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Founder’s Story

Discover the journey of our visionary founder, Laurentiu Stefan Mocanu. Be inspired by his dedication, resilience, and passion for empowering professionals to achieve their highest potential.

Laurentiu Stefan Mocanu

Born in Constanta, Romania, Stefan’s life journey is marked by resilience, strategic innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Dedicated to making a positive impact on the community and helping others achieve holistic success, Stefan is a trusted advisor and leader in his field.

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Founder and CEO

Stefan Financial and Management LLC. (SFM)

SMAF Networking Events service offered by SFM

Stefan International Human Resources LLC. (SIHR)

US Navy Veteran

Leadership Board Member of National University Alumni Association

Bachelor of Science in Financial Management (BSFM)

Master of Science in Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Arts in Human Resources Management (MAHRM)

Master of Arts in Human Behavior Psychology (MAHUB)

Member of SALUTE Veteran National Honor Society

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Stefan is a distinguished entrepreneur, financial expert, project manager, and U.S. Navy veteran. As the Founder and CEO of Stefan Financial and Management LLC and Stefan International Human Resources LLC, Stefan has built a reputation for his strategic vision and innovative approach to business management.

Stefan’s journey began when he immigrated to the United States on an H2B visa. Starting from nothing, he built his business empire entirely on his own, without any outside investments. With sheer determination and hard work, he transformed his initial challenges into opportunities, establishing two successful international companies.

With a strong educational background from National University, where he earned degrees in Financial Management, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, and Human Behavior Psychology, Stefan combines academic excellence with practical experience. His academic journey is particularly inspiring, having started with a GPA of 2.10 and overcoming doubts to now hold three master’s degrees with a cumulative GPA of 3.8.

His career journey spans diverse roles, including hospitality management on cruise liners and luxury hotels in London, carpentry, organization work, and serving in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Stefan is a project manager who assists businesses of all sizes in navigating demanding situations and launching new projects. His leadership extends to his role on the Leadership Board of the National University Alumni Association, where he contributes to the strategic direction and growth of the alumni community.

Stefan Financial and Management LLC also offers SMAF Holistic Networking Events as one of their key services. Believing in the power of networking and continuous learning, these events provide a platform for professionals to connect and grow in a supportive environment free from the pressure of sales pitches.

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