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The Payments Show PodcastFan Dollars, Creator Smiles: destream’s Payments Platform for Content Creators - with Tachat IgityanIn episode 100 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Tachat Igityan who is the Founder of destream.destream is a financial platform for content creators which revolutionises the way content creators receive payments and donations.VIDEO and PDF Transcript:- click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/100 Summary of topics discussed:(01:41) - Guest Introduction: Tachat Igityan (Founder, destream)(03:52) - Payment Challenges Faced by Content Creators(05:27) - Origin Story: Frustrations as a Donator(07:05) - Abundance of Tools... Nothing for Payments(09:23) - Creators Are...
2024-07-3144 min
The Payments Show PodcastFrom Store to Door: Nextuple's Omnichannel Order Management System - with Das PattathilIn episode 99 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Das Pattathil who is the Co-Founder & Head of Product at Nextuple.Nextuple helps retailers transform their legacy Omnichannel Order Management systems using microservices.VIDEO and PDF Transcript:- click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/99 Summary of topics discussed:(00:36) - Guest Introduction: Das and Nextuple(01:03) - Understanding Nextuple's Mission(01:42) - Challenges in Retail Fulfilment(02:12) - Importance of Accurate Delivery Promises(03:56) - Real-World Example: Early Delivery(05:08) - Impact of Precise Delivery Promises(06:12...
2024-07-2733 min
The Payments Show PodcastFill Up, Cash In: How Yes Rewards Keeps Motorists Coming BackIn episode 98 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Suryaveer (Suri) Singh who is the Head of Loyalty CRM & Data at the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC). Suri manages the ‘Yes Rewards’ fuel loyalty program at ENOC. Yes Rewards allows customers to benefit from exclusive offers and deals across Yes participating brands and earn points for all customer purchases within the network. VIDEO Version and PDF Transcript:- click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/98 Summary of topics discussed:00:20 - Guest Introduction: Suri from Yes Rewards in D...
2024-07-2432 min
The Payments Show PodcastThe Importance of UX, UI and Design in Payments - with XData GroupIn episode 97 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Donat Husjainov, who is the Chief Product Officer at XData Group. XData Group is a B2B software development company that offers cutting-edge technology solutions exclusively for banks including UX/UI design, product prototyping, MVP creation and much more.VIDEO Version and PDF Transcript: - click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/97 Summary of topics discussed:00:19 - Guest Introduction: Donat from xData Group00:57 - Overview of xData Group01:56 - Importance of UX and UI in B...
2024-07-2141 min
The Payments Show PodcastPioneering Financial Mobility: Inside Atomic Financial with Jordan WrightIn episode 96 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Jordan Wright who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Atomic Financial.Atomic Financial has recently introduced a solution called PayLink which offers businesses the ability to offer customers recurring bill pay, updating payment methods, and managing subscriptions.VIDEO Version and PDF Transcript: - click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/96 Summary of topics discussed:00:19 - Guest Introduction: Jordan Wright00:55 - Atomic Financial Overview02:03 - Championing Financial Mobility02:49 - PayLink and Payment Solutions03:31...
2024-07-1131 min
The Payments Show PodcastFrom Disputes to Dollars: Unveiling Chargeback Strategies - with Chargeback GurusIn episode 95 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Rodrigo Figueroa who is is the COO at Chargeback Gurus.Chargeback Gurus helps businesses to prevent chargebacks and recover more revenue with flexible technology solutions.VIDEO Version and PDF Transcript:Video: https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/95 Summary of topics discussed:01:26 - Global Fintech Insights02:47 - Exploring International Payment Systems05:12 - Chargeback Gurus Overview05:40 - The State of Chargebacks 202406:59 - Challenges and Costs of Chargebacks11:24 - Fraud and Merchant Strategies27:48 - Laggards...
2024-06-3055 min
The Payments Show PodcastHow To Accept Bitcoin and Crypto Payments with BitPayIn episode 94 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Merrick Theobald who is the VP of Marketing at BitPay.BitPay is a payment platform that enables businesses to accept bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies as a form of payment.VIDEO Version and PDF Transcript: - click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/94 Summary of topics discussed:(00:43) - Bitcoin's Price Surge: A Crypto Update(01:11) - Introducing BitPay and the Crypto Payment Landscape(02:52) - The Surprising Popularity of Litecoin in Transactions(03:20) - Crypto Adoption Among T...
2024-05-0538 min
The Payments Show PodcastMangoPay: Modular Payment Solutions for MarketplacesIn episode 93 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Francesc Altisent who is the VP of Product at Mangopay. Mangopay provides a modular payment infrastructure for the world's largest marketplaces and platforms.VIDEO Version:- click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/93 Summary of topics discussed:(00:23) - Introducing Francesc and Mangopay(00:44) - Surprising Stats on Online Marketplaces(01:06) - The Expansive Reach of Marketplaces(01:47) - Diversifying Beyond Big Names(02:33) - Challenges and Growth in Marketplaces(03:46) - Case Studies: Vinted and Chrono24(04:23...
2024-05-0135 min
The Payments Show PodcastNavigating B2B Fraud with TrustmiIn episode 92 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Juliana Pereira who is the SVP of Marketing at Trustmi. Trustmi is a payment security solution that protects businesses from losing money through cyberattacks, internal collusion, human error, and ensuring payments go to the right place.VIDEO and PDF Transcript: - click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/92 Summary of topics discussed:(00:46) - Exploring Trustmi's Mission and Impact(02:04) - The Staggering Cost of Payment Fraud(03:13) - Deep Dive into Trustmi's Solution for Payment Security(07:38...
2024-04-2842 min
The Payments Show PodcastTech on Tap: Payment Modernization for SMBs with Swoop FinanceIn episode 91 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to George Csahiouni who is the CEO at Swoop Finance Swoop Finance helps Small to Medium businesses upgrade, replace, or acquire new technology on a low monthly payment plan.VIDEO and PDF Transcript:- click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/91 Summary of topics discussed:(01:16) - Introduction to Swoop Finance(02:06) - The Growing Market of POS and PaaS(03:50) - What Sets Swoop Apart in the Marketplace(04:50) - Exploring Swoop's Innovative Financing Solutions(14:35) - Swoop's...
2024-04-2442 min
The Payments Show PodcastE90 - Settle Now. Pay Later: Fuelling Strategic Growth with SettleIn episode 90 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Warren Brown who is the Head of Product at Settle.Settle is an all-in-one payments solution for growing consumer brands. It offers Payments, AP automation, Working Capital and more. VIDEO and PDF Transcript: - click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/90 Summary of topics discussed:(00:21) - Introduction(00:57) - Overview of Settle: Revolutionising E-commerce Growth(01:55) - Settle's Impact and Growth Trajectory(02:51) - The Product Side: Unlocking Growth for Customers(04:30) - Exploring Settle's Core Solutions...
2024-04-2142 min
The Payments Show PodcastBeyond the Password: Prove’s Take on Modern AuthenticationIn episode 89 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Tim Brown who is the Global Identity Officer at Prove.Prove is one of the world’s most accurate identity verification and authentication platforms. It is used by thousands of businesses across many industries including e-Commerce, Financial Services, Healthcare and Gaming. VIDEO and PDF Transcript: - click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/89 Summary of topics discussed:(00:43) - Meet Tim Brown: Global Identity Officer at Prove(01:02) - The Impact of Prove in Various Industries(02:04) - Tim...
