In Check with Fintech by PCN: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to ”In Check with Fintech,” the PCN podcast series. In this podcast series we will talk about all things related to the payments & fintech industry, from open banking to blockchain, cybersecurity, ecommerce, merchants, acquirers, PSP‘s and more!
Is BNPL oversaturated, or just misunderstood?
In this special In Check with Fintech episode recorded live at Money20/20 Europe, we sit down with Sabrina Flunkert, CEO at Ratepay, one of the sharpest minds in European payments.
After starting as CFO and stepping into the CEO role, Sabrina has helped Ratepay solidify its position as a white-label BNPL leader. While others chase scale through branding and consumer-facing apps, Ratepay stays laser-focused on merchant value, seamless integration, and responsible credit.
In this episode, Sabrina shares what it really takes to build a sustainable fintech that goes the distance.
We cover:
🔍 What most BNPL players get wrong about scale and profitability
🧩 Why white-label solutions create more value than branded ones
🧠 How to lead high-performing teams without micromanaging
📉 How consumer behaviour, default rates, and economic shifts are impacting BNPL
⚖️ Why being regulated matters more than ever for building trust
📊 How Ratepay uses risk scoring as a true competitive advantage
🚀 Why saying no to the wrong partnerships protects long-term growth
🧭 How Sabrina created a culture of ownership, trust, and strategic focus
Whether you’re building a fintech product, leading a team, or staying ahead of payments trends, this episode delivers clear, thoughtful insight without the noise.
Listen in for a candid take on leadership, regulation, and the future of BNPL 🎧
Chargebacks are costing merchants billions and most still don’t have a system built to win them back. In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Roenen Ben-Ami, Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer at Justt, to unpack the $180B friendly fraud problem, why first-party misuse is rising, and what it takes to recover revenue at scale without compromising customer experience.
Key topics covered:
💸 The $180B blindspot – Why most chargeback losses are preventable, and how merchants are leaving money on the table
🤖 Fighting fraud with dynamic arguments – How Justt tailors evidence responses at scale using automation
📉 Why 90% of chargebacks are mishandled – The operational gap most merchants haven’t solved
🧠 From true fraud to first-party misuse – What makes friendly fraud harder to detect, and why it’s growing fast
⚙️ Scaling without the headcount – How merchants are replacing 15-person chargeback teams with API-based recovery
📊 Regulation, risk, and recovery – How Visa and Mastercard’s changing rules are reshaping chargeback strategy
Roenen shares practical insights from his time at Simplex and Justt, along with lessons in co-founding, team building, and product innovation. Whether you’re a fintech operator, risk leader, or scaling merchant, this episode is a deep dive into the hidden costs and massive upside of getting chargebacks right.
Tune in now to learn how leading fintechs are reclaiming revenue and staying compliant in a changing fraud landscape. 🎧
Founding a fintech isn’t just about product-market fit, it’s about resilience, timing, and making brutal calls when the stakes are high.
In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Thomas Vles, Founder of GoDutch, to unpack the emotional and strategic reality of startup life — from raising funding to walking away from a near-exit.
Key topics covered:
🧗 Startup Setbacks & Survival – Why Thomas compares founding a company to climbing a mountain, and what it takes to keep going when the summit keeps moving
💸 Funding Without VC – How GoDutch raised €500K+ from users, and why traditional VC wasn’t the right fit
📉 When the Deal Falls Through – The hard lesson Thomas learned after celebrating too early
🔁 Building Again After Burnout – How previous exits, near-failures, and becoming a parent changed his leadership style
🔍 Founder Vulnerability & Truth-Telling – Why we need more honesty in startup storytelling and what it unlocks for teams and investors
Thomas brings candid reflections from his journey building Poopy Cat, We Do I Do, and now GoDutch, including how he rebuilt after nearly losing everything. Whether you're a founder, operator, or investor, this episode is a reminder that growth is never a straight line and sometimes, the hardest climbs build the best entrepreneurs.
Tune in now for real stories from the frontlines of fintech. 🎧
What if the work ethic that built one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs could unlock an even bigger opportunity? In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Jordan Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder at Damisa and former CGO and Co-Founder of Volt, to explore the real playbook behind scaling, surviving hypergrowth, and why he’s betting on a bold new frontier.
Key topics covered:
📈 Lessons from Hypergrowth – What it really takes to scale from startup to global fintech player
🔍 Building vs. Burning Out – How to grow fast without breaking your team (or yourself)
🏦 Fintech’s New Frontier: Escrow and Stablecoins – Why cross-border payments are ripe for disruption
👥 Hiring Right, Scaling Smart – How the right early hires determine everything at scale
⚡ Why Speed Alone Isn’t Enough – The overlooked factors that separate long-term winners from flameouts
🌍 Global Expansion Playbook – Why founders must be hands-on when opening new markets
Jordan shares behind-the-scenes insights from building Volt, lessons learned from opening new markets like Australia, and why resilience, honesty, and smart risk-taking are non-negotiables for fintech founders.
Whether you’re scaling a fintech, launching a startup, or investing in the next wave of innovation, this episode is packed with real-world takeaways on how to build smarter and go further.
Tune in now and get the playbook for scaling beyond survival. 🎧
What does it take to move from a risk-focused career to the CEO seat at one of the UK’s most influential fintechs? And why is having a female CEO in fintech still seen as “unusual” in 2025?
In this episode of In Check with Fintech, Emma Hagan, CEO at ClearBank, joins Rogier for a wide-ranging conversation that goes beyond her impressive career. From leading innovation in embedded banking and digital assets to advocating for inclusion in fintech, Emma shares the experiences, challenges, and decisions that shaped her path, and how she’s helping shape the industry.
