the speed of digital finance.
The Team.
Our powerhouse team, a fusion of visionaries and operators with a proven track record, brings extensive experience in investment structuring, payments, crypto, Web3 product innovation, and business development. Anchored by an unparalleled network and fortified by trust, we're steadfast in our commitment to pioneering transformative solutions and driving success in the rapidly evolving landscape of finance and technology.
Elbruz Yilmaz
Board Member | Growth Leader | Strategic Advisor
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
Marketing Leader | CMO | Entrepreneur in Residence
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10+ years of CMO experience in e-commerce, Crypto and digital Wallets. He is an advocate for understanding data and consumer experiences who regularly mentors Startup founders all over the globe.
Franz Steinbeiß
Finance Leader |
Corporate Strategy | Operator
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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
Product Strategy |
GTM Specialist | Operator
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7+ years of experience in the Digital Asset Industry. Specialising in partnerships, education and strategic initiatives that enable growth opportunities in Payments, FinTech and Web3.
Samuel Collins
BD Leader | Expansion Strategy | Trading Operator
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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
Marketing Strategy |
Payment Specialist | GTM
15+ years of Marketing experience in payments, gaming and entertainment. Philipp is an expert in building winning B2B and B2C strategies, operationalising Marketing and building high-performance teams.
Operating Partners
Elite Execution, Embedded Strategy
Outrun is more than a consultancy; it is a collective of operators. To complement our core team, we deploy a select group of Operating Partners—senior executives who have led the world’s most influential financial institutions and high-growth platforms.
Our Operating Partners aren’t theorists. They are battle-tested leaders who join our engagements to provide the specific, institutional-grade oversight required to launch products and scale across complex global markets.
Steve Delpy
Operating Partner | Banking & Regulated Payments
Steve is a senior banking and payments executive with over 20 years of experience across global financial institutions. Currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at SumUp and CEO of Tinto Delta, he has held senior leadership roles at Paysafe, ONE.io Group, Visa, American Express, and JPMorgan Chase. Steve advises Outrun clients on the intricacies of bank partnerships, regulated payment infrastructure, and institutional-grade operating models.
Zayne Berndt
Operating Partner | Global Scalability & Delivery
Zayne is a specialist in operational scale and delivery for high-growth companies. His expertise spans MENA, EMEA, and APAC, where he has built execution frameworks for organizations including Emirates Group and BNY Mellon. He works with Outrun clients to bridge the gap between vision and reality, building the scalable operating models required to support rapid international expansion.