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CFO THOUGHT LEADER1114: Building a Smarter Funnel at Speed | Kevin Wall, CFO, Stax Payments
When Kevin Wall first stepped into industry from public accounting, it wasn’t by accident—it was through a client he already knew well. The company, in the midst of an ERP conversion and preparing to go public, saw in Wall someone who understood both their numbers and their needs. “They were familiar with me. I was familiar with them,” he tells us.
That early pivot from audit into operational finance set the tone for a career defined by depth over speed. Wall spent 13 years at Alcatel-Lucent and a decade at FIS, climbing steadily while broadening his remit fr...2025-07-1644 min
Life, Money & Love with Dylan MullanEP. #150 - STAX Founders: From a Storage Unit to Australia’s Favourite Athleisure Brand - How Don & Matilda Robertson Changed The Game With STAX. [Part 1]In this episode, I sat down with Don and Matilda Robertson, the powerhouse couple behind STAX, one of Australia’s biggest and most loved activewear brands. From packing orders in a tiny storage unit with no power to running 11 retail stores and building a global community, Don and Til’s story is what every young entrepreneur dreams about. And today, they share it all.We dive into their wild journey, from the early days of DM-selling hoodies with no stock, to betting everything on one goal: building a brand that stands for every body. Don shares how...2025-07-1546 min
Strategy SimplifiedS18E4: Behind the Scenes at Stax: Private Equity Consulting with Brad KuntzSend us a textIn this episode of Strategy Simplified, we chat with Brad Kuntz, Senior Managing Director at Stax, to get a real look at what makes the firm tick. Brad shares how Stax’s private equity focus, small-team model, and fast-paced culture set it apart - and what that means for consultants at every level.We dive into his career path, a surprising case in the industrial sector, and what type of candidate thrives at Stax (hint: it’s about curiosity and flexibility). Plus, he shares practical advice for landing a role...2025-05-2338 min
Strategy SimplifiedS17E8: Breaking into PE Consulting Mid-Career: The Stax Advantage with Darren BuskirkSend us a textLooking to pivot into private equity consulting or take your strategy career to the next level? In this episode of Strategy Simplified, we’re joined by Darren Buskirk, Managing Director at Stax, who made the leap after roles at Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, and McKinsey.Darren shares:Why Stax is a magnet for experienced professionalsWhat sets the firm apart from traditional consultingHow mid-career hires grow and thrive at StaxWhat the day-to-day looks like on high-impact, PE-driven engagementsHow to stand out in the hiring processWhether you're coming from consulting, fin...2025-04-0455 min
30 Albums For 30 Years (1964-1994)Stax Records with Rob Bowman (Part 1 of 2)Stax Records and Special Guest Rob BowmanStax Records, founded in 1957 by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton in Memphis, Tennessee, played a pivotal role in developing soul and R&B music. Originally called Satellite Records, it was rebranded in 1961, merging the founders’ last names. Known for its deep, emotive sound, Stax produced timeless hits through iconic artists like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the MG’s, and Sam & Dave. The label's house band, Booker T. & the MG's, contributed immensely to its distinctive grooves. Stax also stood out for its progressive integration of black and white artists and...2025-03-0543 min
Getting lumped UpRockshow episode 211 The Story of Stax RecordsRockshow episode 211 The Story of Stax RecordsStax Records was a pioneering American record label based in Memphis, Tennessee, that played a crucial role in the development of soul, R&B, and funk music. Founded in 1957 by Jim Stewart and his sister Estelle Axton, the label became synonymous with the gritty, raw, and deeply emotional sound that defined Southern soul.Stax was home to legendary artists such as Otis Redding, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett (through a deal with Atlantic), Isaac Hayes, and The St...2025-02-241h 19
KICPODThe two things Matilda Robertson from STAX. does better than anyoneMatilda Robertson is the co-owner of activewear brand STAX. To celebrate the launch of our second collection with STAX. (which is live today!) we sat down with Matilda to learn more about her story, including meeting and falling in love with STAX. founder (and her now husband) Don, what she brings to the business, what working in recruitment taught her about building relationships, and what the latest Kic collection affirmation ‘I Can And I Will’ means to her. Shop the collection here: https://stax.com.au/collections/kic-x-stax-v2 To celebrate the collection we’re hosting an even...2024-09-1239 min
