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Welcome to PayPod, a show that explores the fast-changing world of payments and fintech. The show features interviews with leaders and entrepreneurs in the payments and fintech industries. Each episode, you’ll hear an interview directly with a leader of the payments industry. We talk with fintech entrepreneurs, security experts, mobile developers, eCommerce pros, and more... From credit card processing to bitcoin... from retail point of sale systems to cutting edge digital payments software… ...
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Building Real Startups with Purpose – Kanyi Maqubela
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Episode Topic: Kanyi Maqubela, Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures, joins PayPod to discuss how values-led venture capital supports high-impact startups across fintech, climate, and more. Discover how Kindred identifies founders who move fast, think big, and adapt as they scale game-changing ideas into real-world solutions. Lessons You’ll Learn: W…
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Avoid IRS Surprises with Year-Round Tax Planning Sohail Sadeghi
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Episode Topic: Sohail Sadeghi, founder of Atlantis Tax Group, joins PayPod to explore how business owners, investors, and high-income earners can shift their mindset from tax compliance to tax strategy. Sohail shares his insights on the most common tax mistakes he’s seen, provides guidance on leveraging real estate for tax benefits, and explains ho…
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How Alternative Data Transforms Credit Risk – with John Gordon
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Episode Topic John Gordon, CEO of ValidiFI, joins PayPod to discuss how alternative data is revolutionizing credit risk assessment. Discover how using ACH history, bank account behavior, and fraud signals is giving lenders a clearer, fairer view of consumer creditworthiness in today’s fast-changing financial landscape. Lessons You’ll Learn Explore …
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Blockchain Money Transfer Tools for Finance Leaders to Cut FX Costs Globally with Kevin Lehtiniitty
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Episode Topic Today’s episode gets into the weeds into how stablecoins are transforming cross-border payments and financial access. Kevin Lehtiniitty, CEO of Borderless.xyz, reveals how his team is building the connective tissue for global stablecoin movement by partnering with licensed financial institutions. This episode uncovers the opportunitie…
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DeFi Yield Strategy for Fintech Builders to Launch Scalable Crypto Products with Maxim Galash
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Episode Topic Today’s conversation explores how decentralized finance (DeFi) has transformed the crypto landscape, especially for businesses in emerging markets. Maxim Galash, CEO of Coinchange, shares insights on building automated yield products, the role of stablecoins in global commerce, and how regulation is shaping the future of financial inf…
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Episode Topic In this episode of PayPod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Adam Katz, founder and CEO of Kaletra, to discuss the challenges and inefficiencies in foreign exchange (FX) trading. Despite FX being a $7.2 trillion daily market, many financial institutions still rely on outdated legacy systems, leading to high fees, slow transactions,…
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Real Time Website Protection for Security Leaders to Stop Push Button Scam Kits with Kate Cox
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Episode Topic In this episode of PayPd, host Kevin Rosenquist explores the urgent and growing issue of online impersonation and digital fraud with Kate Cox, Business Development Lead at Memcyco. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, Memcyco is pioneering real-time detection technology to uncover spoofed websites and protect both businesses an…
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How Digital Banking Helps Investors Manage Money Efficiently Tomas Navickas
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Episode Topic In this episode, we dive into the world of fintech innovation with Tomas Navickas, the CTO and co-founder of myTU. He shares insights on how myTU is transforming digital banking and enhancing financial accessibility. As a leader in the industry, Tomas discusses the challenges of scaling a fintech startup, the role of technology in fin…
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How Facilitation Transforms Teams & Drives Success with Therese Miclot
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Episode Topic Effective leadership is more crucial than ever in today’s fast-changing work environment. But what does it truly take to lead with confidence, clarity, and compassion? In this episode of PayPod, we welcome leadership coach and facilitation expert Therese Miclot, who has spent over two decades helping individuals develop the skills to …
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Simplifying F&I Products in Auto Finance with F&I Sentinel's Stephen McDaniel
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Episode Topic In this episode of PayPad, we sit down with Stephen McDaniel, CEO of F&I Sentinel, to uncover the complexities of auto financing compliance and the hidden world of F&I products. From gap waivers to extended warranties, Stephen sheds light on how these financial products impact both consumers and lenders. We also explore how compliance…
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Optimizing Subscription Payments with Revolv3's Robert Podlesni
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Episode Topic In this episode of PayPod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Robert Podlesni, Chief Product Officer of Revolv3, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of subscription-based payment processing. As businesses increasingly shift to subscription models, optimizing payment approval rates and minimizing involuntary churn has never bee…
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Exploring AI-Powered Financial Data Governance with Safebooks AI's Ahikam Kaufman
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Episode Topic In this episode of PayPod, we explore the future of financial data governance with Ahikam Kaufman, co-founder and CEO of Safebooks AI. As financial data management becomes more complex, businesses must ensure accuracy, compliance, and security in real time. Ahikam shares insights on how AI-powered automation is revolutionizing the ind…
