Empowering Businesses Through Innovation and Collaboration
At Divergent Minds Solutions, we specialize in delivering innovative, tailored strategies that bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution. Founded by Laura Iannelli and Jon Moeller, Divergent Minds Solutions brings together decades of experience across industries—including payments, fintech, healthcare, law enforcement, and alternative energy. We believe that innovation is born from diverse perspectives and deep expertise. Whether it’s automating processes, streamlining workflows, optimizing payment systems, or providing business coaching and mentorship, we empower businesses to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Our client-first, consultative approach ensures that we take the time to deeply understand your unique challenges, goals, and vision. By working collaboratively with your team, we tailor solutions that address your specific needs—whether it’s implementing complex systems, modernizing legacy operations, or providing interim expertise for short-term projects. This personalized approach prioritizes authenticity, collaboration, and measurable results. By blending onshore expertise with offshore affordability, we ensure every solution aligns with your vision and drives long-term success.


Founding Story
Where Innovation Meets Collaboration
Divergent Minds Solutions was founded with a shared vision: to bring together diverse expertise and create innovative, client-focused solutions that address today’s most complex challenges. Recognizing the power of collaboration while working on transformative projects, the founders saw an opportunity to combine complementary skill sets in business strategy, technology, and leadership. This synergy inspired the creation of a company dedicated to solving unique business challenges with a holistic and forward-thinking approach.
The name ‘Divergent Minds’ reflects our belief that the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, innovative thinking, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Our team brings together decades of experience across industries—including payments, fintech, healthcare, law enforcement, and alternative energy—delivering tailored solutions that bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution.
At Divergent Minds Solutions, we don’t just collaborate internally; we actively gather feedback from our clients to ensure every solution is aligned with their goals and delivers measurable results. Our team’s expertise spans IT architecture, software development, cloud migration, data analytics, and business intelligence. We’ve successfully delivered projects ranging from secure financial systems and advanced ArcGIS applications to custom mobile and web platforms. These capabilities, combined with our ability to modernize legacy systems and implement scalable cloud solutions, allow us to meet the unique needs of businesses across industries. By blending onshore expertise with offshore affordability, we provide high-quality, scalable solutions that empower businesses to thrive in an ever-changing world. Whether it’s automating processes, integrating new tools, optimizing payment workflows, or providing interim support for short-term projects, Divergent Minds Solutions is committed to helping businesses achieve long-term success through innovation and collaboration.
Our Mission
Your Growth, Powered by Tailored Solutions
Our mission is to empower businesses by delivering innovative, tailored solutions that drive measurable success and long-term growth. We are committed to building authentic relationships, fostering collaboration, and leveraging our expertise to help clients overcome complex challenges, optimize operations, and stay ahead in a competitive marketplace.
Key Differentiators
Why Choose Divergent Minds Solutions?
Onshore Expertise, Offshore Affordability
We combine deep technical expertise with the cost advantages of nearshore and offshore development to deliver premium solutions that meet your business goals without exceeding your budget.
Customized, Scalable Solutions
Every business is unique, and your solutions should be too. We create future-proof architectures and strategies that grow with your business.
Proven Results Across Industries
With experience spanning payments, fintech, healthcare, law enforcement, and more, we’ve successfully delivered transformative results for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 1000 companies.
Authentic Relationships, Real Results
We prioritize authenticity, transparency, and collaboration to build long-term partnerships with our clients.
A Passion for Innovation and Impact
Our entrepreneurial spirit and love for exploring new ideas drive us to innovate constantly while making a meaningful impact for our clients and communities.
meet Our team
Leadership Spotlight

Laura Iannelli
COO - Revenue Strategist and Optimization Leader
With over 15 years of executive leadership experience in payments, fraud prevention and cybersecurity, Laura is passionate about delivering tailored solutions to complex challenges. Drawing on her expertise from global roles at Mastercard and J.P. Morgan, where she drove 22% YoY revenue growth and managed a $4B B2B portfolio, Laura combines creative problem-solving with a strategic, hands-on approach. Known for her client-focused leadership and operational excellence, she ensures Divergent Minds Solutions drives measurable results and fosters innovation for every client.

Jonathan Moeller
CTO - Innovative Technologist and Strategic Architect
With over 15 years of experience at the intersection of technology and innovation, Jon Moeller specializes in delivering scalable IT solutions that solve complex business challenges. As CTO of Divergent Minds Solutions, Jon leverages his deep expertise in project management, app development, software engineering, and cloud solutions to design practical, forward-thinking architectures. His industry experience spans healthcare, law enforcement, manufacturing, and EV technology, giving him a unique perspective on technical challenges and emerging trends. Outside of his technical work, Jon channels his passion for precision and performance as a high-performance driving instructor, bringing focus, adaptability, and measured decision-making into every aspect of his professional and personal life.
Key Partners
Dawn Bastyr
Payments Expert and Risk Mitigator
Based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, Dawn Bastyr is a payments advisor with over 18 years of experience helping medium and high-risk businesses optimize their payment operations. As VP of Payment Operations at Sempris, LLC, she developed strategies that improved efficiency and profitability for subscription billing businesses. Dawn’s expertise in risk reduction, dispute management, and compliance has made her a trusted advisor in the card-not-present payments space. Her data-driven approach ensures that businesses make smarter decisions to navigate the evolving payments landscape.
Lynn Finke
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Expert
With over 15 years of experience in data analytics and business intelligence, Lynn Finke specializes in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business success. As the founder of D3 Insight and a key partner at Divergent Minds Solutions, Lynn excels in designing streamlined dashboards, implementing performance metrics, and crafting tailored data strategies for clients across industries. Her industry-agnostic approach ensures that every solution is customized to meet unique business needs, while her ability to simplify complex data challenges empowers organizations to optimize operations and boost revenue. Based in Albany, New York, Lynn is known for building strong partnerships with stakeholders and delivering measurable, long-term results.
Services
Tailored Solutions to Empower Your Business
Technology Services
Custom Application Development
Software & Enterprise Architecture Consulting
Data Analysis, Migration, Optimization, and Visualization
Integration and Implementation Solutions
AI/ML/NLP Services
Business Services
Payments Optimization and Fraud Prevention
Leadership Coaching and Development
Operational Efficiency Consulting
Subscription Management and Billing Solutions
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