Ep. 85 - From AI Hype to Revenue Engine: Turning Payments Data Into Action with DataWhisper - LIVE from Money 20/20 Europe 2026

Recorded live from Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, Justin Hanna is joined by Luis Lancos, Founder and CEO of DataWhisper, for a conversation exploring how businesses can unlock more value from their payments and financial data.Luis shares why many organisations are sitting on vast amounts of data but still struggle to turn it into meaningful insights, and how advances in AI are creating new opportunities to automate analysis, uncover trends, and improve decision-making. The discussion explores the growing importance of data quality, the challenges of fragmented information across payment systems, and why better intelligence can often be a bigger competitive advantage than better technology.They also unpack the role of AI in financial services, how businesses can move beyond dashboards and reporting towards actionable insights, and what the future of data-driven decision-making looks like across payments, banking, and fintech. Plus, Luis steps up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one thing in fintech he'd happily banish forever.***The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa.Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure.Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠⁠***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.Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠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.