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In The Field....All Things Event / Field Marketing and SalesLogan Mallory on Empathy and Excitement at the BoothLogan Mallory is the VP of Revenue at Plooto, and formerly led marketing teams at Motivosity and Workfront. He is known for looking for ways to help others and being excellent at collaborating with sales as a marketing leader. He also shares a semi creepy bad swag story that you've gotta hear!2025-06-2721 min
Better Tech LeadershipBTL Bite: Lessons on Engineering Excellence with Aniruddha Loya.Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech. In this BTL Bite, host Matt Warcholiński, co-founder of software development agency @Brainhubeu, talks with Aniruddha Loya, Director of Engineering at Plooto, about key lessons in engineering excellence he learned at Amazon and how he has applied them in startups like Plooto and PocketPills, the universally applicable engineering processes developed at Amazon over decades and the importance of adapting tools and processes to fit the specific c...2025-06-0503 minBetter Tech LeadershipBTL Bite: Lessons on Daily Metrics - How Tracking Data Drives Success with Aniruddha Loya.Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech. In this BTL Bite, host Matt Warcholiński, co-founder of software development agency @Brainhubeu, talks with Aniruddha Loya, Director of Engineering at Plooto about the insights on how regularly reviewing dashboards and product data helps identify issues early, optimize workflows, and develop an intuitive understanding of performance trends. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know w...2025-04-0303 min
CanadianSME Small Business PodcastRevolutionizing SMB Finances: Insights from Plooto’s CEOIn this episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, we delve into the future of financial management for Canadian SMBs with John McLane, CEO of Plooto, a leading payments automation solution. With over two decades of experience in enterprise software and operations, John shares how Plooto’s innovative tools, like the Pay by Card feature, are transforming how small businesses handle their finances.Key Highlights:Learn how Plooto’s Pay by Card feature unlocks working capital and simplifies payment processes.Discover the benefits of integrating Plooto with tools like QuickBooks and Xero for seamless accounting workflows.Expl...2025-01-2023 min
CanadianSME Small Business PodcastBridging Traditional and Modern Finance: Insights from Wajdi GhoussoubIn this enlightening episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, we are joined by Wajdi Ghoussoub, the Interim Co-CEO at Plooto. With a diverse background in finance and operations, Wajdi has played a crucial role in Plooto's impressive 433% revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. His extensive experience includes roles at Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), AlixPartners, and PwC. Wajdi shares his insights on the challenges faced by small businesses, scaling a fintech startup, bridging traditional and modern finance, and the potential of open banking in Canada.Key Highlights:Wajdi discusses the unique challenges small businesses face in Canada...2024-08-0818 min
Fintechs, eh?Hamed Abbasi, CEO & Co-Founder of PlootoThis week on "Fintechs, eh?", join host Sue Britton in a captivating session with Hamed Abbasi, CEO & Co-Founder of Plooto. They explore Hamed's journey from the inception of Plooto to its current prominence in the fintech industry, discussing its unique value proposition and strategic partnerships. Hamed sheds light on Plooto's focus across various markets, the intricacies of regulation in payment services, and the expected benefits of open banking for businesses.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating on your preferred platform. Your support enables us to connect with more listeners and continue delivering...2024-01-1845 min
Conquering Workflows & Systems For Bookkeepers & Accountants | with Alyssa Lang (Workflow Queen)How to Save a Sh*t Ton of Money on Processing Fees Using PlootoIn this solo episode, Alyssa Lang covers one of her favorite softwares, Plooto. She talks about how much money it has saved her and firm bookkeeping firm from unnecessary payment processing fees, what subscription level she uses and how she onboards her clients in Plooto.In this episode you’ll hear:What Plooto is and how it can transform your ACH processWhat subscription level we recommend to get the most out of your payment processing feesWhat features are available for you and your clients in PlootoHow to onboard your clients using Plooto for ACH pa...2024-01-0235 min