With over 20 years in commercial and corporate banking, Emma reflects on everything from early-career uncertainty to her current role driving ClearBank’s UK and European expansion. She also addresses the weight of being a visible woman in leadership, the importance of authentic mentorship, and why DEI must be treated as a core value and not a temporary initiative.
Whether you're leading a team, navigating your next step, or pushing for greater representation in fintech, this episode offers real insight into growth, resilience, and leadership that sticks.
Tune in to hear:
💼 How Emma built her career without a set roadmap and why that mattered
🧠 The mental shifts required to move from expert to executive
🏦 Why ClearBank is doubling down on embedded banking and digital assets
🌍 What Emma sees as the most overlooked opportunities in fintech today
🤝 Her take on mentorship, representation, and making DEI sustainable
This episode is for anyone looking to grow in their career, challenge limiting beliefs, or lead with purpose in fintech.
Tune in now to learn how fintech’s fastest movers stay ahead of the curve. 🎧
Scaling a fintech to 50M+ users isn’t just about speed—it’s about security, agility, and building IT infrastructure that won’t crack under pressure. In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Felipe Peñacoba Martinez, CIO at Revolut Bank, to unpack how modular IT, AI-driven automation, and compliance-first strategies are shaping the future of fintech.
Key topics covered:
🤖 The AI Advantage in Fintech – How artificial intelligence is transforming fraud detection, customer service, and IT automation
🔐 Fintech’s Biggest Risk? Security & Compliance – Why fintech leaders must shift their mindset from prevention to fast response and containment
🏗️ Modular IT & Scalability – How fintechs can avoid legacy tech traps and build infrastructure that supports rapid global expansion
⚖️ Agility Without Chaos – Lessons from Revolut’s high-velocity development cycle and how fintechs can ship fast without breaking everything
🏦 What Traditional Banks Can (and Can’t) Learn From Fintechs – Why speed isn’t the only differentiator, and what legacy institutions get wrong about innovation
📈 Leadership in high-growth fintechs – the mindset shift needed to scale without micromanaging
Felipe shares first-hand insights from leading IT at Revolut Bank, navigating complex regulatory environments, and making the right tech choices to future-proof fintech operations. Whether you’re a fintech executive, product leader, or IT strategist, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways on how to scale smarter, innovate faster, and stay secure in an industry that never slows down.
Tune in now to learn how fintech’s fastest movers stay ahead of the curve. 🎧
The Digital Euro and Wero are being positioned as the future of European payments - but will consumers and businesses actually adopt them?
In this episode of In Check with Fintech, Clement Jozwiak, Chief Product Officer at Worldline, joins Rogier, our host and CEO at PCN, to discuss whether new payment schemes are solving real problems or just adding complexity to an already crowded payments landscape.
With years of experience in issuing, acquiring, open banking, and digital banking, Clement shares his insights on the challenges of driving payment innovation in a market that’s already saturated with options.
Key Topics Covered:* Do we need both the Digital Euro and Wero, or is Europe overcomplicating payments? * Why consumer behavior is the biggest hurdle for new payment methods. * The regulatory landscape and what financial institutions need to consider. * How AI, open banking, and new payment rails are shaping the future. * Why businesses hesitate to adopt new payment systems and what would change that.
As regulators, banks, and fintechs push for new ways to pay, the biggest question remains: will people actually use them?
Listen now to get the full breakdown of what’s really happening in European payments!
At just 19 years old, Max Linden founded lemon.markets with a bold vision: to make capital markets truly accessible to everyone. In this episode of In Check with FinTech, we dive into Max's inspiring journey from a teenage entrepreneur to the CEO of a thriving FinTech company that has raised €28 million in funding from investors like Lakestar, Creandum, and Lightspeed.
Discover how Lemon.markets is disrupting the investment landscape, the challenges Max faced in scaling a FinTech at such a young age, and the insights he’s gained as a leader committed to empowering his team and partners. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a FinTech enthusiast, or someone interested in innovation in the financial sector, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and transforming industries.
Key topics:
- The founding story of Lemon.markets
- Max Linden’s leadership philosophy as a "Chief Enablement Officer"
- The challenges and opportunities in democratizing capital markets
- Insights into obtaining BaFin licenses and launching with major partners
Tune in to learn how youth, innovation, and determination are reshaping FinTech!
What role will AI play in shaping the future of banking?
In this episode of In Check with Fintech, PCN CEO and podcast host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Bahadir Yilmaz, Chief Analytics Officer at ING, to explore the transformative power of AI in financial services. Together, they explore the transformative potential of AI in financial services and its impact on banking, payments, and customer experiences.
Key topics include:
- Practical applications of AI in banking and how ING is leading innovation.
- Challenges of AI governance, regulation, and compliance in fintech.
- Generative AI in financial services: balancing innovation with risk management.
- Predictions for the future of AI and its role in reshaping financial services.
Whether you're a fintech professional, banking executive, or someone curious about the future of finance, this episode delivers actionable insights and in-depth perspectives.
Tune in to the full episode now 🎧 on your favorite podcast platform for insights into AI, banking, and fintech innovation.
Keywords: AI in banking, fintech trends 2025, generative AI in finance, ING AI strategy, fintech innovation, banking technology, AI governance, financial services, fintech podcast, In Check with Fintech
What does 2025 hold for fintech recruitment?
In this episode of In Check with Fintech, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort is joined by Shanone Kurca-Lopes, Senior Recruitment Consultant at PCN, and Calum Peacock, Director of PCN Projects, to explore the key trends shaping the year ahead.
