Carlos Vega, Co-Founder & CEO of Tesorio, joins us to share his remarkable journey from Panama to the U.S. and back, offering a fresh perspective on revolutionizing financial operations. Discover how Tesorio is transforming the post-sales processes for industries like B2B SaaS, manufacturing, and professional services by enhancing cash flow predictability. With a fully distributed team across the Americas, Tesorio is addressing inefficiencies head-on, replacing outdated methods with innov...
Join us as Amanda Crocker, the dynamic COO of SWIVEL, shares her captivating journey from the sun-soaked shores of Southern California to the heart of Texas, with academic stops in Reno along the way. Discover how Amanda is steering SWIVEL's innovative payment platform to serve financial institutions, credit unions, and the K through 12 market across the U.S. Her insights into targeting mid-market credit unions and smaller community banks with a blend of direct sales and strategic partnership...
Artie Minson, President and CEO of LeafLink, takes center stage, sharing his journey from New York to the forefront of the cannabis tech industry. As a leader in B2B technology, Artie guides us through LeafLink's innovative ecosystem, connecting licensed cannabis brands and retailers with groundbreaking solutions to industry challenges. Discover how LeafLink is transforming the commerce landscape through its unique "pay on sell-through" tool, easing working capital pressures and ensuring secu...
Join us as we chat with Alek Koenig, the visionary CEO and founder of Settle, who shares his journey from the streets of Poland and Texas to leading a groundbreaking company that is redefining backend software for CPG businesses. Alek dives into how his experiences at Capital One and various fintech startups equipped him with the skills to launch Settle, a platform that seamlessly integrates accounts payable, procurement, inventory management, and working capital solutions. Discover why Settl...
Unlock the secrets of e-commerce success for small businesses in the UK with insights from industry leaders Chintan Gandhi and Rob Ward of Worldpay. Discover how small and medium-sized businesses in the UK can transform their digital strategies by embracing innovative payment solutions. As Director of Strategic Planning and Go-to-Market, Chintan shares his expertise on navigating the UK e-commerce landscape, while Rob Ward, Product Director for eCommerce, provides a roadmap for integrating Wo...
Curious about how fintech companies are reshaping the landscape for high-risk industries? Our latest episode of the Leaders in Payments podcast features an engaging conversation with Ben Haguel, CEO of TCB Pay, who provides a firsthand account of his journey from Paris to becoming a prominent figure in the US payments sector. Ben’s insights promise to enrich your understanding of the complex world of high-risk payment solutions, highlighting how TCB Pay’s pioneering technology sets them apart...
Unlock the strategies that make Worldpay a leader in the UK e-commerce scene with insights from our distinguished guests, Chintan, Richard, and Sarah. Discover the art of transforming prospects into loyal customers through innovative payment solutions and a focus on the merchant lifecycle. Chintan reveals the secrets behind WorldPay's go-to-market strategy, emphasizing the power of targeted outreach and consultative sales. Meanwhile, Richard sheds light on how his team empowers small to mediu...
Scarlett Sieber, the dynamic Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money 2020, takes us through the fascinating transformation of the event from its humble beginnings in Las Vegas to becoming a global powerhouse in the fintech ecosystem. She shares her journey from the scenic landscapes of Durango, Colorado, to the energetic cityscape of New York City, detailing how her diverse experiences have shaped her professional path. Listeners will gain a unique perspective on Money 2020's strategic piv...
Unlock the secrets to thriving in the UK's competitive e-commerce landscape with insights from WorldPay's very own Chintan Gandhi and Rob Ward. Join us, along with these industry leaders, as we explore how WorldPay is revolutionizing payment solutions to help merchants face modern challenges head-on. With Chintan's strategic know-how in payments and Rob's unique transition from law to a decade of experience at WorldPay, we promise a comprehensive look at how businesses can enhance their payme...
In episode 358 of the Leaders in Payments podcast, I interview Henry Helgeson, the recently appointed CEO of BlueSnap. Helgeson shares his journey from founding Merchant Warehouse to leading BlueSnap, a global payment facilitator specializing in B2B payments and payment orchestration. He explains BlueSnap’s focus on providing payment solutions in 47 regions, helping businesses with complex global payment needs. BlueSnap excels in offering local acquiring and reducing cross-border fees, making...
