PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast

Enabling Climate Action with Brennan Spellacy of Patch: Ep 242

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Consumers are increasingly invested in sustainability. In this episode, we spoke with Brennan Spellacy, Co-founder and CEO of Patch to examine the way...

Shaping Financial Inclusion with David Conrad Rocha of Prosperas: Ep 241

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aiming to drive financial inclusion, David Conrad Rocha CEO and Co-founder of Prosperas joins us in this episode to discuss access to fast frictionles...

Mobile Payment Technology with Osa Gaius of Parrot: Ep 240

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mobile payments have been gaining steam for years, but the pandemic created a boom in e-commerce and a necessity for contactless payment methods, almo...

Navigating Start-up Equity with Vieje Piauwasdy at Secfi: Ep 239

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Developing Enterprise Applications with Robert Cooke of 3forge: Ep 238

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look at the way one Fintech company is amplifying the process of developing enterprise applications. Robert Cooke, Founder and CTO ...

The Future of Work with Desmon Lewis of Gig Wage: Ep 237

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 contrac...

The Role of Venture Capital with Medha Agarwal of Redpoint Ventures: Ep 236

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 comp...

Digital Currency Exchange with Sung Choi of CoinMe: Ep 235

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As cryptocurrencies become more mainstream, simplifying the process of buying, selling, and storing digital currencies is essential. In this episode o...

Cryptocurrency and Retirement with Chris Kline of Bitcoin IRA: Ep 234

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Rethinking Accrued Paid Leave with Rob Whalen of PTO Exchange: Ep 233

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paid leave is an important benefit, but navigating how and when it's used can become more of a headache than a perk for both employees and employers....

Building Fintech Apps with Peter Hazlehurst of Synctera and Robert Yau of Sincere: Ep 232

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

The Future of Freelancing with Michael Brooks of goLance: Ep 231

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the gig economy grows and the workplace continues to swing aggressively in the direction of freelance contracts, the sophistication of the payments...

Navigating Payouts Verification with Ben Turner of Verituity: Ep 230

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The World of InsurTech with Jeff Radke of Accelerant: Ep 229

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 qua...

Disruption in Spend Management with Oded Zehavi of Mesh Payments: Ep 228

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Cryptocurrencies and Mobile Security with Haseeb Awan of Efani: Ep 227

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Automating Debt Repayment with Bobby Matson of Payitoff: Ep 226

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Distributed Spend Management with Andrew Hoag of TeamPay: Ep 225

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to expense tracking and spend management tech companies often have stronger awareness and control over their code than they do their mo...

Risk Management with Amanda Cohen of Resolver: Ep 224

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Amanda Cohen, Director of Product at Resolver explores the way to transform 'Risk Management into Risk Intelligence'. From regulatory ...

Executive Recruitment in Fintech with Martin Mendelsohn of Kingsley Gate Partners: Ep 223

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to talent acquisition and retention, executive recruitment plays a crucial role. In this episode we sat down with Martin Mendelsohn, Se...

Autonomous Billing with Rom Lakritz of Anchor: Ep 222

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many businesses face numerous challenges when it comes to B2B payments and are often subject to revenue leakage in the billing process due to human er...

Climate Risk Technology with Mark Bruno of Sensible Weather: Ep 221

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Focused on the intersection of strategy and experience design, Mark Bruno, the VP of Product at Sensible Weather joins us in this episode to provide a...

Cashless Payments Solutions with Carly Furman of Nayax: Ep220

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the options to simplify our lives and digitize our wallets increase every day, the demand for unattended payment solutions technology grows as well...

Simplifying Personal Financing With Stephen Sweeney of iCreditWorks: Ep219

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The average consumer has approximately $400 of liquidity making it incredibly difficult to say "yes" to beneficial and often necessary health related...

Digital Transformation Across Financial Services With Mike Sha of SigFig: Ep 218

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Financial Services has historically been a fairly low tech space. Mike Sha, CEO and Co-founder of Sigfig join us to discuss the way fintech is transf...

Rebate Revenue Management With Andrew Butt Of Enable: Ep 217

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rebate Revenue accounts for an ever increasing amount of revenue margin across so many industries. In this episode Andrew Butt, CEO of Enable gives u...

Crypto Payments Insights With Scott Of Cryptogic: Ep 216

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Crypto currency gaining more traction every day the landscape can be increasingly complex. Cryptogic co-founder, Scott, joins us to bid farewell...

Digital Payments And Customer Experience With Dave Lehman Of Birdeye: Ep 215

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A positive customer experience is critical to any business... and payments often play a crucial role in that experience. In an increasingly digital wo...