2024-03-3148 min
The Payments Show PodcastCash in the Cloud: Paysafe’s Secure E-Money ServicesIn episode 88 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Megan Oxman who is SVP of Product and Experience at Paysafe. Paysafe offers capabilities in payment processing, digital wallets, and online cash solutions.VIDEO and PDF Transcript: - click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/88 Summary of topics discussed:(00:29) - Start(00:56) - Paysafe Overview(01:57) - Stats: The Importance of Offering Diverse Payment Options(03:04) - Exploring PaySafe's Digital Wallets and eCash Solutions(04:56) - The Global Reach of PaySafe's Payment Methods(05:33) - Enhancing Sales C...
2024-03-2430 min
The Payments Show PodcastNavigating the Chargeback Storm: Winning the Battle with ChargeflowIn episode 87 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Dan Moshkovich, VP of Marketing at Chargeflow. Chargeflow helps eCommerce brands recover chargebacks automatically using AI and software.VIDEO and PDF Transcript:- click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/87 Summary of topics discussed:(00:21) - Start(01:09) - Chargeback Stats(05:04) - 80/20: "Friendly" Fraud vs "Real" Fraud(08:50) - Easier Than Ever To File a Chargeback(11:26) - Differing Win Rates in Different Industries(16:37) - Solution Overview: 100% Success-based Fees Only(21:53) - ChargeResponse and ChargeScore
2024-03-0346 min
The Payments Show PodcastThe Role of IP Geolocation in E-commerce: Fraud, Ad Targeting, Content LocalizationIn episode 86 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Jonathan Tomek who is the Vice President of Research & Development at Digital Element. Digital Element empowers businesses to extract actionable insights from a consumer’s internet connection, leveraging their IP address. These insights encompass location, connection type, demographic data, VPN usage, and proxy details. By harnessing this data, businesses can enhance ad targeting precision, optimize content localization, and mitigate online fraud.VIDEO and PDF Transcript: - click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/86Summary of topics discussed:(00:00) - Sta...
2024-02-1837 min
The Payments Show PodcastThe Future of Loyalty Programs: A Conversation with Len Covello from Engage PeopleIn episode 85 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Len Covello who is the Chief Technology Officer at Engage PeopleEngage People provides loyalty solutions to businesses, enabling members to earn and redeem rewards.VIDEO and PDF Transcript:- click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/85Summary of topics discussed:(00:59) - Stats on Loyalty Points(01:50) - Company Overview: Engage People(04:41) - The Power of Brand Trust in Loyalty Program(05:46) - The Importance of Seamless Integration in Loyalty Schemes(06:14) - Pay with Points
2024-02-1135 min
The Payments Show PodcastFIAT Ventures: How an Emerging VC Fund is Supporting and Growing the Next Generation of Payment InnovatorsIn episode 84 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Alex Harris who is a Co-founder at FIAT Ventures. FIAT Ventures is a Venture Capital company based in Silicon Valley which has a unique method of working closely with their portfolio companies compared to other VC firms. This discussion ranges from the unusual journey Fiat Ventures took into the world of venture capitalism, to their insights into specific payment companies they have backed and the dynamics of those partnerships.VIDEO and PDF Transcript: - click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/84
2023-12-1246 min
The Payments Show PodcastIDology: How to VERIFY Your eCommerce Customers Without Compromising SECURITY or CONVENIENCE - Heidi Hunter, Chief Product OfficerIn episode 83, I speak to Heidi Hunter, Chief Product Officer at IDology, about how their platform helps businesses to create frictionless and secure eCommerce customer experiences. We discuss how the platform provides many features including dynamic Knowledge-based Authentication, Transaction Monitoring, document authentication, biometric verification and many others to streamline checkout processes, increase conversions and prevent fraud. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities of digital identity verification in the eCommerce industry, and how IDology adapts to changing regulations and customer expectations.VIDEO and PDF Transcript: - click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p...
2023-11-2154 min
The Payments Show PodcastStaitment: The ULTIMATE AI Tool for Finding Cheaper Payment Processing – with Michael Seaman, CEOIn episode 82 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Michael Seaman who is the CEO of SwipeSum.SwipeSum a technology company that helps businesses find the most cost-effective merchant services and payments solutions through it’s AI solution called Staitment. Staitment helps merchants to find the best solutions in seconds compared to manual audits which can take many weeks or months.VIDEO and PDF Transcript: - click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/82 Summary of topics discussed:(00:42) - Introduction(01:35) - Overview: Staitment AI(03:11) - Ori...
2023-11-1436 min
The Payments Show PodcastUpsell and Cross-Sell from Shopify Order Tracking Pages with RushIn episode 81 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Mike Savoff who is the Shopify Marketing Strategist at RushRush is an app that helps e-commerce brands to increase revenue by turning one-time buyers into repeat customers through shipping notifications that take customers to high-converting and well-crafted tracking pages filled with upsells and cross-sells. VIDEO and PDF Transcript:- click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/81 Summary of topics discussed:(00:48) - Introduction and Guest Welcome(02:05) - Introduction to Rush App(02:54) - The Importance of Customer Loyalty(03:16) - Stats...
2023-11-0234 min
The Payments Show PodcastE80 - Transparency in Payment Processing and Breaking Down the Barriers to Fair Merchant Services: PayBrightIn episode 80 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Dustin Magaziner who is the Founder of PayBright. PayBright helps businesses to reduce processing costs by up to 30%, recommends the best payment systems for different types of business, and provides risk management advice to ensure your business runs 100% of the time. VIDEO and PDF Transcript: - click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/80Summary of topics discussed:[02:15] - Founding Story: Poor Industry Practices[11:15] - PayBright's Main Services[13:02] - ROI and Lifetime Customer Value[17:52] - I...
2023-10-1044 min
The Payments Show PodcastAnything That Can Be Digitized, Can Be Financialized - Emmanuel Daniel, Founder of Asian Banker and AuthorIn episode 79 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Emmanuel Daniel. Emmanuel is the Founder of Asian Banker, a Thought Leader in the future of finance, and Author of the book titled "The Great Transition: The Personalisation of Finance". This was a fascinating episode as we discussed many important topics such as the Network Economy, Debanking and Censorship, CBDCs, Cybersecurity, and much more. VIDEO and PDF Transcript: - click here: https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/79Summary of topics discussed:[01:33] - Start: Founder of Asian Banker[04:31] - Emmanuel's Bo...
2023-08-1448 min
The Payments Show PodcastVending 2.0: Nayax Cashless Payments for Unattended Retail - with Yair Nechmad, FounderIn episode 78 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Yair Nechmad who is the Founder of Nayax. Nayax provides businesses with payment solutions for Point of Sale and Unattended Retail such as Vending, Parking, EV Chargers, Car Washes and more.VIDEO and PDF Transcript:- click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/78Summary of topics discussed:[00:00] - Further Information[00:28] - Introduction[01:19] - Start[02:33] - Nayax Company Overview[04:20] - High Volume, Low Transaction Value[05:28] - Total Cost of Ownership: Transparency and Efficiency
2023-08-0144 min
The Payments Show PodcastPaying for Medical Procedures Without Breaking the Bank: PatientFi - with Todd Watts, CEO & Co-FounderIn episode 77 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Todd Watts who is the CEO and Co-Founder of PatientFi.PatientFi partners with US healthcare practices to remove cost barriers by offering patients friendly monthly plans, so more patients can say yes to the elective procedures they want.VIDEO and PDF Transcript: - https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/77Summary of topics discussed:[02:41] - Growth Projections for Treatments [03:35] - Overview of PatientFi[07:38] - Profit Margins in Aged Care vs Looking Youthful[09:17] - Regenerative Procedures: Winding B...