Music News TrackerStax Records: The Resurgence of a Soul Music IconStax Records, a pivotal element in the soul music explosion of the 1960s, is currently enjoying a resurgence of interest thanks to a captivating documentary series that chronicles its storied history. This iconic Memphis record label, known for launching the careers of legends like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, and Booker T. & the M.G.'s, whose song "Green Onions" remains a timeless hit, marks a significant chapter in the evolution of American music.The documentary not only dives into the origins and the cultural impact of Stax but also explores its dramatic rise to fame and eventual decline...2024-08-2002 min
Top Docs: Award-Winning Documentary Filmmakers"STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A." with Jamila WignotIn the 1960s and 1970s, the Memphis sound was everywhere: Sam and Dave, Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Isaac Hayes — the list goes on. Not only did the Memphis sound (a.k.a. Memphis soul) bring an amazing range of musical talent to the world, it also shined a light on the unsung city of Memphis, Tennessee and on a remarkable record company called Stax Records. In her expansive HBO docuseries “STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A.”, director Jamila Wignot (“Ailey”) goes inside the recording studio and widens her lens to look at the deep cultural impact that the musicians and executives...2024-06-1742 min
Strategy SimplifiedS14E11: Private Equity Advisory from Deal to Exit: A Conversation with Roy Lockhart of StaxSend us a textStax is hiring! See open roles at this private equity consulting firm.In this episode, Jenny Rae chats with Roy Lockhart - a Stax Managing Director. Roy leads the exit planning/sell-side practice at Stax and has been involved in over 100 deals!Jenny Rae and Roy break down:The key seasons Roy has stayed with Stax for so longWhat career development looks like at Stax - and how it evolvesAdvice for young professionalsStax’ integrated approach to private equity consultingRoy’s most memorable clie...2024-06-1446 min
Swan DiveJeff Kollath - The Soul of a Story - Exec Dir of the Stax Museum of American Soul MusicAs Executive Director of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis, TN, Jeff Kollath oversees the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Stax Records and American soul music. Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, John Lee Hooke, Booker T & the MGs and the endless Stax roster of musical icons produced songs that stirred our souls and shared our collective story, a story born of pain and glory, rags and riches, love and lust. Stax liberated our hearts and freed our hips to move like nobody was watching. Kollath, brandishing a BA and Masters in...2024-04-1659 min
Song Swap Showdown: Your Weekly Musical Throwdown Show!Talking Stax Records with Dominic LawsonThe Heartbeat of Soul: Celebrating Stax Records with Dominic Lawson - A Black History Month Special on Song Swap Showdown
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This week on Song Swap Showdown, we're paying tribute to Black History Month with a deep dive into the legendary Stax Records catalog. Join us as we explore the soulful sounds that shaped American music, swapping and reviewing songs from one of the most influential record labels of all time.
🌟 Special Guest: Dominic Lawson...2024-02-141h 49
Leaders In PaymentsPaulette Rowe, CEO of Stax | Episode 296CEO of Stax, Paulette Rowe’s journey through the dynamic world of payments is an inspiring story of opportunities and passion. From her role at Facebook to leading PaySafe through a public offering and embracing the culture and vision of Stax, Paulette’s dedication to the payments industry is clear.Stax is distinguished by its software-first ethos and comprehensive white-labeling capabilities, highlighting its intent to expand internationally. The conversation illuminates how Stax is redefining industry standards with its agile and precise strategies, challenging larger, less flexible entities. The company's unique position in the payments industry stems from disr...2024-02-0630 min
Austin Fitness CommunityEpisode #28 - Joey Stax
Joey Stax is a Fitness Personality most recognized with his popular social media and youtube persona. Joey is also the proud owner of Stax Supplements.
Joey Stax:Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/joey.stax/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@LifeOfJoeyStax/featuredTik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@joey.stax
Stax Supplements:
https://www.staxsupplements.com/https://www.instagram.com/stax.army/
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Austin Fitness Community:
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2023-12-131h 59
LifeMinute EntertainmentSoul Music Luminary Booker T. Jones on His Extraordinary Career and Latest Work with Stax Music AcademyWatch the video: https://lifeminute.tv/music/video/soul-music-luminary-booker-t-jones-his-extraordinary-career-and-latest-work-stax-music
Soul music luminary Booker T. Jones stopped by the LifeMinute Studios last month. The legendary artist was in town with students from the Stax Music Academy and its Executive Director Pat Mitchell Worley for a special performance at Lincoln Center.
