
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
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… merchant accounts. mobile checkout, lending marketplaces, and beyond… we cover it all!
Latest episodes

Jun 29, 2023 • 24min
Payments in Emerging Markets Made Easy with Federico Mazzoli of dLocal
Hey there! Are you looking to expand your business into emerging markets but struggling to manage payments in those countries? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Federico Mazzoli of dLocal to discuss how they help companies collect payments from their end-users by enabling local payment methods, giving them access to the entire market share. dLocal powers local payments in emerging markets connecting global enterprise merchants with billions of emerging market consumers across APAC, Latin America, and Africa. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/06/dlocal

Jun 26, 2023 • 21min
How Pay-by-Bank Solutions Will Change the US Payments Market with Eric Shoykhet of Link Money
Do the high fees and security risks associated with credit and debit cards bother you? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Eric Shoykhet of Link Money to discuss how pay by bank works and why it's the future of digital payments. Link is revolutionizing payments in the United States with the first Pay by Bank solution focused exclusively on the US market. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/06/linkmoney

Jun 20, 2023 • 33min
Making Money Move Faster with Stephany Kirkpatrick of Orum
Are you tired of waiting days for your payments to process? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Stephany Kirkpatrick of Orum to discuss how Orum simplifies the process of money movement, offering an orchestration to optimize the transfer of funds from point A to point B as quickly as possible. Orum is the simplest API integration for instant payouts. Watch this episode for a fun interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/06/orum

Jun 19, 2023 • 32min
Paperwork in the Digital Age and the Move to a Data-Centric World with Mang-Git Ng of Anvil
Say Goodbye to Paperwork Hassles with Anvil's Data-Centric Solution. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Mang-Git Ng of Anvil to discuss how their software aims to replace paperwork processes with digital workflows. Anvil is a single platform to automate PDF based processes and transform antiquated workflows. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/06/anvil

Jun 15, 2023 • 24min
Bringing B2B Payments Into the Digital Age with Bar Geron of Balance
Are you tired of the hassle of B2B transactions? Look no further than Balance, the B2B payment suite that is revolutionizing e-commerce. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Bar Geron of Balance to discuss how Balance empowers vendors and enables growth for B2B marketplaces. Balance lets B2B merchants provide businesses with a way to pay how and when they want, while getting the funds instantly and easily as card payments. Watch this episode for a fun and interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/06/balance

Jun 12, 2023 • 33min
The Expanding and Evolving World of Verification and Transaction Monitoring with Ilya Brovin of Sumsub
Are you in the cryptocurrency industry and struggling to keep up with the regulations? Then you can’t miss this episode of PayPod! host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Ilya Brovin of Sumsub to discuss the complex world of compliance and fraud prevention in the fintech space. Sumsub is an all-in-one verification platform designed to catch fraudsters and aid businesses in meeting compliance regulations worldwide. Don't miss out on this informative episode for a fun interesting dive into this latest development in payments and fintech! www.soarpay.com/2023/06/sumsub

Jun 7, 2023 • 29min
Product Testing for the Payments World in the Digital Age with Zeb Winzenried of Applause
Are you a business owner looking to ensure the success of your payment system? Look no further than Applause testing. In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Zeb Winzenried of Applause to discuss the services they offer you as a business in the world of fintech. Applause is the world leader in testing and digital quality. If you're interested in learning more about Applause testing and how it can benefit your business, this is an episode you won't want to miss. www.soarpay.com/2023/06/applause/

Jun 5, 2023 • 28min
PayFac-as-a-Service and the Evolving Payments Landscape with Caleb Avery of Tilled
Do payment facilitators really make life easier when it comes to transactions? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Caleb Avery of Tilled to discuss PayFac as a service and how It’s revolutionizing the payments industry. Tilled was created to empower software vendors, marketplaces, and SaaS companies to start generating revenue from accepting credit cards. So why wait? Listen now and join us exploring the future of payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/06/tilled

Jun 1, 2023 • 44min
The Power of SMS: Why Your Business Can't Afford to Ignore It with Uku Tomikas of Messente
Are you missing out on potential sales and customer engagement by not using SMS as part of your marketing strategy? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Uku Tomikas of Messente to discuss how SMS communication is a highly effective marketing channel for businesses, with an open rate of 98% within the first five minutes. Messente's software links all major messaging hubs and directly connects to many mobile network operators. Don't miss out on this episode if you're looking to up your marketing game! www.soarpay.com/2023/06/messente

May 29, 2023 • 27min
Modernizing Corporate Spending with Brent Jackson of Torpago
Is there really more money and less risk when partnering with financial companies? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Brent Jackson of Torpago to discuss the spend control features to help businesses manage their expenses more efficiently. Torpago is a financial services and spend management platform. Looking to stay on top of the latest developments in payments and fintech? Then you won't want to miss this episode! www.soarpay.com/2023/05/torpago