CanadianSME Small Business PodcastA Glimpse into Fintech's Evolution with Ryan RegoIn the latest episode of the Small Business Podcast, listeners are taken on a journey through the dynamic fintech landscape, where the transformative potential of small businesses stands front and center. Guest Ryan Rego, transitioning from an academic role at Western University's Ivey Business School to leading fintech maverick Plooto, unravels how small businesses are creating ripples in the financial sector. Key Highlights: Plooto's Role in Partnerships: The episode delves into the challenges businesses face while navigating the intricate landscape of technology app partnerships and highlights crucial elements to prioritize in decision-making. Evolution of Payment Auto...2023-10-2820 min
Work Less PROFIT More Business PodcastEp. 106 – Increasing Workflow Efficiencies in Your Small Business with guest Eric SaumureCan technology really help small firm owners with workflow efficiencies?Do virtual, online services such as accounting and bookkeeping really work?Guest Eric Saumure and I talk about:Why he founded an online, 100% remote, accounting service Why some business owners might be reluctant to try 100% remote services for their financial servicesHis suggestion to other firm owners who might be considering the shift to online and 100% virtualHow his business facilitates a positive work culture – great ideasTech tools that can help you save time with your finances including:DEXT - here previously Receipt BankKARBON – colla...2023-09-1929 min
The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast115 ⎸ [SYSTEMS] Onboarding with Alyssa LangSend us a textIn this SYSTEMS episode, we have Alyssa Lang (Workflow Queen!) on with us again! We talk about ensuring clarity & efficiency in your client's onboarding journey, and we highlight the significance of creating seamless systems that allow for easier outsourcing or delegation.In this episode you’ll hear:the importance of separating processes in onboardingtech and tools we both use to automate onboarding as much as possiblea walk through of the onboarding process & touch points with clientsResources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate li...2023-09-1335 min
A Product Market Fit Show | Startup Podcast for FoundersHamed Abbasi, Founder of Plooto | How to Pivot to Product Market Fit "Wouldn't it be cool if..." Usually, those words are uttered by first-time founders. And unfortunately, they usually lead to terrible ideas.It was no different for Plooto. Their first idea sounded cool, but it didn't provide real customer value. Fortunately, Hamed noticed it and pivoted. Not once, but twice.This is the story of how Hamed pivoted from a Bitcoin-based payment service to an Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable platform for small businesses. If you think you might need to pivot, this is the episode for you.Send me a message to...2023-08-1438 min
CPA Trendlines PodcastsGetting Real: Accounting Tech Decisions You Need to Make TodayWhat to Start Doing Today to Be Fully Prepared for Next Tax Season... and Beyond. A CPA Trendlines Flash BriefingHosted by Seth Fineberg of AccountantsForward for CPA Trendlines TOP TAKEAWAYS
Artificial intelligence.
Work smarter, not harder.
Managing tech expenses.
The fast track to rapid adoption.
Choosing the right tech for your firm's needs today and tomorrow.
YOUR PANEL OF EXPERTSChad Davis, CPA, CMA, Owner, LiveCAChad Davis is a CPA and a co-founder of LiveCA LLP in...2023-08-081h 00Conquering Workflows & Systems For Bookkeepers & Accountants | with Alyssa Lang (Workflow Queen)Plooto: The Most Affordable & User Friendly System to Get Paid by Clients with Hamed AbbasiAlyssa Lang interviews Hamed Abbasi, the Co-Founder and CEO of Plooto, where they help bookkeeping and accounting firms to help pay their clients bills, be easily paid by clients and other cashflow management systems. In this episode we discuss how Plooto helps with receiving clients payments via ACH, permissions and controls within Plooto, other capabilities Plooto has in leveling up your services.In this episode you’ll hear:How Plooto streamlines the invoicing process, making it easier to charge clientsWays to customize permission controls to grant specific access levels to your team me...2023-04-2555 min
Accounting HighABC07 Tournament LIVE Selection Sunday SpecialRecorded LIVE March 12, 2023
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After receiving thousands of nominations for the Accountant Bracket Challenge "ABC March Appness" aka ABC Tournament, we compiled all the results and split everyone up into 2 major categories, Accountant Applications and Accountant Education. From there, we continued to categorize the top nominated platforms into 4 Regions, 8 Brackets with 8 teams all competing for best in class in their respective brackets to advance to the Sweet Sixteen, plus a bonus 8 team Tax Bracket