They dive into:
- How AI in fintech recruitment is revolutionizing the hiring process.
- The challenges of finding talent for specialized roles in payments and compliance.
- How fintech companies can adapt to evolving candidate expectations.
- Why flexible work models are becoming a game-changer in the industry.
Whether you're a fintech founder, recruiter, or professional looking to stay ahead, this episode offers actionable insights and predictions to help you navigate the fast-paced world of fintech hiring in 2025.
Keywords: fintech hiring trends, AI in recruitment, fintech recruitment 2025, payments talent, compliance hiring, fintech job market, flexible work models, fintech recruitment insights, candidate expectations, hiring strategies.
What went wrong, what we learned, and what’s next?
In this reflective episode of In Check with Fintech, Rogier sits down with two of PCN’s top recruiters, Nathan Southerton & Kevin Daul, to break down the key challenges, trends, and lessons from 2024’s fintech and fintech hiring landscapes.
This year brought a perfect storm: slower hiring processes, skills gaps, layoffs, and shifting talent demands, leaving recruiters and founders asking, “How do we find the right people to drive our businesses forward?”
In this episode, we cover:
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Major industry shifts: The rise of embedded finance, AI advancements, and regulatory changes.
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Hiring realities in 2024: Layoffs, leadership gaps, and the growing demand for niche skills.
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How freelance talent bridged gaps and changed the hiring landscape.
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What fintech companies and candidates can do to succeed in 2025.
Whether you’re interested in fintech innovation, recruitment strategies, or building a career in this dynamic space, this episode offers insights you can’t afford to miss.
Keywords: fintech recruitment, embedded finance, AI in fintech, regulatory challenges, fintech trends, hiring strategies, freelance talent, leadership roles, compliance skills.
Can Europe create a unified solution to cross-border payments?
In this episode, Christian Pirkner, CEO of Bluecode, unpacks his ambitious vision for 'payment roaming,' a system designed to eliminate barriers in the fragmented European payments landscape. By leveraging partnerships and existing infrastructure, Bluecode aims to simplify payments across borders and redefine how we transact globally.
You can also watch the episode on YouTube!
PCN CEO and podcast host, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, and Christian explore:
- The obstacles preventing seamless cross-border payments.
- How Bluecode is making interoperability a reality through strategic partnerships.
- The role of existing infrastructure in scaling innovation efficiently.
- The implications of Bluecode’s latest partnership for Europe and beyond.
- What the future of payments could look like with global interoperability.
This episode takes a closer look at the challenges, innovations, and solutions shaping the future of payments. If you’re curious about how Europe can reclaim its position as a leader in financial technology, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Keywords: Cross-border payments, payment interoperability, fintech innovation, European fintech, global transactions, Bluecode technology, future of payments, payment roaming, seamless payments, fintech leadership, digital finance solutions.
Is Europe losing its place in the global fintech race? In this eye-opening episode, Christian Pirkner, CEO of Bluecode, discusses the pressing challenges facing the payment industry and what it takes to create smarter, more secure payment experiences.
PCN CEO and podcast host, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, and Christian Pirkner dive into:
- Why the systems we trust might be holding us back.
- How Bluecode is simplifying rewards and creating a frictionless checkout experience.
- The silent trade-off you’re making with your money and why it matters.
- How Bluecode plans to reclaim Europe’s place in the global payment game.
- What’s next for seamless, secure, and smarter transactions.
This episode tackles big questions about consumer habits, digital innovation, and the future of payments in Europe. If you’ve ever wondered whether payment systems could work better for you, tune in and discover how Bluecode is paving the way.
Keywords: Digital payments, payment systems, loyalty programs, data privacy, fintech innovation, European fintech, consumer behavior, seamless payments, Bluecode technology, future of payments, Bluecode’s technology, competitive payment system
What does the future of payments look like at Mastercard? In this episode, Jan-Willem van der Schoot, Country Manager Netherlands at Mastercard, provides a closer look at Mastercard’s approach to innovation, from AI-driven solutions to advancing digital payments on a global scale.
In conversation with our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, Jan-Willem discusses his journey in the payments industry, Mastercard’s focus on data security, and the company’s role in supporting fintech growth. They also touch on the evolving landscape of financial inclusion and how Mastercard is navigating the balance between customer privacy and technological advancement.
We hope you enjoy this insightful conversation!
How is Visa driving innovation in the payments industry through AI and technology? In this episode, Jos van de Kerkhof, Country Manager Netherlands at Visa, discusses the changing landscape of payments and Visa’s role in shaping its future.
Our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, sits down with Jos to explore his journey in the payments industry, Visa's approach to innovation, and the impact of AI on payments. They also discuss how Visa addresses customer consent and data privacy in today's regulatory environment, along with key trends shaping the future of payments.
This season, we also have a video uploads of our episodes on YouTube!
Enjoy the conversation!
How is open banking revolutionising our financial landscape? Find out in this enlightening episode with Stefano Vaccino, Founder and CEO of Yapily, an infrastructure platform addressing a fundamental problem in financial services today: access.
In this episode, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of speaking with Stefano Vaccino, who shares his unique journey from academia to entrepreneurship, discussing the inspiration and pivotal moments that led him to start his own business.
The conversation dives into the challenges and rewards of being a solo founder, the initial struggles and breakthroughs in the early days of Yapily, balancing entrepreneurial ambitions with family life, the crucial role of family support in his journey, and much more.
Enjoy listening!
We’re celebrating 150 episodes of In Check with Fintech! 🎉
To mark this milestone, we’ve turned the tables this week by placing our host and PCN CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, in the guest seat with Ivan McConville stepping in as the host!
