Paypod: The Payments Industry Podcast

Episode Topic: Welcome to an insightful episode of PayPod. We get into the fascinating journey of Richie Serna, the CEO and co-founder of Finix, a payment technology. Richie Serna's story is one of resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to social impact. Growing up in a rough part of Southern California, Richie witnessed the struggles of youth gang involvement firsthand. This experience fueled his passion for gang prevention and youth development, leading him to work in the LA mayor's office on programs aimed at reducing gang activity through community engagement. Eventually, Richie transitioned into the fintech space, founding Finix payment technology to democratize access to advanced payment solutions. In this episode, Richie shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities in the payment technology sector and how his background has shaped his approach to business and leadership. Lessons You’ll Learn: Listeners of this episode will gain valuable lessons from Richie Serna’s unique career