Frank Arellano, CEO of Revolv3 Named Finalist for 2025 Innovator of the Year Award

The Orange County Business Journal’s 2025 Innovator of the Year Awards is set to spotlight the region’s most forward-thinking leaders on Wednesday, September 10th, at the Irvine Marriott. Among the distinguished finalists is Frank Arellano, Founder and CEO of Revolv3, whose nomination celebrates his transformative impact on the payments industry.
Under Frank’s leadership, Revolv3 has emerged as a trailblazer in payment optimization, tackling a $600 billion problem of false declines, legitimate transactions wrongly rejected. His platform leverages over 100 data points per transaction to boost approval rates and reduce involuntary churn for subscription-based businesses. The result? Merchants using Revolv3 have seen an average increase of 14% in approvals and 30% increase in revenue collection rate.
Frank’s journey spans over two decades at companies like Ingram Micro and Experian, where he honed his expertise in financial technology. His vision for Revolv3 blends deep industry insight with a commitment to innovation, positioning the company at the forefront of payment optimization.
This nomination places Frank among Orange County’s most visionary leaders, recognized for creating game-changing products and fostering a culture of innovation. As the fintech landscape evolves, his work continues to redefine how businesses manage recurring payments and customer retention.
For more on the awards and nominees, visit the Orange County Business Journal’s official event page.


The Orange County Business Journal’s 2025 Innovator of the Year Awards is set to spotlight the region’s most forward-thinking leaders on Wednesday, September 10th, at the Irvine Marriott. Among the distinguished finalists is Frank Arellano, Founder and CEO of Revolv3, whose nomination celebrates his transformative impact on the payments industry.
Under Frank’s leadership, Revolv3 has emerged as a trailblazer in payment optimization, tackling a $600 billion problem of false declines, legitimate transactions wrongly rejected. His platform leverages over 100 data points per transaction to boost approval rates and reduce involuntary churn for subscription-based businesses. The result? Merchants using Revolv3 have seen an average increase of 14% in approvals and 30% increase in revenue collection rate.
Frank’s journey spans over two decades at companies like Ingram Micro and Experian, where he honed his expertise in financial technology. His vision for Revolv3 blends deep industry insight with a commitment to innovation, positioning the company at the forefront of payment optimization.
This nomination places Frank among Orange County’s most visionary leaders, recognized for creating game-changing products and fostering a culture of innovation. As the fintech landscape evolves, his work continues to redefine how businesses manage recurring payments and customer retention.
For more on the awards and nominees, visit the Orange County Business Journal’s official event page.
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