From early inspirations and industry challenges to balancing family life and leadership, this episode dives deep into Rogier’s journey so far.
Throughout the conversation, we explore the origins of the podcast which started as a way to give back to the Fintech community, and how it has evolved within the past years to feature the personal stories of founders and executives.
Tune in for some interesting personal anecdotes, insights and an overall candid conversation you don’t want to miss!
What makes Berlin so special for entrepreneurs? Find out in this episode with Malte Rau from Pliant.
In this special episode of In Check with Fintech recorded live at FIBE 2024 in Berlin, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of hosting Malte Rau, Co-Founder and CEO at Pliant.
Throughout the conversation, they discuss Pliant’s recent funding of over €50 million and Malte’s biggest learnings along the way. From the value of hands-on experience versus formal education to fundraising challenges and strategic growth decisions, tune in to discover the insights, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped Malte’s entrepreneurial journey.
Enjoy listening!
How has the Fintech space evolved in the past years and what does the future look like for the market? Learn more about these in this episode of In Check with Fintech with Brian Lawlor from B4B Payments.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of joining Brian Lawlor, Group Chief Commercial Officer at B4B Payments, at their picturesque London office for an exciting episode of In Check with Fintech!
Throughout the conversation, they discuss the evolution of the Fintech market, the different applications of Banking as a Service and the opportunities within the space. From regulatory challenges to scalability solutions, Brian shares invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of the industry and gives a glimpse into the exciting possibilities ahead.
Enjoy listening!
What challenges does the banking industry face when it comes to implementing AI technologies? Find out in this episode, as Alexander Zwart from Rabobank shares his expertise and firsthand experiences implementing AI solutions within the banking space.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the honour of hosting Alexander Zwart, Chief Innovation & Technology Officer at Rabobank on a live episode of In Check with Fintech recorded at the bank’s headquarters in Utrecht.
Throughout the episode, Alexander shares his career journey from selling soft drinks to leading innovation technology at one of the biggest banks in the Netherlands. He also speaks about the strategic focus areas at Rabobank, their approach to adopting GenAI, the importance of the team's psychological safety, and more.
From navigating regulatory landscapes to harnessing the power of data analytics, tune in to discover the key strategies driving innovation in the financial sector.
How is GenAI transforming the banking space? Find out in this episode, as Edwin van Bommel from ABN AMRO offers insights into the evolving role of AI in shaping our financial future.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the honour of hosting Edwin van Bommel, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at ABN AMRO on In Check with Fintech.
During the conversation, they discuss the transformative potential of GenAI in various sectors, touching on its impact on the job market and exploring real-world applications of AI, from enhancing customer service to revolutionizing internal processes. Edwin also dives into the ethical and regulatory considerations surrounding the development and implementation of AI technologies.
Tune in to discover how institutions like ABN AMRO are leveraging AI to foster innovation and address various challenges in the industry.
How does childhood shape a person’s journey through life? Find out in this episode, as we explore the intriguing life story of Motie Bring, whose path has been marked by curiosity, resilience, and authenticity.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort has the pleasure to be joined by Motie Bring, CEO at PPRO, a London-based Fintech.
The episode reflects on diversity, inclusion, and the evolution of societal attitudes. During the conversation, Motie gets candid about his personal journey as an openly gay CEO in the Fintech industry. He also talks about his career evolution, shares some key advice for a successful career and much more.
Enjoy listening!
What do dance and Fintech have in common? More than you might think!
In our latest episode of In Check with Fintech, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort has the pleasure of hosting Katie Palencsar, Partner at Anthemis and Managing Director at the company's Female Innovators Lab Fund.
Tune in as we uncover the inspiring story of resilience, passion, and determination that led Katie from humble beginnings in rural Pennsylvania to becoming one of the most influential voices in the industry.
Enjoy listening!
Are you intrigued by the intersection of technology, finance, and entrepreneurship? Then you shouldn't miss out on this episode!
Welcome to the latest episode of In Check with Fintech, where our Tech Recruitment Consultant, Bogdan Wyneken, is joined by Thomas Müller, Co-Founder & CEO at Rivero.
During the conversation, Thomas shares his expertise and experiences at the forefront of disrupting traditional banking models. He also gives a glimpse of Rivero’s revolutionary approach to digital fraud recovery and dispute management.
From navigating regulatory landscapes to fostering innovative solutions, this episode explores the delicate balance between pushing boundaries and maintaining compliance.
Tune in for key insights into the future of banking and strategies that drive successful fintech ventures.
KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business): what are they and why do they matter? Find the answers to these and more in our latest episode of In Check with Fintech with Glenn Mac Donald.
In this episode, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of hosting Glenn Mac Donald, CEO at ZignSec - a single gateway partner solving the fragmented global world of regulatory compliance.
During the discussion, Glenn dives into the significance of KYC and KYB orchestration, shedding light on the interplay between payments and KYC. The conversation also explores the role of compliance in businesses, the integration of AI and automation in the orchestration process, and much more.
Enjoy listening!
Ever wondered what it takes to create impactful change in a world facing climate challenges? In today’s episode, find out more by following Federico Cristoforoni’s fascinating journey from the sun-soaked shores of Genova to pivotal experiences across Europe and Asia.
This week, our Tech Recruitment Consultant Bogdan Wyneken had the pleasure of hosting Federico Cristoforoni, Co-Founder and CEO at Net Zero Insights on Work it Out.
During the episode, Federico unveils a personal narrative brimming with transformation, resilience, and a quest for innovation. Dive into his journey through life-altering Erasmus adventures, career-defining internships, and the inception of Net Zero Insights—a groundbreaking platform focused on climate solutions. Join us as Federico shares the trials, victories, and the pivotal role of data in addressing the climate crisis.
