Episode Topic: Welcome to an insightful episode of PayPod. We engage Paul Jarrett, CEO and founder of Bulu, a company that's reshaping the landscape of fulfillment and subscription box services. From discussing the intriguing dynamics of college football to diving into the challenges and innovations of the subscription business model, this episode provides a comprehensive look at how personal experiences and professional challenges weave together to create entrepreneurial success. The conversation also highlights the unique aspects of managing logistics in a rapidly evolving industry. Lessons You’ll Learn: Throughout this enlightening podcast, listeners will gain valuable insights into navigating the complexities of the subscription business journey. Paul Jarrett shares his transformative experiences from being a collegiate athlete to becoming a reluctant entrepreneur, emphasizing resilience, strategic innovation, and the importance of adaptability in business. The discussion delves into the realities of starting and scaling a business, the pivotal decisions that can change the course of an enterprise, and how personal values can influence professional paths. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes operations of a successful subscription service and the personal growth that accompanies entrepreneurial ventures. About Our Guest: Paul Jarrett is a powerhouse of entrepreneurship and innovation. As the CEO and founder of Bulu, he has successfully steered the company through the ever-changing waters of the subscription box industry. Under his leadership, Bulu has evolved from a startup into a key player in fulfillment solutions, servicing giants such as Disney and GNC. Paul’s background as a D1 college football player at Iowa State has profoundly influenced his business approach, instilling a robust work ethic and a team-oriented mindset. His journey from the football field to the boardroom encapsulates the spirit of determination and agility. Topics Covered: The episode covers a range of topics, including the early days of Paul Jarrett’s football career, his transition into entrepreneurship, and the specific challenges of the subscription box market. Discussions also touch on the impact of logistics fears in business, the nuances of customer acquisition, and how traditional business models are being disrupted by innovative approaches. Additional topics include the importance of team dynamics in business settings, the integration of personal experiences into professional life, and strategic moves that can significantly affect business growth and success.

Will creating marketplaces and cross-connecting products within financial institutions guarantee success in the fintech industry? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Phill Rosen of MoneyLion to discuss the challenges and strategies in the financial services industry. MoneyLion is a financial technology company that's not a bank. Watch this episode for a fun interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/09/moneylion

Do you know what happens to your financial accounts after several years of inactivity? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Stephanie Mertz of Eisen to discuss the importance of technology, data security and integrity, and the need for standardization across the industry. Eisen is the first automated escheatment management system for banks and fintech. Watch this episode for a fun interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. 

A seamless and user-friendly digital wallet that combines the benefits of fiat and cryptocurrencies? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Daniel Ramonis of Renegade to discuss how the Renegade app is revolutionizing the way we handle money and cryptocurrencies. Renegade combines traditional banking and cryptocurrencies in one environment. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/09/renegade/

Shouldn't banks prioritize being fintech friendly to stay competitive? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Harry Gunsallus of Owners Bank to discuss how the banking industry has been disrupted by non-traditional players. Owners Bank is a digital bank. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech.  www.soarpay.com/2023/09/ownersbank

Why have mid-market companies been ignored when it comes to payment and automation transformation? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Nancy Sansom of Versapay to discuss their company's focus on B2B fintech and its offerings in payments and automation. Versapay is the first Collaborative Accounts Receivable Network. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/09/versapay

From their early days as competitors to Instagram, to their collaborations with defense organizations. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Mindaugas Eglinskas of PIXEVIA to discuss the fascinating story behind the creation of autonomous stores. PIXEVIA is an AI platform for retail, which eliminates tills, provides best customer experience for store clients, and optimizes operations for store managers. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/08/pixevia/

Are you interested in understanding the growth journey of SMEs? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Mantvydas Stareika of CapitalBox to discuss How Fintechs Provide Solutions for Small Companies. CapitalBox provides timely, trusted, and tailored alternative funding solutions to businesses that form the backbone of the European innovation economy. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/08/capitalbox/

Have you ever wondered how venture capitalists evaluate investment opportunities? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Megan Kao of Contrary to discuss  the potential growth in B2B due to outdated systems. Contrary is a venture fund that identifies and invests in the world's top talent. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/08/contrary

In this episode of Tactical Business, host Wade Skalsky sits down with Padhu Raman of Osa to discuss the changing landscape of the supply chain industry and the key factors affecting its evolution. Osa Commerce is an innovative technology company on a mission to tackle the data chaos in the supply chain. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/08/osa/

What are the financial issues and challenges faced by individuals without credit files? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Alexander Siedes of Homeppl to discuss their innovative approach to credit assessment. Homeppl helps Operations & Risk teams prevent application fraud, automate credit underwriting, and approve more customers. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation about the importance of technology in empowering individuals and combating financial inequality. www.soarpay.com/2023/08/homeppl/  

Want to know how managing incentives increases productivity? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Sarah Buchner of Trunk Tools to discuss how managing incentives can shift your workforce. Trunk Tools is an innovative construction fintech startup. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech.  www.soarpay.com/2023/07/trunktools/

From a tech perspective, solving a big enough problem for banks and insurers is crucial. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Devon Kirk of Portage to discuss how they back founders who have a strong understanding of scaling and change. Portage is a global investment platform focused on fintech and financial services. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech.  www.soarpay.com/2023/07/portage

Are interested in learning about the latest trends in the restaurant payment industry? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Sal Nazir of PAR Technology to discuss point of sale and payments in the restaurant industry. PAR is a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech.  www.soarpay.com.2023/07/partech

Are you looking for ways to take your e-commerce business to the next level? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Campbell Paton of StoreLab to discuss how mobile apps offer higher retention rates and a better user experience. StoreLab is a tech company that specializes in mobile app development platforms for e-commerce retailers and brands. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech.  www.soarpay.com/2023/07/storelab

Want to know how identifying bad actors is crucial to preventing account takeover and payment fraud? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Dan Pinto of Fingerprint to discuss how Fingerprint uses sophisticated techniques to generate identifier information from a user's browser. Fingerprint empowers developers to stop online fraud at the source. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/07/fingerprint

Are you interested in learning about decentralized payment solutions for banks? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Glendy Kam of Tassat to discuss the benefits of implementing private, permissioned blockchain technology in the banking industry. Tassat Group, Inc. is the leading provider of private blockchain-based, real-time solutions for commercial banks. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/07/tassat

Looking to optimize your online store's checkout process and boost your conversion rates? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Jordan Gal of Rally for a deep dive into the benefits of using a neutral payment processing platform. Rally offers a headless and fully optimized one-click checkout solution. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/07/rally

Are you a fintech company looking to maximize your tax savings and boost your innovation efforts? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Jonathan Cardella of Ventive to discuss how your technical and product staff can qualify for valuable tax credits. Strike enables all businesses to take advantage of the R&D tax credit, the Employee Retention Credit. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech.  www.soarpay.com/2023/07/strike

Join us in this intriguing video as we delve into the vast world of commerce, B2B investments, and growth opportunities. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Andrew Steele of Activant Capital to discuss how these large and serviceable markets present sustainable growth avenues for companies. Activant is a global investment firm that partners with high-growth companies that are transforming commerce. Don't miss out on this insightful episode featuring valuable learnings for investors and founders. www.soarpay.com/2023/07/andrewsteele

Hey there! Are you looking to expand your business into emerging markets but struggling to manage payments in those countries? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Federico Mazzoli of dLocal to discuss how they help companies collect payments from their end-users by enabling local payment methods, giving them access to the entire market share. dLocal powers local payments in emerging markets connecting global enterprise merchants with billions of emerging market consumers across APAC, Latin America, and Africa. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/06/dlocal

Do the high fees and security risks associated with credit and debit cards bother you? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Eric Shoykhet of Link Money to discuss how pay by bank works and why it's the future of digital payments. Link is revolutionizing payments in the United States with the first Pay by Bank solution focused exclusively on the US market. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/06/linkmoney

Are you tired of waiting days for your payments to process? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Stephany Kirkpatrick of Orum to discuss how Orum simplifies the process of money movement, offering an orchestration to optimize the transfer of funds from point A to point B as quickly as possible. Orum is the simplest API integration for instant payouts. Watch this episode for a fun interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/06/orum

Say Goodbye to Paperwork Hassles with Anvil's Data-Centric Solution. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Mang-Git Ng of Anvil to discuss how their software aims to replace paperwork processes with digital workflows. Anvil is a single platform to automate PDF based processes and transform antiquated workflows. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/06/anvil

Are you tired of the hassle of B2B transactions? Look no further than Balance, the B2B payment suite that is revolutionizing e-commerce. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Bar Geron of Balance to discuss how Balance empowers vendors and enables growth for B2B marketplaces. Balance lets B2B merchants provide businesses with a way to pay how and when they want, while getting the funds instantly and easily as card payments. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/06/balance

Are you in the cryptocurrency industry and struggling to keep up with the regulations? Then you can’t miss this episode of PayPod! host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Ilya Brovin of Sumsub to discuss the complex world of compliance and fraud prevention in the fintech space. Sumsub is an all-in-one verification platform designed to catch fraudsters and aid businesses in meeting compliance regulations worldwide. Don't miss out on this informative episode for a fun interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech!   www.soarpay.com/2023/06/sumsub

Are you in the cryptocurrency industry and struggling to keep up with the regulations? Then you can’t miss this episode of PayPod! host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Ilya Brovin of Sumsub to discuss the complex world of compliance and fraud prevention in the fintech space. Sumsub is an all-in-one verification platform designed to catch fraudsters and aid businesses in meeting compliance regulations worldwide. Don't miss out on this informative episode for a fun interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech! www.soarpay.com/2023/06/sumsub

Are you a business owner looking to ensure the success of your payment system? Look no further than Applause testing. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Zeb Winzenried of Applause to discuss the services they offer you as a business in the world of fintech. Applause is the world leader in testing and digital quality. If you're interested in learning more about Applause testing and how it can benefit your business, this is an episode you won't want to miss.  www.soarpay.com/2023/06/applause/

Do payment facilitators really make life easier when it comes to transactions? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Caleb Avery of Tilled to discuss PayFac as a service and how It’s revolutionizing the payments industry. Tilled was created to empower software vendors, marketplaces, and SaaS companies to start generating revenue from accepting credit cards. So why wait? Listen now and join us exploring the future of payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/06/tilled

Are you missing out on potential sales and customer engagement by not using SMS as part of your marketing strategy? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Uku Tomikas of Messente to discuss how SMS communication is a highly effective marketing channel for businesses, with an open rate of 98% within the first five minutes. Messente's software links all major messaging hubs and directly connects to many mobile network operators. Don't miss out on this episode if you're looking to up your marketing game! www.soarpay.com/2023/06/messente

Is there really more money and less risk when partnering with financial companies? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Brent Jackson of Torpago to discuss the spend control features to help businesses manage their expenses more efficiently. Torpago is a financial services and spend management platform. Looking to stay on top of the latest developments in payments and fintech? Then you won't want to miss this episode! www.soarpay.com/2023/05/torpago  

Is the ability to pay employees and vendors same day globally a game changer for SMB financials or just hype? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Charles Rosenblatt of PayQuicker to discuss how real-time business payments can have a massive impact on a company’s financials. PayQuicker, an innovative fintech company, launched its revolutionary payout platform in 2007, allowing businesses of any size to offer secure and compliant instant global payouts in local currency via secured bank accounts with prepaid debit cards, virtual cards, and mobile wallets all through a single point of integration. Watch this episode for a fun and practical dive into this latest development in payments and fintech.  www.soarpay.com/2023/05/payquicker

In this episode we’re learning more about accounting software and how you can predict cash flow with Jesse Rubenfeld, Co-Founder of Finoptimal. Finoptimal offers a variety of solutions to help streamline your accounting processes and increase the speed of your business operations. With their expertise and cutting-edge technology, you can simplify your accounting workflow and focus on growing your business. Listen in for a special promo code made just for our PayPod listeners 😉 www.soarpay.com/2023/05/finoptimal

Integrating your fintech or payments company with complementary services is essential, but it’s also a huge headache that consistently blows through budgets and deadlines. In this episode, Daniel Cronin Co-Founder of Integrated Finance tells us about how off the shelf integrations can allow fintech and payments companies to dramatically improve their services in a more stable cost effective manner than native building. If you’re a fintech business owner or executive, listen in on one of our most actionable episodes yet!  

Today we're joined by Nick Chandi, CEO and Co-founder of ForwardAI, as we explore the reasons behind early startup failures, focusing on the mistake of poor cash flow management.  He also discusses the potential of real-time payments and shares his thoughts on upcoming trends. If you're an entrepreneur or a business owner, you don't want to miss this captivating conversation with Nick. www.soarpay.com/2023/05/forwardai

Real time payments are dramatically changing the ways small businesses pay and get paid as we speak. Joining us today is Nicole Lorch, President of The First Internet Bank, who talks to us about real time payments for small to medium sized businesses. She also discusses the start of FedNow. Don’t miss this episode to learn why your business and its bottom line could be improved by incorporating real time payments.