2023-07-1746 min
The Payments Show PodcastMessente: How to Communicate with Every Mobile Phone User on the Planet - with Uku Tomikas, CEOIn episode 76 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Uku Tomikas who is the CEO of Messente. Messente is a dedicated business messaging platform which enables businesses to send one-time passwords, PIN codes, notifications and verifications to customers securely – and at scale.VIDEO and PDF Transcript: - https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/76 Summary of topics discussed:[00:00] - Introduction [01:04] - Start [02:00] - P2P (Consumer) vs A2P (Business) Messaging[02:34] - OTP Codes, AI, Fraud, Scams and Security[03:37] - Popular Messaging Platforms: Regional Dif...
2023-07-1343 min
The Payments Show PodcastMoving Money Worldwide: How Convera Improves B2B Commerce with International Payments, FX Risk Management, Mass Payments and More - with Patrick Gauthier, CEO at ConveraIn episode 75 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Patrick Gauthier who is the CEO of Convera. Convera is a leader in B2B cross-border payments and has 30,000 customers worldwide. It helps companies to move money (FX) – and capture value – with speed and simplicity.Timestamps[00:00] - Introduction: From Amazon Pay to Convera[03:53] - The Beginning of FinTech[06:10] - Commercial Payments is Ready for Innovation[07:58] - Underinvestment in B2B FinTech[09:33] - Crypto Skepticism: Proof of Stake vs Proof of Work[11:40] - Central Banks vs Stablecoins[13:37] - Co...
2023-07-1046 min
The Payments Show PodcastPay by Bank: Card Free Payments with fumopay - with Co-founders Kevin Ludford and Abrie GreeffIn episode 74 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Kevin Ludford and Abrie Greeff, who are the Co-founders of fumopay.fumopay is a, Open Banking payment solution that enables account-to-account transactions. It provides a faster, cheaper, and safer alternative to traditional card payments for both businesses and consumers.VIDEOWatch the Video version here: https://youtu.be/SlAscZXLB8w Summary of topics discussed:[00:00] - Introduction[02:17] - Start[03:06] - Origin and Growth of Open Banking[06:00] - Fumo Social App Concept [08:18] - Challenges with...
2023-06-2845 min
The Payments Show PodcastUnleashing the Power of Digital Value from Gig Workers to Global Rewards: Runa's Next-Level Payment Solutions - with Aron Alexander, Founder of RunaIn episode 73 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Aron Alexander who is the Founder of Runa. Runa enables businesses to seamlessly send digital value to anyone, anywhere, instantly. The platform helps companies to build embedded rewards and incentive experiences.VIDEOWatch the Video version here: https://youtu.be/dhF331n_JBI CHAPTERSClick through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Low Value, High Velocity Payments2. Gig and Re...
2023-06-2643 min
The Payments Show PodcastSUPERCHARGE Your POS Terminal: How POPcodes Transforms Payment Terminals into a Powerful Merchant and Customer Engagement Tool - with Gregg Aamoth, Co-Founder of POPcodesIn episode 72 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Gregg Aamoth who is the CEO and Co-founder of POPcodes.POPcodes transforms smart payment terminals into a powerful merchant and customer engagement tool.VIDEOWatch the Video version here: https://youtu.be/86R0W9Q2IZk CHAPTERSClick through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Terminals Are More Powerful Than Smartphones2. Ubiquity of Smartphone Payments Will Take Time3. andr...
2023-06-2047 min
The Payments Show PodcastAutomate Onboarding for Groups, Clubs, Memberships and Retreats. Get Paid On Time with RegPack - with Asaf Darash, FounderIn episode 71 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Asaf Darash who is the Founder of RegPack.RegPack is a B2B platform that is aimed at Service-based Businesses. It incorporates flexible payment options and rapid onboarding features. The platform is ideal for Groups, Clubs, Memberships, Retreats and much more. Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Startup Tech Scene in Israel2. Shopify for Services3. Average 30% Business Growth After Deploying RegPack4. Time & Space: The Difference Between Serv...
2023-06-0640 min
The Payments Show PodcastThe Most Curated Location Data in the World: Loqate. Advanced Software for Capturing, Verifying and Enriching Address Data to Speed Up Conversion and OnboardingIn episode 70 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Justin Duling who is the Senior Vice President & Commercial Director at Loqate. Loqate provides businesses with the most curated location and address data in the world. This data is carefully selected, verified and enriched to ensure that businesses can lower delivery costs, onboard customers faster, and increase conversions.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. High Cost of Failed Deliveries and Fraud2. How Locals Describe Locations
2023-06-0434 min
The Payments Show PodcastLevelling Up RURAL AMERICA: How VizyPay Helps SMEs Slash Payment Costs and Stay Competitive - with Austin Mac Nab, Founder of VizypayIn episode 69 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Austin Mac Nab who is the Founder of VizyPay. VizyPay helps small to mid-sized businesses in rural America to lower their payment processing costs.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Niche Focus: Rural America2. Price Gouging3. Levelling Up Rural America4. Pricing Structures5. Interchange / Hybrid / Cash6. Why Not Do It Yourself with Cash?7. Fighting Card brands8. Disruption, Culture and Reputation
2023-05-2342 min
The Payments Show PodcastE68 – Payments in EGYPT: Moving from CASH to a DIGITAL Payments Economy - Sarunas Matulevicius, AxisIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Sarunas Matulevicius who is the Head of Product at Axis in Egypt. Axis is a solution which helps small to medium businesses in Egypt with payments, banking, payroll and other essential tools. Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Serving the Unbanked and Underbanked 2. For Businesses and Individuals3. Stats for Egypt: Banking and Financial Inclusion4. The Market of Egypt5. Government Wants to Digitize the...
2023-05-1737 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
The Payments Show PodcastCheck Payments Are INCREASING Year Over Year! Find Out WHY, and HOW Checkbook.io is Helping to FIX This for Businesses and Customers, with PJ Gupta, Founder of Checkbook.io, [E66]In this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to PJ Gupta who is the Founder of Checkbook.Checkbook is a platform which enables organisations to reduce the costs and overheads of handling and processing cheque payments. It supports a variety of flexible deposit options enabling recipients to choose the deposit option that best suits their needs.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Why Check / Cheque Usage Is Increasing 2. The Challenges for Business Payments
2023-05-0738 min
The Payments Show PodcastFraud, AI, and Real-Time Payments: How DataSeers Helps Businesses Manage Their Critical Payments Operations, with Adwait Joshi, Founder and CEO, [E65]In E65 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Adwait Joshi who is the Founder and CEO of DataSeers. DataSeers is a SaaS solution that helps payment companies to manage critical operations such as fraud detection, compliance, identity & onboarding, reconciliation and analytics.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Real-Time Payments2. AI3. Merchant Account Fraud4. Synthetic Identity Fraud: Chasing a Ghost5. Analysing the Entire Payment Journey6. Pre-Paid Cards7. Financial Inclusion...
