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Payments Innovation

by Dan Sanchez

The Payments Innovation Podcast: FinTech | Innovation | eCommerce is dedicated to helping business leaders navigate today’s global digital economy. Whether you’re looking to stay informed on the latest in payments technology, listen to experts on the future of eCommerce or simply learn about cutting edge FinTech companies, this podcast is for you. Each episode features an interview with a globally-minded business and tech expert, discussing topics like: global payments, money transfer services, financial innovation and FinTech, eCommerce, APIs, business transformation and more.

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Episodes

  1. Beyond Borders: How The Korean Won is Going Global

    The Korean won has been a restricted currency since the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997-98. Now, though, regulatory changes are putting the won on the verge of internationalization. In today’s episode, host Anthony Man and J Young Lee, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at SentBe, explore the...

  2. Taking foreign exchange to the future

    The foreign exchange landscape has changed beyond recognition since Rahim Harji founded FX platform Datasoft Group. Rahim and host Scott Ernenwein examine how Datasoft has helped traditional brokers evolve to survive - and why crypto and blockchain might just spell the future for cross-border...

  3. Transforming B2B vendor payments with AI

    On today’s show, Scott Ernenwein caught up with Ankur Patel, Founder & Head of Data at Glean AI, the intelligent bill payments solution that gives finance teams visibility and clarity into their vendor spend. What we talked about: Improving customer experience with machine learning and automation...

  4. Innovations in the private investment space

    Vauban are making investing in private markets as easy as ordering a book on Amazon. On today’s show, Alex Barr caught up with Aric Oslerne, COO of Vauban from Carta,, the investment platform on a mission to democratize private investment, and unlock trillions in capital worldwide. What we talked...

  5. Democratising wealth management through technology

    For many, investing is seen as the preserve of the wealthy or financially savvy. Thanks to Mary Agbesanwa, Fintech Growth Lead at Seccl championing the transformative power of technology and how it can be used to democratize investing, more people are accessing the financial markets and making...

  6. The Evolving World of Investing: Creating a Community of Investors with Hayden Smith

    Investing has always been about the education of the individual instead of the community. Thanks to Hayden Smith, COO and Co-founder of Pearler, that stigma is changing. Creating a community of confident investors for long-term success through financial education. Join us as we discuss: The...

  7. Harnessing the challenges of B2B digital payments and converting them to opportunities

    Fintech faces unique challenges as the expansion of real-time digital payments expands into the B2B space. Varying international regulations in Fintech present a unique challenge to the industry. Michael Chang, Director of International Payments at EasyPay, a former teacher and now one of the...

  8. Global Payments and the State of the Aviation Industry with Henrik Zillmer

    “The entrepreneurial journey is always filled with detours, mistakes, and regrets.” It takes hard skin to power through, according to our guest. You need the ability to ideate the solution to a problem and then execute it flawlessly. Henrik Zillmer is the charismatic Co-Founder and Chairman at...

  9. The Global Outlook: How FinTechs Are Growing with Shamir Karkal and Cara Hayward

    Fintech is one of the fastest growing industries on the globe today. In this episode, we take a look at the projected growth of Fintech through the perspective of crypto to real-time payment systems. Shamir Karkal, Co-founder and CEO at Sila and Cara Hayward, Director of Strategic Partnerships,...

  10. From money management to investing, building a super app with Edoardo Moreni

    Imagine an agile, accessible super app that combines every financial vertical in one place. Budgeting, analytics, payments, investing, savings, whatever you want to do with your money, it’s all there at your fingertips. Emma is introducing new realms of opportunity to its rapidly growing user…

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  11. Real-Time Payments in the Evolving Global Payment System w/ Ho Chee Wai

    Behind every digital transaction, there’s a vast infrastructure of APIs and monitoring systems ensuring the security and speed that the public now expects. In this episode, we take an expert look into these global systems and learn more about the ever-evolving complexities behind them. Ho Chee…

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  12. The Ingredients for Fintech Success with Justinas Lasevicius

    The average lifespan of a tech startup is seven years with only 3% of businesses making it past 10 years. For TransferGo to celebrate a decade in the business, it’s a huge accomplishment and shows their dedication to employees, customers and the overarching business. Justinas Lasevicius, COO &...