Looking for ways to simplify your business processes? Join us today as we chat with Ryan George, Chief Marketing Officer at Docupace. As an expert in digitizing businesses, Ryan will be sharing valuable insights on how Docupace integrates with various companies and offers streamlined financial services. He'll also be discussing his predictions for upcoming trends in 2023. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how Docupace can help you streamline your operations. Tune in now! www.soarpay.com/2023/04/docupace

How do payment companies take advantage of the growing number of meta verse payments. And what payment innovations are coming in the next few years.  Justin Passalaqua Chief Market Officer at Worldline tells us about the key strategies Worldline uses to innovate and to stay ahead of shifting customer needs, and where he believes payments are headed. Listen in for some exciting insights for the future of payments technology. www.soarpay.com/2023/04/20/worldline  

“Payments isn’t easy, we make it look easy.” Mark Bishopp, Senior Vice President of Embedded Payments and partnerships at Fortis discusses with us embedded payments experience, the security measures Fortis takes to make sure your information is highly secured, and the changes Visa made to its surcharge rules. Mark also gives us insights on who Fortis chooses to partner with and why. www.soarpay.com/2023/04/fortis  

In this episode, Michele Tucci, Chief Strategy Officer at Credolab joins us to talk about risk scoring, fraud detection, and how alternative data provides advantages over traditional data. If you’re a business owner or a risk professional you don't want to miss this episode. www.soarpay.com/2023/04/credolab/

Tax season is here!  This episode we’re joined by Meg Higgins, VP of Global Business Development at Avalara, who talks to us all about Tax Compliance and Tax Laws, particularly with an eCommerce and FinTech focus. If you’re a Fintech or eCommerce entrepreneur and want to learn how to streamline your tax compliance, or what traps to watch out for, this episode is for you. www.soarpay.com/2023/03/avalara/

Loyalty and Rewards programs have a long history but they are constantly evolving. In this episode, Len Covello, CTO at Engage People Inc. educates us on loyalty and rewards programs, how they're integrated into payments, and how AI plays a major role in personalizing each consumer’s experience. https://www.soarpay.com/2023/03/engagepeople/

Host Jacob Hollabaugh is joined by the CEO of phos, Brad Hyett to discuss the growing demand for contactless retail payments that don’t require additional hardware, how technologies like phos address the security concerns inherent in such transactions for both merchant and consumer, and how the ability to turn any smart phone into a contactless mobile POS is changing the landscape of retail business in both the first and third world. Check out the show notes here:  https://www.soarpay.com/2023/03/phos

The daily workflow burden for small business operators is often a barrier to seeking new ways to free up valuable time that would be better spent with customers. In this episode, Prashant Gandhi, Chief Business Officer at Melio, joined us to talk about the ways a powerful software platform can transform their day-to-day operations. Check out the show notes here:  https://www.soarpay.com/2023/02/melio

The financial services industry has historically adopted new technology at a much slower rate, but change is on the horizon. In this episode, we sat down with Bill Capuzzi CEO of Apex Fintech Solutions, to talk about the process of enabling clients to scale to meet the relentless pace of Fintech, while focusing on increasing access, creating efficiencies, and making a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.   Check out the show notes here: https://www.soarpay.com/2023/02/apex

The gig economy is comprised of some of the most hard-working individuals around and is expanding every day. In this episode, we sat down with Tilak Joshi Co-founder and CEO at Lean to discuss the process and power of unlocking the financial system for gig workers through the lens of risk.   Check out the show notes here: https://www.soarpay.com/2023/01/lean/

In a tech start-up things are moving sometimes at breakneck speed. In this episode, we had the opportunity to spend some time with Hristo Borisov, CEO and Co-Founder of Payhawk, to discuss the financial systems of tomorrow and the importance of maximizing control and visibility over business spend to keep up with the fast pace of growing companies.   Check out the show notes here: https://www.soarpay.com/2023/01/payhawk

How do you scale globally, while keeping up with tax legislation, infrastructure, and pricing? It can feel like an insurmountable task. In this episode, we sat down with Daniëlle Keeven VP of Finance at Paddle to talk about a different approach to payments infrastructure. Is this end-to-end solution the best-kept secret in the payment industry?   Check out the show notes here!: https://www.soarpay.com/2023/01/paddle/

In logistics people commonly have two questions, where is my shipment and where is my money? In this episode, Shawn Vo Co-founder and CTO of Denim joined us to talk about advancements and innovations on the payments side of the equation.   To access show notes and more, visit us here!: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/12/denim/

From a crisis, you can build something really incredible. In this episode we were joined by Cameron Peake, Partner at Restive Ventures to talk about the ways tech can have a massive social impact and the ways to inspire and acquire funding partners to help make that dream become a reality. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/12/rv

Not all businesses are created equal, and smaller and mid-sized companies are often underserved and overlooked. In this episode, we spent some time chatting with Austin Mac Nab the CEO of VizyPay about leveling the payments playing field. Show Notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/11/vizypay/

Access to credit unlocks opportunities for so many people, but it isn't always the easiest process. In this episode, we sat down with Jeff Keltner, the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Upstart to talk about utilizing technology to expand access across the credit spectrum.   Show notes: Jeff Keltner - Upstart

The number of payment technology options continues to increase, but companies often resist adoption to avoid the cumbersome process. In this episode, we sat down with John Lunn, CEO and Founder at Gr4vy to talk about the power of providing companies with the ability to scale and maintain control of their entire payment stack from anywhere.   Show Notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/11/gr4vy/

There is no reason why an online shopping experience needs to work like a brick-and-mortar store, so why have we worked so hard to mimic that process? Jay Myers, Co-founder of Bold Commerce, joins us to discuss the power of empowering brands to explore the endless ways to approach customized checkout experiences.   Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/11/boldcommerce/

Credit Cards were established in the 1950s and while the world has drastically changed since then, the industry has not evolved alongside it resulting in a burdensome $140B of annual interest accumulation. In this episode, we sat down with Philip Belamant, Co-founder and CEO of Zilch to look at the way advertising dollars can be used to relieve that burden on consumers and bring that number from $140B to Zilch.   Show Notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/10/zilch/

In a time where we rely on technology to make our lives as frictionless as possible, Paya is paving the way for the B2B payments space to automate and scale like never before. In this episode, we spent some time with Balaji Devarasetty, CIO of Paya to talk about the power of effective middleware.   Show Notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/10/paya  

Gift cards have a great sentiment, but aren't always the best way to send funds and often go unused. In this episode, we were joined by Nick Baum, CEO and Co-Founder of Tremendous - a payouts platform enabling businesses to send money, pre-paid cards, and gift cards to people all around the world - to talk about simplifying the process and gifting people in a way that works best for them.   Show Notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/10/tremendous

The use of virtual cards is on the rise, but large issuers and legacy systems can often leave midmarket and smaller businesses behind. In this episode, we sat down with David Blaha, Chief Revenue Officer at Extend to discuss innovation around the use of corporate cards and spend management.   Show Notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/10/extend-2/

In this episode, we sat down with Andre Neves Founder and CTO at ZEBEDEE to talk about the way an unexpected collaboration and introduction to the lightning network paved the way for disruption in the fintech side of gaming.   Notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/10/zebedee

Event ticketing may seem like a simple concept, but thanks to Alex Linebrink Founder and CEO of Passage, our conversation revealed the complexity and untapped opportunities that lie within so many smaller events-based companies. With a background in payments and a passion for people, Alex provides a unique perspective on an established industry.   Show Notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/10/passage

How do you find the next great analyst? In this episode we sat down with Brooker Belcourt, CEO and Founder of Covey- a platform designed to allow analysts to compete and learn from one another, to talk about a new approach to investment strategies.   Show Notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/10/covey

Consumers are increasingly invested in sustainability. In this episode, we spoke with Brennan Spellacy, Co-founder and CEO of Patch to examine the ways companies can utilize technology to take action against climate change. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/09/patch/

Aiming to drive financial inclusion, David Conrad Rocha CEO and Co-founder of Prosperas joins us in this episode to discuss access to fast frictionless credit using unbiased phone metadata. This episode explores the way a blockchain platform has allowed consumers to have transparent control of their information enabling lenders to make responsible decisions about people they barely know. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/09/prosperas

Mobile payments have been gaining steam for years, but the pandemic created a boom in e-commerce and a necessity for contactless payment methods, almost overnight. In this episode we spent some time with Osa Gaius the Founder and CEO of Parrot - a mobile payments platform, to talk about the way our mobile devices are destined to become the dominant modality for our daily transactions. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/10/getparrot/

Often one of the key benefits of being a part of a tech start-up is equity in the company, but the process to exercise stock options can be daunting. In this episode we were joined by Vieje Piauwasdy, Senior Director of Equity Strategy at Secfi - the first equity planning platform helping start-up employees and executives navigate key financial decisions, to talk about why nearly two billion in start-up equity is being left on the table. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/09/secfi/

In this episode we look at the way one Fintech company is amplifying the process of developing enterprise applications. Robert Cooke, Founder and CTO at 3forge joined us to talk about building a framework focused on the financial industry to improve the way humans interact with data and increase reusability of code. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/09/3forge/

Payroll has historically been focused on the W2 employee. In the swift and ever evolving gig economy there has been a major shift toward 1099 contract work. In this episode we sat down with Desmon Lewis, Senior Sales Executive of Gig Wage, to talk about how the workplace is changing and how innovation in payment systems is following suit. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/09/gigwage/

In the early stages of a fintech/payments company investors and venture capital firms are seeking to understand why "now' is the right time for a company to disrupt and impact a space. In this episode we spent some time with Medha Agarwal, Partner at RedPoint Ventures exploring the role of venture capital in the seed and growth phases of start-ups. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/09/redpoint-ventures/

As cryptocurrencies become more mainstream, simplifying the process of buying, selling, and storing digital currencies is essential. In this episode our guest, Sung Choi the Vice President of Business Development at CoinMe guides us through the process of developing technologies that are changing how people experience their digital assets. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/09/coinme-2/

In this episode, we sat down with Chris Kline, the COO and Co-Founder of Bitcoin IRA to discuss the significance of utilizing Bitcoin as a component of your retirement portfolio and to explore how cryptocurrency will continue to be a pivotal component of our economic landscape. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/09/bitcoinira/

Paid leave is an important benefit, but navigating how and when it's used can become more of a headache than a perk for both employees and employers. In this episode Rob Whalen, CEO and Co-founder of PTO Exchange joins us to discuss a new and innovative way to allow employees to self-direct their accrued benefits to the vehicles of their choice. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/09/ptoexchange/

In this special episode we sat down with Peter Hazlehurst the Co-founder and CEO of Synctera, along with his client Robert Yau Co-Founder at Sincere to discuss the process and power of developing fintech apps. Synctera not only aids in the building process, but also in helping their clients navigate their banking relationship to ensure they get to market quickly and responsibly. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/09/synctera-and-sincere/

As the gig economy grows and the workplace continues to swing aggressively in the direction of freelance contracts, the sophistication of the payments process has to evolve. In this episode we are joined by Michael Brooks the Founder and CEO of goLance, to discuss the art of freelancing. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/08/golance/

In this episode we explore the transformation of payouts. Founder and CEO of Verituity, Ben Turner, joins us to take a look into their unique approach to wholistic verification easing the complexity of the payouts process, reducing risk and cost.

This episode explores the exciting and fast paced world of insurtech. Jeff Radke, CEO of Accelerant joins us to speak to the process of leveraging quailty data to disrupt legacy systems in the insurance industry. The Accelerant platform connects specialty underwriters with investors to empower growth and enhance the overall customer experience.

With nearly 30 years of experience working in payments and Fintech, Oded Zehavi, CEO and CoFounder of Mesh Payments joins us in this episode to talk about the way the pandemic inspired exciting ways to create disruption in spend management. Through Mesh’s innovative platform companies have total control and visibility into every dollar spent. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/08/mesh-payments/

In this episode we cover all things crypto including Bitcoin ATMs and mobile security. Joined by Haseeb Awan, creator of one of the first and largest bitcoin ATMs - Bitaccess and current CEO of Efani, America's most secure and private cell phone service, we dive into SIM swaps, location tracking, and the future of information protection on mobile devices. Learn more: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/07/efani/

The burden of student loans is felt far and wide. Not only because of the size of the debt, but also because of the complicated nature of navigating the different rules and regulations specific to student debt. Bobby Matson, CEO and Founder of Payitoff joins us to discuss the power and importance of automating every aspect of debt repayment for fintechs, workplace providers and financial institutions - starting with student debt.

When it comes to expense tracking and spend management tech companies often have stronger awareness and control over their code than they do their money. In this episode we sat down with Andrew Hoag, CEO of Teampay to explore the topic and discuss the ways transparency and tech efficiencies in spend management are crucial.

In this episode Amanda Cohen, Director of Product at Resolver explores the way to transform 'Risk Management into Risk Intelligence'. From regulatory compliance to insight tracking that informs business decisions, Amanda speaks to the way Resolver serves as a wholistic and seamless approach to risk management.

When it comes to talent acquisition and retention, executive recruitment plays a crucial role. In this episode we sat down with Martin Mendelsohn, Senior Partner at Kingsley Gate Partners to explore the ever changing landscape of building a career in Fintech. Show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/06/kingsley-gate-partners/

Many businesses face numerous challenges when it comes to B2B payments and are often subject to revenue leakage in the billing process due to human error. In this episode we sat down with Rom Lakritz, Co-Founder and CEO of Anchor to talk about the benefits of payments automation to increase growth capacity and profitability. Check out show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/06/anchor/

Focused on the intersection of strategy and experience design, Mark Bruno, the VP of Product at Sensible Weather joins us in this episode to provide a window into what it means to manage climate risk in relationship to consumer experience purchases. By calculating Weather Guarantee pricing in real time, Sensible Weather is generating new revenue for partners and enhancing experiences for travelers because they believe cloudy days should never ruin a good time. Check out the show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/04/sensible/  

As the options to simplify our lives and digitize our wallets increase every day, the demand for unattended payment solutions technology grows as well. On this episode Carly Furman, the CEO of Nayax North America joins us to talk about the future of cashless payments, increased consumer data security in credit transactions, and the power of unattended transaction capability for business owners. Check out the show notes here: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/04/nayax/

The average consumer has approximately $400 of liquidity making it incredibly difficult to say "yes" to beneficial and often necessary health related procedures and services. In this episode Stephen Sweeney, Chairman and CEO of iCreditWorks joins us to talk about the advancements and benefits of a native mobile app that makes aquiring personal financing simple and hassle free.   Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/04/simplifying-personal-financing-with-stephen-sweeney-of-icreditworks/

Financial Services has historically been a fairly low tech space. Mike Sha, CEO and Co-founder of Sigfig join us to discuss the way fintech is transforming the investing and banking experience. SigFig prioritizes collaboration with the banking industry to enable them to connect with consumers in a personal way, having a powerful impact through customer centric digital engagement. Read show notes and more! :https://www.soarpay.com/2022/03/sigfig

Rebate Revenue accounts for an ever increasing amount of revenue margin across so many industries. In this episode Andrew Butt, CEO of Enable gives us a closer look into the way modern software can transform the rebate revenue management process creating efficiency and data transparancy. For access to show notes and more visit https://www.soarpay.com/2022/03/enable

With Crypto currency gaining more traction every day the landscape can be increasingly complex. Cryptogic co-founder, Scott, joins us to bid farewell as PayPod's trusted host and explore the future of Crypto currency payments and investing, discussing key insights and advancements in alternative payment technologies.