Here's a list of all the categories, regions, and brackets!!...2023-03-141h 22
Tank Talks By Ripple VenturesHamed Abbasi of Plooto on Why Immigrants Make The Best FoundersSeeing life through fresh eyes is a trait that can get lost in today’s noisy world. When you bring a perspective of a beginner, not knowing what is impossible, you can sometimes transcend conventional wisdom and achieve greatness. Immigrants can bring a fresh perspective and couple it with a focused effort to succeed. Our guest today is Hamed Abbasi, Co-Founder and CEO of Plooto, who is both a successful serial founder and has survived the difficult and often underappreciated immigrant journey.About Hamed Abassi:Hamed Abassi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Plooto, a payments platform ai...2023-03-0250 minAccounting HighABC03 Attention Detention: Personal Attention Management Class | #AHTimes Vol. 3Nominate your TOP 5 Accounting Platforms today! text "ABC" to 33339 or go to bracket.accountinghigh.com
Greetings Accounting High! Welcome to your weekly installment of AH Times, Every Friday, Scotty and Byron will be bringing you the latest news and updates from accounting high, as well as a few highlights from our blog The AH Guide. First up is our coverage of the ABC March Appness event, enroll today! We've also got the latest scoop on the AH weekly roundup, as well as a lesson from Accounting High’s AP AI Class. And as always, sit back, relax, and...2023-02-1037 min
Your Business UnleashedBecoming an Entrepreneur with Hamed Abbasi from PlootoIn this special episode of Your Business Unleashed, Clayton interviews Hamed Abbasi, Co-founder and CEO of Plooto.They discuss Hamed's humble beginnings growing up in Iran, moving to Canada without any knowledge of the English language to starting two businesses and currently running one of the world's largest payment products.He talks about why he knew there was a need for small businesses to have a solution like PlootoWe discuss being entrepreneurial and more. Tune in now!https://www.achenhenderson.ca/2023-01-1939 min
The YieldOne Does Not Simply Make a PaymentStartups today have more opportunities than ever before, with funding available to match their ambitions. In this episode of The Yield, Yieldstreet’s Peter Kerr, CFA and Plooto Co-Founder and CEO Hamed Abbasi discuss the future of B2B payments. As payment management platforms automate and streamline this process there are greater implications for underlying consumers and investors. Plooto is an all-in-one B2B payments and receivable platform that provides greater financial control. Key Takeaways:[1:25] 70% of small businesses fail due to poor cash management, and Plooto is working to change that. [6:00] Defining SMBs and t...2022-01-1933 min
Audio BlogA Complete Guide to Invoice Management for Accounts PayableIn order to achieve accelerated growth for your business, it's crucial to reduce pains from manual invoice management by automating invoice processing. https://hubs.la/H0ZrlTy0
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Learn More About Plooto | https://hubs.la/H0TlCB502021-10-1513 minAudio BlogWhy Small Businesses Should Accept Credit Card PaymentsDon't lose out on an additional stream to collect payments and avoid overdue receivables for robust cash flow by accepting B2B online credit card payments. https://hubs.la/H0ZrlrJ0
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Learn More About Plooto | https://hubs.la/H0TlCB502021-10-1508 minAudio Blog7 Terms You Must Know as an SMB OwnerSMB owners must be financially literate to increase the success rate of growing their business. Here are 7 key terms you should familiarize yourself with. https://hubs.la/H0XYgF80
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Learn More About Plooto | https://hubs.la/H0TlCB502021-09-2305 min
Audio BlogImportance of Accounts Payable and Receivable for Online BusinessesThe value of automating both accounts payable and accounts receivable for SMBs, accountants, and bookkeepers looking to shift to online business is vital. Read the article at https://hubs.la/H0VlYf10
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Learn More About Plooto | https://hubs.la/H0TlCB502021-08-1904 minAudio BlogWhat is Velocity and How Does it Impact Business Success?Business velocity is an important factor in growing the business in the right direction. Understand velocity in a business context, not physics. Read the article at https://hubs.la/H0TlF_N0
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Learn More About Plooto | https://hubs.la/H0TlCB502021-07-2902 min
