# Eric Bernstein

> Eric Bernstein is a co-founder, investor and strategic adviser at Valor PayTech. He led operations and growth before becoming CEO in November 2022. In March 2026 he stepped back from daily operations as Valor expanded its executive team following investment from Lovell Minnick Partners. His public accounts emphasize building, partner relationships and practical problem-solving.

- **Role:** Co-founder, investor and strategic adviser at Valor PayTech
- **Organizations:** Valor PayTech
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management, Stony Brook University
- **Known for:** Electronic Transactions Association Forty Under 40 honoree, 2022., Led Valor PayTech as CEO during its No. 130 placement on the 2024 Inc. 5000., Co-authored a merchant-sales publication on dual pricing with James Shepherd.

## Career timeline

- **2020** — Helped launch Valor PayTech; served as chief operating officer with responsibility for operations, revenue and strategic growth.
- **2022** — Named to the Electronic Transactions Association Forty Under 40 class.
- **2022-07** — Co-authored Selling Dual Pricing: The Cash Discounting Alternative with James Shepherd.
- **2022-11** — Appointed CEO, retaining the COO role, and joined the board.
- **2023-04** — Featured dual-pricing panelist at ETA TRANSACT and guest on the Merchant Sales Podcast.
- **2024** — Led Valor during its No. 130 ranking on the Inc. 5000.
- **2025-10** — Valor announced its first institutional capital from Lovell Minnick Partners; Bernstein continued as CEO.
- **2026-03** — Transitioned from CEO and daily operations to strategic advisory work, remaining an investor.

## Achievements

- Electronic Transactions Association Forty Under 40 honoree, 2022.
- Led Valor PayTech as CEO during its No. 130 placement on the 2024 Inc. 5000.
- Co-authored a merchant-sales publication on dual pricing with James Shepherd.
- Helped build the platform that reported more than 400 strategic partners and nearly 300,000 merchants in its October 2025 investment announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — March 18 leadership announcement described Bernstein moving into strategic advisory work while remaining an investor; Valor added senior leaders and Mike Pulli to its Board of Managers.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valoreric

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Last updated: 2026-10-26