Paypod: The Payments Industry Podcast

Consumers are increasingly invested in sustainability. In this episode, we spoke with Brennan Spellacy, Co-founder and CEO of Patch to examine the ways companies can utilize technology to take action against climate change. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/09/patch/

Aiming to drive financial inclusion, David Conrad Rocha CEO and Co-founder of Prosperas joins us in this episode to discuss access to fast frictionless credit using unbiased phone metadata. This episode explores the way a blockchain platform has allowed consumers to have transparent control of their information enabling lenders to make responsible decisions about people they barely know. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/09/prosperas

Mobile payments have been gaining steam for years, but the pandemic created a boom in e-commerce and a necessity for contactless payment methods, almost overnight. In this episode we spent some time with Osa Gaius the Founder and CEO of Parrot - a mobile payments platform, to talk about the way our mobile devices are destined to become the dominant modality for our daily transactions. Show notes: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/10/getparrot/

Often one of the key benefits of being a part of a tech start-up is equity in the company, but the process to exercise stock options can be daunting. In this episode we were joined by Vieje Piauwasdy, Senior Director of Equity Strategy at Secfi - the first equity planning platform helping start-up employees and executives navigate key financial decisions, to talk about why nearly two billion in start-up equity is being left on the table.

In this episode we look at the way one Fintech company is amplifying the process of developing enterprise applications. Robert Cooke, Founder and CTO at 3forge joined us to talk about building a framework focused on the financial industry to improve the way humans interact with data and increase reusability of code.

Payroll has historically been focused on the W2 employee. In the swift and ever evolving gig economy there has been a major shift toward 1099 contract work. In this episode we sat down with Desmon Lewis, Senior Sales Executive of Gig Wage, to talk about how the workplace is changing and how innovation in payment systems is following suit.

In the early stages of a fintech/payments company investors and venture capital firms are seeking to understand why "now' is the right time for a company to disrupt and impact a space. In this episode we spent some time with Medha Agarwal, Partner at RedPoint Ventures exploring the role of venture capital in the seed and growth phases of start-ups.

As cryptocurrencies become more mainstream, simplifying the process of buying, selling, and storing digital currencies is essential. In this episode our guest, Sung Choi the Vice President of Business Development at CoinMe guides us through the process of developing technologies that are changing how people experience their digital assets.

In this episode, we sat down with Chris Kline, the COO and Co-Founder of Bitcoin IRA to discuss the significance of utilizing Bitcoin as a component of your retirement portfolio and to explore how cryptocurrency will continue to be a pivotal component of our economic landscape.

In this special episode we sat down with Peter Hazlehurst the Co-founder and CEO of Synctera, along with his client Robert Yau Co-Founder at Sincere to discuss the process and power of developing fintech apps. Synctera not only aids in the building process, but also in helping their clients navigate their banking relationship to ensure they get to market quickly and responsibly.

As the gig economy grows and the workplace continues to swing aggressively in the direction of freelance contracts, the sophistication of the payments process has to evolve. In this episode we are joined by Michael Brooks the Founder and CEO of goLance, to discuss the art of freelancing.

In this episode we explore the transformation of payouts. Founder and CEO of Verituity, Ben Turner, joins us to take a look into their unique approach to wholistic verification easing the complexity of the payouts process, reducing risk and cost.

This episode explores the exciting and fast paced world of insurtech. Jeff Radke, CEO of Accelerant joins us to speak to the process of leveraging quailty data to disrupt legacy systems in the insurance industry. The Accelerant platform connects specialty underwriters with investors to empower growth and enhance the overall customer experience.

With nearly 30 years of experience working in payments and Fintech, Oded Zehavi, CEO and CoFounder of Mesh Payments joins us in this episode to talk about the way the pandemic inspired exciting ways to create disruption in spend management. Through Mesh’s innovative platform companies have total control and visibility into every dollar spent.

In this episode we cover all things crypto including Bitcoin ATMs and mobile security. Joined by Haseeb Awan, creator of one of the first and largest bitcoin ATMs - Bitaccess and current CEO of Efani, America's most secure and private cell phone service, we dive into SIM swaps, location tracking, and the future of information protection on mobile devices. Learn more: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/07/efani/

The burden of student loans is felt far and wide. Not only because of the size of the debt, but also because of the complicated nature of navigating the different rules and regulations specific to student debt. Bobby Matson, CEO and Founder of Payitoff joins us to discuss the power and importance of automating every aspect of debt repayment for fintechs, workplace providers and financial institutions - starting with student debt.

When it comes to expense tracking and spend management tech companies often have stronger awareness and control over their code than they do their money. In this episode we sat down with Andrew Hoag, CEO of Teampay to explore the topic and discuss the ways transparency and tech efficiencies in spend management are crucial.

In this episode Amanda Cohen, Director of Product at Resolver explores the way to transform 'Risk Management into Risk Intelligence'. From regulatory compliance to insight tracking that informs business decisions, Amanda speaks to the way Resolver serves as a wholistic and seamless approach to risk management.

When it comes to talent acquisition and retention, executive recruitment plays a crucial role. In this episode we sat down with Martin Mendelsohn, Senior Partner at Kingsley Gate Partners to explore the ever changing landscape of building a career in Fintech. Show notes and more: https://www.soarpay.com/2022/06/kingsley-gate-partners/