Unlock the secrets to safeguarding your e-commerce business from the pitfalls of card-not-present fraud and boost your checkout conversion rates with insights from industry experts Chintan Gandhi, Director of Strategic Planning and Go-To-Market, and Gordon Barclay, Director of Business Development at Worldpay. You'll discover how pervasive fraud can cost small and medium businesses dearly, and why chargebacks are more than just a financial setback—they can cripple your ability to process futu...
Curious about the future of B2B payments and their security? Learn from Shai Gabay, co-founder and CEO of Trustmi, as he unveils his journey from a small town near Tel Aviv to creating a groundbreaking payment security platform in the U.S. Discover how TrustMi is revolutionizing industries like pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and hospitality by safeguarding $185 billion in transactions and preventing $5 billion in errors and fraud. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of cyber threats an...
What if you could revolutionize the onboarding process for business financial services? Join us in an inspiring conversation with Sal Rehmetullah, co-founder of Worth, as he shares his incredible journey from a Pakistani immigrant in Dallas to a trailblazer in the payments industry. Growing up in a family of serial entrepreneurs, Sal's entrepreneurial spirit was nurtured from a young age. He walks us through his academic pursuits and early career in equity research and consulting, before high...
Ever wondered how small and medium-sized businesses can not just survive but thrive in the complex world of ecommerce? You’re about to find out. Join us as we sit down with Chintan Gandhi and Rob Ward from Worldpay, two industry veterans who share their fascinating career journeys and insights. From Chintan’s move from India to the UK and his deep-rooted experience in payments to Rob’s transition from law to a decade in the payments sector, this episode offers a rich tapestry of personal stor...
Can technology outsmart digital deception? Join us on Leaders in Payments as we welcome Andrew Bud, the visionary founder and CEO of iProov, who is leading the charge in biometric verification and fraud prevention. Andrew takes us through his fascinating journey, from his upbringing in London to his education at the University of Cambridge, and his diverse professional experiences across the UK and Italy. We delve into the mission of iProov, a company that ensures individuals' identities are ...
Ever wondered how the fintech world is reshaping global payment and spend management? This episode of Leaders in Payments features Pedro Batista, CEO of Payhawk in the UK, who reveals the journey that took him from Porto, Portugal, through heavyweight fintech companies like CurrencyCloud and Plaid, all the way to his current role. Pedro shares invaluable insights into Payhawk's mission to streamline and automate financial operations for businesses, emphasizing real-time visibility, vertical i...
Ready to unlock the secrets behind efficient check processing and robust payment solutions? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Shai Stern, CEO and Co-Chairman of CheckAlt. Shai takes us through his incredible journey from Teaneck, New Jersey, to the helm of a pioneering company in the payments industry. Despite the digital age’s lean towards electronic transfers, discover why checks still hold significant value in today's payment landscape. Shai also dives into the sophisticated se...
Curious about how to build a fintech business that champions financial inclusivity? Join us for a captivating conversation with Pat Napoli from Appressa, where we explore his remarkable journey from New Jersey to making waves in the payments industry. Pat shares how Appressa supports consumers who’ve been declined by prime banks, helping them secure credit cards through near prime and subprime banks. Discover how Appressa's innovative technology, paired with their strategic partnership with P...
Curious about how loyalty points might soon replace cash and credit at your favorite stores? Join us as we sit down with Jonathan Silver, CEO of Engage People, and Len Covello, CTO of the same company, to unravel the groundbreaking "Pay With Points" technology. Discover how this innovative system transforms loyalty program points into a versatile payment method, making checkout smoother for members and more profitable for retailers. Jonathan and Len shed light on the significant advantages th...
Can real-time payments revolutionize your grocery shopping experience? Join us as we sit down with David Watson, President and CEO of The Clearing House, to uncover the transformative journey from its 170-year history to becoming a modern-day alternative to the Federal Reserve Bank. From high-value payment wires to ACH transactions and instant payments, David breaks down the extensive range of services The Clearing House offers and addresses the persistent myth that checks are disappearing.&n...