A positive customer experience is critical to any business... and payments often play a crucial role in that experience. In an increasingly digital world, seamless payments have become even more important. Dave Lehman, COO and President of Birdeye, joins the show to discuss keys to quality customer experiences, digital payments, and Birdeye Payments, a new pay-by-text solution. Read show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/02/birdeye/

Organizations of all kinds continue to explore vertical integration of payments, lending, and other financial services to create alternative revenue sources and drive growth. On this episode, we take a look at the power of payroll integrations to unlock new capabilities and opportunities for fintechs, employers, SaaS businesses, and beyond. Our guest is Andrew Brown, the founder and CEO of Check, which is a payroll infrastructure startup that lets you embed payroll directly in your vertical SaaS, HR, or time-tracking platform. Check is leading the charge with payroll-as-a-service! Read show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/02/check/

With so many ways to pay for products and services, multiple credit cards, bank accounts, and and beyond… there has never been more consumers must keep track of in regards to their money. How can technology, and something like an app on your phone simplify this all? Amanda Orson, VP, Head of North America at Curve, joins the show to share how Curve is simplifying money management. Read show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/02/curve/

Attracting digital customers is critical to the success of so many businesses these days, and those operating in payments or fintech are no exception. On this episode, we dive into the keys to winning digital customers with the help of Howard Tiersky, CEO of FROM, The Digital Transformation Agency. Howard is also the author of "Winning Digital Customers: The Antidote to Irrelevance" and had many insights to share. Read show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/01/from/

Many SaaS companies have integrated payments into their platforms to open up new revenue streams. Maximizing that revenue is something else altogether. Our guest on the show who will be explaining the "how" of revenue maximization is Spartak Buniatyan. Spartak is the CEO and founder of PayEngine, which is a payments platform designed to help vertical market software vendors maximize their payment revenue, eliminate liability, and reduce complexity. Read show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/01/payengine/

Opportunity Zones offer investors and founders one of the most compelling tax advantages in history... Listen along as Ashley Tison, Co-founder of OZ Pros joins the podcast to break down what Opportunity Zones are, and explore how Fintech entrepreneurs are locating (or relocating) their businesses in Opportunity Zones to take advantage of the capital gains benefits and more. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/12/ozpros/

Payment APIs that automate payment processing bring a tremendous amount of value to businesses looking for more seamless customer experiences around payments. On this episode, our guest is Skyler Nesheim, SVP of Technology at Dwolla. Dwolla is a FinTech company that is changing the way innovative businesses move money. Since 2008, Dwolla’s modern platform has powered billions in payments for millions of end users. https://www.soarpay.com/2021/12/dwolla/

Microlending is on the rise, particularly in the realm of digital assets like cryptocurrencies. On this episode Keefe Tan, Project Director of Gennix joins to discuss the how and why of microlending for digital assets, NFTs, and more. Listen in to hear the Gennix story, and take an in-depth look at another side of the Decentralized Finance world. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/12/gennix/

There is no shortage of fintech products these days... more organizations than ever before are leveraging technology to revolutionize payments, banking, finance, and beyond. But when it comes to fintech products, what are the keys to long term growth and adoption? Paul Garibian, president of Nota. Nota is M&T Bank’s fintech solution for attorneys joins the show to discuss. Paul has spent nearly 20 years helping financial institutions drive product development and grow revenue and market share Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/12/nota/

Financial crime is a challenge faced by all businesses, but particularly for financial organizations such as banks, fintechs, and payments businesses. What are the keys to successfully approaching Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM)? Jaime Ramirez, CEO of Preventor, joins the show to offer key insights. Preventor is the next generation self-service digital identity and fraud prevention collaborative platform for individuals, businesses, and governments... they're leading the charge in the fight against financial crime. Listen along to learn how! Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/11/preventor/

Accounts Receivable (A/R), invoicing, and bill presentment/payments are all crucial processes for businesses. Not getting paid in a timely manner, and efficiently, can have more significant consequences for SMBs. Once again, technology, and specifically a SaaS solution, offers up powerful results. Garima Shah, President of BIller Genie - an award-winning Accounts Receivable (A/R) platform and e-invoicing solution that automates bill presentment, follow up, online payments, and reconciliation for SMBs, joins to discuss. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/11/biller-genie/

Cyber security is a critical element for payments organizations, fintechs, and really any financial organization of any size to "get right" from the start. Not doing so can harm growth, user trust, and more. Michael Argast, CEO and Co-Founder of Kobalt.io, which manages and develops cyber security programs for SMBs joins the show to explore the keys to cyber security success. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/11/kobalt-io/

How do you build a successful dev team - particularly as a startup in the fintech world? Whether it's blockchain technology, AI, big data, or other tech... development needs are clear, and assembling a global team can be key to growth. On this episode, Timothy Partasevitch, Chief Growth Officer for SmartIT joins to break down the keys to building a winning dev team. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/10/smart-it/

The continually growing numbers of gig workers has transformed the way many think about careers themselves. But gig workers have different needs, particularly on the financial and banking side than many traditional workers. Fortunately, fintechs are stepping up to directly service them and the gig economy itself. But how is it being done, and what’s to come in the future? Matt Spoke, CEO of Moves, the only all-in-one financial app helping gig workers manage their business and get ahead, joins to discuss. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/10/moves/

What if there was a way for consumers to move outside traditional search engines and digital advertising to protect privacy AND get financial rewards from use of their data? Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency offer key solutions. On this episode our guest is Dr. Kurt Nielsen, President of Partisia Blockchain, a WEB 3.0 public blockchain built for trust, transparency, privacy and speed of light finalization. Listen along as Kurt walks us through it all. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/10/partisia-blockchain/

For our 200th episode, we take a look at the big picture of payments to explore the latest trends, technologies, and forces driving change in the space! Paul Golding, Senior US Payments and Lifestyle Analyst for Macquarie Group, joins the show as a subject matter expert to offer key insights. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/10/macquarie/

Startup investment and VC funding are areas of finance ripe for innovation. As Fintech tools and platforms continue to evolve, cost reduction and efficiency become a primary focus. On this episode, Rémy Astié, Founder & Co-CEO of Vauban joins the show to discuss the growth in VC investing, and how their platform is making start-up investing faster, easier, and more accessible... which is great for both investors and the start-ups looking for capital. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/10/vauban/

eCommerce businesses continue to thrive, but only with the right strategy and supporting platforms like Shopify. Having the optimal payments stack is also crucial to success. Chase Clymer, Co-Founder of Electric Eye, a growth agency focusing on eCommerce brands using Shopify specifically joins the show to explore. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/09/electric-eye/

Micropayments, financial transactions involving small sums of money, typically online, have been overlooked by many traditional payments and financial organizations. However, the "microeconomy" is actually massive, and offers exciting opportunities for those that cater to it... and financial inclusion itself. Sushil Prabhu, Chairman and CEO of Dropp, a platform enabling micropayments, joins the podcast to break it all down. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/09/dropp/

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) not only has the chance to revolutionize the economy, it has the chance to save it. This makes bridging the gap between traditional finance and cryptocurrencies, neobanks, and beyond, absolutely crucial. Rachid Ajaja, CEO and Founder of AllianceBlock joins the show to discuss these opportunities, and how his company is helping DeFi products and services drive value and mainstream adoption. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/09/allianceblock/

Small and Midsize Businesses (SMB) have unfortunately often found themselves underserved by traditional banks when it comes to lending. How can fintech-powered solutions bridge the gap? On this episode, Brian Geary, President of Linear Financial Technologies joins the show to explore this and share his company's story. Quality tech platforms can reduce lending friction, reduce costs for banks (making it easier to service smaller players), and more.... listen along to find out how! Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/09/linearft/

Digital transformations are happening across many industries, and banking is no exception. Banking customers have come to expect mobile apps and other digitized services, while open banking continues to establish itself as the future. Vikram Srivats, VP and General Manager at WaveMaker joins the show to discuss their low code development platform, and how banks can successfully navigate digital transformations. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/09/wavemaker/    

When it comes to fraud prevention, behavioral biometrics presents the latest, and perhaps greatest, way to leverage technology for increased security and privacy. Add in passive authentication and the implications for improved user experience across banking, payments, and elsewhere are significant. Bill Sytsma, Senior VP at Callsign, joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/09/callsign/

Many companies struggle with wasted time and effort around bill payments, spend management, and other accounting processes related to expenditures. Airbase aims to solve these problems by bringing these important mechanisms all under one roof. Listen along as Airbase Founder Thejo Kote joins the show to explore. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/08/airbase/

The contactless payment revolution continues, and on this episode we explore a unique payment method under this umbrella... pay by text. Larry Talley is the Founder and CEO of Everyware, a company simplifying the process of collecting payments by offering pay by text solutions. Listen along as Larry breaks down why this payment method is so powerful, and the keys to Everyware's success in a constantly shifting payments landscape. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/08/everyware/

Over the last year and a half, few industries have faced as many challenges as the restaurant industry. The silver lining of these challenges is that many restaurants have adapted to COVID-19 challenges and more by improving their management and payments solutions with the help of technology. Joel Montaniel is the CEO and Co-founder of SevenRooms, a technology company that has been helping restaurants digitally transform themselves and grow their revenues. Listen in as Joel walks us through how technology is evolving the restaurant industry. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/08/sevenrooms/

The fintech landscape continues to evolve, and a comprehensive marketing strategy remains critical to achieving growth. Whether it's deciding what channels to pursue, crafting messaging, or just crafting a landing page that is tested and effective... effective growth marketing strategies can yield incredible results. Listen along as Shameer Sachdev, founder of Growth Gorilla, a fintech marketing agency, joins the show to explore what works for organizations of all sizes. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/08/growth-gorilla/

Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology continue to take the financial world by storm, attracting more investor interest than ever before. Learning about the ins and outs of crypto trading, what kinds of coins are out there, and more, isn't exactly easy. Bad information or a lack of understanding can lead to costly mistakes. Edmund McCormack, founder of Dchained, joins the podcast to share how his company is bringing crypto membership and DeFi education to a wide range of people. Ed also shares insights on the larger world of cryptocurrency, including what's coming next. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/08/dchained/

Contactless payment solutions, and particularly mobile payments, continue to rise. Beyond that, the need for a completely frictionless mobile experience uniting payments, banking, and beyond has become more apparent than ever. How can fintechs and payments organizations rise to meet this demand? Will Graylin, Founder and CEO of OV Loop joins the show to share his company's story and his vision for bringing all of the financial and payments accounts consumers have into one frictionless, highly secure, digital wallet experience. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/08/ov-loop/

Cryptocurrencies are here to stay, yet the criticisms of them as a legitimate payment method continue to abound. Peter Jensen, CEO of RocketFuel joins the podcast to share how his company delivers 1-click check-out solutions using Bitcoin, other crypto, and bank transfers to eCommerce merchants and their customers. Peter also provides insight on the most critical question... why crypto payments are so revolutionary and matter so much. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/07/rocketfuel/

We’ve all gotten used to this idea that you only receive paychecks at certain times of the month, and not necessarily when you actually worked the hours. But from a business and employee perspective, is that ideal? Listen along as Kayling Gaver, Co-founder and COO of Tapcheck joins the show to explore the benefits of on-demand pay and share her company's story. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/07/tapcheck/

Accessibility is one of the biggest challenges facing crypto adoption. Fortunately, there are fintechs working to solve the issue. Neil Bergquist, Co-founder and CEO of Coinme joins to share the story of this Bitcoin Kiosk company. They have partnered with Coinstar as well as Moneygram to enable people to exchange their cash for crypto in an easy and frictionless way. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/07/coinme/

Cryptocurrencies and the democratization of finance offers a tremendous amount of promise... particularly for those in under-resourced communities. But what will it take to truly deliver on it? Sheldon Gilbert, tech entrepreneur and founder of Proclivity Systems as well as Kura Labs, which matches college students and recent graduates with high-demand, high-paying jobs, joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/07/kura-labs/

Credit Unions play a pivotal role in the financial world, and can offer incredible benefits for their members. Still, in a landscape that is increasingly digital and more competitive than ever, how can Credit Unions have sustained success? Dr. David Tuyo, CEO of University Credit Union (UCU), has helped his Credit Union navigate a sometimes challenging landscape (particularly in the wake of COVID19). Listen in as he offers up his unique perspective and insights on Credit Union success. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/07/ucu/

Digital banking continues to take the financial world by storm, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) offers up a new frontier for unparalleled access to financial services. When combined with powerful underlying technology, the results are tremendous. Jason Blick, Director & CEO of EQIBank joins the show to share his company's success story and to cover what's next in De-Fi and digital banking. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/07/eqibank/

With the continued rise of digital financial services (everything from banking to payments)… security and customer experience have taken center stage. Despite the growing capabilities delivered by AI, human interaction must also be at the heart of certain services - such as agreement processes. Sameer Hajarnis, e-signature Product Leader at OneSpan joins the show to explore these crucial and connected topics. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/06/onespan/

There are many businesses out there, such as SaaS businesses or ISVs where payments play a crucial role… and can even present a greater opportunity if brought in house. But when should an ISV, for example, bring payments in house? How is it done effectively? When should becoming a PayFac be considered? Jareau Wadé, Chief Growth Officer of Finix, a fintech company that has developed a robust a payment processing platform for businesses, joins the show to offer his insights. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/06/finix/

Payments solutions and technology can transform many industries.. On this episode we focus in on how digital payments are revolutionizing the way the insurance world runs. Our guest is Chris Ewing, who is the CEO of One Inc. One Inc provides insurance companies a digital payments platform designed to increase retention, decrease admin expenses, and mitigate data security risk – while simplifying compliance. Listen along as Chris walks us through the power of digital payments in insurance. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/06/one-inc/

Gen Alpha and Gen Z make up an increasingly important cohort when it comes to spending and saving money. Financial literacy is more important for kids and teens than ever before. From the fintech side, over the last year amidst the pandemic their earnings and spending habits have changed. Dean Brauer, co-founder of gohenry, a kids debit card and financial education app, joins to discuss his business and the fascinating results from their research into children's money habits. Read show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/06/gohenry/

