PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast

What are the financial issues and challenges faced by individuals without credit files? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Alexander Siedes of Homeppl to discuss their innovative approach to credit assessment. Homeppl helps Operations & Risk teams prevent application fraud, automate credit underwriting, and approve more customers. Don't miss this eye-opening conversati...

Want to know how managing incentives increases productivity? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Sarah Buchner of Trunk Tools to discuss how managing incentives can shift your workforce. Trunk Tools is an innovative construction fintech startup. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech.  www.soarpay.com/2023/...

From a tech perspective, solving a big enough problem for banks and insurers is crucial. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Devon Kirk of Portage to discuss how they back founders who have a strong understanding of scaling and change. Portage is a global investment platform focused on fintech and financial services. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive int...

Are interested in learning about the latest trends in the restaurant payment industry? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Sal Nazir of PAR Technology to discuss point of sale and payments in the restaurant industry. PAR is a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. Watch this episode for a fun and inte...

Are you looking for ways to take your e-commerce business to the next level? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Campbell Paton of StoreLab to discuss how mobile apps offer higher retention rates and a better user experience. StoreLab is a tech company that specializes in mobile app development platforms for e-commerce retailers and brands. Watch this episode for a fun...

Want to know how identifying bad actors is crucial to preventing account takeover and payment fraud? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Dan Pinto of Fingerprint to discuss how Fingerprint uses sophisticated techniques to generate identifier information from a user's browser. Fingerprint empowers developers to stop online fraud at the source. Watch this episode for a fu...

Are you interested in learning about decentralized payment solutions for banks? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Glendy Kam of Tassat to discuss the benefits of implementing private, permissioned blockchain technology in the banking industry. Tassat Group, Inc. is the leading provider of private blockchain-based, real-time solutions for commercial banks. Watch this e...

Looking to optimize your online store's checkout process and boost your conversion rates? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Jordan Gal of Rally for a deep dive into the benefits of using a neutral payment processing platform. Rally offers a headless and fully optimized one-click checkout solution. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest deve...

Are you a fintech company looking to maximize your tax savings and boost your innovation efforts? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Jonathan Cardella of Ventive to discuss how your technical and product staff can qualify for valuable tax credits. Strike enables all businesses to take advantage of the R&D tax credit, the Employee Retention Credit. Watch this episode fo...

Join us in this intriguing video as we delve into the vast world of commerce, B2B investments, and growth opportunities. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Andrew Steele of Activant Capital to discuss how these large and serviceable markets present sustainable growth avenues for companies. Activant is a global investment firm that partners with high-growth companies th...

Hey there! Are you looking to expand your business into emerging markets but struggling to manage payments in those countries? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Federico Mazzoli of dLocal to discuss how they help companies collect payments from their end-users by enabling local payment methods, giving them access to the entire market share. dLocal powers local payment...

Do the high fees and security risks associated with credit and debit cards bother you? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Eric Shoykhet of Link Money to discuss how pay by bank works and why it's the future of digital payments. Link is revolutionizing payments in the United States with the first Pay by Bank solution focused exclusively on the US market. Watch this epis...

Are you tired of waiting days for your payments to process? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Stephany Kirkpatrick of Orum to discuss how Orum simplifies the process of money movement, offering an orchestration to optimize the transfer of funds from point A to point B as quickly as possible. Orum is the simplest API integration for instant payouts. Watch this episode...

Say Goodbye to Paperwork Hassles with Anvil's Data-Centric Solution. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Mang-Git Ng of Anvil to discuss how their software aims to replace paperwork processes with digital workflows. Anvil is a single platform to automate PDF based processes and transform antiquated workflows. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this l...

Are you tired of the hassle of B2B transactions? Look no further than Balance, the B2B payment suite that is revolutionizing e-commerce. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Bar Geron of Balance to discuss how Balance empowers vendors and enables growth for B2B marketplaces. Balance lets B2B merchants provide businesses with a way to pay how and when they want, while get...

Are you in the cryptocurrency industry and struggling to keep up with the regulations? Then you can't miss this episode of PayPod! host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Ilya Brovin of Sumsub to discuss the complex world of compliance and fraud prevention in the fintech space. Sumsub is an all-in-one verification platform designed to catch fraudsters and aid businesses in meeting compliance regulati...

Are you a business owner looking to ensure the success of your payment system? Look no further than Applause testing. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Zeb Winzenried of Applause to discuss the services they offer you as a business in the world of fintech. Applause is the world leader in testing and digital quality. If you're interested in learning more about Applause...

Do payment facilitators really make life easier when it comes to transactions? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Caleb Avery of Tilled to discuss PayFac as a service and how It's revolutionizing the payments industry. Tilled was created to empower software vendors, marketplaces, and SaaS companies to start generating revenue from accepting credit cards. So why wait? L...

Are you missing out on potential sales and customer engagement by not using SMS as part of your marketing strategy? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Uku Tomikas of Messente to discuss how SMS communication is a highly effective marketing channel for businesses, with an open rate of 98% within the first five minutes. Messente's software links all major messaging hubs...

Is there really more money and less risk when partnering with financial companies? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Brent Jackson of Torpago to discuss the spend control features to help businesses manage their expenses more efficiently. Torpago is a financial services and spend management platform. Looking to stay on top of the latest developments in payments and fi...

Is the ability to pay employees and vendors same day globally a game changer for SMB financials or just hype? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Charles Rosenblatt of PayQuicker to discuss how real-time business payments can have a massive impact on a company's financials. PayQuicker, an innovative fintech company, launched its revolutionary payout platform in 2007, al...

In this episode we're learning more about accounting software and how you can predict cash flow with Jesse Rubenfeld, Co-Founder of Finoptimal. Finoptimal offers a variety of solutions to help streamline your accounting processes and increase the speed of your business operations. With their expertise and cutting-edge technology, you can simplify your accounting workflow and focus on growing your...

Integrating your fintech or payments company with complementary services is essential, but it's also a huge headache that consistently blows through budgets and deadlines. In this episode, Daniel Cronin Co-Founder of Integrated Finance tells us about how off the shelf integrations can allow fintech and payments companies to dramatically improve their services in a more stable cost effective manner...

Today we're joined by Nick Chandi, CEO and Co-founder of ForwardAI, as we explore the reasons behind early startup failures, focusing on the mistake of poor cash flow management.  He also discusses the potential of real-time payments and shares his thoughts on upcoming trends. If you're an entrepreneur or a business owner, you don't want to miss this captivating conversation with Nick. www.soarpay...

Real time payments are dramatically changing the ways small businesses pay and get paid as we speak. Joining us today is Nicole Lorch, President of The First Internet Bank, who talks to us about real time payments for small to medium sized businesses. She also discusses the start of FedNow. Don't miss this episode to learn why your business and its bottom line could be improved by incorporating re...