Michael VanErdewyk

Michael VanErdewyk is a Texas-based fintech entrepreneur who heads Bright Bucks, Inc., and has developed a next generation purpose driven earnings and member engagement app that allows members to generate cash and earn cash-back rewards. Those who sign up on the Bright Bucks platform have many routes to achieve goals, including taking surveys, trying out games, writing reviews, and tracking steps. In addition, they can participate in consumer and medical research, and even receive sample products.

Mr. VanErdewyk and the Bright Bucks team have created a platform that is simple and intuitive to use, with cash instead of points earned and no lengthy payout delays. Earning cash-back by linking existing credit or debit cards is as simple as purchasing from participating merchants and receiving as much as 20 percent back. This comes on top of other existing point rewards programs offered by cards, hotels, and airlines.

Community focused, Mr. VanErdewyk encourages Bright Bucks members to help fund nonprofits such as food banks, humane societies, organizations that cure diseases and much more by making it simple and easy to donate a portion or the entirety of their rewards. A graduate of Dakota State University, Michael VanErdewyk’s leadership background extends across many industries.