The Stax Music Academy after-school and summer music programs keep the flame of Stax Records alive with today’s youth. The institute also provides professional and mental wellness counseling to its families. It’s the only music institute in the world focusing on the musical art form crea...2023-09-1926 min
Strategy SimplifiedS11E10: Stax Private Equity Case Interview - Portfolio Company GrowthSend us a textLooking for a consulting role at the intersection of strategy and private equity? Stax is hiring now.In this episode, Director Sameer Tejani runs through an interesting case that features a PE portfolio company looking to expand. The case also features a fun market sizing question.Relevant LinksManagement Consulted's take on StaxInterested in a career with Stax? See open roles and applyEmail the Stax recruiting team: recruiting@stax.com2023-08-0443 min
The Payments Show PodcastE67 - The One-Stop Solution from Stax: Payments, Financials, Customer Data and much more - with Kim Schwendeman, SVPIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Kim Schwendeman who is the SVP of Payment Adoption at Stax. Stax is an all-in-one payments platform that provides businesses of all sizes the technology needed to manage financials, payments, customer data and much more.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Subscription Pricing2. SaaS Recession: Lead with Payments3. Cost of Payments 4. APIs To Create Unique Payment Experiences 5. Surcharging Functionality 6. Interchange...2023-05-1330 min
DJ StaxDJ Stax presents Dope Jamz Sessions #13TRACKLISTING
Rodney SA - Alejandro (Main Mix)
The AquaBlendz - Evolve (Original Mix)
Nutty Nys - Presence (The Retake)
EdWard - Take Over
Trust SA - The Day Came
EarfulSoul, TekniQ - Smooth Operator
Dawson - Fika
Latique - Friday Again (Rare Dub)
Dafro - Holly Deep2023-05-1258 min
Great Things with Great Tech PodcastDriving Cloud Innovation in AWS with STAX.io | Episode #62The ultimate Amazon Web Services Landing Zone! Compliance, security, and cost optimization with STAX.io
In this episode I talk with Adam Beavis, Managing Director at STAX. STAX developed a cloud management platform that simplifies AWS infrastructure management by deploying a controlled landing zone into an AWS tenancy. Adam and I discuss the origins of STAX, how it helps customers with cloud architecture, compliance, security, and cost optimization. They also touch on the importance of AWS Marketplace, the future of multi-cloud, and the exciting new STAX integrations with partners like Veeam and Datadog.
The company was founded...2023-04-0438 min
Startup Project: Build the future#29: Jacques Fu - Co-founder at Stax, Author of "Time Hacks"To stay up to date checkout thestartupproject.io & follow us on twitter: @natarajsindam
In this episode of Startup Project Nataraj spoke to Jacques Fu Co-founder at Stax, Author of "Time Hacks".
Stax is an all-in-one payment solution for small business. Stax has raised $245 million in fresh funding, taking its valuation up to $1 billion. The investment saw participation from Greater Sum Ventures (GSV), HarbourVest Partners and Blue Star Innovation Partners, all of which will serve as strategic partners to Stax.
Full conversation includes:
Journey of Stax
Opportunities in Fintech
Crypto
Angel Investing
Time Ha...2023-01-2941 min
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Moxstars MTGMoxStars | Glorious & Devastating STAX | MTG Podcast | Episode 2Episode 2: STAX Jordan, Chris, and Evan slap back with their praise for STAX and their contribution to the meta game. If you're on the fence about STAX, hopefully the MoxStars can shine a little light on why they're one of the greatest contributions to the game. Aside from stressing friendships and raising the salt level at the table, STAX are a healthy addition to the game that help prop up unconventional strategies! 2022-10-171h 10
Behind Her EmpireLeaving Your Job & Building an Empire on Your Terms with Suneera Madhani, Co-Founder of StaxSuneera Madhani is the co-founder and CEO of Stax, an innovative tech company that radically simplifies the payment ecosystem.After graduating from college, Suneera decided to work at a consumer goods company and after three years she realized that the corporate world wasn’t for her. She was later recruited by a payment-processing company, and it was then she realized she wanted to do someone on her own.At age 26, without money, an MBA or any corporate leadership experience…and after being laughed out of her then boss’s office, Suneera began building her no...2022-06-1354 min
Left to Our Own Devices with Erica KeswinScaling a Fintech Platform to Unicorn Status by Following Immigrant Family Values with Suneera Madhani, Co-founder and CEO of Stax PaymentsWhat does it take to scale a business from an idea to unicorn status? Suneera Madhani would say to look to family values—specifically the ones her Pakistani parents instilled in her. With her brother, Suneera co-founded Stax Payments, a fintech platform now processing $23 billion in payments, so it’s clear that these immigrant family values are working. Suneera speaks with Erica about her three-bucket principle to prioritizing what matters most, Stax’s rituals around shared meals, why they’ve chosen a hybrid model for the office, and how onboarding should be intentionally thought through from the moment a...2022-05-1034 min
DJ STAXGo Go Golem - On M'a Scanné Le Cul (DJ STAX REMIX Club Version)Hello, this is french song version Club.