Payroll-As-A-Service With Andrew Brown Of Check: Ep 214

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Organizations of all kinds continue to explore vertical integration of payments, lending, and other financial services to create alternative revenue ...

Simplifying Money Management With Amanda Orson Of Curve: Ep 213

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With so many ways to pay for products and services, multiple credit cards, bank accounts, and and beyond… there has never been more consumers must k...

How To Win Digital Customers With Howard Tiersky Of FROM: Ep 212

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Attracting digital customers is critical to the success of so many businesses these days, and those operating in payments or fintech are no exception....

Maximizing SaaS Revenue Via Payments With Spartak Buniatyan Of PayEngine: Ep 211

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many SaaS companies have integrated payments into their platforms to open up new revenue streams. Maximizing that revenue is something else altogether...

Fintech Entrepreneurship And Opportunity Zones With Ashley Tison Of OZ Pros: Ep 210

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Opportunity Zones offer investors and founders one of the most compelling tax advantages in history... Listen along as Ashley Tison, Co-founder of OZ ...

Payment APIs With Skyler Nesheim of Dwolla: Ep 209

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Payment APIs that automate payment processing bring a tremendous amount of value to businesses looking for more seamless customer experiences around p...

Microlending For Digital Assets With Keefe Tan Of Gennix DeFi: Ep 208

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Microlending is on the rise, particularly in the realm of digital assets like cryptocurrencies. On this episode Keefe Tan, Project Director of Gennix ...

Fintech Product Growth Insights With Paul Garibian Of Nota: Ep 207

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is no shortage of fintech products these days... more organizations than ever before are leveraging technology to revolutionize payments, bankin...

Financial Crime Risk Management With Jaime Ramirez Of Preventor: Ep 206

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Financial crime is a challenge faced by all businesses, but particularly for financial organizations such as banks, fintechs, and payments businesses....

Improving Accounts Receivable With Garima Shah Of Biller Genie: Ep 205

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Accounts Receivable (A/R), invoicing, and bill presentment/payments are all crucial processes for businesses. Not getting paid in a timely manner, and...

Getting Cyber Security Right With Michael Argast Of Kobalt.io: Ep 204

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cyber security is a critical element for payments organizations, fintechs, and really any financial organization of any size to "get right" from the s...

Building Fintech Startup Dev Teams With Timothy Partasevitch of Smart IT: Ep 203

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build a successful dev team - particularly as a startup in the fintech world? Whether it's blockchain technology, AI, big data, or other te...

The Gig Economy And Financial Services With Matt Spoke Of Moves: Ep 202

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The continually growing numbers of gig workers has transformed the way many think about careers themselves. But gig workers have different needs, part...

Web 3.0 And Crypto With Dr. Kurt Nielsen of Partisia Blockchain: Ep 201

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if there was a way for consumers to move outside traditional search engines and digital advertising to protect privacy AND get financial rewards ...

Trends In Payments With Paul Golding Of Macquarie Group: Ep 200

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For our 200th episode, we take a look at the big picture of payments to explore the latest trends, technologies, and forces driving change in the spac...

Revolutionizing Start-Up Investing With Rémy Astié Of Vauban: Ep 199

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Startup investment and VC funding are areas of finance ripe for innovation. As Fintech tools and platforms continue to evolve, cost reduction and effi...

eCommerce And Shopify Payments Insights With Chase Clymer of Electric Eye: Ep 198

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

eCommerce businesses continue to thrive, but only with the right strategy and supporting platforms like Shopify. Having the optimal payments stack is ...

Exploring Micropayments With Sushil Prabhu Of Dropp: Ep 197

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Micropayments, financial transactions involving small sums of money, typically online, have been overlooked by many traditional payments and financial...

Decentralized Capital Markets with Rachid Ajaja of AllianceBlock: Ep 196

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) not only has the chance to revolutionize the economy, it has the chance to save it. This makes bridging the gap between t...

SMB Lending Insights With Brian Geary Of Linear Financial Technologies: Ep 195

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Small and Midsize Businesses (SMB) have unfortunately often found themselves underserved by traditional banks when it comes to lending. How can fintec...

Helping Banks Navigate Digital Transformation With Vikram Srivats Of WaveMaker: Ep 194

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Digital transformations are happening across many industries, and banking is no exception. Banking customers have come to expect mobile apps and other...

Behavioral Biometrics And Fraud Prevention With Bill Sytsma Of Callsign: Ep 193

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to fraud prevention, behavioral biometrics presents the latest, and perhaps greatest, way to leverage technology for increased security ...

Solving Spend Management Problems With Thejo Kote of Airbase: Ep 192

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many companies struggle with wasted time and effort around bill payments, spend management, and other accounting processes related to expenditures. Ai...