We all know that credit card rewards can enable cheaper flights, hotel upgrades, and more… but it can be difficult to maximize these benefits. While some individuals are able to optimize their credit card usage, it takes a lot of time, research, and effort to get it right. What if there was an app that leveraged technology to enable credit card reward maximization? John Taylor Garner joins the show to discuss the company he founded, Card Curator, which does just that. Read show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/06/card-curator/

Like so many things in the financial world, how payroll is run continues to evolve with technology developed by innovative organizations. It’s ripe for a digital transformation.. This became a necessity as global businesses struggled with managing payroll amidst an unprecedented pandemic. Fidelma McGuirk, Founder and CEO of PaySlip joins the podcast to share how her companies tools helped organizations better navigate it all. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/06/payslip/

Whether it’s a fintech, payments business, or a bank… actually meeting the needs and wants of consumers is critical to success. But what does a successful digital banking and payments ecosystem look like? Eric Solis, Founder and CEO of MovoCash, one of the fastest-growing digital cash networks, joins to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/05/movocash/

Technology continues to transform eCommerce in many ways beyond just the payments and banking side. In this episode we take a look at how one company is revolutionizing the way merchants offer extended warranties on their products. Woody Levin, the CEO & Co-Founder of Extend, an API-first product protection and extended warranty provider, joins to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

It’s no secret that the payments and fintech industry offers huge opportunities for businesses, their founders, and employees. Many of these opportunities come in the form of mergers, acquisitions, and even IPOs. On this episode, Lawrence Lee, partner with the Baker McKenzie lawfirm, joins to discuss all things M&As in the fintech world. Lawrence was also a formerly in-house counsel for the digital currency exchange Coinbase, and has a tremendous amount of knowledge to share on the landscape. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Cryptocurrencies aren't going away, neither is the need for financial organizations of all kinds to follow the best KYC practices... particularly if they want to continue expanding globally. Identity verification tools sit at the center of it all, and can be the key to widespread crypto adoption. Zac Cohen, COO of Trulioo joins the podcast to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/05/trulioo/

How data is leveraged to create Mathematical models impacts many industries, particularly those such as finance and insurance. As technology improves, the possibilities for fintech applications are nearly endless. Amrit Santhirasenan, Co-founder and CEO of Hyperexponential, as well as host of the Startup Dads Podcast joins to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Open Banking is revolutionizing the way the finance world operates, and APIs are a key component of its emergence. Still, open banking and APIs are often misunderstood. On this episode, Eyal Sivan, Head of Open Banking at Axway, and host of the podcast Mr. Open Banking, is our guest. Listen along as he breaks down why open banking is so powerful, how it all runs. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Chargeback fraud, and Card Not Present (CNP) fraud present ongoing challenges for many merchants, particularly those in eCommerce. Fortunately, there are solutions out there that can help in a big way. Helping walk us through it all is our guest Ron Hynes, CEO of Vesta. Vesta is a leading FinTech company and the forerunner in guaranteed e-commerce payment solutions. Vesta pioneered the process of fully guaranteed card-not-present (CNP) payment transactions for the telecommunications industry. Listen along for an in-depth look at this crucial topic! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Unfortunately many people in the US, and around the world have faced, and continue to face, financial challenges... and having to wait for payday can exacerbate these challenges. What solutions does fintech offer? On this episode, Richard Liu, CTO of Earnin joins the show to explore. Earnin is an app that lets people get paid as soon as they leave work, with no fees, interest, or hidden costs. It's the definition of financial empowerment, and the perfect vehicle with which to explore a crucial topic. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Gold has been utilized as a store of value and exchanged for goods and services throughout history. On this episode, David Dorr, Founder & CEO of Coro Global Inc, joins the show to discuss their app that enables users to make payments with gold from their mobile phones. With advances in financial technology, particularly distributed ledger technology, and mobile apps... innovation is impacting even the "OG" currency. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Millennials, as well as Gen Xers, represent important demographics for banks and fintechs. But what offerings do Millennials want to see in particular? NTT DATA Services recently surveyed 5,000 banking customers to answer some of these questions. Listen along as Wayne Busch, President of NTT Data Services, and Michael Goodman, VP, Business Insights join the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

In any business, building a cohesive team, managing projects, and fostering a culture of innovation is important. In the field of fintech, payments, and other technologies... it becomes even more critical. Jahn Karsybaev, CIO of MyBasePay, a comprehensive Back-Office, Payroll and Talent Acquisition platform joins to offer insights on leadership and talent acquisition in tech. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Credit Unions play a crucial role in their communities, and will continue to do so. But what are the keys to growth in a landscape with increasing consumer demands, competition, and fintech-driven innovation? Kirk Drake, President and Founder of Credit Union 2.0, which is dedicated to helping credit unions with branding, marketing, and more joins to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Banks, payments businesses, and other financial institutions need to stay on top of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations... especially if they're operating globally. Failure to do so can lead to fines, and worse. Our guest is Ian Henderson, CEO of Kyckr, a global business register that helps with KYC processes for AML regulations. Listen along as he walks us through the latest! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

From a payments and commerce perspective, India presents a tremendous amount of opportunities for fintechs. We explore this payments landscape with the help of our guest, Nitya Sharma. Nitya is the Co-Foudner and CEO of Simpl, India’s fastest growing Buy Now Pay Later platform, which uses Machine Learning & AI to offer a quick, secure and hassle-free payment experience to its users. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Payments technology is constantly evolving, and it means big things for B2B and B2C payments. Patricia Montesi, CEO of Qolo, a next-gen payments platform, and industry thought leader joins the show to discuss what tech is enabling now, and where it's all headed. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Billy Libby, CEO of Upper90, a hybrid venture fund that provides founder-friendly credit and equity to disruptor brands, joins the show to discuss VC interest in fintechs. Fintech companies, or companies adding products and services built around fintech present huge opportunities for growth. Billy breaks down why this is, and explores what the future holds for fintech and payments as industries. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Touchless payment technology is on the rise as consumer desire for payments convenience, and social distancing guidelines drive demand. How does this technology work, and where is it going next? Paresh Patel, Founder and CEO of PayRange, a pioneer in this technology, discusses this and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Cryptocurrencies, lead by Bitcoin, have been on an incredible price run... this has driven increased interest from retail and even instutional investors. What's the present and future of crypto investment look like? Lukas Enzersdorfer, COO of bitpanda, a crypto and preceous metals investment platform for Europe, joins the show to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Banking and Credit Card fees have been frustrating consumers for years, particularly when they're hidden. Cushion is a service that aims to help consumers reduce or even eliminate these fees from their accounts. Founder and CEO Paul Kesserwani joins to help explore the world of financial institution fees, and how Cushion leverages AI to address them. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Traditionally retail investors have faced an uphill battle by not having access to the tools and information institutional investors utilize to manage their portfolios. Thanks to new tech tools like those being developed by Atom Finance, that's changing. Eric Shoykhet, their CEO and Founder joins the show to break down the latest in retail investing and technology.... and yes, we ask for his take on the GameStop WallStreetBets event! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Many small businesses need access to capital, but can face challenges getting approval from tradtional lenders. Meanwhile credit card processors, and others in the merchant services industry, are uniquely positioned to potentially offer loans to these small businesses. Lendingfront is a fintech company working to bring these two sides together. Their CEO Jorge Sun joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Moving capital between countries presents unique challenges, and the regulatory landscape is constantly shifting. How can high net worth individuals and smaller organizations navigate it all more effectively? How can they avoid pitfalls that can prove to be extremely costly? Khawar Ali, CEO and Co-Founder of KFX Services, which offers a multitude of services around forex and beyond, joins the show to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Individual landlords face many challenges as they work to add new properties and manage existing properties with tenants. NestEgg is a fintech working to simplify and improve all of this through their app and offerings. Founder and CEO Eachan Fletcher joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has launched the first ever undergraduate program specifically for obtaining a degree in fintech (B.S. in Fintech). Dr. Stephen Taylor, a professor with tremendous knowledge about the field joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of a fintech education, and the latest innovations in the industry. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

As so many things in payments and finance move digital, financial crime is on the rise. With that, regulations are tightening, and compliance becomes a central issue for fintechs and other organizations. Charlie Delingpole, Founder and CEO of ComplyAdvantage joins the show to discuss this outlook for 2021. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

More than ever before, people are using their mobile phones for banking, payments, managing their finances and beyond. This has massive implications for so many industries, and also brings into question issues of security, privacy, and beyond. Entersekt CTO Gerhard Oosthuizen joins to offer insights on where Mobile Fintech is trending in 2021. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

This show covers financial tools that help with this… with the help of our guest Rajeev Subramanyam. Rajeev is the General Manager of Emburse Pay. Emburse itself is a company that has the mission to help make their users’ lives—and their businesses—better. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Any construction project, whether it's a home, or a massive office building has a tremendous amount going on behind the scenes... particularly when it comes to finance and payments. Chris Doyle, President and CEO of Billd joins the show to discuss how financial technology and innovation can make the industry run more smoothly. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Tools built to leverage AI offer many benefits to banks. This episode focuses on how emotional and behavioral AI technology specifically offers tremendous ROI. Rana Gujral, CEO of Behavioral Signals Technologies joins the show to discuss their technology, its applications to the finance world, and where AI itself is headed. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning have tremendous potential and applications to the business world. On this episode, Adrian Talapan, Co-founder and CEO of FeeNavigator, joins to discuss how they've applied AI to their tool which offers instant merchant statement analysis. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

The saying 'Content is king' is more than just a catchy idea, it's a fact. Whether it's a payments, fintech, or other financial business.. having a strong approach to content marketing is key to growth and branding. Shindy Chen, CEO of Scribe, a leading content marketing agency that specializes in the financial world joins the show to offer her unique insights. Listen to learn the what, why, and how of content marketing for financial organizations. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners aren't always viewed clearly by traditional financial systems. The rise of the gig economy and increased entrepreneurship has paved the way for challenger banks and other fintechs to offer unique solutions to these types of workers. Hussein Ahmed, CEO of Oxygen offers up his insights. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

What do successful tech startup founders all have in common? How do you develop the next great fintech product, get funding, and grow a successful business? Shawn Livermore, entrepreneur and author of Average Joe: Be the Silicon Valley Tech Genius joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

The need for a secure, simple way to complete online legal agreements is growing. Whether it's for eCommerce businesses selling product terms, merchant services agreements, or something else entirely, old eSignatures may not cut it anymore. Eric Prugh of PactSafe joins the show to cover the new Clickwrap technology and its payments applications. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Replay of Webinar where Scott Hawksworth of Soar Payments joined Jarrod Wright of Chargebacks911 to discuss Alternative Payment Methods from a merchant services perspective. Learn the what, why, and how of payment methods like eCheck, Cryptocurrency, Digital Wallets, ACH, and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Kory Hoang and David Zhang, cofounders of the blockchain technology business Stably, creators of the StableUSD token, join the show. Discussion covers the potential cryptocurrency and stablecoins, have to help the more than 1.7 billion people unbanked around the world. Our first ever repeat guests! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Managing a merchant portfolio isn't easy, and can eat up a significant amount of overhead. Fortunately technology, and SaaS solutions specifically, can provide ISOs and banks with a leg up. Kevin Smith, a payments industry expert joins the show to discuss Pioneer, a SaaS platform he built for merchant services organizations and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Accepting cryptocurrency payments (such as Bitcoin or Ethereum) is easier than many merchants think. Our guest is Bill Zielke, CMO of BitPay, the world's first and most experienced platform for bitcoin payments. Bill breaks down the how and why of crypto payments, while sharing the BitPay story. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Whether you're starting or working for a payments/fintech business, embracing an entrepreneurial mindset can be key to success. Beyond that, having a handle on personal finance, including leveraging technology, will help you navigate the ups and downs of a career and business ventures. Henry Daas, serial entrepreneur, founder of daasKnowledge, and author of FQ: Financial Intelligence, joins the show to offer up insight from decades of experience. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Fintech innovation has made this perhaps the best time in history when it comes to accessing capital. For eCommerce businesses, rapid access to financing can help fuel growth like never before. Aidan Corbett, co-founder of Wayflyer, a company leading the innovation charge in eCommerce financing joins the show to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Sales is crucial to growth for merchant service businesses and fintechs. Technology and effective sales strategy can make a huge difference. Chris Beall, CEO of ConnectAndSell, a software solution helping salespeople be more effective joins to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Teaching children about finance and actively managing their money isn't an easy task. Fortunately, there's now an app that can help parents with this. Benny Nachman of Jassby joins us to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin continue to grow, as have the trading platforms that allow individuals and businesses to buy and sell them. Daniel Gunsberg, founder of Hxro, a gamified crypto trading, joins the show to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Recurring revenue derived from subscription-based products and services offers wide appeal to entrepreneurs and organizations in many industries. However, there are tech, ops, and payments challenges to overcome. Nick Fredrick, President of Rebar Technology Solutions LLC joins to discuss the keys to success in subscription-based businesses. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Whether you're running a business in payments, or a fintech-related business, you may come across APIs. Dov Marmor, COO of Railsbank North America joins the show to discuss why they're so powerful, Credit Cards as a Service, and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the eCommerce world, and subsequently the payments industry that serves online merchants. James Booth, VP Head of Partnerships at PPRO joins the show to discuss a recent whitepaper PPRO put together on the subject, and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Paul Birkett, CEO of Automation Finance, a company which offers growth opportunities for investors while helping homeowners navigate distressed mortgages, joins the show. Discussion centers around technology applications to finance, and real estate investment. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

There are many financial applications for machine learning-based technologies. On this episode, Toby Russell, Co-CEO of Shift to discuss how his company is using the technology to transform the way people buy and sell cars. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Technology, and specifically AI, continue to revolutionize many areas in the financial world. Forex trading and investing is no exception. Our guest is Anthony Munns, Head of Digital at 8topuz, a fintech that has developed FX investing software to help their customers earn better returns. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

The landscape for eCommerce SMEs needing capital is constantly changing, as is the online lending industry that serves many of them. Keith Smith, co-founder of Payability, an American FinTech company that provides finance solutions to suppliers of digital marketplaces. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Financial education is crucial for anyone... especially women who have traditionally been less exposed to it. Anastasia Soloveva, founder of Athena, a company leveraging technology to teach women how to take control of their finances, joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Biometric technology offers many solutions to challenges banks, payments businesses, and fintechs face. On this episode, Hua Yang, co-founder of Redrock Biometrics, joins the show to discuss a new identification/authentication technology that utilizes palm prints. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Keeping data secure is crucial (and often costly) for any organization in payments and fintech. New data security solutions provide intriguing options in many verticals. Mahmoud Abdelkader, co-founder of Very Good Security joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

