Fund Fanatics
Steve Petersen: Inside Stavtar's Rise
In this Fund Fanatics fireside, host Jeff Maier sits down with Steve Petersen , Co-Founder of Stavtar, to explore how more than two decades inside the alternative asset management industry inspired him to build the technology he once needed as a CFO. Steve shares the story behind Stavtar’s flagship platform, StavPay, and explains how it helps asset managers automate business spend, navigate complex expense allocations and strengthen reporting and audit trails. He also discusses Stavtar’s approach to AI, the company’s unconventional brand-building strategy and why pairing technology with human expertise remains essential. Beyond fintech, Steve reflects on his work with The River Fund New York and the principles that guide his leadership, career and life.
