Balance CEO, Bar Geron, discusses his upbringing in Israel, his career in Fintech, and the challenges of B2B e-commerce. He shares insights on operating a tank, fixing the dumpster fire of e-commerce, and the grand vision for Balance.
B2B e-commerce has the potential to revolutionize the economy by digitizing the supply chain and increasing efficiency.
Balance aims to address the payment challenges in B2B transactions by providing a seamless B2B checkout experience.
Deep dives
The Potential of B2B E-Commerce in Revolutionizing the Economy
B2B e-commerce has the potential to revolutionize the economy by digitizing the supply chain and increasing efficiency. While consumer e-commerce has seen significant advancements, B2B transactions have largely remained offline and cumbersome. However, the emergence of B2B e-commerce platforms and marketplaces is changing this landscape. Balance, a B2B e-commerce payments platform, aims to address the payment challenges in B2B transactions. By providing a seamless B2B checkout experience, Balance enables businesses to complete transactions online and move away from traditional offline payment methods. This shift towards digitizing the B2B economy can lead to increased competition, lower costs of living, and improved efficiency in trade.
The Journey of Balance and Its Focus on B2B Checkout
Balance started as a company with a vision to revolutionize B2B payments and e-commerce. With the development of their B2B checkout experience, they aimed to simplify and streamline the payment process for B2B transactions. Initially, they focused on targeting B2B marketplaces and platforms as their early adopters, offering their innovative checkout solution to these businesses. As their concept gained traction, Balance attracted investors, including Stripe, who recognized the potential of their solution. Today, Balance is working closely with agencies, such as CODO, to integrate their payment solution into B2B e-commerce platforms like BigCommerce. This partnership allows Balance to reach a wider audience and further drive the digitization of the B2B economy.
The Importance of B2B Checkout and the Need for Seamless Payment Experiences
B2B checkout, while seemingly straightforward, poses unique challenges that differ from consumer e-commerce. The traditional offline payment methods used in B2B transactions do not align with the goal of moving the entire supply chain online. Balance focuses on providing a seamless B2B payment experience by addressing the specific needs of B2B buyers and sellers. By incorporating various payment methods, such as invoicing and bulk discounts, Balance enables businesses to complete transactions efficiently online. This eliminates the offline back-and-forth communication and streamlines the payment process, improving the overall B2B e-commerce experience.
The Future of Balance and the B2B E-Commerce Revolution
Balance is at the forefront of the B2B e-commerce revolution, aiming to digitize the entire supply chain and make online transactions the norm in B2B trade. With the support of investors like Stripe and their partnership with BigCommerce, Balance is poised for growth and further innovation. The grand vision for Balance involves driving the shift to online B2B transactions, increasing efficiency, lowering costs, and ultimately transforming the economy. As the B2B checkout landscape evolves, Balance continues to develop its solutions and contribute to the revolution of B2B e-commerce.
Bar Geron joins me on the Podcast to discuss his business, Balance. We start early with Bar’s upbringing in Israel, leveraging his Army experience into working for a Defense system company before becoming what I think might be the coolest job title ever: A Decision Scientist. We dive into what that entails before looking at his career in Fintech at PayPal and ultimately as the Co-Founder of Balance where he is building a way for businesses to pay how and when they want while getting the funds instantly and easily as card payments.