  13. Introducing Ned Barker: Payment Innovations Podcast Host

    We are thrilled to introduce our newest podcast host, Ned Barker, Remittance Senior Consultant at Currencycloud. Ned has a rich history in the Fintech space specializing in cross-border payments. Ned’s episodes will include: The latest in remittance trends New innovations in the embedded finance...

  14. Lessons Learned From Launching a New App & Crowdfunding with Jay Swanston

    There are very few investment apps that were truly created for those that have no experience with money management but want to learn. All too often the apps say they’re catered to those interested in learning about financial planning, but the price to become part of the investment community is…

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  15. Revolutionizing Buy Now, Pay Later with Baxter Lanius

    In the B2C space, buy now, pay later companies are one of the trendiest ways to get what you need fast. For B2B, it’s an upticking trend that Alternative is capitalizing on. Imagine being able to afford a small business loan that will change the capabilities and profitability of your company....

  16. Acquiring Insight: Think Global, Act Local — Tribe/Currencycloud Podcast Crossover

    In this special two-part episode, we are thrilled to welcome two vibrant young experts from the global payments ecosystem. Lynda Strutton is the Vice President of Customer Success at Tribe Payments, and Stephane Vandenplas is the Senior Payment Processing Consultant at Currencycloud. Consumers…

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  17. Investing for the Future with Kane Harrison

    The global market is a volatile place influenced by the day-to-day politics of powerhouse countries. That doesn’t mean that investing needs to be hard whether it’s the first time you’ve set aside assets or you’ve been growing your portfolio for years. Kane Harrison, Founder & CEO at Wombat, an...

  18. Changing the Credit Game for Small Businesses with Ken So

    Raise your hand if, as a small business owner, you’ve put company expenses on your personal credit card? It happens to many. They put up their own resources, money, and even credit scores for their small businesses. And for good reason: They want to see their businesses thrive and succeed, so…

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  19. Web 3.0 & Cross-Border Payments with Nikesh Lalchandani

    As the web evolves, so do the possibilities. For human communications, for art, and for the basic way we transact business. In this episode, our special guest is Nikesh Lalchandani, the Head of Policy at Emerging Payments Association Asia, and a best-selling author who’s currently working on his...

  20. How to Build Network Effects and Integrate Payments as a Marketplace with Nick Fulton

    Marketplaces of the past used to work by collecting money from a card, funneling that money into an operational account, and then bank transfer funds out the account. Which means: A lot of money sits between buyer and seller. But what happens when the company holding your money suddenly fails? A...

  21. Bringing Fintech Solutions to Young European Investors with Andrej Hano

    Millennial and Gen Z Europeans want to invest. But without platforms that feel similar to the experiences they use every day, that adoption will continue to take longer than needed. And while the challenges to create these platforms may be steep, Andrej Hano, Co-Founder at Birdwingo, is lead ing...

  22. The Opportunities BaaS Affords Banks & Brands Alike with Ron Shevlin

    Banking as a Service (BaaS) is too often seen as a threat by traditional banking institutions. In reality, it’s an opportunity — it’s a new channel for banks to deliver more services and better customer experience. And the banks who realize this stand to win big. So says Ron Shevlin, Chief…

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  23. The Online Migration of B2B Commerce with Louis Carbonnier

    With 25% of ecommerce that's made of B2B marketplaces, a differentiated B2B purchasing experience is convenient and efficient. Today’s guest has the agenda to create the best payment methods for B2B trade. Hear our conversation with Louis Carbonnier, Co-Founder at Hokodo: What it means that B2B...

  24. The Wealth Ecosystem and The Role of Regtech

    Regulation tech has grown up alongside the boom in Fintech. But where’s it headed in the near term future? Hear our conversation with Ben Parker, Director and Founder at eflow Global: Regulation changes and potential financial crime The boom in Fintech and growth of regulation tech How the...

  25. Open-Source Fintech & Building Human Connections Through Partnerships with Jared Jones

    In Fintech, it takes a village… If you want to change the world of finance, you need to find the right partners and get a community behind you. And open-source Fintech can help you to do both. In this episode, Jared Jones, Ecosystem at Moov Financial, explains how MOOV has built a thriving...

