PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast

Payment gateways are essentially the gears that help payments take place, and as such hold a tremendously important role. Like everything else in the payments world, technology presents transformative opportunities for software. On this episode, we focus on how cloud-based technology is being applied to payment gateways by a company called FluidPay. Nick Cucci, Co-Founder and COO of FluidPay , as...

It's no secret that consumers are crazy about rewards. Businesses have realized this… offering loyalty programs, credit card rewards, cash back, and more. But maximizing these rewards can be difficult. This episode is all about fintech (and mobile payments) solutions to this challenge. Our guest is Ash Seddeek who is the co-founder of YamaPay . YamaPay is a company, and forthcoming mobile payment...

So many in the fintech and payments world are interested in expanding cryptocurrency adoption for consumers and merchants. One crucial ingredient to traditional payments has always been the payment gateway. Keeping that in mind, this show explores cryptocurrency payment gateways with the help of our guest, Eric Barbier . Eric is the founder and CEO of TripleA Technology. TripleA is a crypto paymen...

Small businesses are critical, not just in the US… but also around the world. When it comes to payments and working capital, small businesses can also have unique challenges. On this episode, we take a look at these unique challenges, and more importantly, solutions that can help small businesses access capital and grow. Our expert guest is Abe Williams, Head of Products at Kabbage, Inc. Kabbage h...

On this episode, we cover two crucial topics for startups, and particularly fintech startups. The first is insight on obtaining VC funding as a fintech, while the second is the growth benefits of utilizing powerful tech tools. Our guest is Scott Orn, who is the COO of tech-startup accounting experts Kruze Consulting. Scott has worked on the funding side of many different businesses across startup...

When considering larger consumer trends and the payments industry itself, it becomes clear that mobile payments are an area of tremendous growth and potential. On this episode, we explore the importance of mobile payments and how to bring those payment solutions to merchants. Our guest is Jeff Park who is the Chief Revenue Officer at AnywhereCommerce . Anywhere Commerce provides a complete range o...

Many organizations are realizing the tremendous value of having a workforce educated on the latest developments in fintech. But what are some of the most crucial topics folks are learning about in fintech? What are some of the things entrepreneurs need to know about fintech? What does fintech education even look like? To answer questions like these and more, we were joined by Janos Barberis , Head...

Does Square's stock have room to grow? What's PayPal's next move? What payments companies outside the US offer investors opportunities? Scott is joined by Stoyan Bojinov, Content Director at Arro Financial Communications. Together they discuss investing perspectives on some of the best companies in the industry... and what makes a good investment.  Find show notes and more at:  https://www.soarpay...

Happy 2020! Listen in as Scott is joined by Jason Peiera of the Fintech insider Podcast to cover where the fintech and payments world stands today, and what to expect in 2020 and beyond. Find show notes and more at:  https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Whether you're part of a new fintech startup, investing in cryptocurrencies, or just wanting to be plugged into the latest financial technologies, having an understanding of the legal and regulatory side of things is significant. In fact, some lawyers learning in elite institutions now find fintech education as part of their curriculum. On this episode, we're fortunate to be joined by Lee Reiners...

Many businesses need to process transactions across borders, between large companies, and beyond… but how can it all run efficiently? How does the B2B eCommerce space differ from B2C eCommerce? Our podcast guest on this episode will answer these questions and more. Brandon Spear is the president of MSTS. MSTS is a global B2B payment and credit solutions provider that specializes in commercial tran...

There are so many organizations out there where payments and money transfer are crucial part of their operations… efficiency and function can have direct impacts on bottom lines and growth. Given that, goals for speed, less friction, excellent security, and beyond put payments tech at the strategic forefront for many of these organizations. Our guest is Laurence Cooke , who is the founder and CEO...

We're back to discussing Bitcoin on this podcast episode! No matter how you view cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin certainly is making an impact on the fintech world and the future of financial systems themselves. Our guest is entrepreneur and bitcoin enthusiast Aleksandar Svetski. Aleks is the founder and CEO of Amber, an app that makes buying bitcoin easy, and even allows users to do it passively. Aleks...

Achieving mainstream adoption for commerce is one of the biggest challenges cryptocurrencies face according to many. On this show, we discuss this and cover a company that is leading the charge for allowing consumers to use cryptocurrencies to buy real world products and services… with a little help from gift cards. Our guest is Sergej Kotliar, who is CEO of Bitrefill, a company that allows people...

No matter how you cut it, fraud can happen… especially in our increasingly digital world. Not only do payments businesses need to worry about this, but any organization with a digital presence also must be vigilant. Fortunately there are solutions to combat fraud… "good guys" out there fighting the good fight against "bad guys" with the help of technology. On this episode, we explore this with our...

POS systems offer great opportunities for both merchants and payments businesses alike. Whether you're an agent, ISO, there's a tremendous benefit to having enticing POS offerings. If you're a merchant, a streamlined POS solution can save your business time and money. On this episode, we're exploring this with the help of Danny Schard, who is the Director of ISO sales at PayProtec. Danny has exten...

These days, digital products are the lifeblood for many businesses, especially fintechs. New (or updated) offerings from mobile banks, financial tools, payment apps, and beyond are being released daily. Success is not a given when a new digital product is released, so having quality strategies and execution are crucial. Our guest on this episode had incredible insight to share on what does (and do...

The world of payments is incredibly competitive, and technology is constantly pushing the industry forward. Though their demise has been incorrectly predicted for years, POS systems are still a key part of the payments ecosystem for merchants. So it goes without saying that whether you're an ISO or ISV, having an effective POS system strategy can be a game changer... Listen in as Scott chats with...

Obtaining loans and other financial services can be challenging for underbanked individuals and organizations in emerging markets. Scott is joined by Florentine Lenoir of LenddoEFL, a company leveraging fintech solutions to address this, to discuss. Find show notes and more at:  https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Careers in the payments and fintech industries are far reaching and unique. Opportunities can be found everywhere... be they with ISOs, acquirers, banks, payfacs, fintech startups, and more. But how do you find those opportunities? Our guest on this episode has significant knowledge about the world of recruiting in fintech and payments. Marc Badalucco is the managing partner and recruiting expert...

If you're in the world of Payments or Fintech, you may find yourself working with merchants.... Business owners and individuals who are potentially interested in your services (such as payment processing, billing, payroll, and so on). How do you break through all the noise? How do you present your offerings in a compelling way with competition that's only increasing? On this episode, Jared Spears,...

This week we're diving into another fascinating area of payments… media payments. Whether you're browsing the web, watching TV, or listening to the radio – you may come across content and ads that have been facilitated by payments between organizations. But how does it all work? Media payments also have a special application when it comes to the political arena and upcoming elections – so in the a...

On this episode, we turn our attention back to the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Specifically, we focus in on the entrepreneurial side of these industries to discuss the keys to success, and just who these "cryptopreneurs" are. Scott is joined by Dennis Lewis, who is a seasoned digital storyteller and blockchain marketing specialist with a proven track record both in Europe...

Throughout your working life, have you ever wanted, or needed, payday to arrive a little sooner? On today's show, we cover instant payroll, which has made these payroll schedule challenges a thing of the past. Scott is joined by Jeanniey Mullen, who is the Chief Marketing Officer for DailyPay. DailyPay is the leading provider of the daily pay benefit — a benefit offered through employers that allo...

The payments industry offers many unique opportunities for professionals from all kinds of backgrounds. On this episode we focus in on how payments is helping one important group… women who have rejoined the workforce after having or raising children. Scott is joined by Samantha Ettus, who has recently launched Park Place Payments, a women-owned company fundamentally changing the lives of people s...