Stanley Ramo may not be the loudest voice in the tech world—but make no mistake, the Haitian-American entrepreneur is making serious noise where it counts.
Featured on the “Everything Goes” podcast with host Cinderella, Ramo opens up about his journey from college party promoter to CEO of Renov, a financial therapy startup helping companies care for their employees’ emotional relationship with money. It’s a powerful mission rooted in one clear belief: financial decisions are mostly emotional—so why not treat them that way?
“I wanted to build something that mattered,” says Ramo, who launched Renov after diving deep into day trading during the market chaos of 2020. The volatility made one thing clear: knowing the numbers isn’t enough—how people feel about money runs the show.
A Bentley University alum with a marketing degree, Ramo has always had the entrepreneur’s itch. His first venture? A college party promotion company called Cash Flow Entertainment. That early hustle taught him lessons he’s still applying today.
Now with Renov, he’s working with a six-person team—including family—and is already in talks with 20 companies. He’s raised $25,000 from an angel investor and is aiming for $500,000 in their first round of funding.
But Ramo’s story goes beyond balance sheets and cap tables. It’s personal.
After losing his father—a carpenter and painter—he launched Pavo, a clothing line dedicated to preserving his dad’s legacy. “It’s about honoring where I come from,” Ramo shares. “I’m trying to stay real in rooms full of sharks.”
And while his resume includes co-founding TOC Boston (a hub for underrepresented tech founders), launching multiple brands, and actively fundraising, he’s also intentional about nurturing relationships, prioritizing mental health, and staying close to the people who matter.
“I deal with high anxiety. I’m still learning work-life balance,” he says candidly. “But I value vulnerability. I value friendships. That’s what keeps me grounded.”
In a tech ecosystem often obsessed with hustle, Ramo is carving a different path—one rooted in authenticity, emotional intelligence, and honoring his roots. His ambition is sharp, but so is his sense of self.
As the episode makes clear, Stanley Ramo isn’t just building companies—he’s building something bigger: a future where business, wellness, and community are all part of the same conversation.