Enjoy listening!
Join us for an exclusive look into the dynamic world of Fintech with two inspiring female leaders at this year's Web Summit: Sarah Clark, CEO of E-Gates, and Emily Tate, Managing Director at Mind the Product.
In a candid discussion, Sarah Clark and our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, dive into the whirlwind evolution of Fintech. They explore the shift from growth-centric strategies to prioritizing sustainable unit economics, regulatory complexities, and the key role of diversity in the industry.
Meanwhile, our Chief Growth Officer, David Berks, engages in an insightful conversation with Emily Tate, discussing the intersection of Fintech and product management. Together, they also talk about leveraging AI, fostering collaboration, and community building.
Tune in for an eye-opening session, offering a front-row seat to the innovation and growth shaping the future of Fintech and product development.
Why is crypto so revolutionary and how does it influence the global financial ecosystem? Find out the answers to these and much more in our latest episode of In Check with Fintech with Petr Kozyakov.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort has the pleasure of hosting Petr Kozyakov, Co-Founder and CEO at Mercuryo, a crypto-powered toolbox for payment innovations accessible through single API integration.
During their conversation, they explore crypto as a technology that helps reinvent the ways to make payments easy. Petr also discusses the global adoption of crypto, looking at its impact on economies facing currency instability and its potential as a mainstream means of payment.
Enjoy listening!
Where are the biggest Fintech opportunities at the moment? From transformative technologies like AI to the potential game-changer of tokenisation in capital markets, tune in to our latest episode of In Check with Fintech as we unravel the insights shared by Didier Lallemand, Managing Director at Société Générale Ventures.
On this week’s special podcast episode recorded at Web Summit 2023, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort has the pleasure of hosting Didier Lallemand.
Throughout the episode, they discuss Société Générale Ventures’ role as an investor, the quest for synergy between startups and established corporations, the evolving trends that are reshaping the future of finance, and much more.
Enjoy listening!
Ever felt frustrated by those hidden fees in cross-border payments? Curious if there's hope on the horizon to stop them? Join us in our latest episode of In Check with Fintech, where Magali Van Bulck sheds light on this pressing issue.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, sits down with Magali Van Bulck, Head of EMEA Policy & Campaigns at Wise and a Board Member at PayBelgium.
Their chat explores Magali’s fascinating career journey, the challenges in cross-border payments, the lack of transparency in the industry, the global efforts towards fairer financial practices and much more.
For more on Wise’s research about Cross-Border Payments Regulation, check out their findings at https://wise.com/community/cbpr2-enforcement.
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Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the entrepreneurial rollercoaster? Join us in this episode as we delve into the highs, lows, and unfiltered truths of running a business, as Piotr Pisarz shares his insights and gets candid about his experiences as a Fintech founder.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of hosting Piotr Pisarz, Founder and CEO at Uncapped, a business-friendly working capital provider to growing brands and retailers.
Uncapped is a leading provider of working capital lines of up to €10m allowing growing brands and retailers to fund marketing, inventory and all other growth needs. The Fintech provides simple, transparent and accessible funding with no hidden charges, securities or personal guarantees.
During the episode, we dive into Piotr’s journey, discussing the art of decision-making in the face of uncertainty, the importance of resilience amidst challenges, the pivotal role of innovation in staying ahead in today's competitive landscape and more.
Enjoy listening!
The past year has been turbulent for the global economy with high inflation levels, rising interest rates and declining Fintech funding globally. However, some Fintechs have transformed adversity into opportunity, adapting their strategies to navigate the ever-shifting landscape.
In this special episode of In Check with Fintech, recorded at Money20/20 USA, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of hosting Pamela Novoa Ralli, Senior VP at Prove, and Frank Young, Fintech Executive, Investor and Advisor.
As they reflected on the challenges and transformations of the past 12 months, they also offered invaluable insights into how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the financial technology industry. From prioritising and cost-efficiency to adaptability and the role of innovation, our guests shared their wisdom and strategies for thriving amid uncertainty in the Fintech world.
Tune in to our latest episode of Work it Out, to find out more about Alex Fedorov’s journey, driving business value and efficiency in software.
This week, our tech recruitment expert Bogdan Wyneken had the pleasure of hosting Alex Fedorov, Head of Engineering at RIDE Capital.
During the episode, they touched upon leadership, increasing productivity, product development and more. They also spoke about Alex’s insightful book '10x Software Engineering Delivery’, which helps tech leads, CTOs, and software engineers revolutionise their software delivery processes.
Enjoy listening!
Unlock key secrets to Fintech success in our latest episode of In Check with Fintech with Ralph Dangelmaier, a true industry titan with over three decades of expertise in the payments industry.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, had the pleasure of hosting Ralph Dangelmaier, CEO at BlueSnap, a global payment orchestration platform that simplifies payments, while helping customers reduce costs and increase sales.
Throughout the conversation, they covered various topics, including the crucial role of adaptability in a rapidly changing industry, the evolution of the Fintech space over the past decade, as well as the connection between embedded payments and payment orchestration.
Join us as we unravel the insights shared by Ralph, delving into the highs and lows of his career, what keeps him up at night, and how BlueSnap has been at the forefront of shaping the payment landscape.
Enjoy listening!
Are you curious about the future of digital payments and how blockchain is revolutionizing the financial landscape?
In our latest episode of In Check with Fintech, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort hosts Ran Goldi, SVP of Payments at Fireblocks, to discuss the potential of cryptocurrencies in emerging economies, the impact of stablecoins, CBDCs, the intricate balance of regulation and innovation and more.
