Patrick Collison is the CEO of Stripe. Collison is based in the United States. Collison was born in 1988 in Limerick and educated at Castletroy College and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Patrick Collison is an Irish entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. He is the chief executive officer of Stripe, which he co-founded with his younger brother, John, in 2010. A billionaire since 2016, his net worth as of August 2026 is estimated at $17.5 billion.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Patrick Collison has focused on his reflections about dropping out of MIT to found Stripe, with the CEO cautioning younger entrepreneurs against hastily following his path. The headlines also document Collison's involvement in political and charitable giving, including a $7 million donation to a group opposing California's wealth tax and contributions related to Progress Ireland, alongside coverage of Stripe's business developments including partnerships in AI protocols and the company's broader technology strategy.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- September 9, 1988 · Limerick
- Citizenship
- Ireland
- Education
- Castletroy College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Patrick Collison: FAQ
- What company does Patrick Collison lead?
- Patrick Collison is CEO of Stripe.
- Where was Patrick Collison educated?
- Patrick Collison studied at Castletroy College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.