PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast

Many companies struggle with wasted time and effort around bill payments, spend management, and other accounting processes related to expenditures. Airbase aims to solve these problems by bringing these important mechanisms all under one roof. Listen along as Airbase Founder Thejo Kote joins the show to explore. Find show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/08/airbase/

The contactless payment revolution continues, and on this episode we explore a unique payment method under this umbrella... pay by text. Larry Talley is the Founder and CEO of Everyware, a company simplifying the process of collecting payments by offering pay by text solutions. Listen along as Larry breaks down why this payment method is so powerful, and the keys to Everyware's success in a consta...

Over the last year and a half, few industries have faced as many challenges as the restaurant industry. The silver lining of these challenges is that many restaurants have adapted to COVID-19 challenges and more by improving their management and payments solutions with the help of technology. Joel Montaniel is the CEO and Co-founder of SevenRooms , a technology company that has been helping restau...

The fintech landscape continues to evolve, and a comprehensive marketing strategy remains critical to achieving growth. Whether it's deciding what channels to pursue, crafting messaging, or just crafting a landing page that is tested and effective... effective growth marketing strategies can yield incredible results. Listen along as Shameer Sachdev, founder of Growth Gorilla , a fintech marketing...

Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology continue to take the financial world by storm, attracting more investor interest than ever before. Learning about the ins and outs of crypto trading, what kinds of coins are out there, and more, isn't exactly easy. Bad information or a lack of understanding can lead to costly mistakes. Edmund McCormack , founder of Dchained , joins the podcast to share ho...

Contactless payment solutions, and particularly mobile payments, continue to rise. Beyond that, the need for a completely frictionless mobile experience uniting payments, banking, and beyond has become more apparent than ever. How can fintechs and payments organizations rise to meet this demand? Will Graylin , Founder and CEO of OV Loop joins the show to share his company's story and his vision fo...

Cryptocurrencies are here to stay, yet the criticisms of them as a legitimate payment method continue to abound. Peter Jensen , CEO of RocketFuel joins the podcast to share how his company delivers 1-click check-out solutions using Bitcoin, other crypto, and bank transfers to eCommerce merchants and their customers. Peter also provides insight on the most critical question... why crypto payments a...

We've all gotten used to this idea that you only receive paychecks at certain times of the month, and not necessarily when you actually worked the hours. But from a business and employee perspective, is that ideal? Listen along as Kayling Gaver , Co-founder and COO of Tapcheck joins the show to explore the benefits of on-demand pay and share her company's story. Find show notes and more: https://w...

Accessibility is one of the biggest challenges facing crypto adoption. Fortunately, there are fintechs working to solve the issue. Neil Bergquist , Co-founder and CEO of Coinme joins to share the story of this Bitcoin Kiosk company. They have partnered with Coinstar as well as Moneygram to enable people to exchange their cash for crypto in an easy and frictionless way. Find show notes and more: ht...

Cryptocurrencies and the democratization of finance offers a tremendous amount of promise... particularly for those in under-resourced communities. But what will it take to truly deliver on it? Sheldon Gilbert , tech entrepreneur and founder of Proclivity Systems as well as Kura Labs, which matches college students and recent graduates with high-demand, high-paying jobs, joins the show to discuss....

Credit Unions play a pivotal role in the financial world, and can offer incredible benefits for their members. Still, in a landscape that is increasingly digital and more competitive than ever, how can Credit Unions have sustained success? Dr. David Tuyo , CEO of University Credit Union (UCU), has helped his Credit Union navigate a sometimes challenging landscape (particularly in the wake of COVID...

Digital banking continues to take the financial world by storm, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) offers up a new frontier for unparalleled access to financial services. When combined with powerful underlying technology, the results are tremendous. Jason Blick, Director & CEO of EQIBank joins the show to share his company's success story and to cover what's next in De-Fi and digital banking. Find s...

