# John Mitchell

> John Mitchell is the Austin-based CEO and co-founder of Episode Six, a card issuing and ledger infrastructure company founded in 2015 with Chermaine Hu and Futeh Kao. Previously CEO of Rêv Worldwide and an early Netspend executive, he focuses on adaptable payment technology and progressive bank modernization. He also serves on the board of Re:wild.

- **Role:** CEO and Co-Founder at Episode Six
- **Organizations:** Episode Six, Rêv Worldwide, Netspend Corporation, Re:wild
- **Education:** B.A. in Economics, University of Texas
- **Known for:** Helped develop Netspend’s early sales and distribution strategy and focus on underbanked customers., Built Rêv Worldwide’s international business and multicurrency travel payment products., Co-founded Episode Six, whose early customers included HSBC and Japan Airlines.

## Career timeline

- **1999** — Recalled entering the payments business while helping a struggling company.
- **—** — Spent seven years at Netspend, helping shift its focus to underbanked Americans and building its sales and distribution network.
- **—** — Served as CEO of Rêv Worldwide, building its global business, platform and multicurrency travel products.
- **2015** — Co-founded Episode Six with Chermaine Hu and Futeh Kao; became CEO.
- **2023** — Episode Six announced a $48 million Series C led by Avenir.
- **2026** — Episode Six launched its Token Control Ledger and Verified Backing capability.

## Achievements

- Helped develop Netspend’s early sales and distribution strategy and focus on underbanked customers.
- Built Rêv Worldwide’s international business and multicurrency travel payment products.
- Co-founded Episode Six, whose early customers included HSBC and Japan Airlines.
- Led Episode Six through its announced $48 million Series C in May 2023.
- Serves on the board of conservation organization Re:wild.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 15, Episode Six announced Verified Backing, a control within its Token Control Ledger for supported bank-issued tokens.
- **2026-09** — On September 24, Episode Six announced its Token Control Ledger for tokenized deposits and stablecoins.
- **2026-03** — Appeared on FinTech Newscast to discuss global expansion, embedded payments, stablecoins and data sovereignty.

## Links

- Website: https://episodesix.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-atx

---

Profile page: https://yespress.io/john-mitchell
Published by YesPress — https://yespress.io
Last updated: 2026-10-27