Paying By Text With Larry Talley Of Everyware: Ep 191

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The contactless payment revolution continues, and on this episode we explore a unique payment method under this umbrella... pay by text. Larry Talley ...

Restaurant Financial and Management Technology with Joel Montaniel of SevenRooms: Ep 190

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Fintech Growth Marketing Strategies With Shameer Sachdev Of Growth Gorilla: Ep 189

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The fintech landscape continues to evolve, and a comprehensive marketing strategy remains critical to achieving growth. Whether it's deciding what cha...

Learning Cryptocurrency With Edmund McCormack of Dchained: Ep 188

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology continue to take the financial world by storm, attracting more investor interest than ever before. Learning...

Frictionless Mobile Payments With Will Graylin Of OV Loop: Ep 187

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Contactless payment solutions, and particularly mobile payments, continue to rise. Beyond that, the need for a completely frictionless mobile experien...

Why Crypto Payments Matter With Peter Jensen Of RocketFuel: Ep 186

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cryptocurrencies are here to stay, yet the criticisms of them as a legitimate payment method continue to abound. Peter Jensen, CEO of RocketFuel joins...

On-demand Pay Benefits With Kayling Gaver of Tapcheck: Ep 185

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 hou...

Bitcoin Kiosks With Neil Bergquist Of Coinme: Ep 184

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Accessibility is one of the biggest challenges facing crypto adoption. Fortunately, there are fintechs working to solve the issue. Neil Bergquist, Co-...

Delivering On Crypto's Democratization Promise With Sheldon Gilbert Of Kura Labs: Ep 183

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cryptocurrencies and the democratization of finance offers a tremendous amount of promise... particularly for those in under-resourced communities. Bu...

The Keys To Credit Union Success With Dr. David Tuyo Of UCU: Ep 182

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Credit Unions play a pivotal role in the financial world, and can offer incredible benefits for their members. Still, in a landscape that is increasin...

DeFi And Digital Banking With Jason Blick of EQIBank: Ep 181

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Digital banking continues to take the financial world by storm, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) offers up a new frontier for unparalleled access to f...

Securing Digital Customer Journeys With Sameer Hajarnis of OneSpan: Ep 180

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the continued rise of digital financial services (everything from banking to payments)… security and customer experience have taken center stag...

Bringing Payments In House With Jareau Wadé of Finix: Ep 179

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Exploring Digital Insurance Payments with Chris Ewing of One Inc: Ep 178

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Payments solutions and technology can transform many industries.. On this episode we focus in on how digital payments are revolutionizing the way the ...

The Money Habits of Gen Z and Gen Alpha With Dean Brauer of gohenry: Ep 177

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Optimizing Credit Card Spending with John Taylor Garner of Card Curator: Ep 176

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Global Payroll Management with Fidelma McGuirk of Payslip: Ep 175

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Like so many things in the financial world, how payroll is run continues to evolve with technology developed by innovative organizations. It's ripe fo...

Meeting Digital Banking Needs with Eric Solis of MovoCash: Ep 174

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 succ...

Extended Warranties and eCommerce With Woody Levin of Extend: Ep 173

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

M&A Activity In Payments and Fintech with Lawrence Lee of Baker McKenzie: Ep 172

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that the payments and fintech industry offers huge opportunities for businesses, their founders, and employees. Many of these opportuni...

Identity Verification and Crypto With Zac Cohen of Trulioo: Ep 171

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cryptocurrencies aren't going away, neither is the need for financial organizations of all kinds to follow the best KYC practices... particularly if t...

Redefining Mathematical Modeling Systems with Amrit Santhirasenan of Hyperexponential: Ep 170

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How data is leveraged to create Mathematical models impacts many industries, particularly those such as finance and insurance. As technology improves,...

Open Banking and APIs with Eyal Sivan of Axway: Ep 169

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 of...

Combating Chargeback Fraud with Ron Hynes of Vesta: Ep 168

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chargeback fraud, and Card Not Present (CNP) fraud present ongoing challenges for many merchants, particularly those in eCommerce. Fortunately, there ...

Financial Empowerment Through Technology with Richard Liu of Earnin: Ep 167

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately many people in the US, and around the world have faced, and continue to face, financial challenges... and having to wait for payday can ...

Making Payments With Gold Featuring David Dorr of Coro: Ep 166

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gold has been utilized as a store of value and exchanged for goods and services throughout history. On this episode, David Dorr, Founder & CEO of Coro...

What Millennials Want From Their Banks with Wayne Busch and Michael Goodman of NTT DATA Services: Ep 165

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Millennials, as well as Gen Xers, represent important demographics for banks and fintechs. But what offerings do Millennials want to see in particular...