With the continued rise of digital financial services (everything from banking to payments)… security and customer experience have taken center stage. Despite the growing capabilities delivered by AI, human interaction must also be at the heart of certain services - such as agreement processes. Sameer Hajarnis , e-signature Product Leader at OneSpan joins the show to explore these crucial and conn...

There are many businesses out there, such as SaaS businesses or ISVs where payments play a crucial role… and can even present a greater opportunity if brought in house. But when should an ISV, for example, bring payments in house? How is it done effectively? When should becoming a PayFac be considered? Jareau Wadé , Chief Growth Officer of Finix , a fintech company that has developed a robust a pa...

Payments solutions and technology can transform many industries.. On this episode we focus in on how digital payments are revolutionizing the way the insurance world runs. Our guest is Chris Ewing , who is the CEO of One Inc . One Inc provides insurance companies a digital payments platform designed to increase retention, decrease admin expenses, and mitigate data security risk – while simplifying...

Gen Alpha and Gen Z make up an increasingly important cohort when it comes to spending and saving money. Financial literacy is more important for kids and teens than ever before. From the fintech side, over the last year amidst the pandemic their earnings and spending habits have changed. Dean Brauer , co-founder of gohenry , a kids debit card and financial education app, joins to discuss his busi...

We all know that credit card rewards can enable cheaper flights, hotel upgrades, and more… but it can be difficult to maximize these benefits. While some individuals are able to optimize their credit card usage, it takes a lot of time, research, and effort to get it right. What if there was an app that leveraged technology to enable credit card reward maximization? John Taylor Garner joins the sho...

Like so many things in the financial world, how payroll is run continues to evolve with technology developed by innovative organizations. It's ripe for a digital transformation.. This became a necessity as global businesses struggled with managing payroll amidst an unprecedented pandemic. Fidelma McGuirk , Founder and CEO of PaySlip joins the podcast to share how her companies tools helped organiz...

Whether it's a fintech, payments business, or a bank… actually meeting the needs and wants of consumers is critical to success. But what does a successful digital banking and payments ecosystem look like? Eric Solis , Founder and CEO of MovoCash , one of the fastest-growing digital cash networks, joins to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/2021/05/movocash/

Technology continues to transform eCommerce in many ways beyond just the payments and banking side. In this episode we take a look at how one company is revolutionizing the way merchants offer extended warranties on their products. Woody Levin , the CEO & Co-Founder of Extend , an API-first product protection and extended warranty provider, joins to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://ww...

It's no secret that the payments and fintech industry offers huge opportunities for businesses, their founders, and employees. Many of these opportunities come in the form of mergers, acquisitions, and even IPOs. On this episode, Lawrence Lee , partner with the Baker McKenzie lawfirm, joins to discuss all things M&As in the fintech world. Lawrence was also a formerly in-house counsel for the digit...

Cryptocurrencies aren't going away, neither is the need for financial organizations of all kinds to follow the best KYC practices... particularly if they want to continue expanding globally. Identity verification tools sit at the center of it all, and can be the key to widespread crypto adoption. Zac Cohen , COO of Trulioo joins the podcast to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soar...

How data is leveraged to create Mathematical models impacts many industries, particularly those such as finance and insurance. As technology improves, the possibilities for fintech applications are nearly endless. Amrit Santhirasenan , Co-founder and CEO of Hyperexponential , as well as host of the Startup Dads Podcast joins to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Open Banking is revolutionizing the way the finance world operates, and APIs are a key component of its emergence. Still, open banking and APIs are often misunderstood. On this episode, Eyal Sivan , Head of Open Banking at Axway , and host of the podcast Mr. Open Banking , is our guest. Listen along as he breaks down why open banking is so powerful, how it all runs. Find show notes and more at: ht...

Chargeback fraud, and Card Not Present (CNP) fraud present ongoing challenges for many merchants, particularly those in eCommerce. Fortunately, there are solutions out there that can help in a big way. Helping walk us through it all is our guest Ron Hynes , CEO of Vesta . Vesta is a leading FinTech company and the forerunner in guaranteed e-commerce payment solutions. Vesta pioneered the process o...