2023-04-2642 min
The Payments Show PodcastFrom FERRARIS to PRIVATE JET FLIGHTS: How BitPay Enables Merchants to SELL HIGH-END Products with Crypto, with William Zielke, Chief Revenue Officer at BitPay, E64In E64 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Bill Zielke who is Chief Revenue and Chief Marketing Officer at BitPay. BitPay is a payment gateway that enables merchants to accept Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payments with zero price volatility risk.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Access to High-Spending, Affluent Customers2. 50% Lower Payment Processing Costs 3. Luxury Retail vs Smaller Merchants 4. Fast Onboarding for Merchants 5. Settlement: Crypto or Fiat6. Point of S...
2023-04-1149 min
The Payments Show PodcastE63 - Worldline: A Global Leader in Payments with Local Expertise and Customised Solutions | Justin Passalaqua, Country Director, CanadaIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Justin Passalaqua who is the Country Director for Worldline in Canada. Worldline is the 4th largest payments company in the world, and is used by merchants, banks and acquirers.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. UX and UI2. Working with ISVs3. Niche and Vertical Markets4. Direct and Indirect Relationships with End Customers5. Customer Support6. Humanising Payments7. Getting Banned from...
2023-03-2241 min
The Payments Show PodcastE62 - Dwolla: The Payment Platform that Powers Innovation, with Dave Glaser, President and COOIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Dave Glaser who is the President and COO at Dwolla.Dwolla helps companies to power sophisticated account-to-account payment solutions via their low code API and Partnership ecosystem.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. From Retail to B2B Payments2. New Layer for Payments 3. From ACH to FedNow 4. "Funds Flows": More Than Just Moving Money 5. Profitability Over Growth At All Costs 6...
2023-03-1343 min
The Payments Show PodcastE61 - From B2B Pay Later to SME Lending: with Mike Grillo, AmplaIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Michael Grillo who is the VP of Marketing at Ampla.Ampla provides B2B Pay Later and Lending solutions to help businesses grow.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Pay Later… for B2B Customers2. SME Lending3. Data, UX and UI4. No VCs or Banks Need Apply5. B2B eCommerce and Marketplaces6. The Future: Banking, Bill Pay & Cards7. The Fa...
2023-03-0627 min
The Payments Show PodcastE60 - The Fastest Way to Grow Without Limits: A Conversation with Shameer Sachdev, Founder of Growth GorillaIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Shameer Sachdev who is the Founder & Managing Director at Growth Gorilla. Growth Gorilla helps Payment Technology companies go to market, grow, and master their market entry. Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. What's Growing In Payments Tech Right Now?2. Influencers and Creators3. UX and UI4. Improving Conversion Rate Optimisation5. B2B Sales Up To $50,000 With No Salespeople!6. Content Marketing and...
2023-03-0133 min
The Payments Show PodcastE59 - The Power of NFTs: How Gigster Helps Companies Connect with Customers and FansIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Cory Hymel, who is the VP of Product & Research at Gigster. Gigster helps companies to develop their own NFTs, and supports emerging tech like AI and Blockchain.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. How Can Businesses Make Use of NFTs?2. The Value of Communities3. Charmin and Budweiser NFTs4. Nike and Starbucks: Digital Transformation5. Porsche NFT Backlash6. Financial Accounting Challenges7...
2023-02-2456 min
The Payments Show PodcastE58 - Real-Time B2B Payments: A Game-Changer for Businesses - Balaji Devarasetty, CTO at PayaIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Balaji Devarasetty who is the Chief Technology Officer at Paya. Paya is a leading provider of integrated payment and commerce solutions in the B2B payments market. You will find this episode useful if your company deals with thousands of invoices and other manual payment processes and procedures which cost a significant amount of time, money and resources. Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. B2...
2022-12-1343 min
The Payments Show PodcastE57 – Powering Generosity: Fundraising with Pledge - James Citron, CEOIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to James Citron who is the CEO of Pledge. Pledge is an award-winning fundraising platform that makes it easy for charities, non-profits, businesses and individuals to make a positive impact in their communities and around the world.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Size of the Non-profit Market2. Donations Are Broken3. Aligning with Peoples’ Values4. Supporting 2 Million Charities Worldwide5. The Death of In...
2022-11-0850 min
The Payments Show PodcastE56 – Fraud Prevention with Offensive Measures - Alex Zeltcer, nSure.aiIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Alex Zeltcer who is the CEO & Co Founder at nSure.ai. nSure AI is an advanced fraud prevention platform which protects sellers of digital goods and other high-risk domains, such as ticketing, gaming and gift cards.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Fraud Prevention2. No User Verification Needed3. Risk Profiles4. Detecting Scalable Fraud Patterns5. Building a Fraud Profile6. Immediate Value Transf...
2022-10-1948 min
The Payments Show PodcastE55 - Payouts and Gaming with Bitcoin SV – Joe De Pinto, Haste ArcadeIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Joe De Pinto who is the Co-Founder of Haste Arcade. Haste Arcade is the world’s first Instant Leaderboard Payout gaming platform which rewards gamers and games developers in cryptocurrency. It currently allows both groups of people to make money with Bitcoin SV and HST Tokens.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Gaming Marketplace2. Finding Bitcoin in 20143. Micropayments for All 4. Bitcoin Cash (BCH...
2022-09-1548 min
The Payments Show PodcastE54 – Buy Now Pay Later for B2B - Edward Brandler, TwoIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Ed Brandler who is the Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer at Two. Two is a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solution for B2B companies. Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Challenges faced by SMBs2. The $50,000 Checkout Problem3. Avoiding Chargebacks and Fraud4. B2B Advantages vs B2C5. bCommerce: B2B eCommerce Solutions6. Importance of Freeing Up Working Capital7. Increasing...
2022-09-0851 min
The Payments Show PodcastE53 – Make 5x More From Your SaaS Solution – Joe Keeley, JustiFiIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Joe Keeley who is the CEO & Co-Founder at JustiFi Technologies.JustiFi delivers payment and embedded fintech solutions to vertical SaaS platforms to help them grow multiple streams of revenue and lower costs. Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Challenges with SaaS in Industry Verticals2. The Real Economic Engine in SaaS3. Reducing SaaS Churn4. Increasing Revenue Through Payments Tech5. One Stop Shop
2022-08-2247 min
The Payments Show PodcastE52 – Access Untapped Buyers with Crypto Payments - Snehal Fulzele, Cion DigitalIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Snehal Fulzele who is the Founder & CEO of Cion Digital.Cion Digital helps businesses in areas such as big-ticket retail to access revenue opportunities by integrating their existing financial systems with cryptocurrency.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Customers Forcing Crypto Adoption2. Selling Big Ticket Items3. Integration Into Existing Systems4. Platform vs Point Solution5. Triple vs Double Entry Bookkeeping6. Crypto...
2022-08-0444 min
The Payments Show PodcastE51 – Owning the Entire Software & Payments Stack: Why WorkWave Took Full Control and Gained Competitive Advantage - David Giannetto, WorkWaveIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to David Giannetto who is the CEO of WorkWave.WorkWave is a company which provides Field Service Management Software for industries including Cleaning, Pest Control, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC and many more. WorkWave made a strategic decision to take full control of their payment systems and developed an in-house solution so that they could deliver a superior customer experience. Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Payments Facilitator...