Bank On ItEpisode 429 Hamed Abbasi from PlootoThis episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system. If you’re looking to upgrade or jumpstart your podcast production please visit www.listendeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Hamed Abbasi, Co-founder & CEO of Plooto. Plooto is a payment management platform for small and medium-sized businesses that helps to automate and streamlines their payments. Tune in and L...2021-07-2227 minBank On ItEpisode 428 Josh Feinblum from StavvyThis episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system. If you’re looking to upgrade or jumpstart your podcast production please visit www.listendeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Josh Feinblum, Co-founder of Stavvy. Stavvy is a lending platform designed to connect lenders with their title, settlement, and appraisal vendors. Tune in and Listen. Subsc...2021-07-2029 min
TechTO Quick Takes | Canadian tech news and analysisClearco, Axonify, Absorb Software, MazumaGo, Plooto - Apr 22, 2021It’s Thursday April 22nd 2021, and today we’re talking about: Clearbanc evolves into a double unicorn named Clearco, Waterloo's Axonify trains a US private equity firm to invest in them, Calgary-based Absorb Software is absorbed by another US private equity firm for over $500m USD, and Pay attention to these payment players: Victoria-based MazumaGo and Plooto. 2021-04-2229 minAudio BlogPayment Approval Workflows to Make Your Business More EfficientCustomizable payment approval workflows allow small business owners to gain control of their finances and ultimately their cash flow. Read the article at hubs.la/H0JRNkZ0
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Learn More About Plooto | hubs.la/H0Dd-Dy02021-03-3105 minAudio Blog8 Tools for a Virtual Bookkeeping PracticeVirtual bookkeeping tools that will allow you to provide excellent client service and make your day-to-day processes much more streamlined. Read the article at hubs.la/H0H-n2f0
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Learn More About Plooto | hubs.la/H0Dd-Dy02021-03-1704 minAudio BlogHow to Make International Payments to an Overseas Vendor or SupplierIn today’s global economy, businesses need to buy from or sell to an international company, and it's important to learn how to send funds overseas. Read the article at hubs.la/H0H8q3K0
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Learn More About Plooto | hubs.la/H0Dd-Dy02021-03-0304 minAudio BlogAn Accounting Firm Growth StrategyListen to Ronika Khanna's story of her accounting firm growth strategy providing accounting, tax, and financial advisory services to SMB's. Read the article at hubs.la/H0Gwb_70
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Learn More About Plooto | hubs.la/H0Dd-Dy02021-02-1705 minAudio BlogEverything You Need to Know About Online PaymentsInterested in switching to online payments, but have a few reservations? We’ve created a guide outlining all you need to know about online payments. Read the article at https://hubs.la/H0F7B0q0
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Learn More About Plooto | hubs.la/H0Dd-Dy02021-02-0308 minAudio BlogHow to Transition Clients from Checks and Wires to Electronic PaymentsYou’ve decided to move on from checks and wires and implement electronic payments. Congratulations! But now the real work begins. Read the article at https://hubs.la/H0D_Kll0
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Learn More About Plooto | hubs.la/H0Dd-Dy02021-01-2005 minAudio BlogYour Complete Guide to EFT PaymentsWe’ve compiled all of the information you need to understand what EFT payments are and give you the confidence to start using them for your business. Read the article at https://hubs.la/H0DdMbJ0
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Learn More About Plooto | hubs.la/H0Dd-Dy02021-01-0506 min
Spend Culture: Conversations on Spend Management, Procurement, and Finance LeadershipHow to Prioritize People and Manage Financial Operations in a Remote Work CultureWajdi Goussoub, the Director of Finance at Plooto gets honest about the changes and sacrifices made during the pandemic, and how he built a successful spend processes that empowers the individual team members within the company. Wajdi also draws to his prior experience as a VC and identifies what makes successful startups stand out from the rest.
2020-11-2633 minSpend Culture: Conversations on Spend Management, Procurement, and Finance LeadershipHow to Prioritize People and Manage Financial Operations in a Remote Work CultureWajdi Goussoub, the Director of Finance at Plooto gets honest about the changes and sacrifices made during the pandemic, and how he built a successful spend processes that empowers the individual team members within the company. Wajdi also draws to his prior experience as a VC and identifies what makes successful startups stand out from the rest.
