PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast

Payment gateways are essentially the gears that help payments take place, and as such hold a tremendously important role. Like everything else in the payments world, technology presents transformative opportunities for software. On this episode, we focus on how cloud-based technology is being applied to payment gateways by a company called FluidPay. Nick Cucci, Co-Founder and COO of FluidPay, as well as Kevin Calabrese who is the Executive Vice President of FluidPay, join the show to share their company’s story, and the power of cloud-based technology to revolutionize payments. Listen in for their insight on payment gateways and more! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

It’s no secret that consumers are crazy about rewards. Businesses have realized this… offering loyalty programs, credit card rewards, cash back, and more. But maximizing these rewards can be difficult. This episode is all about fintech (and mobile payments) solutions to this challenge. Our guest is Ash Seddeek who is the co-founder of YamaPay. YamaPay is a company, and forthcoming mobile payment app that is working to help consumers maximize their rewards and savings. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

So many in the fintech and payments world are interested in expanding cryptocurrency adoption for consumers and merchants. One crucial ingredient to traditional payments has always been the payment gateway. Keeping that in mind, this show explores cryptocurrency payment gateways with the help of our guest, Eric Barbier. Eric is the founder and CEO of TripleA Technology. TripleA is a crypto payment gateway helping merchants to easily accept bitcoin payments. TripleA removes the volatility risk by converting in real time the crypto to local currency. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Small businesses are critical, not just in the US… but also around the world. When it comes to payments and working capital, small businesses can also have unique challenges. On this episode, we take a look at these unique challenges, and more importantly, solutions that can help small businesses access capital and grow. Our expert guest is Abe Williams, Head of Products at Kabbage, Inc. Kabbage helps provide small businesses with automated cash flow solutions, including a robust online lending platform. They are now also offering payments solutions to continue their revolutionizing of small business financial services. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

On this episode, we cover two crucial topics for startups, and particularly fintech startups. The first is insight on obtaining VC funding as a fintech, while the second is the growth benefits of utilizing powerful tech tools. Our guest is Scott Orn, who is the COO of tech-startup accounting experts Kruze Consulting. Scott has worked on the funding side of many different businesses across startup hubs in NYC, San Francisco, and beyond. Kruze utilizes tech tools to help them best serve their clients interested in accounting services for startups. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

When considering larger consumer trends and the payments industry itself, it becomes clear that mobile payments are an area of tremendous growth and potential. On this episode, we explore the importance of mobile payments and how to bring those payment solutions to merchants. Our guest is Jeff Park who is the Chief Revenue Officer at AnywhereCommerce. Anywhere Commerce provides a complete range of certified card readers, mobile apps, gateway connectivity, developer tools, and customized services. With its deep industry knowledge, AnywhereCommerce brings innovative mobile solutions to Merchant Service Providers (MSPs), Developers, ISVs, and Enterprises. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Many organizations are realizing the tremendous value of having a workforce educated on the latest developments in fintech. But what are some of the most crucial topics folks are learning about in fintech? What are some of the things entrepreneurs need to know about fintech? What does fintech education even look like? To answer questions like these and more, we were joined by Janos Barberis, Head of Entrepreneurship at CFTE or the Center for Finance Technology, and Entrepreneurship. CFTE works to address the needs of professionals in finance and technologists to upskill in a rapidly changing industry being transformed by emerging technologies. Janos is also the Founder of SuperCharger, the largest Fintech Accelerator in Asia, and a PhD candidate at the University of Hong Kong, and had tremendous insight to share! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Does Square's stock have room to grow? What's PayPal's next move? What payments companies outside the US offer investors opportunities? Scott is joined by Stoyan Bojinov, Content Director at Arro Financial Communications. Together they discuss investing perspectives on some of the best companies in the industry... and what makes a good investment.  Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/ Note: Anything discussed does not constitute, and should not be construed as professional investment advice or specific recommendations. Consult with your financial advisor or planner before investing in anything.

Happy 2020! Listen in as Scott is joined by Jason Peiera of the Fintech insider Podcast to cover where the fintech and payments world stands today, and what to expect in 2020 and beyond. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Whether you’re part of a new fintech startup, investing in cryptocurrencies, or just wanting to be plugged into the latest financial technologies, having an understanding of the legal and regulatory side of things is significant. In fact, some lawyers learning in elite institutions now find fintech education as part of their curriculum. On this episode, we’re fortunate to be joined by Lee Reiners who is the Executive Director of the Global Financial Markets Center at Duke Law, and is a Lecturing Fellow at Duke. Lee has taught a number of courses around fintech Law as well as regulation, and had fantastic insight to share on both the educational side, and the broader subjects themselves. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/