2022-07-0852 min
The Payments Show PodcastE50 - Intelligent Pay-By-Anything and Verified Payouts - Ben Turner, VerituityIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Ben Turner who is the CEO and Founder of Verituity. Verituity delivers first-time and on-time verified payouts and intelligent pay-by-anything experiences, all while reducing payout complexity, risks, and lowering costs.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Initial Customers2. Real-time Payments3. Verification and Security4. Pay by Anything5. Know Your Transaction vs Know Your Customer6. First-time On-time Payments7. Legacy vs Fintechs
2022-06-2837 min
The Payments Show PodcastE49 – Don’t Send Customers Away, Offer Branded Payments – Willie Pang, LimepayIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Willie Pang who is the CEO and Managing Director at Limepay.Limepay is an innovative, brand-first payment platform that gives control, knowledge and ownership of the customer experience back to brands.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.show Summary of topics discussed:1. Branded Payments2. Increase Conversions3. Control the Customer Journey and Data4. Building Data Businesses5. Full Stack Payment Solution6. Integration Not Replacement7. Customer Demographics and Spending Differences
2022-06-0141 min
The Payments Show PodcastE48 - Help Customers Pay Bills On Time – Rowan Wilde, HelpPayIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Rowan Wilde who is the Co-founder & Chief Customer Officer, HelpPay.HelpPay is a social impact fintech that makes it easier to share bills and help those in need pay bills. It enables customers by giving them the simplest possible way to share their bills with their family, friends, or support network. Every payment made goes direct to the billing company instead of a personal bank account.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.show
2022-05-0248 min
The Payments Show PodcastE47 – High-Risk Merchant Accounts - Maria Sparagis, DirectPayNetIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Maria Sparagis who is the Founder & Managing Director of DirectPayNet. DirectPayNet helps high-risk businesses with payment processing capabilities. If your company has ever had it’s merchant account shut down or application for an account rejected, this episode will give you the information you need to ensure you can operate your business without any surprises. Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Types of Risks2. Cre...
2022-04-2254 min
The Payments Show PodcastE46 - Voice AI for Revenue Recovery - Rana Gujral, Behavioral SignalsIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Rana Gujral who is the CEO of Behavioral Signals. Behavioral Signals develops AI technology to analyse human behaviour from voice-data in order to increase the outcomes of customer conversations in Contact Centres and for Revenue Recovery. Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.show Summary of topics discussed:1. Deduce Intelligent and Actionable Insights from Voice Data2. Increase Conversions by Predicting Intent3. Match Sales Reps to Customers Using AI Mediated...
2022-03-0349 min
The Payments Show PodcastE45 - Use Cash Without the Change - Chris Forero-Slee, ShrapIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Chris Forero-Slee who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shrap. Shrap is a digital payment solution that enables consumers and businesses to “use cash without the change”.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Shrap: A Hybrid of Physical and Digital Cash2. Cash: Implications for Society and the Unbanked3. Notes not Coins4. What currently happens to coins?5. Increasing Costs of Cash Infrastructure...
2022-02-2247 min
The Payments Show PodcastE44 - Next-Level Checkouts for Online Businesses - Meiring De Wet, CheckoutJoyIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Meiring De Wet who is the Founder of CheckoutJoy. CheckoutJoy is a payment solution that provides advanced international checkout experiences for online businesses.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Challenges with International Payments2. Importance of Local Payment Methods3. Selling on eLearning Platforms4. Automating Digital Workflows5. Easier Affiliate Sales6. Mobile-first Checkout Pages7. Most Popular Payment Gateways in Asia8. Quick Sales Funnels and Templates...
2021-12-1056 min
The Payments Show PodcastE43 - Accelerated Daily Payouts and Working Capital for eCommerce Sellers - Anas Sohail, PayabilityIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Anas Sohail who is the VP and Head of Sales at Payability. Payability provides flexible financing solutions to eCommerce sellers via accelerated daily pay-outs and working capital for inventory and marketing. Payability has financed over $4 billion in growth capital to thousands of small businesses.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. Marketplaces2. Qualification for Capital, Advances up to $250,0003. Cashflow for Marketplace Sellers4. Fees
2021-11-0256 min
The Payments Show PodcastE42 - The Smartest Way to Pay for Your Wedding - Alexey Nikityuk, MarooIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Alexey Nikityuk who is the Founder and CEO of Maroo. Maroo is a new payment solution which helps engaged couples pay for their weddings more easily.Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.showSummary of topics discussed:1. The US wedding industry2. “Average” wedding costs 3. The coming marriage boom in 2022 and current trends4. Maroo’s value proposition for the couple 5. Fast onboarding of businesses 6. Invoices and the 2n...
2021-10-2842 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 041 - Connect to, Build on and Innovate with Payment Cards – Patrick Nealon, Fidel APIIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Patrick Nealon who is the VP of Strategy at Fidel API. Fidel API is a financial API platform which provides developers with tools to build powerful products on top of payment cards.Summary of topics discussed:1. Personalisation 2. Challenges with legacy credit card schemes3. Reimbursements4. Complimenting vs Rip & Replace Existing Systems5. Security & Identity6. Privacy & Tokenization 7. Implementing Fidel API8. Banks vs FinTechs9. Future products: Expense Management10. Social CommerceDetails:...
2021-10-1551 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 040 – Payments in Africa - Onisokumen Egwu, SeerBitIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Onis Egwu who is the Digital Marketing Lead at SeerBit. SeerBit is an African payment platform built to help SMEs and enterprise companies process fast & seamless payments.Summary of topics discussed:1. Helping African SMEs to scale2. How to sell in Africa: payments and channels3. Identifying fraudulent businesses 4. Pay on delivery for consumers5. Commonality between countries with fast digital payments growth6. Payment links7. M-Pesa and MTN: mobile money transfer services8. Visa and Mastercard’s positioning in...
2021-08-3151 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 039 – Verifying Real Identity in a Remote World - David Vilf, OnfidoIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to David Vilf who is a Product Manager at Onfido.Onfido is a new identity standard for the internet. Onfido’s AI-based technology provides businesses with Document Verification, Biometric Verification, and Authentication services. This technology helps companies to onboard customers and process transactions remotely and securely. [Summary of topics discussed]1. Fraud in a cashless world2. Impact to checkout flows3. Proving customers’ digital identity4. Document extraction / Autofill for faster customer processing5. Tension between: User Experience, Customer Experience and Fraud6...
2021-08-2758 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 038 – Machine to Machine Payments – Larry Pang, IoTeXIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Larry Pang who is the Head of Business Dev elopment at IoTeX. IoTeX is a blockchain network for real-world Digital Apps and Digital Assets.Summary of topics discussed:1. The $11 trillion revenue opportunity for machine-to-machine payments2. IOT-based Finance: DeFIOT3. Micropayments between IOT devices4. Cashflow directly from devices you own5. Real-world data to initiate payments and smart contracts6. Payment tiers using sensor data and metrics7. Tamper-proofing data, devices and software8. Interoperability between organizations9. Verticals: Healthcare...
2021-08-161h 11
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 037 - 1-Click Checkout with Crypto Payments - Peter Jensen, RocketFuel BlockchainIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Peter Jensen who is the CEO of RocketFuel Blockchain. RocketFuel offers merchants seamless integration to accept cryptocurrency and bank transfers with lower transaction fees, no declines and zero chargebacks.Summary of topics discussed:1. 3 Reasons To Use Crypto Payments2. Serving Brand New Customer Segments3. Payment Trends with Younger Generations 4. How Merchants Receive Payouts5. Incentivising Customers to Use Crypto Payments6. The problem with Crypto Visa and MasterCards7. Volatility with Regular Currency and Cryptocurrencies8. Stablecoins vs Altcoins...