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Unlocking Embedded Finance with Green Dot’s Renata Caine
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Episode Topic Embedded finance is revolutionizing the way businesses and consumers interact with financial services. In this episode of PayPod, we dive into this transformative trend with Renata Caine, General Manager of Banking as a Service (BaaS) at Green Dot Corporation. Renata shares her insights on how embedded finance seamlessly integrates ba…
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The Future of Edge Data with StorMagic’s Bruce Kornfeld
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Episode Topic Edge computing is transforming how businesses manage and secure data, particularly in industries like banking, retail, and fintech. In this episode of PayPod, host Kevin Rosenquist speaks with Bruce Kornfeld, Chief Marketing and Product Officer at StorMagic, about why edge data solutions are becoming critical for modern enterprises. A…
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Simplifying DeFi and Cross-Chain Solutions with Tidus Wallet’s Dan Mulligan
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Episode Topic Decentralized finance (DeFi) is reshaping the financial landscape, but its complexity often hinders mainstream adoption. In this episode of PayPod, host Kevin Rosenquist speaks with Dan Mulligan, founder of Tidus Wallet, about making DeFi more accessible. Mulligan shares how his background in marketing and SaaS startups led him to dev…
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Simplifying Software Integrations with Merge's Shensi Ding
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Episode Topic In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of software integrations and how businesses can leverage unified APIs to streamline connectivity. Shensi Ding, co-founder of Merge, shares her journey from computer science researcher to entrepreneur, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of API integrations and why th…
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Transforming Urban Mobility with Ubirider’s Paulo Ferreira dos Santos
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Episode Topic Public transportation is evolving, but accessibility, payments, and integration remain significant challenges. In this episode, we dive into how Paulo Ferreira dos Santos, co-founder of Ubiride, is revolutionizing urban mobility by simplifying transportation payments and streamlining multi-modal travel. From buses to trains, bikes, an…
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Revolutionizing Customer Loyalty and Gift Cards with SwipeIt's Larry Rubin
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Episode Topic In this episode of PayPod, Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Larry Rubin, founder of SwipeIt, to explore the evolving landscape of gift and loyalty card programs in today’s tech-driven marketplace. They discuss how gift cards have transformed from physical plastic cards to instant e-gift cards, integrated into digital wallets like Apple…
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Simplifying Web3 Accounting with Tres Finance's Tal Zackon
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Episode Topic In this episode of Pay Pod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Tal Zackon, CEO of TRES Finance, to explore the evolving landscape of Web3 finance. As blockchain technology reshapes the financial sector, traditional tools struggle to keep up with the complexities of decentralized transactions. TRES Finance is tackling this challenge …
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Reimagining Bitcoin’s Future in DeFi with Persistence’s Jeroen Develter
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Episode Topic In this episode, Jeroen Develter, CEO of Persistence, delves into the evolution of Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) and the challenges of blockchain interoperability. As Bitcoin moves beyond a store of value, Persistence is pioneering cross-chain swaps and decentralized finance solutions, allowing Bitcoin to integrate seamlessly into DeFi ecosyst…
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Fixing America’s Credit Problem with Arro’s Ryan Duitch
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Episode Topic In this episode, Ryan Duitch,Founder and CEO of Arro, discusses how his company is transforming the credit industry by making credit accessible, fair, and educational for consumers who are often overlooked by traditional financial institutions. Unlike conventional credit cards that rely heavily on FICO scores, Arro uses alternative da…
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Revolutionizing Data Storage and Efficiency with ScaleFlux's JB Baker
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Episode Topic Dive into the transformative world of data storage and fintech innovation with JB Baker, VP of Marketing and Product Management at ScaleFlux. In this episode, we explore how ScaleFlux is revolutionizing the data pipeline, optimizing everything from data creation to actionable business intelligence. With the explosion of data driven by…
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How Blockchain and Stable coins Are Global Transactions from Mesh’s Adam Israel
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Episode Topic In this episode of Paypod, we dive into the transformative potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology with Adam Israel, co-founder and COO of Mesh. Mesh is a groundbreaking platform that simplifies and secures crypto transactions by connecting over 300 exchanges and wallets seamlessly. Adam shares his journey from a 30-year…
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Building a Web3 Entertainment Platform with Playbux's Sarun Vichayabhai
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Episode Topic: In this episode, Sarun Vichayabhai, CEO of Playbux, takes us into the evolving world of the metaverse, blockchain, and Web3 technologies. Sarun shares his expertise on how Playbux seamlessly integrates gaming, e-commerce, and decentralized finance, offering users a revolutionary digital experience. From challenges in metaverse adopti…
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Building a Web3 Entertainment Platform with Playbux's Sarun Vichayabhai
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Episode Topic: In this episode, Sarun Vichayabhai, CEO of Playbux, takes us into the evolving world of the metaverse, blockchain, and Web3 technologies. Sarun shares his expertise on how Playbux seamlessly integrates gaming, e-commerce, and decentralized finance, offering users a revolutionary digital experience. From challenges in metaverse adopti…
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