Join us as we explore Ran’s fascinating journey from a young geek to the forefront of blockchain and finance, all while discussing the critical role Fireblocks plays in securing digital assets.
Enjoy listening!
From the heart of Austria to the UK’s fast-paced Fintech landscape, tune in to our latest podcast episode to find out more about Claudio Wilhelmer’s Fintech journey and get inspired.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of hosting Claudio Wilhelmer, Fintech founder and advisor, as well as CCO at Dock Financial.
In this episode, Claudio shares some invaluable insights he's gained throughout his fintech career. He offers a deep dive into his entrepreneurial journey and discusses Paydora’s recent acquisition by Dock Financial. The conversation also explores the future of Baking as a Service, what’s next for Dock Financial and much more.
Enjoy listening!
The Fintech space has a major diversity problem and that’s no longer a secret.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of sitting down with Marianne Bregenzer, Country General Manager at Nexi Switzerland, to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the industry.
During the episode, they focus on the challenges faced and the pivotal role of leadership. They also explore how Nexi is embracing diversity as an organisation, why the conversation should extend beyond checkboxes and quotas, and more.
Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation, actionable insights, and a glimpse into the future where diversity truly thrives.
Enjoy listening!
Have you ever wondered what it's really like to navigate the thrilling rollercoaster of the startup world? In today's podcast episode, we're about to find out as we sit down with Cornelia Reh, COO at FlexClub, as well as a product and startup enthusiast.
From the intricacies of product development to the art of pivoting and leading a dynamic team, get ready to uncover the secrets to startup success. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or simply curious about startups and building products, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and invaluable insights.
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Did you know that women make up less than 30% of the workforce within Fintechs, while female representation in senior positions is among the lowest compared to other industries?
To address this significant problem and explore how companies can attract and retain a diverse workforce, PCN CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sat down with three powerful female Fintech leaders - Layla Qassim, SVP of Operations at lemon.markets; Delia D. König, CPO at Solaris SE; & Alex Gessner, COO at ACI Diversity Consulting.
In the final episode of the three-part In Check with Diversity in Fintech series, they continue exploring strategies for fostering and retaining a diverse workforce within Fintechs. Furthermore, they examine the significance of cultivating an inclusive company culture, ensuring equity in holiday policies, effectively implementing diversity metrics and much more.
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How can companies attract and retain a diverse workforce? Find out that and much more in our latest podcast episode!
We’re delighted to share the second episode of our three-part In Check with Diversity in Fintech series, where our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, hosts three powerful female Fintech leaders - Layla Qassim, SVP of Operations at lemon.markets; Delia König, CPO at Solarisbank; & Alex Gessner, COO at ACI Diversity Consulting.
In this episode, they highlight the opportunities associated with promoting diversity and inclusion in the Fintech space, offering practical insights and actionable steps for organizations to create more equitable and inclusive workplaces.
Resources from the episode:
💻 Software for gender decoding job descriptions: https://gender-decoder.katmatfield.com/
📘 Mentioned book recommendation: Invisible Women: The Sunday Times number one bestseller exposing the gender bias women face every day - https://amzn.eu/d/fsQD4f2
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Are we unconsciously holding gender diversity back in our workplaces? Uncover the realities of gender disparity and unconscious bias in the professional world in our latest podcast episode.
We’re excited to be launching the first episode of our three-part In Check with Diversity in Fintech series, where our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the honour of hosting three powerful female leaders from the Fintech space - Layla Qassim, SVP of Operations at lemon.markets; Delia König, CPO at Solarisbank; & Alex Gessner, COO at ACI Diversity Consulting.
During the episode, they also tackle the notion of making job descriptions more gender-neutral, which they showcase in the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNd0PQyXIeE
Tune in to gain valuable insights into the far-reaching effects of unconscious bias on crucial aspects like hiring, promotions, and gender imbalances.
Did you know that the B2B payments market is poised to reach a staggering $125 trillion this year alone?
In today's episode, our CEO Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of hosting Anupam Majumdar, Principal at Flagship Advisory Partners, and Rom Mascetti, Senior Manager at Flagship Advisory Partners. Together, they discussed the latest developments and opportunities within the B2B payments space.
Delving deeper, they also explored the Fintech adoption trends in Europe and the US, the breakthroughs in real-time payment systems, the key themes within B2B payments in USA and Europe, and the potential M&A activity within the B2B payments space.
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Are you curious about the evolving world of pricing models and how businesses are adapting to the shift from subscriptions to usage-based models?
In this episode of In Check with Fintech, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure to sit down with Kim Verkooij, Co-Founder and CEO at Solvimon, a next-generation billing platform designed to help fast-growing businesses manage their billing and pricing operations flawlessly.
During their conversation, Kim touched on topics like the challenges of implementing flexible billing, the advantages of transparent reporting, and the exciting potential of future-proof pricing strategies.
Tune in to unravel the complexities and creative solutions discussed throughout this episode, explore Kim’s perspective on making billing an attractive market and discover how Solvimon is pioneering innovative solutions in this dynamic landscape.
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Have you ever wondered how a career break can lead to a life-changing journey? Join us as Djamel Mekibes, Co-Founder & COO at Senken, shares his inspiring story of finding his true purpose in the world of Regenerative Finance (ReFi) after taking a life-changing career break.
During the interview, Djamel spoke about his journey as a founder and discussed the opportunities within the carbon credit market. He also shared some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, touched upon the potential growth of the ReFi space and much more.
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Curious about the future of technology or want to explore starting your own tech business? Interested in attending the world's largest software development conference?