2021-06-2446 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 036 - Frictionless Bank Payments - Brenton Charnley, TrueLayerIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Brenton Charnley who is the Head of Australia at TrueLayer.TrueLayer enables businesses to initiate instant bank payments using Open Banking technology. This lets both companies and customers benefit from faster payments, lower fees and increased security.Summary of topics discussed:1. Why Aren’t Shopping Carts Converting To Sales?2. Payment Friction3. Strong Customer Authentication4. Merchants Driving A2A Payments5. Limits To Existing Payments Optimizations6. A Better Solution For High Value Transactions or Transfers7. Reducing Chargebacks an...
2021-06-1041 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 035 – Crypto Payments Made Easy – Jason Butcher, CoinPaymentsIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Jason Butcher who is the CEO of CoinPayments. CoinPayments is an integrated payment gateway for cryptocurrencies.Summary of topics discussed:1. Sell online or through Point of Sale2. API integrations3. Shopping Cart Integrations4. Global Adoption by More Merchants5. Sales Conversion through Multiple Payment Methods6. Stablecoins vs Altcoins vs Bitcoin7. Crypto Payroll for Staff, Contractors and Suppliers8. Chargebacks and Security9. Regulation and KYC Compliance10. Using Crypto in Different Industries10m Highlights Version...
2021-05-0542 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 034 – Virtual Cards for Businesses: A Powerful New Way To Manage Card Payments - ExtendIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Andrew Jamison who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Extend. Extend is a Virtual Card Platform which enables businesses to create, send, and manage virtual cards for all business payments and simplify expense processes.Summary of topics discussed:1. Creating Virtual Payment Cards On-Demand2. Real-time Spend Visibility and Alerts3. Increased Controls on Spending4. Prevent Card Misuse and Fraud5. Automatic Reconciliation6. Cards for Multiple Stakeholders: e.g Contractors7. Increased Security: Multiple Cards for Different Vendor Payments8...
2021-03-3154 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 033 - B2B Payments Hub for the New Economy - QoloIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Patricia Montesi, who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Qolo.Qolo is a flexible, secure B2B payments hub which allows Fintechs and Businesses with Card Processing, Disbursements, Cross-Border Payments and Core Accounts. Qolo provides direct oversight of card fulfillment, customer service & financial institution relationships.Summary of topics discussed:1. B2B and B2B2C Payments Hub2. Real-time Payments3. Disbursement for the Gig Economy4. Banking As A Service5. Consumer and Corporate Payment Cards6. Wage Access7...
2021-03-1638 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 032 – Digital Tips: Instant Employee Payments for the Hospitality Space - KickfinIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Brian Hassan who is the Co-Founder of Kickfin.Kickfin is the only way for businesses in the hospitality industry to instantly deposit tips into employees’ bank accounts the second their shift ends, 24/7/365.Summary of topics discussed:1. The Current Problem of Cash Shortages2. Digital Ledger and Digital Reconciliation3. Real-time Payments to All 10,000 US Banks4. Gain An Edge in Staff Recruitment and Retention5. Eliminate 3rd Party Visa-issued Payment Cards6. Eliminate Round Up / Round Down7. Multi-Site, Multi-Role, Single Si...
2021-03-1053 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 031 - Payments for Software, SaaS and Digital Goods - CleverbridgeIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Doug Caviness who is the VP of B2B Strategy & Partnerships at Cleverbridge.Cleverbridge is a global payment company which provides eCommerce and subscription management solutions for monetizing digital goods, online services and Software as a Service.Summary of topics discussed:1. Increasing Sales Conversion2. Increasing Average Order value3. Manage, Monetize and Optimize4. Self-Service for B2C and B2B Sales 5. Importance of Local Payment Methods6. Transaction-Based Local Customer Support7. Near-effortless Tax Compliance8. Fraud Detection9. Revenue Retention
2021-01-1944 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 030 – Save Big On Payment Processing With A Cooperative - Delta Payment SolutionsIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Irwin Grossman who is the CEO of Delta Payment Solutions.The company helps to lower payment processing costs for merchants by using the buying power of a cooperative.Summary of topics discussed:1. Levelling The Playing Field For Small-Midsize Merchants2. Benefits Of The Cooperative3. Rebates For Merchants4. Increasing the Transparency of Payment Processors5. Simplifying Fee Structures6. Cash Discount Processing7. Dedicated Merchant Accounts vs Stripe and New Fintechs8. B2B, Virtual Cards and Accounts Payable9...
2021-01-0853 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 029 – Split Payments with Existing Credit Cards – Brad Paterson, SplititIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Brad Paterson who is the CEO of Splitit.Splitit enables e-commerce merchants to offer interest free monthly instalment payments to their customers using a customer's existing credit cards. Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.show Summary of topics discussed:1. Customers Can Use Existing Credit: No New Debt2. Customers Choose Instalments That Suit Them3. Higher Average Order Value4. Increase Conversions by 20% - 30%5. Sell High Ticket Items Faster...
2020-11-2340 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 028 - Liquidity is King: Payments Data for Small Business Lending – Jorge Sun, LendingFrontIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Jorge Sun who is the CEO and Co-Founder of LendingFront.LendingFront is a technology platform for small business lending which uses payment data to speed up the time it takes to approve small business loans.Summary of topics discussed:1. The Challenges of Small Business Lending2. Using Payments Data for Lending Decisions3. Information Capture, Assessment and Management4. Speeding up Time to Decision for SME Loans5. Increase Pre-approved Loans6. Assess SME Loans Within Minutes7. Address the Gap...
2020-11-1340 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 027 - Accept Crypto Payments Like Traditional Currency - Martinho Aragão, UtrustIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Martinho Aragão who is the Head of Product at Utrust.Utrust is a cryptocurrency payment platform that allows merchants to accept digital currencies both online and offline, without changing the way they do business. Summary of topics discussed:1. Buyer Protection for Crypto Payments2. Receive Revenue in Regular Currency3. Send Funds to Any Wallet4. Zero Fraudulent Chargebacks5. Increase Trust as a Legitimate Business6. Sell to a New Customer Base7. Crypto Invoicing (Beta)8. Merchant Directory
2020-11-0955 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 026 - Cash, ACH and Digital Payments - Michael Kaplan, PayNearMeIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Michael Kaplan who is the Chief Revenue Officer at PayNearMe.PayNearMe is the industry’s only platform that facilitates cash, debit, credit and ACH payments for thousands of businesses and government agencies in the USA. PayNearMe mainly focuses on companies and government departments that require recurring billing solutions.Summary of topics discussed:1. Digitizing Cash Payments via Barcodes2. Serving the Underbanked and Unbanked3. Customer Experience and User Experience4. Offer Different Payment Methods Using Business Logic5. Accept Apple/Google Pa...
2020-10-2739 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 025 - Crypto Payment Processing for Online or Physical Stores – Šarūnas Matulevičius, CoingateIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Šarūnas Matulevičius who is the Head of Product at CoinGate. CoinGate is Payment Gateway which provides Cryptocurrency Payment Processing services for businesses of any size. Summary of topics discussed:1. Additional Revenue Streams for Businesses2. Signup Users Who Prefer Crypto Payments3. Merchant Directory4. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin5. Point of Sales (POS) Solution6. Sell with QR Codes7. Subscription Payments with Crypto8. Set Up and Integrate Quickly with Plugins or APIs9. Payment Links and...
