Episode Topic: Megan Knab, CEO of Franklin Payroll, joins PayPod to talk about the evolution of payroll and payments in a crypto-native world. From overcoming debanking to leveraging programmable payroll, Megan outlines a clear vision for a decentralized financial infrastructure powered by stablecoins and blockchain.

Lessons You’ll Learn:

• How debanking affects legitimate crypto businesses

• Why stablecoins are key to operational efficiency

• The role of programmable payroll in a global workforce

• How AI can simplify and automate U.S. tax logic

• Why fintech’s future may not include traditional banks

About Our Guest: Megan Knab is the CEO and founder of Franklin Payroll, a self-custodial payroll platform helping companies process payroll in both fiat and crypto. A former Wall Street accountant and CFO at a crypto startup, Megan saw firsthand the inefficiencies in handling multi-currency payroll. This inspired her to build Franklin, a company now processing millions each month and reshaping payroll through blockchain, stablecoins, and smart automation.

Topics Covered:

• Debanking and crypto company challenges

• Stablecoins as modern financial rails

• Self-custodial, programmable payroll

• AI and tax code automation