Don't miss the latest episode of Work it Out with Sead Ahmetovic, Co-Founder of WeAreDevelopers, where he dives into these key topics and shares more valuable insights on entrepreneurship and the tech industry.
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Ever wondered about the inner workings of high-growth startups and about how they navigate their way into new markets? Join us as we uncover the strategies and lessons behind Revolut’s expansion on this special episode of In Check with Fintech recorded at the Green Future Conference in Split, Croatia.
This time, our Recruitment consultant Bogdan Wyneken had the honour of hosting Andrius Bičeika, Deputy CEO & Partner at Revolut, the world's first financial super app.
During their conversation, Andrius talked about his journey at Revolut and delved into some of the key factors that drive the neobank's growth in the competitive fintech industry. He also shared some great advice for entrepreneurs and offered invaluable insights on navigating the world of startups.
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How is it possible to reduce card decline rates within the e-commerce space? Find out that and much more in this episode of In Check with Fintech.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of hosting Nir Levy, CTO and Co-Founder at Kipp.
During the conversation, Nir focused on the e-commerce market and spoke about the notion of connecting between issuer banks and merchants. He also discussed false transaction decline rates, customer satisfaction, reducing operational costs for issuer banks and more.
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How do organisational habits determine the way we make decisions? Has the financial services sector failed to keep up with digital transformation? Find out the answers to these and much more in this special episode of In Check with Fintech coming live from Money20/20 Europe.
On this special episode, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the honour to be joined by Leda Glyptis, Chief Client Officer at 10x Banking, and Non-Executive Director at Flagstone.
During their conversation, Leda shared some interesting insights about outdated organisational habits, the lack of diversity within Fintechs, as well as innovation and digital transformation in the financial services sector.
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Can ChatGPT replace financial advisors? Why is creating a good product crucial for the success of a company? 💭 Find out the answers to these and much more in our latest episode of In Check with Fintech.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, had the pleasure of speaking with Raphael Steil, Co-Founder at getquin.
Throughout the episode, Raphael told the story of how he and his co-founder had built getquin and delved into the changes that their roles as entrepreneurs had gone through over time. He also shared his thoughts on giving financial advice, spoke about getquin’s journey from being a part of an accelerator to receiving their series A funding, and more!
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On the very first episode of Work It Out, our Tech Recruitment Consultant, Bogdan Wyneken, had the pleasure of hosting Marijan Čipčić, Tech Community Manager at Infobip and Co-founder at Green Future Conference!
The conversation stretched from keeping a healthy work-life balance to the Green Future Conference coming up soon in Croatia, Infobip’s initiatives in Africa and more! Marijan also shared the story of his career journey from starting as an archeologist to working in tech and founding one of the biggest tech conferences in Southeast Europe.
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Why are ISVs so important and what does the market's future look like? 💭 Find out that and much more in today’s episode of In Check with Fintech!
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, was delighted to speak with Justin Passalaqua, Country Director of Worldline North America.
Throughout the episode, they focused on the ISV market. Justin shared some fantastic insights about the role of ISVs in the payments space. He also touched upon embedded finance, talked about how Worldline is humanizing payments, and more!
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Are regulations important for the democratisation of crypto? 💭 Find out that and much more in this episode of In Check with Fintech.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, had the pleasure of speaking with Henrik Gebbing, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Finoa.
Throughout the episode, Henrik talked about his experience building Finoa from the ground up with the mission of becoming the gateway for institutional investors to safely engage with Web 3. He also discussed the banking crisis and the second crypto winter, sharing how they have adjusted their strategy accordingly and what they have learned from the situation.
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What are the challenges of building BNPL products in different markets? 💭 Find out that and much more in this episode of In Check with Fintech.
This week, our Head of DACH, Morten Laufer, had the pleasure of speaking with Bandan Jot Singh, BNPL Business Unit Lead at Riverty.
Throughout the interview, Bandan talked about his humble beginnings and journey through product management. He also spoke about his experience starting a blog on Substack, shared some advice for content creators and more!
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How can Fintechs become more diverse and inclusive when it comes to building their teams? 💭 Find out that and much more in this episode of In Check with Fintech.
This week, our Recruitment Consultant Jacqueline Mühlhausen had the honor of speaking with Alex Gessner, VP of Onboarding & Integration at Solarisbank.
Throughout the episode, Alex shared her thoughts on what Fintechs can learn from corporate and vice versa. She also talked about her journey as a woman within the Fintech industry, explained what the future looks like for diversity within Fintechs, and more!
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How is DeFi different from crypto and how is the DeFi ecosystem evolving? 💭 Find out that and much more in this episode of In Check with Fintech.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Faecks, CEO and Co-Founder at Alloy.
Throughout the episode, Paul talked about DeFi and digital assets as an asset class. Our guest also shared his thoughts on the future of DeFi and broke down Kraken's settlement with the SEC for their Staking as a Service.
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What is the future of digital markets and where are they heading to? Find out that and much more in our latest episode of In Check with Fintech.
In this episode, our CEO Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, had the honor of speaking with Pierre-Antoine Vacheron, Payments CEO at BPCE, the 2nd largest banking group in France.
Throughout the episode, Pierre-Antoine discussed working with traditional banks VS payment providers and the formula of BPCE’s success. He also shared his thoughts on the BaaS market and more! Enjoy listening!
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, had the pleasure of having Paul Becker, the Co-Founder and CEO of re:cap, as a guest on In Check with Fintech.
Throughout the episode, Paul talked about how he had founded re:cap, explained the problem they aimed to solve by establishing the company, discussed non-dilutive funding, and shared various other interesting insights.