2020-10-2534 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 024 – Next Gen Borderless Payments: Crypto Meets Traditional Currency – Georgy Sokolov, WirexIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Georgy Sokolov who is a Co-Founder at Wirex. Wirex is a digital payment platform which makes cryptocurrencies and traditional currencies equal and accessible to everyone through a Mobile App and next generation Wirex Card.Summary of topics discussed:1. Make Crypto and Traditional Currencies Equal and Accessible to Everyone2. Spend Crypto with Visa and MasterCard3. Crypto and Traditional Currency Mobile Digital Wallet4. International IBANs5. Exchange, Store and Spend Crypto or Fiat from One Platform6. SEPA, SWIFT and...
2020-10-1941 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 023 – Fashion and Beauty in the Payments War – Gulnaz Khusainova, EasysizeIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Gulnaz Khusainova who is the Founder of Easysize.Easysize helps fashion and beauty e-commerce retailers to be more sustainable by reducing returns using AI, Payment Data and Big Data for accurate sizing and fit.Summary of topics discussed:1. The Role of Fashion & Beauty in the Payments War2. Reducing Returns and Increasing Sustainability3. Correct Sizing Without Measurements4. Using Payments and Returns Data for Recommendations5. How Payment Companies Add Value to Customers and Merchants6. The Impact of Buy...
2020-09-2252 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 022 – Real-Time Fraud Prevention – Jimmy Fong, SEONIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Jimmy Fong who is the Chief Commercial Officer at SEON.SEON provides detection tools and solutions to help businesses to reduce the costs, time, and challenges faced due to fraud.Summary of topics discussed:1. Real-time intelligence2. Social Footprint3. Breaking the Economics for Professional Fraud Rings4. Connect to 25 networks in under 1 Second via API5. Payment preferences around the world6. Addressing Data Breach Fatigue7. High-risk Sectors: iGaming, Banking, Travel & Ticketing8. eCommerce Sector9. Zero Review Time
2020-08-3143 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 021 – Conversion Optimized Payments - Adam Zamecki, SecurionPayIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Adam Zamecki who is the Director of Sales at SecurionPay. SecurionPay is a Payment Platform that is focused on sales conversions. The entire design and simplified user flow are built to minimize cart abandonment and increase sales.Summary of topics discussed:1. Increased Sales Conversions2. Cross-selling3. User Experience Design4. Payments on One Page (no redirection)5. High-risk Industries6. Pay Per Use Payments for Customers7. Subscription Billing8. Minimise Chargebacks9. Security with Non-invasive 3D Secure10. Smart C...
2020-08-2436 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 020 - Payments with Xero Cloud Accounting - Mark Peard, XeroIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Mark Peard from Xero. Mark is responsible for developing Financial Partnerships for Xero in Australia and New Zealand.Xero provides an easy-to-use cloud-based accounting software service for small businesses and their advisors around the world. Xero connects more than 2 million subscribers with an ecosystem of over 800 third-party apps including payment solutions.Summary of topics discussed:1. Payment and Invoicing Integration with Stripe and GoCardless2. FX and Multicurrency Payment Integration with OFX and TransferWise3. Xero App Marketplace4. Xero App Playbooks...
2020-08-1832 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 019 – Let Someone Else Pay – Matt Holme, YouPayIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Matt Holme who is the Founder and CEO of YouPayYouPay is a payment system that lets someone else pay for a customer’s order. You can use YouPay to receive the gifts that you want, while letting your Payer quickly, securely and safely pay for you.Summary of topics discussed:1. Let Someone Else Pay For a Purchase2. Double Your Customers Per Transaction (Recipient and Payer)3. Share YouPay Links with Anyone4. A Better Alternative to Gift Vouchers5. Le...
2020-08-1035 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 018 – AI-Powered Payments for Nonprofits - Salvatore Salpietro, Fundraise UpIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Salvatore Salpietro who is the Chief Integration Officer at Fundraise Up. Fundraise Up enables non-profits to raise donations by supplying them with an advanced AI-powered payment system that removes friction from the donation processSummary of topics discussed:1. Brand New Digital Customer Experience Designed For Nonprofits2. Fast Payments Optimised for Mobile Donations3. Powerful AI for Optimal Donation Recommendations4. Rapid A/B Testing for Campaigns and Websites5. 50% – 200% increase in donations with existing customers6. Advanced AI Fraud Detection an...
2020-07-1538 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 017 – Voice Commerce: The Next Revolution – Peter Peng, JetsonIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Peter Peng who is the Founder and CEO of Jetson. Jetson is a Voice AI Platform for Commerce which enables consumers to order anything by simply speaking to a smart speaker or mobile device. The payment system is powered by the Jetson Pay Digital Wallet.Summary of topics discussed:1. Jetson Pay Digital Wallet for Voice Payment2. Conversational Commerce3. Voice as a Natural Interface for Convenience and Speed4. Voice Templates5. Backend Training for Branded SEO Keywords6. Jetson...
2020-07-0851 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 016 – Bitcoin: The Future of Money – Dominic Frisby, Author and ColumnistIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Dominic Frisby who is a Columnist for MoneyWeek Magazine and the Author of multiple books about Money & Finance. His books include “Bitcoin: The Future of Money”, “Daylight Robbery: How Tax Shaped Our Past and Will Shape Our Future” and “Life After The State”.Summary of topics discussed:1. Scalability of Cryptocurrency2. Why the Internet Needs Borderless Money3. Foreign Exchange Issues4. Requirements for Mass Adoption5. Global Workforce and Freelancers6. Taxation Challenges of a Global Workforce7. The Unbanked and...
2020-06-2543 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 015 – Real-Time Global Multicurrency Payments – Yogesh Sangle, NIUMIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Yogesh Sangle who is the is the Global Head of Consumer Business at NIUM, which is based in Singapore.NIUM provides business payment solutions for SMEs, Financial Institutions, Enterprises and other Payment Service Providers.Summary of topics discussed:1. Real-time Instant Payments2. Multicurrency Payments and Accounts3. International Bank Account Numbers4. Turn Personal and Corporate Credit Cards into Working Capital5. Pay Suppliers Without Converting Currencies6. Sweep Revenues When Exchange Rates Are Favourable7. Virtual Cards8. Trends: Silver...
2020-06-0929 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 014 – Get Paid Fast with E-Invoicing and Automated Accounts Receivable – Garima Shah, Biller GenieIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Garima Shah who is the is the President of Biller Genie, based in the US. Biller Genie is the invoice-getting, software-connecting, automatic-reminding, all-in-one cloud-based Accounts Receivable solution that makes it easy to track invoices and get paid faster.Summary of topics discussed:1. How to Get Paid Faster2. 3 Major Factors to Consider for Accounts Receivable3. Automated Accounts Receivable and E-Invoicing4. Automatically Send, Remind, Collect and Reconcile5. Mobile Payments with Apple Pay6. Minimise Changes to Existing Business Processes
2020-05-2631 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 013 - Fast Debt Collection with Amazing Customer Experience - Lachlan Heussler, InDebtedIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Lachlan Heussler who is the is the Chief Commercial Officer of InDebted. InDebted is disrupting the Debt Collection industry by using the latest machine-learning and messaging technologies to provide customers with faster, more convenient and flexible ways to pay and settle their outstanding debts.Get the Full Transcript here: bit.ly/3pC3885Summary of topics discussed:1. Digital-First Communication and Messaging2. Deliver an Amazing Customer Experience for People in Debt3. Optimised for Mobile Experience4. Highly Personalised...