Leadership Insights for Technology Executives with Jahn Karsybaev of MyBasePay: Ep 164

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In any business, building a cohesive team, managing projects, and fostering a culture of innovation is important. In the field of fintech, payments, a...

Credit Union Growth Strategies with Kirk Drake of CU 2.0: Ep 163

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Credit Unions play a crucial role in their communities, and will continue to do so. But what are the keys to growth in a landscape with increasing con...

Exploring KYC and AML with Ian Henderson of Kyckr: Ep 162

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Banks, payments businesses, and other financial institutions need to stay on top of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) regulatio...

The Payments Landscape in India with Nitya Sharma of Simpl: Ep 161

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From a payments and commerce perspective, India presents a tremendous amount of opportunities for fintechs. We explore this payments landscape with th...

The Future of Payment Technology with Patricia Montesi of Qolo: Ep 160

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Payments technology is constantly evolving, and it means big things for B2B and B2C payments. Patricia Montesi, CEO of Qolo, a next-gen payments platf...

Venture Capital Investment in Fintech with Billy Libby of Upper90: Ep 159

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Billy Libby, CEO of Upper90, a hybrid venture fund that provides founder-friendly credit and equity to disruptor brands, joins the show to discuss VC ...

Exploring Touchless Payments with Paresh Patel of PayRange: Ep 158

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Touchless payment technology is on the rise as consumer desire for payments convenience, and social distancing guidelines drive demand. How does this ...

Investing in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies with Lukas Enzersdorfer of Bitpanda: Ep 157

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cryptocurrencies, lead by Bitcoin, have been on an incredible price run... this has driven increased interest from retail and even instutional investo...

Using AI to Tackle Banking and Credit Card Fees with Paul Kesserwani of Cushion: Ep 156

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Banking and Credit Card fees have been frustrating consumers for years, particularly when they're hidden. Cushion is a service that aims to help consu...

Retail Investing Technology with Eric Shoykhet of Atom Finance: Ep 155

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Traditionally retail investors have faced an uphill battle by not having access to the tools and information institutional investors utilize to manage...

Merchant Processing Lending with Jorge Sun of Lendingfront: Ep 154

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many small businesses need access to capital, but can face challenges getting approval from tradtional lenders. Meanwhile credit card processors, and ...

International Payments and Liquidity with Khawar Ali of KFX Services: Ep 153

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Moving capital between countries presents unique challenges, and the regulatory landscape is constantly shifting. How can high net worth individuals a...

Property Management Solutions for DIY Landlords with Eachan Fletcher of NestEgg: Ep 152

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Individual landlords face many challenges as they work to add new properties and manage existing properties with tenants. NestEgg is a fintech working...

Education and Innovation in Fintech with Dr. Stephen Taylor of NJIT: Ep 151

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has launched the first ever undergraduate program specifically for obtaining a degree in fintech (B.S. i...

Financial Crime and Regulatory Compliance in 2021 with Charlie Delingpole of ComplyAdvantage: Ep 150

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As so many things in payments and finance move digital, financial crime is on the rise. With that, regulations are tightening, and compliance becomes ...

Mobile Fintech Trends in 2021 with Gerhard Oosthuizen of Entersekt: Ep 149

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More than ever before, people are using their mobile phones for banking, payments, managing their finances and beyond. This has massive implications f...

Management Tools for Expenses and AP with Rajeev Subramanyam of Emburse: Ep 148

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This show covers financial tools that help with this… with the help of our guest Rajeev Subramanyam. Rajeev is the General Manager of Emburse Pay. E...

Construction Finance 101 with Christopher Doyle of Billd: Ep 147

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Any construction project, whether it's a home, or a massive office building has a tremendous amount going on behind the scenes... particularly when it...

Emotion AI and Banking with Rana Gujral of Behavioral Signals: Ep 146

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tools built to leverage AI offer many benefits to banks. This episode focuses on how emotional and behavioral AI technology specifically offers tremen...

Applying AI to Merchant Services with Adrian Talapan of Fee Navigator: Ep 145

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning have tremendous potential and applications to the business world. On this episode, Adrian Talapan, C...

Content Marketing Strategies in Finance with Shindy Chen of Scribe: Ep 144

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The saying 'Content is king' is more than just a catchy idea, it's a fact. Whether it's a payments, fintech, or other financial business.. having a st...

Digital Banking for Freelancers and Small Businesses with Hussein Ahmed of Oxygen: Ep 143

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners aren't always viewed clearly by traditional financial systems. The rise of the gig economy and i...