
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

May 25, 2023 • 43min
Is Faster Payroll A Real Differentiator For Employers? with Charles Rosenblatt of PayQuicker.
Is the ability to pay employees and vendors same day globally a game changer for SMB financials or just hype? In this episode of PayPod, host Jacob Hollabaugh sits down with Charles Rosenblatt of PayQuicker to discuss how real-time business payments can have a massive impact on a company’s financials. PayQuicker, an innovative fintech company, launched its revolutionary payout platform in 2007, allowing businesses of any size to offer secure and compliant instant global payouts in local currency via secured bank accounts with prepaid debit cards, virtual cards, and mobile wallets all through a single point of integration. Watch this episode for a fun and practical dive into this latest development in payments and fintech. www.soarpay.com/2023/05/payquicker

May 22, 2023 • 30min
Simplifying Accounting Workflow with Jesse Rubenfeld of Finoptimal
In this episode we’re learning more about accounting software and how you can predict cash flow with Jesse Rubenfeld, Co-Founder of Finoptimal. Finoptimal offers a variety of solutions to help streamline your accounting processes and increase the speed of your business operations. With their expertise and cutting-edge technology, you can simplify your accounting workflow and focus on growing your business. Listen in for a special promo code made just for our PayPod listeners 😉 www.soarpay.com/2023/05/finoptimal

May 18, 2023 • 38min
Payment API Integrations with Daniel Cronin of Integrated Finance
Integrating your fintech or payments company with complementary services is essential, but it’s also a huge headache that consistently blows through budgets and deadlines. In this episode, Daniel Cronin Co-Founder of Integrated Finance tells us about how off the shelf integrations can allow fintech and payments companies to dramatically improve their services in a more stable cost effective manner than native building. If you’re a fintech business owner or executive, listen in on one of our most actionable episodes yet!

May 10, 2023 • 35min
Importance of Cash Flow Management for Small and Medium Sized Businesses with Nick Chandi of Forward AI
Today we're joined by Nick Chandi, CEO and Co-founder of ForwardAI, as we explore the reasons behind early startup failures, focusing on the mistake of poor cash flow management. He also discusses the potential of real-time payments and shares his thoughts on upcoming trends. If you're an entrepreneur or a business owner, you don't want to miss this captivating conversation with Nick. www.soarpay.com/2023/05/forwardai

May 4, 2023 • 36min
Real Time Payments for SMBs with Nicole Lorch of The First Internet Bank
Real time payments are dramatically changing the ways small businesses pay and get paid as we speak. Joining us today is Nicole Lorch, President of The First Internet Bank, who talks to us about real time payments for small to medium sized businesses. She also discusses the start of FedNow. Don’t miss this episode to learn why your business and its bottom line could be improved by incorporating real time payments.

Apr 26, 2023 • 26min
Digitizing your Business with Ryan George of Docupace
Looking for ways to simplify your business processes? Join us today as we chat with Ryan George, Chief Marketing Officer at Docupace. As an expert in digitizing businesses, Ryan will be sharing valuable insights on how Docupace integrates with various companies and offers streamlined financial services. He'll also be discussing his predictions for upcoming trends in 2023. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how Docupace can help you streamline your operations. Tune in now! www.soarpay.com/2023/04/docupace

Apr 20, 2023 • 36min
Fintech in the Metaverse and Other Payment Innovations, with Justin Passalaqua of Worldline
How do payment companies take advantage of the growing number of meta verse payments. And what payment innovations are coming in the next few years. Justin Passalaqua Country Director at Worldline tells us about the key strategies Worldline uses to innovate and to stay ahead of shifting customer needs, and where he believes payments are headed. Listen in for some exciting insights for the future of payments technology. www.soarpay.com/2023/04/20/worldline

Apr 13, 2023 • 24min
Embedded Payments with Mark Bishopp of Fortis
“Payments isn’t easy, we make it look easy.” Mark Bishopp, Senior Vice President of Embedded Payments and partnerships at Fortis discusses with us embedded payments experience, the security measures Fortis takes to make sure your information is highly secured, and the changes Visa made to its surcharge rules. Mark also gives us insights on who Fortis chooses to partner with and why. www.soarpay.com/2023/04/fortis

Apr 5, 2023 • 32min
Risk Scoring and Fraud Detection, with Michele Tucci of Credolab
In this episode, Michele Tucci, Chief Strategy Officer at Credolab joins us to talk about risk scoring, fraud detection, and how alternative data provides advantages over traditional data. If you’re a business owner or a risk professional you don't want to miss this episode. www.soarpay.com/2023/04/credolab/

Mar 30, 2023 • 34min
eCommerce and Startup Tax Compliance, with Meg Higgins of Avalara
Tax season is here! This episode we’re joined by Meg Higgins, VP of Global Business Development at Avalara, who talks to us all about Tax Compliance and Tax Laws, particularly with an eCommerce and FinTech focus. If you’re a Fintech or eCommerce entrepreneur and want to learn how to streamline your tax compliance, or what traps to watch out for, this episode is for you. www.soarpay.com/2023/03/avalara/