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
Oct 26, 2020 • 42min
Exploring Crypto Trading Platforms with Daniel Gunsberg of Hxro: Ep 132
As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin continue to grow, as have the trading platforms that allow individuals and businesses to buy and sell them. Daniel Gunsberg, founder of Hxro, a gamified crypto trading, joins the show to explore. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
Oct 19, 2020 • 34min
Subscription-Based Businesses and Payments with Nick Fredrick of Rebar Technology: Ep 131
Recurring revenue derived from subscription-based products and services offers wide appeal to entrepreneurs and organizations in many industries. However, there are tech, ops, and payments challenges to overcome. Nick Fredrick, President of Rebar Technology Solutions LLC joins to discuss the keys to success in subscription-based businesses. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
Oct 15, 2020 • 25min
The Power of APIs with Dov Marmor of Railsbank: Ep 130
Whether you're running a business in payments, or a fintech-related business, you may come across APIs. Dov Marmor, COO of Railsbank North America joins the show to discuss why they're so powerful, Credit Cards as a Service, and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
Oct 9, 2020 • 37min
The COVID-19 Impact on Payments and eCommerce with James Booth of PPRO: Ep 129
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the eCommerce world, and subsequently the payments industry that serves online merchants. James Booth, VP Head of Partnerships at PPRO joins the show to discuss a recent whitepaper PPRO put together on the subject, and more. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
Oct 1, 2020 • 31min
Real Estate Investment and Fintech with Paul Birkett of Automation Finance: Ep 128
Paul Birkett, CEO of Automation Finance, a company which offers growth opportunities for investors while helping homeowners navigate distressed mortgages, joins the show. Discussion centers around technology applications to finance, and real estate investment. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
Sep 30, 2020 • 31min
Transforming Car Buying and Selling Via Machine Learning with Toby Russell of Shift: Ep 127
There are many financial applications for machine learning-based technologies. On this episode, Toby Russell, Co-CEO of Shift to discuss how his company is using the technology to transform the way people buy and sell cars. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
Sep 27, 2020 • 43min
AI and FX Investing with Anthony Munns of 8topuz: Ep 126
Technology, and specifically AI, continue to revolutionize many areas in the financial world. Forex trading and investing is no exception. Our guest is Anthony Munns, Head of Digital at 8topuz, a fintech that has developed FX investing software to help their customers earn better returns. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
Sep 12, 2020 • 33min
The Online Lending Landscape for eCommerce SMEs with Keith Smith of Payability: Ep 125
The landscape for eCommerce SMEs needing capital is constantly changing, as is the online lending industry that serves many of them. Keith Smith, co-founder of Payability, an American FinTech company that provides finance solutions to suppliers of digital marketplaces. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
Sep 7, 2020 • 38min
Empowering Women Via Financial Education with Anastasia Soloveva of Athena: Ep 124
Financial education is crucial for anyone... especially women who have traditionally been less exposed to it. Anastasia Soloveva, founder of Athena, a company leveraging technology to teach women how to take control of their finances, joins the show to discuss. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
Sep 1, 2020 • 32min
Palm Print ID Tech Applications with Hua Yang of Redrock Biometrics: Ep. 123
Biometric technology offers many solutions to challenges banks, payments businesses, and fintechs face. On this episode, Hua Yang, co-founder of Redrock Biometrics, joins the show to discuss a new identification/authentication technology that utilizes palm prints. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