William Rhind, founder of GraniteShares, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) joins the show to cover fintech from an investor and market perspective. Discover what companies are getting involved in the fintech space, how Covid-19 has impacted and will continue to impact markets for fintechs, and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Learn how technology is helping many fintechs, banks, and payments companies tackle compliance and regulatory challenges. Shubhradeep (Shub) Nandi, Co-Founder of PiChain, a RegTech with the mission to make compliance sustainable. They research and develop DeepTech systems that can proactively learn, solve and automate complex compliance problems for financial institutions. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

How can bitcoin adoption flourish in the payments world, and in commerce? Alex Adelman, Co-founder Lolli, a bitcoin rewards company, joins us to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

These days, merchants expect more from their payments providers. With digital options booming, the merchant experience in that realm is crucial. Nicky Koopman, SVP of AEVI joins to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Whether you're an entrepreneur, working professional in payments (or fintech), or just successful with investing in crypto... protecting assets and having access to liquid cash is crucial. Sarry Ibrahim, a Bank On Yourself sales rep, shares how to do it. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Learn about the detection and prevention of cybercrime, as well as how it relates to cryptocurrencies. Expert guests are Patrick Westerhaus, CEO of Cyber Team Six and Luke Wilson, VP of Intelligence for 4iQ. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Whether a fintech or payments business is new brand, or a massive established player, the approach to communications matters. Binna Kim and Ishviene Arora of the financial communications agency Vested, join the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Startups have many options when it comes to payments... but which are the best options and why? Cynthia Del'Aria, CEO of Raika Technologies, joins to share her perspective after working in and consulting with many startups. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

We discuss the challenges SMBs face, and global B2B payments in these times of economic uncertainty due to Covid 19 with the help of Marwan Forzley of Veem, a next generation platform for business-to-business payments. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Sending cryptocurrency between countries and transferring it into fiat currency is crucial for many businesses. Digital Asset Management Ltd is a fintech startup helping facilitate this for their clients. CEO Sam Buxton joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/  

What can education - particularly fintech education - do for your career? Dr. Theodore H. K. Clark, Associate Professor of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management Department (ISOM) of the Hong Kong University of Science Technology (HKUST) joins to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

During times of economic uncertainty, more individuals struggle with debt and potential bankruptcy. Fortunately, there are alternative solutions powered by fintech. Travis Siflinger of FluxCredit helps us explore them. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Whether you’re in the world of payments as an ISO or merchant services provider, or you’re running a technology business (such as a SaaS (software as a service) business)….. Integrated payments can be the key to tremendous growth. But what does integrated payments really mean, and HOW can it be leveraged in such a way? Helping explore this is our guest Christopher Connor, Chief Client Officer for Payrix, a leader in FinTech payments technology for software platforms and digital marketplaces. Chris has experienced all sides of the relationship that exists between payment providers and partners, creating a unique perspective on payment implementation and monetization. Listen in for his insight! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Any payments or fintech business that can help merchants grow in times of economic uncertainty will be in a great position to experience growth themselves. On this episode, Brad Paterson, CEO of SplitIt, joins the show to share his perspective on how innovative payments solutions can be key growth drivers. SplitIt is a global payment technology solution that enables no-fee installments on credit card purchases. The company is revolutionizing the way people pay and merchants accept payments leveraging technology which allows consumers to pay in installments using the credit they already have, giving them complete control of their cash flow. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

What problems can biometrically verified digital identification solve for businesses and consumers? Alastair Johnson, founder of Nuggets, joins the show to discuss this and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Digital commerce was growing long before Covid-19... now it's accelerating even more. Bart Mroz, CEO of SUMO Heavy Industries joins us to explore where it's all headed. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

The full impact of Covid-19 and related shutdowns on business and the finance industry has yet to be realized. However, two finance industry areas that are being impacted in a significant way are P2P Lending, and banking. On this episode we turn our attention again to Europe as we explore the impact across a number of countries and industries. Our expert guest helping break it all down is Alison Harwood, head of the London Branch at Varengold Bank. Alison is an alternative finance professional, who specializes in alternative lending and structured credit solutions in the FinTech sector. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Have you ever sent money to someone abroad? Or have you ever worked in a company that had contractors located abroad needing to be paid?  Was the transfer fast and inexpensive, or was it clunky and pricey? In an increasingly interconnected world, International money transfer has a crucial role to play. On this episode, we explore the ins and outs of it all with help from our guest, Nick Lembo. Nick is Head of Americas Growth at TransferWise, which provides online money transfer services for people located all over the globe. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Many people are simply overwhelmed with the prospect of investing... Some don’t have the time or knowledge to choose what to buy/sell, while others are stuck spending exorbitant fees to barely keep pace with the market. Could technology offer an educational solution and make traditional financial advisors obsolete? On this episode, we cover the keys to investing using online tools with the help of our guest Bhanu Laul. Bhanu is the Co-Founder of iMarche, a Canadian Startup aiming to be Canada’s first ever online investment advisory and aggregator platform. They also boast a Financial Education arm called iMarche Learn where they teach basic finance to our audience in the simplest way. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Preventing account takeover and new account fraud is one of the biggest challenges the banking world faces today. Fortunately, there are great organizations out there helping banks and others win the battle. On this episode, we explore this with the help of Adam Elliott, President and Founder of ID Insight. Adam has more than 20 years of experience creating solutions for the financial services and direct marketing industries. Prior to launching ID Insight, he was the President of ChexSystems, Inc., a subsidiary of FIS, the recognized leader in providing risk and fraud solutions for the retail banking industry. He managed the analytics function, product management and channel strategy functions, and is credited with leading the next generation of product solutions, resulting in double digit growth for this mature $100-million business. Listen in for his unique window into the world of banking fraud prevention! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

One area of the world that does not get nearly enough business and finance attention is Africa. With many nations and millions of people, it's an area with tremendous untapped potential, particularly in the worlds of payments and fintech. Joining us on the show to explore this is someone who is very familiar with the business side of Africa, Marek Zmyslowski. Marek is a Polish-born entrepreneur and executive, focused on online businesses in Frontier and Emerging Markets. He co-founded Jumia Travel – Africa’s Biggest Hotel Booking Portal listed on NYSE as part of Jumia Group, and HotelOnline.co – a Travel Technology Company. In 2014, he was chosen as one of the Ten Most Important People in Tech by IT News Africa Magazine. He’s recently published a book entitled Chasing Black Unicorns: How building the Amazon of Africa put me on Interpol’s Most Wanted list, a fascinating tell-all about his triumphs and challenges in business abroad. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

What if there was a vehicle to help investors save money on their tax bills, help entrepreneurs attract more investors, AND incentivize economic development in areas that need it most? What if the next great fintech could be a better investment opportunity than anyone could imagine? This is where Opportunity Zones come in. Helping break all of this down is our guest, Jimmy Atkinson. Jimmy is the founder and host of the Opportunity Zones Podcast, a show which features discussions with thought leaders across business, financial, and even government sectors relating to the topic. Jimmy is also founder of the Opportunity Zones Database, and most recently co-founder of OZ Pros, a business that helps folks navigate the Opportunity Zone Fund and Business creation process. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

At this episode's release, Coronavirus-related shutdowns and stay-at-home orders are still in full effect all over the world. Even with some places opening up slowly, the impact of Covid-19 on business and finance will be wide reaching. This impact will differ slightly based on location, and this episode is all about Europe. Our guest is Vladimir Atanassov, the Sales and Alliances Manager for Scalefocus. Scalefocus is a European IT solutions delivery center with expertise in telco, banking, finance, insurance, healthcare, logistics government, and education. Vladi has 18 years of experience in the IT industry including Financial Services, Banks, Microfinance, OEM, Distribution and Consumer channels so he’s truly plugged into these industries in Europe. Listen in as he breaks the post-Covid-19 state of finance, banking, and tech in Europe down. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Covid-19, or the novel coronavirus, has resulted in a pandemic that has reached across the globe. Both the virus and the response to it has impacted individuals, businesses and countries in unprecedented ways... the worlds of payments and fintech are no exception. In times of general societal and economic upheaval, payments fraud can spike. This can affect organizations, particularly financial institutions, in significant ways. Fortunately tools like AI technology can offer solutions which can protect both consumers and businesses. Helping us explore AI technology and how it can combat payments fraud is our guest this week, Daniel Faggella. Daniel is the head of Research and CEO of Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research. Emerj helps those in banking, finance, and government navigate AI by cutting through the artificial intelligence hype, leveraging proven best-practices, and making data-backed decisions about mission-critical priorities. Listen in as Dan breaks it all down! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

It’s no secret that the finance and tech industries have traditionally been male dominated. Fortunately, more women are joining fintech or payments companies every day… with some of them steeping into crucial leadership roles. On this podcast, we celebrate women in our industry and cover some of the crucial topics relevant to them and the industries at large. Joining us to offer much needed perspective and insight is Gabrielle Burke. Gabrielle has built a successful career in finance, and is currently a Senior Account Executive at Finastra. Listen in! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

There’s little doubt that the legal cannabis industry is here to stay, and will continue to grow as more states (and someday even the federal government) will push for legalization (both medicinal and recreational). Yet the financial side, from banking to commerce, will continue to be a challenge for dispensaries and other legal cannabis businesses must navigate. Fortunately there are great fintechs working to solve these issues and carve a path forward through technology and transparency. Our guest today is Thomas Gavin IV, CEO of CannaTrac® Technology Inc., a company working to do just that. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

When it comes to the payments industry, security and compliance (specifically PCI compliance) are crucial topics to understand. Why is security and compliance so important? What are the consequences for not getting it right? What does PCI compliance even mean? To answer these critical questions and more, we were joined by Mark Kelly, who is the COO at Key IVR. Key IVR offers automated payment services in the UK and internationally through Europe and into the United States. Furthermore, they offer affordable, secure payment solutions to help you achieve PCI Compliance - including Automated IVR, Call Center Payments and Outbound SMS & Voice. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

When you walk up to a counter in a retail store, restaurant, or other brick-and-mortar business, you are likely to notice their POS system. Hardware still matters to many merchants and can have a huge impact on a business’ bottom line. Our show this week is all about POS system hardware, and the finer points of sales (no pun intended). Our guest is Michael Flores who is the Channel Partner Manager at Star Micronics. Star Micronics is a leading manufacturer in the global POS industry, provides solutions for printers, cash drawers, and proof of transaction for any POS application. Listen in to get the scoop on all things Point of Sale. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

There’s no question that fintech has revolutionized the world, and continues to do so each and every day… But what’s the real history of this revolution? Who are some of the most influential individuals behind the scenes? The show this week is all about this revolution. Helping us explore it is our guest, Daniel P. Simon, CEO of Vested, a global financial communications firm. In his forthcoming book, The Money Hackers: How A Group Of Misfits Took On Wallstreet and Changed Finance Forever, Dan reveals the dramatic story of fintech’s major players and explores how fintech is transforming money itself. Listen in to discover where fintech has come from, and where it might be headed! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Payment gateways are essentially the gears that help payments take place, and as such hold a tremendously important role. Like everything else in the payments world, technology presents transformative opportunities for software. On this episode, we focus on how cloud-based technology is being applied to payment gateways by a company called FluidPay. Nick Cucci, Co-Founder and COO of FluidPay, as well as Kevin Calabrese who is the Executive Vice President of FluidPay, join the show to share their company’s story, and the power of cloud-based technology to revolutionize payments. Listen in for their insight on payment gateways and more! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

It’s no secret that consumers are crazy about rewards. Businesses have realized this… offering loyalty programs, credit card rewards, cash back, and more. But maximizing these rewards can be difficult. This episode is all about fintech (and mobile payments) solutions to this challenge. Our guest is Ash Seddeek who is the co-founder of YamaPay. YamaPay is a company, and forthcoming mobile payment app that is working to help consumers maximize their rewards and savings. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

So many in the fintech and payments world are interested in expanding cryptocurrency adoption for consumers and merchants. One crucial ingredient to traditional payments has always been the payment gateway. Keeping that in mind, this show explores cryptocurrency payment gateways with the help of our guest, Eric Barbier. Eric is the founder and CEO of TripleA Technology. TripleA is a crypto payment gateway helping merchants to easily accept bitcoin payments. TripleA removes the volatility risk by converting in real time the crypto to local currency. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Small businesses are critical, not just in the US… but also around the world. When it comes to payments and working capital, small businesses can also have unique challenges. On this episode, we take a look at these unique challenges, and more importantly, solutions that can help small businesses access capital and grow. Our expert guest is Abe Williams, Head of Products at Kabbage, Inc. Kabbage helps provide small businesses with automated cash flow solutions, including a robust online lending platform. They are now also offering payments solutions to continue their revolutionizing of small business financial services. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

On this episode, we cover two crucial topics for startups, and particularly fintech startups. The first is insight on obtaining VC funding as a fintech, while the second is the growth benefits of utilizing powerful tech tools. Our guest is Scott Orn, who is the COO of tech-startup accounting experts Kruze Consulting. Scott has worked on the funding side of many different businesses across startup hubs in NYC, San Francisco, and beyond. Kruze utilizes tech tools to help them best serve their clients interested in accounting services for startups. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

When considering larger consumer trends and the payments industry itself, it becomes clear that mobile payments are an area of tremendous growth and potential. On this episode, we explore the importance of mobile payments and how to bring those payment solutions to merchants. Our guest is Jeff Park who is the Chief Revenue Officer at AnywhereCommerce. Anywhere Commerce provides a complete range of certified card readers, mobile apps, gateway connectivity, developer tools, and customized services. With its deep industry knowledge, AnywhereCommerce brings innovative mobile solutions to Merchant Service Providers (MSPs), Developers, ISVs, and Enterprises. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Many organizations are realizing the tremendous value of having a workforce educated on the latest developments in fintech. But what are some of the most crucial topics folks are learning about in fintech? What are some of the things entrepreneurs need to know about fintech? What does fintech education even look like? To answer questions like these and more, we were joined by Janos Barberis, Head of Entrepreneurship at CFTE or the Center for Finance Technology, and Entrepreneurship. CFTE works to address the needs of professionals in finance and technologists to upskill in a rapidly changing industry being transformed by emerging technologies. Janos is also the Founder of SuperCharger, the largest Fintech Accelerator in Asia, and a PhD candidate at the University of Hong Kong, and had tremendous insight to share! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Does Square's stock have room to grow? What's PayPal's next move? What payments companies outside the US offer investors opportunities? Scott is joined by Stoyan Bojinov, Content Director at Arro Financial Communications. Together they discuss investing perspectives on some of the best companies in the industry... and what makes a good investment.  Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/ Note: Anything discussed does not constitute, and should not be construed as professional investment advice or specific recommendations. Consult with your financial advisor or planner before investing in anything.