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may God protect you
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DJ STAXGo Go Golem - On M'a Scanné Le Cul (DJ STAX REMIX BOOST BASS RADIO EDIT)Hello, this is french song version radio.
Sorry, for this second version
may God protect you
Lyrics :
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moi je dis...2022-02-0103 min
MTG In QuarantineStax or No Stax: The Basics of Stax in cEDH (feat. Adam from Casually Competitive)Stax is a very misunderstood strategy in the EDH landscape, and is often cited as one of the least-favorite archetypes to play against at the majority of tables. However, Stax is a very viable strategy at the cEDH table through its disruption of opponents and furthering of your own gameplan. Noted Stax player and member of Casually Competitive Adam joins the show to discuss his 3 main pillars of Stax, followed by a fun gameshow-style segment called "Stax or No Stax" and then some advice for new players interested in trying out Stax for themselves.
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DJ STAXDJ STAX - Level 7 (2021)Kyu's revenge soundtrack Piste 7
Petit souvenir de 19882021-12-0904 min
Néo Géo NovaL’intégral: Les “Soul Kids” de la Stax Music Academy et le Live “segaï ” de MenwarVent d’Ailleurs“Je viens d'une Inde qui a la plus grande population active de moins de 30 ans de la planète. Mais qui écoute encore des dirigeants de 65 ans avec des idées vieilles de 150 ans.Je viens d'une Inde où nous sommes fiers d'être végétariens, mais où nous écrasons les agriculteurs qui cultivent nos légumes.” Ici, l'humoriste Vir Das dénonce le climat politique actuel dans son sketch Je viens de deux Indes. En direct de Bangalore, Côme Bastin nous en dit plus sur la s...2021-11-281h 44
DJ STAXDJ STAX - Level4 (Le Marais Mix)Musique pour Kyu's revenge2021-10-1703 minMTG In QuarantineThe Plainswalkers Ep. 9: The History and Relevance of Stax as it Relates to Other Resource-Denial and Board-Warping EDH StrategiesThe Plainswalkers are back in action as JRo and Charles join me to discuss a common boogey-man of the EDH format, Stax! In order to understand how White supports Stax strategies, it is first important to understand the history of the strategy and how it has historically been played. With that understanding, we will continue this discussion in a Part 2 about White's place in Stax and how White excels at denying tempo. We also discuss how Stax differs from and is also similar to other strategies which look to affect resource accrual and deck tempo such as Group Hug...2021-10-111h 17
Sustain Open Source DesignEpisode 10: Justin Scherer on Open Source Design at StaxGuest
Justin Scherer
Panelists
Eriol Fox | Memo Esparza | Georgia Bullen
Show Notes
Hello and welcome to Sustain Open Source Design! The podcast where we talk about sustaining open source with design. Learn how we, as designers, interface with open source in a sustainable way, how we integrate into different communities, and how we as coders, work with other designers. We have a very cool guest today, Justin Scherer, who has been designing software as a job for a decade or so, and he has done so for multi-national banks...2021-10-0538 min
DJ STAXDJ STAX - Level2 (2021)Kyu's revenge soundtrack piste 22021-10-0202 minStrategy SimplifiedS4E29: Stax Inc: the Entrepreneurial Firm Combining Strategy, Meritocracy, and FunSend us a textIs there a consulting firm out there that guarantees staffing on strategy projects 100% of the time? How about a firm that works directly with large cap, private equity-backed companies? Or a firm with an entrepreneurial feel, open culture, and limitless opportunities for professional growth? Stax Inc. checks all these boxes - and more.Learn what the buzz is all about in our conversation with two of Stax's Managing Directors, Brett Conradt and Jeremy Wall. You'll get a feel for the firm's collaborative culture, the type of work it engages...2021-09-1030 min