  26. How Stilt Is Giving Immigrants a Leg Up in Lending with Priyank Singh

    With Fintech, the opportunities are endless. There are so many underserved groups clamoring for financial products that will finally address their needs. And if you can provide, it will pay off. That’s why today’s guest, Priyank Singh, Cofounder of Stilt Inc., started a company based on serving…

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  27. Embedded Finance: How Payment Makes the Remote Revolution Possible with Sahin Boydas

    The pandemic may have accelerated it, but the remote revolution is upon us. It’s unlikely that work will ever be the same again. But if remote work is here to stay, we need the financial tools to fuel it. In today’s episode, I speak with Sahin Boydas, Head of RemoteTeam at Gusto formerly of...

  28. How To Enable Immigrants with Full Stack Banking Services with Rian Cochran

    The financial problems of immigrants living abroad, but still needing to interact with their country of origin, were not being solved despite the huge influx of new banks all over Africa. Recognizing this area of concern, Rian Cochran, Co-Founder at Lemonade Finance, jumped on the opportunity to...

  29. International Women's Day: Women in Fintech #BreakTheBias with Faye McDonough and Lindsay Davis

    Gender bias is not new. It’s prevalent in every industry, including Fintech. Women grow up expecting unequal retreatment in the workplace. That’s changing, now more than ever. In today’s episode, Faye McDonough, Portfolio & Business Operations Director at Growth Lending, and Lindsay Davis, Head…

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  30. Payments: Putting Trust Back into B2B Transactions with Rahul Shinghal

    Whether it’s buying or selling, what’s the most important currency in any B2B marketplace? Trust. And any B2B payments solution is incomplete without it. In today’s episode, Rahul Shinghal, Co-founder and CEO of Tazapay, visits the show to explain how Tazapay is using payments to put the trust…

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  31. Why 2022 Is the Year of Retail Investing with Dan Raju

    Since the pandemic began, retail investing has exploded in popularity. Technology has made it easier than ever to get involved, while the bullish markets make it particularly enticing. But is this trend a fad or the new normal? To help answer that, we sit down with Dan Raju, Co-Founder and CEO of...

  32. Cross-Industry Collaboration — the Next Iteration of Fintech with Don Ginsel

    It’s been a wild couple of years for the international fintech industry. Everything has gone digital, opening up vast new opportunities for consumers — as well as triggering an avalanche of fraud. In this episode, we welcome Don Ginsel, CEO and Board Member at Holland Fintech, an association that...

  33. The Retail Investing Boom in the Aftermath of the Pandemic

    Retail investing has been on the rise in the wake of the pandemic, but that rise has gone smoother in some markets than others. The European market, in particular, poses many challenges for retail investors — and even more for the Fintechs looking to break into the market. In this episode, Martin...

  34. Why Banking as a Service Isn’t Right For Everyone with Yuval Brisker

    Banking as a service has been a hot topic for a while; but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s the right path for everyone. A brand needs to consider its DNA and where it can bring the most value to the customer. Just ask Yuval Brisker, Co-Founder, CEO & President at Alviere, who explains...

  35. How Payments Shape the Private Jet Industry with Nick Davis

    Private jets may conjure up images of rockstars and real-life monopoly men, but the truth is, private aviation is a key component to modern international business. And companies offering jet services know that the only way to provide unparalleled customer experience is by having a robust,...

  36. Partnerships: The Secret to Fintech Success with Marcus Shin

    Let’s not sugarcoat it: When you’re breaking into a new market, there are some serious hurdles. Whether it’s navigating labyrinthine regulations or just getting the lay of the land — breaking into a new market is easier with partners. Just ask Marcus Shin, Managing Director at Wirebarley, where…

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  37. The Real-Time Revolution Is Here with Matt Wilcox

    We live in a world of instant gratification — and consumers want everything to work in real-time. Yet until recently, real-time payments were anything but… Now the real-time revolution in payments is finally here — and you need to know how to reap the rewards. In today’s episode, we’re joined by...

