The Banking Ecosystem We’ve Always Dreamed Of

Michael Duncan is the founder and CEO of Bankjoy, a leading digital banking platform. Backed by Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, CheckAlt, and Curql, Bankjoy serves over 80 financial institutions nationwide, including credit unions, community banks, and neobanks.

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Bankjoy has developed an award-winning platform that features a range of in-house-built products, such as modern mobile banking, online banking, online account opening, online loan applications, statements, and conversational AI.

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Before founding Bankjoy, Michael honed his expertise in banking and payments technology, serving clients across government, corporate, and non-profit sectors. He holds a degree in computer science from Kettering University and has been recognized as a Credit Union Times Trailblazer 40 and Below for his significant impact and leadership in the credit union industry.

Weiwei Duncan is the founder and COO of Bankjoy, where she oversees company operations and leads the product vision for the company’s award-winning digital banking platform. She has been instrumental in shaping the roadmap for major innovations, including JoyCompass, Bankjoy’s personal financial management and empowerment platform, and FraudSense, the company’s advanced fraud detection and prevention solution.

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At Bankjoy, Weiwei drives the product strategy and leads cross-functional teams across product, engineering, implementation, and client success to deliver cutting-edge digital banking experiences. She works closely with financial institutions, fintech partners, and Bankjoy’s engineering organization to ensure the platform continuously evolves to meet the needs of credit unions, community banks, and their clients.

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Before founding Bankjoy, Weiwei pursued a Ph.D. in medical science focused on drug synthesis before leaving the program to dedicate herself to building Bankjoy. Her background in science and engineering continues to shape her product leadership, blending analytical rigor with a passion for innovation. Based in Michigan, she balances her leadership at Bankjoy with raising three children and championing women and minority leadership in technology.

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André leads our Sales and Client Success organizations as Senior Vice President, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience. At Bankjoy, he is focused on driving revenue growth, expanding client partnerships, and delivering a world-class experience for financial institutions. Previously, André held various senior leadership roles in healthcare and technology, including guiding client operations through the successful acquisition of Synthesio by IPSOS. At Synthesio, he directed global teams responsible for client implementation, service delivery, retention, and upsell, and successfully managed the operational integration into IPSOS while ensuring continuity for more than 200 clients. A New York native, he now lives in the Philadelphia suburbs with his wife, Nicole, their six children, and their energetic Aussie Poo, Jasper.

Joe Harte brings over 15 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, and people operations at technology companies. Since joining Bankjoy in early 2021 as Head of Talent, he advanced to VP of People & Talent in October 2022, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company’s people strategy as it scales. Prior to Bankjoy, Joe served as Senior Corporate Recruiter at Tala, Head of Talent at 7 Cups, and held technical recruiting and talent leadership roles at Originate. Joe is passionate about building inclusive, high-performing cultures and aligning talent strategy with business objectives.

Brent VanderMeide is the Vice President of Platform, and a seasoned technology leader with more than 25 years of software development experience and over two decades in leadership. A hands-on practitioner and servant leader, Brent is known for transforming engineering organizations—architecting scalable systems, leading complex cloud transformations, and raising the bar on engineering excellence. His career spans an expansive range of domains and company sizes, from innovative startups to large-scale enterprises and government agencies, where he’s delivered transformative results with lasting impact. Brent brings a rare blend of strategic vision and deep technical execution that consistently drives organizations forward.

Yanli Zhao, Director of Engineering, leads the development of scalable digital banking products and high-performing teams that deliver innovative, mission-critical solutions for financial institutions. With deep expertise in banking and money movement technologies, she designs systems that meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and compliance. Recognized for translating complex business needs into robust technical strategies, Yanli fosters collaboration, technical excellence, and accountability. She holds a MS in Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University and brings the same commitment to personal goals, completing a full marathon and serving as a half-marathon pacer, inspiring others to push beyond their limits.

Katie Meehan, Associate Implementations Director at Bankjoy, brings more than 15 years of experience leading digital banking implementations and large-scale enterprise SaaS initiatives. She began her career supporting public sector and payment solutions before moving into financial services, where she gained deep banking expertise at both a mid-sized and a large financial institution. Throughout her career, Katie has held leadership roles driving enterprise digital transformation and is recognized for bridging business needs with technical execution and for her collaborative approach to delivering scalable, client-focused solutions.

With more than 20 years of experience in IT across B2B SaaS, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management and Fintech, Tarek Kawach brings both technical expertise and deep commitment to client service in his role as Technical Support Manager at Bankjoy. Tarek’s approach centers on partnership and consultation, ensuring clients not only receive fast, effective support but also feel heard, understood, and valued. He believes that technical support is more than solving issues, it’s about building relationships and empowering clients to succeed.

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Guided by the philosophy of “People helping People,” Tarek leads high performing teams that respond quickly to client needs while anticipating challenges before they arise. His focus on collaboration and trust helps strengthen long term relationships, improve satisfaction and deliver measurable results. By combining his technical background with a people first mindset, Tarek ensures that every interaction is an opportunity to create positive impact, reinforce confidence, and drive success for both clients and Bankjoy.

Megan serves as the Head of Marketing at Bankjoy, with over 13 years of experience driving growth for B2B SaaS companies, specializing in fintech. She has a proven track record of building revenue pipelines through innovative demand generation, data-driven campaigns, and close sales and marketing alignment. Megan has led marketing for fintech leaders including Hyperwallet (acquired by PayPal) and FISPAN, where she served as VP of Growth Marketing, scaling marketing operations and accelerating lead-to-revenue conversion. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and a Marketing Management Diploma from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Hi there, I’m Joy!

I’m a white-tailed deer, born and raised in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. When I’m not happily snacking on apples, berries, and the occasional acorn, you’ll find me spreading cheer as Bankjoy’s mascot. My mission? To sprinkle a bit of joy while helping our team empower people to reach financial wellness and live fulfilling lives. Think of me as your friendly guide to greener financial pastures—let’s go!