Ep. 39 - Live from MPE Berlin: Judging Payments Innovation - Inside the MPE Awards Process with Neira Jones and Stanley Skoglund

Live from MPE Berlin, host Justin Hanna is joined by Neira Jones, Payments Advisor & MPE Ambassador, and Stanley Skoglund, MPE Ambassador for a behind-the-scenes look at the MPE Awards judging process.They unpack how winners are selected, what judges are really looking for, and how the awards reflect — and sometimes challenge — the direction of the merchant payments ecosystem. From shifting submission trends to standout innovations, the conversation reveals what’s actually moving the needle across payments today.Grant, Neira, and Stanley also explore the key themes emerging from this year’s entries, what surprised the judging panel most, and what companies need to think about if they want to stand out in future editions.Plus, both guests step up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame — calling out what frustrates them most in payments today.***The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by ISX Financial.ISX Financial, delivers a unified ecosystem with multi-currency accounts, online payments,  real-time UK and EU transfers and global mass payouts. Within that platform, PaidBy® provides Pay by Bank with real-time settlement notifications, automated reconciliation and integrated refund management. One partner, one integration — helping your business transact with confidence. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.isx.financial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by Snap Finance UK.Snap Finance is a flexible point-of-sale finance provider helping consumers spread the cost of essential purchases. They offer transparent repayment options, built around accessibility and real-world affordability, focused on making credit work better for everyday shoppers.***The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.