Happy 2020! Listen in as Scott is joined by Jason Peiera of the Fintech insider Podcast to cover where the fintech and payments world stands today, and what to expect in 2020 and beyond. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Whether you’re part of a new fintech startup, investing in cryptocurrencies, or just wanting to be plugged into the latest financial technologies, having an understanding of the legal and regulatory side of things is significant. In fact, some lawyers learning in elite institutions now find fintech education as part of their curriculum. On this episode, we’re fortunate to be joined by Lee Reiners who is the Executive Director of the Global Financial Markets Center at Duke Law, and is a Lecturing Fellow at Duke. Lee has taught a number of courses around fintech Law as well as regulation, and had fantastic insight to share on both the educational side, and the broader subjects themselves. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Many businesses need to process transactions across borders, between large companies, and beyond… but how can it all run efficiently? How does the B2B eCommerce space differ from B2C eCommerce? Our podcast guest on this episode will answer these questions and more. Brandon Spear is the president of MSTS. MSTS is a global B2B payment and credit solutions provider that specializes in commercial transaction management, facilitating transactions for customers in over 190 countries with 40 years of experience. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

There are so many organizations out there where payments and money transfer are crucial part of their operations… efficiency and function can have direct impacts on bottom lines and growth. Given that, goals for speed, less friction, excellent security, and beyond put payments tech at the strategic forefront for many of these organizations. Our guest is Laurence Cooke, who is the founder and CEO of nanopay, a fintech working to reimagine payments by empowering businesses and banks to scale with innovative payment and liquidity management products. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

We’re back to discussing Bitcoin on this podcast episode! No matter how you view cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin certainly is making an impact on the fintech world and the future of financial systems themselves. Our guest is entrepreneur and bitcoin enthusiast Aleksandar Svetski. Aleks is the founder and CEO of Amber, an app that makes buying bitcoin easy, and even allows users to do it passively. Aleks had tremendous insight – and passion – to share about why Bitcoin is so important and everyone should own some. Listen in! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Achieving mainstream adoption for commerce is one of the biggest challenges cryptocurrencies face according to many. On this show, we discuss this and cover a company that is leading the charge for allowing consumers to use cryptocurrencies to buy real world products and services… with a little help from gift cards. Our guest is Sergej Kotliar, who is CEO of Bitrefill, a company that allows people to turn their crypto into gift cards, prepaid phone cards, and more. Bitrefill allows consumers to exchange their digital currency for gift cards from companies located all over the world. Furthermore, Bitrefill is now working to develop networks for cryptocurrency exchange as well. Listen in for Sergej’s excellent perspective on the world of cryptocurrency and commerce! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

No matter how you cut it, fraud can happen… especially in our increasingly digital world. Not only do payments businesses need to worry about this, but any organization with a digital presence also must be vigilant. Fortunately there are solutions to combat fraud… “good guys” out there fighting the good fight against “bad guys” with the help of technology. On this episode, we explore this with our guest, Priya Rajan, who is the Vice President of Marketing at DataVisor. DataVisor is actively working to leverage technology (such as machine learning), to help organizations manage fraud, fight spam and more. Priya had a tremendous amount to share about both the business costs of fraud, the challenges presented by fraudsters, and how technology is bridging the gap. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

POS systems offer great opportunities for both merchants and payments businesses alike. Whether you’re an agent, ISO, there’s a tremendous benefit to having enticing POS offerings. If you’re a merchant, a streamlined POS solution can save your business time and money. On this episode, we’re exploring this with the help of Danny Schard, who is the Director of ISO sales at PayProtec. Danny has extensive experience in the merchant services industry, particularly on the sales side, and he has seen how POS systems can transform all kinds of businesses. Listen in to hear his excellent insight into the world of POS sales and technology. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

These days, digital products are the lifeblood for many businesses, especially fintechs. New (or updated) offerings from mobile banks, financial tools, payment apps, and beyond are being released daily. Success is not a given when a new digital product is released, so having quality strategies and execution are crucial. Our guest on this episode had incredible insight to share on what does (and doesn’t) work when it comes to digital product strategy. Leon Gauhman is the founder and Director of Product and Strategy at Elsewhen. Elsewhen is a London based digital product consultancy. Since their founding in 2011, Elsewhen has endeavored to provide a different approach to digital consultancy—one that combines strategy, design and engineering into one unified process. Their clients have included Google, Mastercard, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Citi, and more, and they specialize in the financial services, data, banking and insurance sectors. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

The world of payments is incredibly competitive, and technology is constantly pushing the industry forward. Though their demise has been incorrectly predicted for years, POS systems are still a key part of the payments ecosystem for merchants. So it goes without saying that whether you're an ISO or ISV, having an effective POS system strategy can be a game changer... Listen in as Scott chats with Many Zenou, founder and CEO of Dejavoo systems about POS System strategies (including cloud based POS systems) revolutionizing the payments world. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Obtaining loans and other financial services can be challenging for underbanked individuals and organizations in emerging markets. Scott is joined by Florentine Lenoir of LenddoEFL, a company leveraging fintech solutions to address this, to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Careers in the payments and fintech industries are far reaching and unique. Opportunities can be found everywhere... be they with ISOs, acquirers, banks, payfacs, fintech startups, and more. But how do you find those opportunities? Our guest on this episode has significant knowledge about the world of recruiting in fintech and payments. Marc Badalucco is the managing partner and recruiting expert for IMPACT Payments Recruiting, a recruitment agency specializing in the payments, e-commerce and fintech industry. Since 2000, they have been the Payments, Cards, and Fintech industries most trusted recruitment partner; touting the largest database of payments professionals worldwide (110,000+). Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

If you’re in the world of Payments or Fintech, you may find yourself working with merchants.... Business owners and individuals who are potentially interested in your services (such as payment processing, billing, payroll, and so on). How do you break through all the noise? How do you present your offerings in a compelling way with competition that’s only increasing? On this episode, Jared Spears, a sales rep for Gravity Payments joins Scott to discuss how to reach merchants with your services. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

This week we’re diving into another fascinating area of payments… media payments. Whether you’re browsing the web, watching TV, or listening to the radio – you may come across content and ads that have been facilitated by payments between organizations. But how does it all work? Media payments also have a special application when it comes to the political arena and upcoming elections – so in the advance of the presidential election it’s worth covering! Joining Scott to explore all of this is David Frogel, Chief Strategy Officer of FastPay. FastPay is a company which was founded in 2009 that functions to meet the needs of the media industry – specifically when it comes to payments. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

On this episode, we turn our attention back to the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Specifically, we focus in on the entrepreneurial side of these industries to discuss the keys to success, and just who these "cryptopreneurs" are. Scott is joined by Dennis Lewis, who is a seasoned digital storyteller and blockchain marketing specialist with a proven track record both in Europe and in the US. Dennis has successfully led to market and exited multiple startup companies, and his latest effort is in launching a book entitled “Behold the Cryptopreneurs” all about the entrepreneurial side of blockchain and crypto. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Throughout your working life, have you ever wanted, or needed, payday to arrive a little sooner? On today's show, we cover instant payroll, which has made these payroll schedule challenges a thing of the past. Scott is joined by Jeanniey Mullen, who is the Chief Marketing Officer for DailyPay. DailyPay is the leading provider of the daily pay benefit — a benefit offered through employers that allows employees to receive instant access to their earned wages. Instant wage access has helped businesses retain employees longer, increasing employee job satisfaction, and beyond. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

The payments industry offers many unique opportunities for professionals from all kinds of backgrounds. On this episode we focus in on how payments is helping one important group… women who have rejoined the workforce after having or raising children. Scott is joined by Samantha Ettus, who has recently launched Park Place Payments, a women-owned company fundamentally changing the lives of people seeking opportunities to reenter the workforce and revolutionizing the payment processing industry at the same time. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

It’s no secret that the global economy and the environment are two important umbrella topics these days. The multitude of important challenges under these categories are worthy of discussion.... especially because payments businesses and fintechs can offer many solutions to help both consumers and our global future. Some say that we need to think even bigger, and look at how some of our very financial systems are structured. Enter our guest this week, David Clarke, who is the Head of Policy and Advocacy for Positive Money. Positive Money is a non-profit organization that campaigns for a money and banking system which supports a fair, democratic and sustainable economy. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Whether you’re considering individual merchants accepting cards from customers, or ISOs building portfolios of merchants, using tech tools and processes to manage security issues and compliance is crucial. On this week’s show, Scott is joined by an expert guest who has spent his fintech career working on solutions for these kinds of challenges, including his latest venture. Darrel Anderson is the President and CEO of Conformance Technologies, a company offering compliance, security, and other merchant portfolio management tools for payments businesses. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Business to business payments may not get the same amount of coverage as other areas in the payments world, but they are just as important! When it comes to B2B payments though there are challenges that need to be navigated, as enterprise payments in particular, are susceptible to fraud, unnecessary labor costs and potential errors. Our guest this week is Kurt Knackstedt who is the CEO of Troovo, a technology company focused on virtualizing and removing manual intervention within transaction-based industries. This focus on tech has enabled Troovo to improve the B2B payment systems for a wide variety of organizations using Robotic Process Automation or RPA. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

These days, consumers make so many decisions based on ratings and reviews… and it’s no different when it comes to credit cards. But how do you determine what the top credit card is, and how can you trust online reviews? Our guest this week is Brooklyn Lowery who is the Senior Manager & Site Editor for CardRatings.com, a website that aims to provide useful resources, tools, and reviews for credit cards. Brooklyn had much to say about how the site works, remains unbiased, and what consumers really should be looking for in a credit card. Listen in! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Sharing the company credit card with employees and contractors is inherently insecure... Extend Payments and our guest Andrew Jamison have a new way of approaching it. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

No matter if you’re a field sales representative, sales manager, issuer, acquirer, ISO, agent, or connected to merchant services and payments in some other way… a sustainable career and being a part of a lucrative business is the goal. Still, the road to true success in this industry is often winding and not always easy. Fortunately, there are folks out there who have seen a lot of success and are willing to share their wisdom, such as our guest this week, Marc Beauchamp. Marc has worked in the merchant services industry since 1995 and has hired and trained several thousand merchant services professionals over the span of his career. His most recent position he served as President of a Super ISO with over 2,000 sales partners and 2B in annual processing. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

There are many industries that present incredible financial opportunities for businesses and professionals, but legal status and regulation of them are still murky. This presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to two monster industries… cannabis and cryptocurrency. One way to help navigate these challenges is to bring experts and businesspeople from around the industry together, which is what our featured guest and organization this week is doing. Scott is joined by Joshua Radbod, Co-Founder of Avantpay. Avantpay are impartial conference facilitators for private & public sector experts in payments, cannabis, and cryptocurrency Listen in to hear great insight on the business and regulatory challenges facing those in cryptocurrency and cannabis industries… and how they can be overcome. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

These days, having success in the world of payments is impossible to achieve without understanding, and embracing technology. Specifically, payments integrations are crucial as so many ISVs, ISOs, Agents, and beyond recognize the power of it for merchants and consumers. But what are some of the key things to consider when approaching technology, integrations, and payments? To cover this and more Scott was joined by Ryan Hallet, Chief Marketing Officer at Payroc, which drives commerce for businesses with any time, anywhere payment solutions. Payroc works with merchants, ISOs and Agents, and Developers/ISVs… So they have a truly unique perspective on how technology and payments can work seamlessly for the benefit of everyone. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

On this show we turn our focus to a side of the payments and finance spaces that isn’t covered enough but is so important… the realities of consumers having financial struggles. Fortunately, there are many out there who are working to help individuals tackle their financial challenges. Jim Triggs is the Senior Vice President of Operations from one such organization called Money Management International or MMI, which strives to change how America overcomes financial challenges; one person, one experience, one solution at a time. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Financial technology offers boundless opportunity for innovation… and with cryptocurrencies, the blockchain, instant payments, and more it’s never been easier to re-think existing systems. On this show, Scott is joined by a Stefan Thomas who has founded a company, Coil, that aims to completely revolutionize the way the web works. Stefan has a deep background in fintech…introducing millions of people to Bitcoin, and was in charge of the technology for the third largest cryptocurrency (Ripple). Now his mission is to help creators/businesses monetize their content in more effective and sustainable ways. His insight helps drive one of the most fascinating conversations on PayPod yet! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

On this episode we’re talking all about credit cards from the consumer side, with a special focus on travel rewards. Scott is joined by Jason Steele, who is a journalist and a nationally recognized expert on the subjects of credit and credit cards. Jason’s work has been featured at mainstream outlets such as Yahoo! Finance, MSN Money, and Business Insider. Jason’s also well known within the community of travel rewards enthusiasts as the Senior Points and Miles Contributor for The Points Guy and other outlets on the subjects of airline rewards and family travel. Lastly, he also produces the CardCon conference, where many of the experts in the credit card journalism and blogging space gather. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Some industries are too high risk for credit card processing, yet merchants with legal businesses (such as those in states with legalized Cannabis) still need to process payments. Jordan Friedman, CEO of Zodaka joins Scott to discuss his company's solutions. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