2020-11-2633 min
Spend Culture: Stories of CFOs and Company CultureHow to Prioritize People and Manage Financial Operations in a Remote Work CultureWajdi Goussoub, the Director of Finance at Plooto gets honest about the changes and sacrifices made during the pandemic, and how he built a successful spend processes that empowers the individual team members within the company. Wajdi also draws to his prior experience as a VC and identifies what makes successful startups stand out from the rest.2020-11-2633 min
Payments InnovationBringing the Feel of Consumer Products to Business with Hamed AbbasiConsumer products these days are sleek. So, why do business products look like they were all made in preparation for a 19th-century world fair? Hamed Abbasi, Co-Founder & CEO at Plooto, is on a mission to prove there is no reason business products can’t be just as sleek. In this episode, we discuss: -How Plooto is innovating accounts payable and receivable -Why most business products create a terrible experience -How to make complex products easy to use To ensure that you never miss an episode of Payments Innovation, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here and don’t forget to check...2020-09-2220 min
Payments InnovationBringing the Feel of Consumer Products to Business with Hamed AbbasiConsumer products these days are sleek. So, why do business products look like they were all made in preparation for a 19th-century world fair? Hamed Abbasi, Co-Founder & CEO at Plooto, is on a mission to prove there is no reason business products can’t be just as sleek. In this episode, we discuss: -How Plooto is innovating accounts payable and receivable -Why most business products create a terrible experience -How to make complex products easy to use To ensure that you never miss an episode of...2020-09-2220 min
SRC Toolbox PodcastWhy we use Knowify Project Management SoftwareA year ago we started using a project management software called Knowify. We picked it over Builder Trend and it's really helped us be more efficient as a business.
But how does it help our clients?
And if you're a contractor, how can it help you? For one, you can get 20% off by using our promo code KNOWBILLG.
Have a listen and find out how Knowify, Quickbooks and Plooto makes everyone's renovation better.2018-12-1021 min
Music Teachers: Expand Online036: TECH for Managing Cash Flow with Katherine PomerantzKatherine is a money gal. She is also an artist and host of the forthcoming podcast called “Pivot don’t Quit it” I’ll link to the podcast when it’s live (psssst, Katherine interviewed me and we recorded a bonus for today’s episode that I’ll share once the podcast is live!) Topics Discussed Tech to invest in (both time and money wise) The cash flow process in the business Documenting expenses Invoicing and Getting paid Reporting Bill Pay Finding the best right tool for each segment of the cash flow process, unique to your business...2018-11-2835 min
Music Teachers: Expand Online036: TECH for Managing Cash Flow with Katherine PomerantzKatherine is a money gal. She is also an artist and host of the forthcoming podcast called “Pivot don’t Quit it” I’ll link to the podcast when it’s live (psssst, Katherine interviewed me and we recorded a bonus for today’s episode that I’ll share once the podcast is live!) Topics Discussed Tech to invest in (both time and money wise) The cash flow process in the business Documenting expenses Invoicing and Getting paid Reporting Bill Pay Finding the best right tool for each segment of the cash flow process, unique to your business...2018-11-2835 min
The Personal Finance Show34 - Jeff Cates (Small Business Episode)
Jeff Cates is the president and CEO of Intuit Canada, the company behind QuickBooks Online, TurboTax and Mint.com.
There are 13 guests on this episode!
Here are the times they all appear if you’re looking for someone specific:
4:55 - Jeff Cates, President and CEO of Intuit Canada
25:34 - Claire Niburski from Knit Technologies
26:50 - Rhys Mohun from FundThrough
27:50 - Christian Ali from Dream Payments
29:43 - Brendan Woods from AutoEntry
31:01 - Paul Abrams from WayPay
31:54 - Geoffrey Gualano from HubDoc 2018-05-3142 min
The Personal Finance Show34 - Jeff Cates (Small Business Episode)
Jeff Cates is the president and CEO of Intuit Canada, the company behind QuickBooks Online, TurboTax and Mint.com.
There are 13 guests on this episode!
Here are the times they all appear if you’re looking for someone specific:
4:55 - Jeff Cates, President and CEO of Intuit Canada
25:34 - Claire Niburski from Knit Technologies
26:50 - Rhys Mohun from FundThrough
27:50 - Christian Ali from Dream Payments
29:43 - Brendan Woods from AutoEntry
31:01 - Paul Abrams from WayPay
31:54 - Geoffrey Gualano from HubDoc 2018-05-3100 min
The Successful Bookkeeper PodcastEP61: Hamed Abbasi - Why Plooto Is The Ultimate Business Payment Solution55 percent. According to our guest, Plooto Co-Founder & CEO, Hamed Abbasi, that's the percentage of North American businesses that still use cheques daily to make payments. In today's advanced technological age, that's hard to believe. Fortunately for bookkeepers, Plooto is a business-to-business payment management platform that makes things easier. During this interview, you'll learn... How Plooto works and why it's a powerful tool How it can be used to teach and impress your bookkeeping clients Its new features that will make it even more user friendly To find out more about Plooto, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.2017-11-0728 min