  38. How Payability Helps E-Commerce Sellers Scale & Grow with Anas Sohail

    The Amazons of the world have democratized access to revenue for sellers worldwide. Still, with funds taking weeks to clear, e-commerce sellers still face enormous obstacles when it comes to scaling. How do we democratize that fundamental part of every business? Today’s guest, Anas Sohail, Head…

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  39. How Cryptocurrency Can Empower Creators with Solo Ceesay

    When Facebook went down recently, many creators lost their ability to monetize their content — their livelihood — because of the outage. Could blockchain technology give creators an avenue to break the shackles of traditional social media? Today’s guest, Solo Ceesay, is banking on it. As COO and...

  40. Providing a Full Range of Solutions to Online Entrepreneurs with Théo Cesarini

    International transactions have continued to be a challenge. But Incard is looking to change that, offering 100% tailor-made solutions for online entrepreneurs in the French and UK markets. Today’s guest, Théo Cesarini, Co-Founder and CEO at Incard, discusses the Incard brand and how the French...

  41. Mohan Madouri: The French Connection

    When you think of European finance, the UK may be the dominant market you think of first… A close second? France. And if you want to be at the cutting edge of Fintech, you need to understand the French market. That’s why we’re so excited to welcome a new host to our podcast team — Mohan Madouri,...

  42. Banking as a Service: Your Banking Partners Matter with Trent Sorbe

    If you are going to build your business on top of a BaaS platform, it better be sturdy. And that means finding a partner bank and BaaS who understands your goals and needs. Today’s guest, Trent Sorbe, is Founder & President of Central Payments, where he’s helping build the sturdy platform...

  43. Empowering Shareholders To Take Their Place in the Boardroom with Antoine Argouges

    If you ask your friends who own stocks in Amazon or Apple, odds are they’ve never voted on a shareholder proposal. But when the definition of a shareholder means to have a say in the way a business is run, it’s time to recognize the disconnect between stockholder and company. We speak with…

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  44. You Can’t Out-Innovate the Market to Compete with Neo-Banks with Dieter Halfar

    It’s getting tougher for traditional banks to compete with the emerging neo-banks. While many are taking the steps to keep up, these banks must look into replacing legacy infrastructure if they want to stay relevant in the long term. Today’s guests, Dieter Halfar, Partner at Elixirr, and David...

  45. Why It Pays to Invest in Social Trading with Benjamin Chemla

    These days, 50% of investors under 30, a demographic that essentially grew up on social media. While many trading platforms are incorporating aspects of social media, none has truly integrated social and trading from the ground up. Benjamin Chemla, CEO and Co-Founder of Shares, is planning to...

  46. How Customer Data Platforms Make Banking More Human with Izabella Gabowicz

    Who hasn’t received an email from their bank for an account that’s completely irrelevant? It makes you feel like your bank doesn’t care about you one bit, right? Banks have all the data they could ask for to understand their customers, but, clearly, most of them don’t know how to use it. But...

  47. Navigating the World of Remote Hiring with Aurel Albrecht

    One of the greatest silver linings to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the obliteration of the requirement of physical proximity to the office. Where you once had to target your hiring practices and campaigns to a specific area, now a lot of companies have dropped their geographical...

  48. Why Solving the Problem Comes First with Rhett Roberts

    If you look at the best software out there in any category, you find an interesting trend: Most of it was designed to solve a problem its creators faced. Whether it’s Slack or MongoDB, these products weren’t solutions in search of a problem to solve. They’d already solved one. The same is true…

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  49. The Future of Financial Connectivity with Will Graylin

    You get a text message letting you know a bill is due. You then open your payment app, scroll through, and pay the bill. If you have any problems, you’ll need to dial and call customer support. Now what if all those steps could’ve been handled through the initial text message? Today’s guest is...

  50. Why Financial Education Is More Important than Ever with Vivi Friedgut

    For those old enough to remember a time before, Fintech can seem like a dream come true — it allows us to bank, sell, invest and even gamble whenever and wherever we want. But these same tools can become a nightmare for those without the financial education to wield them responsibly. That’s why...

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The Payments Innovation Podcast: FinTech | Innovation | eCommerce is dedicated to helping business leaders navigate today’s global digital economy. Whether you’re looking to stay informed on the latest in payments technology, listen to experts on the future of eCommerce or simply learn about cutting edge FinTech companies, this podcast is for you. Each episode features an interview with a globally-minded business and tech expert, discussing topics like: global payments, money transfer services, financial innovation and FinTech, eCommerce, APIs, business transformation and more.

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