We're once again covering the world of Cryptocurrencies on this episode of PayPod: The Payments Podcast. Scott is joined by two crypto enthusiasts, Joel Comm and Travis Wright. Joel and Travis host their own wildly popular show, The Bad Crypto Podcast, and had much to say about the philosophy behind crypto, where it is today, and where it's going. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Sometimes there’s a need that can only be met when technology and innovation come together at the right time. On this episode, we talk about one fintech industry that has grown by leaps and bounds… marketplace lending, or P2P lending. Our guest today is Peter Renton, who is the founder of Lend Academy and Co-Founder of LendIt Conference LLC. Lend Academy the leading news and educational resource for the marketplace lending industry and has been instrumental in bringing businesses and professionals in the space together for almost a decade. Peter joined Scott to discuss the ins and outs of the industry, where he and his organizations fit into it all, and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Scott discusses the revolutionary new digital ID service in Canada offered by SecureKey, Verified.Me. He is joined by Greg Wolfond (CEO of SecureKey), Stevan Lewis (SVP Digital Transformation at Sun Life Financial) and Franklin Garrigues (VP Digital Channel at TD). Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

These days any business can rest assured that consumers enjoy loyalty rewards programs and the convenience of mobile apps and payment options. The trouble is, there are countless loyalty rewards programs out there which can be difficult to manage. As for mobile payments, in some places (specifically the US), adoption has been slow going. Fortunately there are companies leading the charge to simplify the consumer experience when it comes to rewards while pushing mobile payments forward. Our guest this week had so much to share on this topic. Listen in as Scott is joined by Bryan Leach who is the CEO of Ibotta, a company (and mobile app) tackling rewards and mobile payments head on with a recently launched rewarded payments platform! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Welcome to another episode of PayPod! On this latest episode, we’re taking a high level look at the world of fintech from the investment and wealth management perspective. Technology has had a tremendously positive impact on so many areas of the financial world, and the best companies are continually innovating. Our guest this week has much to share on this topic. Scott is joined by Ron Carson, who is the founder and CEO of Carson Group, which serves financial advisors and investors. He finished 2018 by signing $4.4 billion in net new assets, bringing the company’s total committed assets under management to $7.5 billion (now over $9 billion). Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

We have covered cryptocurrencies, bitcoin, ethereum, and the blockchain extensively on this show… yet one of the biggest issues that many professionals in the world of payments and fintech continue to raise is that of volatility. Volatility makes cryptocurrency adoption in traditional financial and commerce spaces incredibly challenging. Fortunately stablecoins offer potential solutions to this problem, and that’s what Scott explores with several guests this week. Scott is joined by three experts from a fintech startup called Stably. Amiya Diwan (Chief Product Officer), Bryan Guy (Chief Legal and Compliance Officer), and Kory Hoang (CEO) each had incredible insight to share on stablecoins and how their company is aiming to bring unite crypto and payments. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Digital security is crucial to so much in modern life, and the worlds of payments, fintech, and mobile technology are no exception. Whether you’re a consumer just using your phone to complete a purchase or sign into your bank, or a business developing apps and other digital solutions that will work with sensitive data… having the best approach to security and authentication is a must. Fortunately there are great organizations out there fighting the good fight and pushing digital security and authentication forward with UX in mind – especially in the world of mobile. So we’re going to be covering that on today’s show with the help of our guest Sherif Samy, Senior Vice President, North America for Entersekt, an innovative pioneer in mobile security, transaction authentication and commerce enablement. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Blockchain technology offers a variety of benefits for those in the world of payments and Fintech. We dive into this on this latest show with the help of an expert whose company is using the blockchain to revolutionize payroll. Getting paid instantly for work done isn’t just some pipe dream, and our guest today is going to share exactly why. Scott is joined by Ryan Fyfe who is the Co-founder and CEO of Workchain.io which bills itself as "The Blockchain solution for the future of Payroll" Listen in to hear his great insight! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Let’s face it – the world of payments can sometimes be painful. Whether you’re a merchant, a consumer, or a payments professional, there are various “pain points” in how everything in the industry fits together. Fortunately, there are great businesses and individuals working tirelessly to innovate and smooth these pain points. Scott is joined by Ed Kelley, VP of Business Development at Transcard, who shares his perspective on the world of payments, the challenges organizations and individuals face when trying to get paid quickly and efficiently, and so much more. Listen in to learn how to take the pain out of payments! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Whether you’re an individual making a purchase online, an eCommerce business with customers all over the world, or a payments/fintech organization handling sensitive data such as credit card information... online trust and security matters. On this episode, we cover this topic in depth with the help of a technology expert from The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance (OTA). Scott is joined by Jeff Wilbur, who is the Technical Director for OTA. He helps Scott explore online security and trust through the lens of the 10th OTA Online Trust Audit & Honor Roll, which is an evaluation OTA does yearly. In fact, this year, OTA even added payments services to the consumer section of the audit this year. Listen in to learn what industries are leading the pack with security, what the best practices are, and much more! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

When it comes to business and technology… sometimes it’s helpful to take a step back and reflect on the big picture. On this episode of PayPod, we do just that and answer a simple question, “Why do payments matter?” In addition to this, we explore payments on a global scale, touching on the challenges (and benefits) of taking any business international. Helping Scott to explore these topics are two professionals from a company called Modo or ModoPayments, which is a bank-grade, fintech-as-a-service platform based in Richardson, Texas. Bruce Parker, CEO and Founder of Modo, and Ryan Lee, Chief Product Officer, had excellent insight to share – so listen in! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

One of the biggest frustrations merchants have when it comes to payments is the cost of credit card processing fees. While these fees necessary and have allowed the payments and merchant services industries to flourish and innovate… helping merchants manage them and remain competitive is a crucial task. On this episode, Scott is joined by two guests who are working to tackle these very fees by giving merchants tools to reduce their impact. Marc Howard and Allan Ratafia from BizPayO join Scott to discuss the unique payments solutions they’re working on each and every day. Listen in to hear how they view, and are addressing, the elephant in the room that is rising credit card processing fees. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Welcome to another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! On this episode, Scott is joined by payments industry expert Keith Sampson to discuss how to more effectively meet the unique needs of many different merchants. Keith believes the answer lies in "solution fitting" and has much to share regarding it's potential positive impacts. Keith Sampson is the Director of National Sales for North American Bancard, an award-winning payment solutions provider. For more than 20 years, Sampson has lead strategic business development initiatives while spearheading innovative and integrated solutions in the Merchant Services, Mobile and Electronic Payments ecosystems, as well as other business-to-business industries. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

It’s time for another episode of PayPod! On this show, we’re back to discussing Bitcoin as we explore the philosophy and economics behind it. Understanding these two key elements is significant when considering the applications of bitcoin in traditional financial systems, adoption, and more. Joining Scott to help explore this is Guy Swann, founder and host of The Cryptoconomy Podcast. Guy has spent well over 7 years learning about Bitcoin and its associated technologies, and has combined it with his passion for economics to become a thought leader in the field. Listen in for his great insight! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

We’ve done a lot of shows on bitcoin and the blockchain and covered a lot of theory, but at the merchant level… the “boots on the ground payments level” we want to know how adoption and implementation is going. On this latest episode we do just that, as Scott is joined by Craig Rudes, who is working to get more merchants to start accepting cryptocurrencies. Craig is the founder of Long Island Blockchain Council, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and support the understanding and adoption of blockchain technology and the ability of blockchain technology to build a globally accessible, transparent and trustworthy Internet. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Welcome to another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! On this show we’re diving into a topic that anyone who is running or working for an ISO, merchant acquirer, or really any business would so well to consider… the power of business support for technology companies. Helping Scott to explore this is our expert guest, Tyler Gerber, who is the Director of Strategic Accounts at Boomtown. Boomtown has built their entire company around providing business and technology support solutions for organizations. One of the most significant parts of their focus is on helping ISOs and merchant acquirers. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

On this episode we dive into something that’s given rise to an entirely new area of payments… crowdfunding. For the uninitiated, crowdfunding is defined as “the practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet.” That simple definition hardly does crowdfunding justice, so Scott is joined by a crowdfunding expert who sheds more light on it all. Our guest is Salvador Briggman, entrepreneur, founder Crowdcrux, and host of the podcast Crowdfunding Demystified. Sal shares his passion about crowdfunding every day on his site and graciously offers some of his best insights on this episode. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Welcome to another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! On this show, we’re back to talking about the latest in fintech, specifically where things stand in 2019. Scott discusses this with the help of a true expert. Mike Baliman is the founder and host of The London Fintech Podcast, which was launched in July 2014, is the longest running and most blue-chip Fintech podcast in Europe. The mission of the show is to educate and entertain and it has had over 420,000 downloads in 180 countries worldwide since its launch. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

If you offer merchant services, are curious about the world of payments, or just like learning about fintech, eCommerce businesses often intersect with all three. Understanding how they work and are driven forward by payments is key. So with that in mind, in this episode of PayPod we begin by covering a specific type of eCommerce business – high-ticket drop shipping merchants. Joining Scott to explore this is Trevor Fenner. Trevor, along with his partner Juliana, founded a site, business, and podcast called eCommerce Paradise, which is all about helping high-ticket drop shipping business owners grow their sales and more. Trevor offers great insight to this industry! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Welcome to another episode of PayPod! We’ve spent a lot of time covering cryptocurrencies and some interesting applications of blockchain technology for businesses looking to secure digital identity, and other areas relevant to the payments space. But it’s such a deep area of technology that’s breaking new ground each and every day, and the world has only just barely scratched the surface of what is possible with blockchain technology. With that in mind, this show is a deep dive into blockchain technology! Scott is joined by Jason Choi, who hosts a great podcast called The Blockcrunch Podcast, offering 20 minute insights from crypto and blockchain experts. Listen in to their great discussion! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

We’ve spent so much time on this show talking about payments and the credit card industry from the perspective of merchants, but never really looked at the other side of it… from the consumer angle. It's important to consider the merchant's customers who are actually pulling out the plastic to make their purchases. That's why on this episode, we're focusing on credit card rewards points with a true expert. Scott is joined by Peter Foti, founder and host of PursuingPoints, a podcast and site that’s all about helping credit card holders maximize their rewards. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

We’re back with another episode of PayPod! We’ve spent a lot of time talking about Bitcoin in recent episodes, and covered how it can achieve mainstream adoption and impact the world of payments. While that’s all great, there are a tremendous amount of cryptocurrencies outside of Bitcoin, and in this episode we cover some of the most popular ones. Helping Scott explore this is Michael Laake of the Crypto Basic Podcast. Michael was introduced to the world of cryptocurrencies through the world of professional Poker. From there, he began learning all he could and has much to share. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Why Cryptocurrencies? It's a huge question in the world of payments and fintech, because many people wonder why they're even necessary or if mainstream adoption is a good thing. On this episode of PayPod: The Payments Podcast we dive headlong into a discussion all about it. Joining Scott to explore this is Brent Bates and Drew Taylor of The Wild West Crypto Show. Drew Taylor is the founder and CEO of Wild West Crypto, and an inventor, innovator, and a visionary who holds 7 utility patents 6 Radio Shows, 2 Television shows, written 2 books. Brent Bates, is a co-host of the Wild West Crypto Show and a true business professional with decades of experience in professional fields, which have ultimately led him to the world of crypto. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

  On this episode, we’re covering big umbrella topics that relate quite well… and that’s entrepreneurship, business, and cryptocurrencies. The business side of cryptocurrencies is fascinating because, like more traditional payments businesses, it’s so impacted by technology and innovation. Joining Scott to explore all this is Gary Leland, who is the co-founder of Crypto Cousins, and host of 4 Minute Crypto, which aim to educate listeners and followers all about cryptocurrencies. Gary is also a tremendously experienced businessman and entrepreneur. Gary started his first brick and mortar store in 1981, His first e-commerce site in 1996, and his first podcast in 2004. If you’re based in Texas (like Soar Payments is), and specifically Arlington, you may have heard of a of one of his most successful businesses… Leland’s Wallpaper, the largest wallpaper store in Texas. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

When it comes to cryptocurrency, there’s a lot to be said about the payments applications of it. But issues like volatility, price drops, and more present challenges. In this wide ranging episode, we touch on investing in cryptos, blockchain technology usage in business, as well as something called stablecoins which offer up some interesting solutions to volatility problems in cryptos. Helping Scott explore this is Marcello Milteer, who is the Co-founder and Host of The Bitcoin Podcast. Marcello has worked directly with major global advertising agencies, such as Dell, IBM, and is now an influential Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Investor, Advisor, and Evangelist. He has appeared in Huffington Post, RT Media, and Crunchbase for his work in marketing, cryptocurrencies, and entrepreneurship. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about what bitcoin is, how it works, and what it might mean for the future of payments and currencies in general. But one thing we’ve neglected to discuss thus far is how traditional businesses in the payments world, and individuals championing bitcoin are working to drive mainstream adoption. Scott is joined this week by Daniel Brown of You Me and BTC. Daniel helps run the site and hosts the associated podcast all about bitcoin and liberty. His shows and articles cover all kinds of topics under the umbrella of bitcoin, so he’s an excellent expert to have on the show. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

This week, we’re diving headlong into a topic which is important to many payments professionals and merchants (specifically eCommerce merchants) alike... digital transaction authentication. Understanding how transactions are secured, and the modern tools available to combat fraud, while lowering false declines is key. Scott is joined by Kevin Crockett, Senior Director of Global Client Services at CardinalCommerce. CardinalCommerce is a global leader in authenticating digital transactions and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Visa. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

There's so much to keep up with when it comes to the payments and merchant services industry. The intersection of finance, business, and technology means that there are always new innovations happening. So how can anyone keep track of the constantly evolving payments landscape? Enter our guests this week... Kate Gillespie and Patti Murphy of The Green Sheet. Kate Gillespie is the President and CEO, while Patti Murphy is the Senior Editor. Together (along with their team), they work to report and comment on the latest updates in the payments and merchant services world. Listen in as they discuss the latest developments in payments with Scott! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Whether you’re in the payments industry, or just trying to keep up with the latest in financial technology, the history of financial innovations is fascinating to explore. That’s exactly what this episode of PayPod is all about, as we explore the history of Bitcoin. Scott is joined by Brady Swenson, who is Director of Technology at Rewire.News and also the co-host of Citizen Bitcoin, a podcast all about the latest happenings in the world of bitcoin. Listen in as Brady provides a deep look at where Bitcoin started, and some insight on where it’s all headed. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Educating yourself on Bitcoin is crucial whether you want to just stay informed about a new financial revolution, or apply it to your work in the payments industry. However, there is a lot to learn, and the educational path you follow is critical to success. Fortunately, our guest this week is an expert at helping newbies learn about Bitcoin. He also put together the most cited Bitcoin resource list out there. Jameson Lopp, joined Scott to share his thoughts on Bitcoin, and the process of educating yourself on the world of crypto. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Understanding blockchain technology is key to truly grasping how Bitcoin works, as well as the other applications of blockchain in fintech. It's also important to get an overview of the politics surrounding the Bitcoin community to get a sense of where it's all headed. Fortunately, Scott was joined by another Bitcoin expert on this show who shared his excellent insight on this. Chris DeRose is one of the oldest, and most controversial speakers in the Bitcoin space. As a avid writer, podcaster, and political commentator - Chris has been involved with the cryptocurrency community since reading about Bitcoin on slashdot in 2011. He currently hosts a show, Bitcoin Uncensored, which takes a hard look at the world of Bitcoin through his unique perspective. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

