Atlanta Business Radio

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Amber Cabral, founder of Human Well, about the evolving challenges of leadership and communication in today’s workplaces. Amber discusses the impact of technology, generational differences, and remote work on interpersonal skills, emphasizing the need for psychological safety and resilience. She shares insights on bridging gaps [&#82...

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, host Lee Kantor sits down with Starr Douglas, Founder & CEO of an AI-powered staffing platform transforming the hospitality industry. Starr shares why the hourly labor market is broken, why hospitality was the right place to start, and how flexibility—not just pay—is key to solving staffing shortages. She […]

Gaurav Singal was named Chief Technology Officer in September 2022. Singal has over 20 years in experience scaling technology companies and driving product innovation. Prior to joining Cantaloupe, Singal served as the executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, where he led the organization through a successful digital transformation. His previous exp...

Shanthi Shanmugam is CEO and Co-Founder of Casap. Casap is a copilot & collaboration platform to automate disputes, reduce fraud loss, and create loyalty building opportunities. Casap’s mission is driven by cutting-edge technology, client success, and a deep sense of empathy. We are committed to creating innovative solutions that expedite resolution and provide financial peace of [&#8230...

Charles E. Potts is Executive Vice President, Innovation for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA). In this role Potts drives ICBA’s innovation initiatives, and financial technology strategies, working with ICBA leadership to develop impactful, value-added solutions that help community banks seize new market opportunities to meet customers’ evolving financial services’ needs. Potts’...

Prakash Devulapalli with Opus Technologies is a Global Business and Technology leader with over 20 years of experience in Strategy, Consulting, Sales & Business Development with an entrepreneurial mindset. Over the years, he has enjoyed many challenging leadership roles, including leading high-powered teams to deliver top-line and bottom-line growth, building practice and competency, driving c...

Ania Lackey is the Executive Director of FinTech Atlanta. FinTech Atlanta is a coalition of companies working to advance Atlanta as the recognized global capital of financial technology. Led by seasoned industry executives, the group’s priorities are to drive fintech industry growth, talent expansion, innovation acceleration, and public policy influence in Atlanta and across the […]

Mike Kresse is Executive Vice President of Commercial and New Payment Flows at Mastercard, North America. In this role, he leads the go-to-market strategy for a diverse set of commercial products and services, spanning large corporate, middle market, SMB, healthcare, and money transfer solutions. Mike oversees a cross-functional team that’s helping to scale innovation, accelerate […]

Mark Frey has established Corpay as a market leader in cross-border payments and currency risk management since being appointed Group President of Corpay Cross-Border Solutions in March 2022. A proven leader with over 20 years’ experience in trading and treasury operations, Mark has been with us for over a decade. He led the successful acquisitions […]

Jonathan O’Connor, Fintech South 2025 Chair; Division President, Third-Party Payments, Synovus. Jonathan is a results-oriented Executive, with 25+ years of experience leading sales teams, driving revenue, and identifying operational improvement strategies. Expert knowledge of global payment solutions, e-commerce, risk mitigation, digital currencies, merchant processing, mergers and acquisitions. A...

Monika Mueller has over 23 years of experience, bringing innovative solutions to her clients. Monika has focused on business and technology management at entrepreneurial, Fortune 500, and consulting companies. She has a depth of experience in management consulting, information management, process optimization, and customer relationship management. Monika has served in leadership roles at Ernst &#3...

Tom Priore co-founded Priority in 2005, and has served as the company’s chairman and chief executive officer since 2018. Under his direction, Priority has grown from a founder-financed technology startup to be the fifth largest non-bank merchant acquirer in the U.S. by volume. Tom has steered Priority from an organization focused on payments processing to […]

As Founder and CEO of Keeper Solutions for over 13 years, Stephen Walsh leads our team in developing products and platforms for fintech companies at all stages in the US, UK, and Ireland. We support clients from their initial prototypes through significant growth by delivering tailored solutions that address real market needs. Our AI Lab […]

Internationally recognized thought leader and speaker, Michelle Beyo has graced prestigious stages worldwide, including Santa Barbara TEDx, Money20/20, Fintech Meetup, and Open Banking Expo, sparking dialogue on finance’s future. A dedicated mentor and Money20/20 RiseUp alum, she serves on the Advisory Boards of Tillo Rewards and VoPay. As President and Board Member of Open Banking […]

Mike Morris, with Wipfli, oversees projects, including Service Organization and Control (SOC) reports (SOC 1 and SOC 2), Sarbanes Oxley IT 404 testing, network vulnerability and penetration testing and IT general control reviews for FinTech companies, banks, and insurance companies. He is a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and is an […]

Sabrina Lamb is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WorldofMoney.org, a non-profit dedicated to providing 120 annual immersive hours of classroom and online youth financial education in the United States and Africa. She contributed to Ghana’s original Ministry of Finance Digital Financial Services Policy. Sabrina is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wekeza […]

Innovation runs in Natalie Hogg’s family. Her grandfather is credited with inventing direct deposit, and she carries that same drive to transform established systems. At Method Q, we have developed a proprietary framework that applies scientific principles to marketing strategy and execution. This methodology enables our clients to achieve predictable growth through evidence-based decision m...

Erica Woods, head of U.S. State & Local Public Policy, Stripe, is an experienced attorney and policy professional with a demonstrated history of working in Government Affairs at both the Federal and State levels. Skilled in Government/ Stakeholder Engagement, Communications, and Public Policy. Public and private sector experience. Graduate of Vanderbilt University and Washington University [&#...

Larry Williams is President and CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia. He brings more than 25 years of experience in global branding, international trade and finance, public and industrial policy, and administration and management to TAG. As the former president and CEO of The Beacon Council, Miami-Dade County’s official economic development partnership, he helped facilitate local, […...

On this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, host Lee Kantor welcomes Wayne Li, a senior product development and design leader whose career has been defined by turning ideas into revenue-generating businesses. With deep expertise in industrial design, brand management, and global product strategy, Li has helped Fortune 500s like Panasonic, Northrop Grumman, and Home Depot—and […]

On this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Dr. Stephen Smith of Peachtree Orthopedics. Dr. Smith discusses orthopedic care for hip and knee issues, emphasizing the importance of exercise and weight management for joint health. He also highlights the Peachtree Orthopedics Foundation’s charitable work, including providing surgeries in Honduras and supporting disadvantaged medic...

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Larry McHugh, co-chair of TAG Invest Connect. They discuss the upcoming event on October 23rd at Comcast Headquarters, designed to support underserved entrepreneurs—especially women and minorities—by connecting them with corporate buyers and investors. The event features a buyers brunch, a pitch competition with $10,000 and […]

On this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor talks with Barbie Palmer, Vice President of Business Technology Integration at Bank of America, about the Better Money Habits Gen Z Report. Barbie shares insights into Gen Z’s financial challenges, spending habits, and reliance on digital tools for money management. The discussion covers Gen Z’s attitudes […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor is joined by Kriston Sellier, President of id8, a branding agency specializing in mid-market manufacturing companies. Kriston explains how strategic branding can transform businesses by aligning internal culture with external messaging, shortening sales cycles, and driving revenue growth. She shares insights on conducting brand audits, the [&#8...

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor talks with Harry Rao, CEO and founder of TestGrid. Harry shares TestGrid’s journey as an AI-powered platform automating mobile and web app testing, discusses the challenges and rewards of bootstrapping, and offers advice on customer acquisition, pricing, and team building. He highlights the impact of AI […]