2020-05-2235 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 012 - Fast Crypto Payments with Hedera - Gehrig Kunz, Hedera HashgraphIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Gehrig Kunz who is responsible for Product Marketing at Hedera Hashgraph.Hedera is a public distributed ledger built from the ground-up to support decentralised applications and Hedera’s cryptocurrency called HBAR. HBAR is fast, resource efficient and has extremely low transaction fees which are less than $0.01 cents. This allows for microtransactions to be economically viable thanks to the Hedera platform.Summary of topics discussed:1. Create New Digital Assets with Smart Contracts2. Reduce Fraud with Single Source of Truth3. Mi...
2020-05-2044 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 011 - Credit as a Service for B2B Payments – Brandon Spear, MSTSIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Brandon Spear who is the President of MSTS. MSTS is a global B2B payment and credit solutions provider. The company is disrupting the global credit industry with Credit as a Service and other payment experiences which make B2B payments faster and easier than ever before.Summary of topics discussed:1. Credit as a Service to Onboard B2B Customers Faster2. Invoice Me Option at Checkout3. Simplifying Business Processes and Data Flows4. OEM, Distribution and Direct Selling
2020-05-1554 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 010 - Fractional Real Estate Investing with Ethereum - Samuel McCulloch, RealTIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Samuel McCulloch, who is the Director of Business Development at RealT.RealT enables investors around the world to buy into the US real estate market through fully compliant, fractional and tokenised ownership. The platform is powered by Blockchain, Ethereum and Stablecoin technology.Summary of topics discussed:1. Overcoming the current challenges of investing in US property2. Democratising property investing for everyone3. Receiving daily rental income instead of monthly or quarterly4. Reducing risk by investing in a basket of property
2020-05-0454 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 009 - Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Payment Fraud - Daniel Faggella, EmerjIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Daniel Faggella, who is the CEO of Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research.A key area of focus for the company is helping the Financial Services industry to reduce payment fraud using AI solutions. Scammers are taking advantage of the COVID situation to commit eCommerce fraud, card payment fraud and insurance fraud. Daniel explains how AI can be used to fight these problems and more. Summary of topics discussed:1. Scoring of AI Startups based on multiple criteria2. Reduce payment fraud in 3 a...
2020-04-1448 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 008 - Crypto and Anti-Counterfeiting Technology - Alexander Busarov, TaelIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Alexander Busarov, who is a Co-Founder of Tael. Tael is a Cryptocurrency Token for Safe Consumer Products. The Tael Platform allows consumers to securely verify a product’s authenticity by scanning a special NFC-enabled label. Every scan earns them Tael cryptocurrency tokens. These tokens can then be used to purchase goods and services. Summary of topics discussed:1. Physical and Digital Security Platform to ensure Product Authenticity and Anti-Counterfeiting 2. Tael cryptocurrency for products where health and safety are paramount including: Infant Form...
2020-04-0338 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 007 - Payments for Fintechs - Michiel Meyer, AddityIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Michiel Meyer from Addity Payments in The Netherlands.Addity provides payments solutions for fast scaling companies including Fintechs, Software Providers, e-Billing Companies and Financial Institutions. Addity enables businesses to sell using Subscriptions, QR Codes, SMS and email.10m Highlights Version: click hereSummary of topics discussed:1. Increase Conversion by providing Payment Links and a Credit Management Solution2. Extend payment methods for customers3. Lower collection costs and speed up receivables across email, mobile messaging and paper...
2020-03-2048 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 006 – Cross-Border Payments for Businesses – Nathan Archie, PayoneerIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Nathan Archie who is the Australia & New Zealand Country Manager for Payoneer. Payoneer is a cross-border payments platform which enables businesses, online sellers and freelancers to make and receive payments globally as easily as they do locally.10m Highlights Version: click hereSummary of topics discussed:1. Helping SMBs Grow in New and Global Marketplaces2. Enterprise Product to Help Onboard Customers at Scale 3. Single Pane of Glass For Different Global Payment Service Providers 4. Offering...
2020-03-1154 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 005 – International Currency Exchange for Businesses - Jeremy Larsson, CurrencyFairIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Jeremy Larsson who is the UK General Manager and Director of Strategic Partnerships at CurrencyFair. CurrencyFair solves the pain experienced by anyone that needs to send money abroad. Businesses, Expats and overseas home-owners typically pay large spreads (up to and even exceeding 5%) and high international transfer fees of around €25 on every payment.CurrencyFair helps its customer access the real exchange rate, while charging a small transparent margin on each transaction. While this charge varies depending on which currencies are being exchanged, the average margin is...
2020-02-1257 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 004 – Digital Card Security – Haroon Durrani, Payments Strategy at WestpacIn this episode of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Haroon Durrani from the Payments Strategy Team at Westpac Bank in Australia.Westpac is the first bank in Australia to introduce the Dynamic CVV security capability with the new Instant Digital Card. This new solution helps to protect merchants and Westpac customers from fraud, in addition to improving the payment experience for customers who will now have access to their debit and credit cards 24/7 via the Westpac Banking App.Summary of topics discussed:1. Preventing fraud for Merchants, Customers and Westpac
2020-02-0437 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 003 - Digital Smart Receipts – Paul Weingarth, Co-Founder of SlypIn Episode 3 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Paul Weingarth who is a Co-Founder of Slyp, based in Australia. Slyp is a Digital Smart Receipts Platform which delivers receipts inside a customer’s banking app. The platform improves the payments experience for customers and unlocks new value for retailers and banks. I spoke with Paul to ask how Slyp helps businesses with Payments.10m Highlights Version: click hereSummary of topics discussed:1. Slyp's backing from Australian banks and a major retailer2. The payments landscape and opportunities in...
2020-01-2140 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 002 - Crypto Payments, Accounting and Invoicing - Gil Hildebrand, CEO of GildedIn Episode 2 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Gil Hildebrand who is the Founder and CEO of Gilded.Gilded is a Payments, Invoicing and Accounting Solution for companies that want to transact in Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.10m Highlights Versions: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Summary of topics discussed:1. The challenges with International Payments systems today2. Why the transfer of value has not been democratised in the same way that access to information was with the internet3. Bank fees and the Unbanked4. How...
2019-12-1123 min
The Payments Show PodcastEP. 001 - Accepting Cryptocurrencies in your Business – Eric Benz, CEO of ChangellyIn Episode 1 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Eric Benz who is the CEO of Changelly. Changelly is an instant cryptocurrency exchange. It helps customers in 2 ways. Firstly, it helps customers convert regular currency into cryptocurrency. And secondly, it helps customers exchange between different types of cryptocurrency tokens, such as exchanging Bitcoin for Ethereum, as an example. LinkedIn Version: click here[Details]- Recorded on: 27 August 2019- Host: Satwant Phull, Founder of Digital Money Lab- Guest: Eric Benz, CEO of Changelly[Next...
2019-11-2408 min