On this episode we’re back to chatting about Bitcoin, but we’re going to focus in on something we’ve touched on before in other bitcoin episodes, but really deserves a lot of attention because of its potential in the payments industry… The Lightning Network. Scott is joined by Bryan Aulds, who is a “an economics and finance junky with a penchant for libertarian theory” He’s part of the Unhashed Podcast which is all about bitcoin, and he co-founded a business which sells a backup wallet for cryptocurrency keys, called Billfodl. Needless to say, Bryan had a lot to share! Scott and Bryan explore much in this episode, and focus on how the Lightening Network offers a tremendous amount of potential when it comes to payments. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Welcome to another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! On this episode we're talking about a piece of payments technology developed by the technological juggernaut that is Apple Computer.... Apple Pay. Contactless payments systems are revolutionizing the payments industry. Forget swiping, chip readers, or dinosaurs like cash and checks. Now, it’s just a matter of tapping something with your phone. But what’s Apple Pay really all about? How is adoption going? Where is Apple Pay expanding to? Our guest this week is Jason Snell, who is a long time tech writer and podcast host, who specifically hosts a show called Six Colors all about Apple. He had a tremendous amount to share about Apple Pay and the tech giant behind it. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

It’s no secret that there have been folks who have made a lot of money trading bitcoin, and people who have lost a lot of money trading it. But what’s the story behind bitcoins price? And how does bitcoin and blockchain technology affect businesses trading in more traditional markets? On this episode, Scott is joined by Ansel Lindner, founder and host of the Bitcoin and Markets Podcast to help answer these questions and more. Ansel has made looking at the market and business side of bitcoin his mission, and he had tremendous insight to share on all of it. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

What if everything you ever needed from your bank could be accessed in the palm of your hand, at any time? Imagine a future where you never have to step foot in a bank branch to get your banking needs met. In fact, the future is already happening... and in the United Kingdom, non-traditional banks called Challenger Banks are making waves in the financial world. On this episode, Scott is joined by Jason Maude, who works for Starling Bank, which is one such Challenger Bank. Jason Maude is a coder, coach, debater, and public speaker. He has over a decade of experience working in the financial sector, primarily in creating and delivering software. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

We're back with another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! This week, Scott returns to the topic of Bitcoin, with another expert guest, Peter McCormack. This time, discussion is centered around covering other aspects of Bitcoin... particularly how it's mined and traded. Additionally, Scott and Peter touch on how these unique elements of Bitcoin impact its price, and viability as a payments vehicle. Peter McCormack is a Bitcoin and Crypto Trader, Blogger, Podcaster, Advisor and Miner… and the man behind What Bitcoin Did, a twice-weekly podcast where he interviews leaders in Bitcoin, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Have you ever thought about how many millions of transactions and transmissions of sensitive information are going on each and every minute around the world? Have you ever thought about how devastating identity theft, or getting hacked can be? This is something that impacts consumers and businesses, and is particularly important to be mindful of when working in fintech or payments. Our guest this week had so much to share about digital identity and security, because he works for a business leading the way in innovation around these topics. Andre Boysen is the Chief Identity Officer for  SecureKey, one of the leading identity and authentication providers that simplifies consumer access to online services and applications. Listen in as Scott and Andre explore this fascinating topic! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Welcome to another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! This week, we’re diving back into the world of cryptocurrencies... in the first of a number of shows all about the world’s biggest cryptocurrency - Bitcoin. Specifically we want to answer some big questions such as… what can you do with it, where is it going, is it going to be the dominant crypto of the future… will it achieve widespread adoption in payments, and so much more. This episode covers what’s going on with Bitcoin right now and Scott is joined by Stephan Livera, who hosts an excellent bitcoin podcast. In addition to talking Bitcoin, he’s also a Chartered Accountant and has a background in Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems. He works as a technology internal auditor in financial services. Listen in as he breaks down Bitcoin in 2018! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

In a world of huge banks, it's easy to forget that millions of folks in the United States bank at smaller institutions in their local communities. These are community banks, and they hold massive appeal precisely because they’re smaller, more nimble institutions. Just like big bank customers, community bank customers are getting credit cards and using them to pay for goods and services, and businesses want to set up merchant accounts with their local banks. This week, Scott discusses all of this and more with his guest Tina Giorgio, who is the President and CEO of ICBA Bancard... the payments wing of the Independent Community Bankers of America. Listen in to learn more about community banking, and how it all ties into the greater payments industry. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

It's time for another edition of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! This episode going to be talking about the future of banks, including mid-market and larger banks... and their relationship to their business banking customers. Specifically, diving in to the question of whether the future of business banking is going to be centered around a company's bank relationship, or whether upstart FinTechs companies will continue to displace banks in the mindshare for servicing business clients financial needs. Joining Scott on the show is Clayton Weir, co-founder of FI.SPAN, a company that helps banks preserve and grow their business client relationships by enabling them to offer more robust and better integrated financial services. To put it more simply... it's similar to Zapier, but for banks. Listen in for his great insight! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Whether you’re offering merchant services, or just a small business owner selling products and services to customers… when it comes to credit card processing, chargebacks are the enemy. Unfortunately, too many people underestimate just how costly chargebacks can be, and don’t bother with tools and information that could help them reduce, fight, and even eliminate chargebacks. Scott was joined on this episode by Melissa Fitzsimmons, who works on Business Development for Chargebacks911, a company that specializes in helping merchants manage chargebacks. Melissa had fantastic advice for how to reduce chargebacks, and made an incredible business case why focusing combating them can have an incredibly positive financial impact on businesses. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Welcome to another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! This week, we're finally dedicating a whole episode to a topic that has had people in payments and FinTech buzzing for a while... cryptocurrencies. Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about Bitcoin, the most famous cryptocurrency. But do you truly understand how cryptocurrencies work? Furthermore, do you know what the future holds for them... will they change the financial world as we know it and achieve widespread adoption among consumers and businesses? Our guest this week is Will Salisbury, co-founder of Blockchain Decrypted, which is a site dedicated to staying up to date with the latest in cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Will also trades cryptocurrencies full time, so we couldn't think of a better guest to give a bit of a 101 course. Listen in as Scott and Will serve up a primer on crypto! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Small business owners have so much to worry about... and if you're offering merchant services or other business solutions to them, knowing how to address those worries is crucial. But before you can even hope to do that... you need to know exactly what keeps small business owners up at night. Our guest this week has the answers because his company has conducted multiple surveys and analyzed a tremendous amount of customer data to address small business owners needs. Our guest is Barry Davis, VP of Business Development at Womply, a company that helps small businesses "thrive in a digital world." Listen in as Scott and Barry discuss all of this and reveal key small business problems that ISOs and other companies in payments can speak to when presenting their value proposition. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

It's time to listen in to another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! This episode we have our first repeat guest as Scott was again joined by Adam Carlson. In addition to being the CEO of Soar Payments LLC, Adam also runs a sister business called Tactical Payments. TacticalPay focuses on helping businesses in the firearms industry, which are hard to place, find credit card processing solutions, so Adam has a lot to share on the subject! Based in Houston Texas, Tactical Payments is a top rated credit card processing solutions provider for the firearms, ammunition and firearms accessories industry. Their extensive partnerships with 2nd Amendment friendly processors and sponsor banks, enable them to provide the most reliable credit card processing solutions in the industry, packaged in easy-to-use solutions, and backed with world-class US customer support. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Do you know what it takes to successfully market an ISO in 2018? Our guest this week had some great advice and insight on doing just that! Scott was joined by Michelle Geraci who is VP of Sales with Transaction Services. Michelle and Scott spoke at length about the keys to marketing an ISO in a rapidly changing payments landscape. Things aren't quite as simple as they used to be, but understanding what your ISO has to offer, and what the needs of merchants are is key to effective marketing and business partnership building. Listen in as Michelle walks through how Transaction Services has been able to separate themselves and deliver great value to the businesses they work with. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Fintech is pushing the world forward in incredible and surprising ways... but predicting where it will all lead is something only a few experts have true insight on. Fortunately, Scott was able to chat with one such expert, Chris Skinner, who has dedicated his career to exploring the present, and future, of payments and fintech industries on this week's show. Chris Skinner is known as an independent commentator on the financial markets and Fintech through his blog, The Finanser. He is also as an author of the bestselling books, ValueWeb and its new sequel. In his day job, he is Chair of the European networking forum The Financial Services Club, Chair of Nordic Finance Innovation, as well as a Non-Executive Director of the Fintech consultancy firm 11:FS. He has been voted one of the most influential people in banking by The Financial Brand, a FinTech Titan by Next Bank, one of the Top 40 most influential people in financial technology by the Wall Street Journal’s Financial News, and so much more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Advanced payment gateways can bring huge benefits to businesses. Everything from security, to ease of transaction completion for consumers can be improved with the right gateway. That's our topic for todays episode! Scott was joined by Adam Zamecki who is the Sales Director at SecurionPay, a fast growing payment gateway with a ton of great offerings. They're Swiss based, but Adam himself works out of their offices in Poland. Listen in to hear his insight on things like fraud prevention, increasing sales, and so much more! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

When it comes to running a successful business, staying on top of your accounts receivable is critical. How you handle AR management can lead to increased revenue, or huge financial problems (if done poorly). Joining Scott to explore all of this on this week's PayPod episode is Nicole Dwyer who is the Chief Product Officer at YayPay. YayPay helps business stay on top of their AR management. The goal of YayPay is to make collecting money fast, easy, and highly predictable. The key to YayPay's success is in how they help businesses stay ahead of (and manage) late paying customers, as well as collections. This commitment to quality AR management can directly impact the bottom line of companies using YayPay. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

We've spent a lot of time focusing on the payments industry in the US... but it's important to also think globally! On this episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast, Scott was joined by aa true expert on the global payments industry, Faisal Khan. Faisal is a banking / payments consultant specializing in cross-border payment systems and a crypto money evangelist. He is the co-host of Around the Coin, a weekly podcast on Payments & Fintech with over 20,000+ listeners. Mr. Khan is also a talent scout for Series A & B financing for various fintech VCs/funds. He is also a frequent contributor to popular Q&A site Quora where he has been a Top Writer for 6 consecutive years. Listen in to hear his insight into the WORLD of payments. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

We've got another great episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast for you! On this particular show, we did something a bit different, however. Scott attended a fantastic payments industry conference, the Midwest Acquirers Association (MWAA) Conference 2018! While he was there, he was fortunate to watch some great talks, mingle with some of the best in brightest in the industry, and even interview a few experts about their companies and the conference. Scott was first joined by Pete Philomey, National Sales Manager of South Seas Data LLC, which provides Point of sale (POS), equipment replacement and maintenance solutions for payment terminals and PC Hardware as their primary focus. Later Scott was joined by Andrew Russell, the President of Sound Payments, which creates simplified, cost-effective technology solutions in the payments, financial services and health industries. Listen in to learn more about a growing payments industry conference and attendance can be so valuable for businesses and professionals in the space. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

It's time to dive into another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! On this episode, we're covering another topic that is crucial for business owners and payments industry professionals to be familiar with... digital fraud protection. Digital fraud can create massive problems for a business, including financial penalties, an erosion of customer trust, and more. Scott was joined by an excellent guest who has a great deal of insight on this subject. Don Bush is the Vice President of Marketing at Kount, a technology company which helps businesses boost sales by reducing fraud. Kount offers patented machine learning technology which analyzes transactions to stop fraud and increase revenue for online businesses, merchants, acquiring banks, and payment service providers. Needless to say, preventing fraud is their bread and butter! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

It's time to dig into another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! This week, we're talking about independent sales organizations (or ISOs)... specifically what it takes to succeed as an ISO today. Helping Scott explore all this is a brilliant guest who has been working in the payments industry for over 30 years. Mark Dunn is the founder of Field Guide Enterprises LLC, a company that offers consulting services for ISOs. He's also the Co-Founder of the Midwest Acquirers Association Inc. which hosts an annual Conference for ISOs and acquirers. Mark has helped many ISOs improve their sales. He's also helped executives start ISOs, and knows the process inside and out. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

We're back with a new episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! This week, we're exploring a payments issue that affects many businesses... chargebacks. Our guest this week who helps us explore this is a true expert on the subject. Scott Stone, CMO of Chargeback. Chargeback sets out to build software and tools that help all merchants, large and small, high risk or not, prevent and manage chargeback fraud. As you'll learn when you listen in, prevention is one of the most important things any business can strive for. Chargeback's tools (both old and new) are built around making the process of chargeback prevention and management seamless. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

It's time to plug in to receive another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! This episode is particularly special to us as our host Scott was joined by a member of the Soar Payments team... the very business that sponsors this show. Our guest is Adam Carlson, CEO of Soar Payments LLC. Adam a tremendous amount of insight to share about high risk merchants, and more specifically the unique challenges they face. He also covered in detail what Soar Payments does to help their customers find credit card processing solutions and succeed in spite of any challenges due to their high risk status. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Welcome to the first ever episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! This week, we're talking about innovations in payment gateways. Helping us explore this are our guests from PDCflow, Stefan Tapia and Matt Thomas. PDCFlow is an application that allows multi-channel payments with integrated eSignatures for compliant payment authorizations, all on one central platform. Listen in to learn how it works, and what payment gateway innovation can do for your business in regards to reducing chargebacks, and more. Find show notes and more at: http://www.soarpay.com/podcast/