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What are some of the biggest problems within the BNPL market and how is ChargeAfter solving them? Find out that and much more in our latest episode of In Check with Fintech!
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the pleasure of hosting Meidad Sharon, Founder & CEO at ChargeAfter, an award-winning retail finance SaaS network platform.
Throughout the episode, Meidad shared how he had founded ChargeAfter, explaining the importance of providing merchants with a multi-lender platform. During their chat, Meidad and Rogier also discussed the developments and opportunities within the BNPL and Point-of-Sale financing markets, the regulations that are needed, and more.
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What is the current state of the crypto market and how does its future look? Find out that and much more in our latest episode of In Check With Fintech!
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort had the honor of hosting Peter Grosskopf.
Peter is Co-Founder and CTO at Ultimate (by Unstoppable Finance), a Berlin-based company with the mission to empower people around the world to access, interact with and unlock financial opportunities of the decentralized economy.
Throughout the episode, Peter spoke about his background and learnings as a serial entrepreneur, the state of the crypto market, the future of machines in AML and KYC, the Digital Finance Forum in Germany, the next steps for Ultimate by Unstoppable Finance and much more.
🎧 Enjoy listening!
You might have already heard the big news: PCN joined PSR group.
This week, Morten Laufer, head of PCN DACH, hosts this podcast and interviews Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, CEO of PCN, along with James Sanders, managing director at PSR group, and David Berks, group development director at PSR group.
PCN and PSR group will interact and contribute to each other for a better business, aimed at setting a new recruitment standard in the industry. Tune in and find out more about the reasons behind this investment, the people behind it and their stories.
What’s new in the world of sustainability and payments?
This week, Bogdan Wyneken, one of our Recruitment Consultants, had the pleasure of hosting David Lais, Co-Founder & Managing Director at ecolytiq. David is a social entrepreneur and co-founder of ecolytiq, which leverages publicly available and payments data to enable sustainable banking. Throughout the episode, the pair delved into the importance of consumer awareness of their personal environmental impact, reducing those environmental footprints, how technology and financial data can help in the process, and much more.
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What’s new in the world of compliance and crypto?
This week, Filip Perica, one of our Recruitment Consultants, had the pleasure of hosting Sebastian Heine, Compliance Lead EMEA at Amber Group. Sebastian is an expert in compliance, financial crime and fraud prevention for digital assets, fintechs and the banking industry. Throughout the episode, the pair delved into the future of compliance in the blockchain, CBDCs, the situation in the crypto market and much more.
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How can AI be leveraged to improve fraud detection accuracy? Find out that and much more in our latest episode of In Check With Fintech!
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, had the pleasure of hosting Kevin Levitt, Director of Global Business Development for Financial Services at NVIDIA. Throughout the episode, they discuss how banks can use the AI services provided by fintech companies to improve fraud detection accuracy, identity verification, recommendation systems and more.
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How can you trace carbon offsetting transactions on the blockchain? Find out that and much more in our latest episode of In Check With Fintech! 🎤
This week, Bogdan Wyneken, one of our Recruitment Consultants, had the pleasure of hosting Eduardo Bustos, Head of Product Development & Technology at ClimateTrade. Throughout the episode, they discuss how climate tech can help companies offer their customers information about sustainability and eco-friendly services.
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So, what’s new in the world of crypto and compliance? To find out that and much more, check out our latest episode of In Check With Fintech. This week, Filip Perica, one of our Recruitment Consultants, had the pleasure of hosting Delphine Forma, OpenVASP Board Member and Senior Compliance Manager at BitMEX. Delphine is an experienced compliance officer who has worked across different countries and industries including large banks in the U.K. and blockchain and crypto businesses in Switzerland. Throughout this episode, they also discuss how applying blockchain to trade finance processes can help make them more efficient. Enjoy listening!
Curious about current payment trends? Netcetera’s risk series covers 3DS & Risk monitoring, its impact on reducing fraud, and improving payment experience.
Dive into the ins and outs of Risk Management with our 3-part video series in collaboration with Netcetera — the market leader in the DACH region for 3-D Secure authentication.
In the third episode, our host and CEO Rogier Rouppe van der Voort speaks with Nitin Palande from Netcetera - Software matters and Gautam Pande from Mastercard. Together, they delved into key payment trends they see coming up in the APAC region and the importance of authentication.
Watch this episode to find out:
• Why authentication is important? What are the benefits?
• How does a merchant/PSP optimise transaction success rates?
• What is Risk Based Authentication & how does it improve intelligence in payment messages?
… and more.
How does the future look for crypto and compliance? Find out that and much more in our latest episode of In Check With Fintech.
This week, our Recruitment Consultant, Filip Perica, had the pleasure of hosting Wieger ten Have, Head of Compliance at Bitvavo. Throughout the episode, they delved into the differences between compliance in traditional finance and crypto, the future of compliance, as well as Bitvavo's role as a trading platform.
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What are some of the mistakes that fintech entrepreneurs often make?
To find out that and more, check out our latest episode of In Check With Fintech!
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort hosted Ivan Maryasin, CEO & Co-Founder at Monite, an embedded finance startup which lets B2B neobanks, SaaS companies, and marketplaces become B2B super-apps.
Throughout the episode, Ivan delved into embedded finance and the services provided by Monite. He also talked about his experience, from working in marketing to becoming an entrepreneur, and revealed some of the mistakes entrepreneurs make when positioning a product. Enjoy listening!
The payments community is in for an exciting month full of interesting events and expos.
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Where is the payments industry heading?
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort was joined by Michael Bilotta, Head of Digital Goods and Services at Worldline, which provides robust and scalable global payment solutions to the world’s most recognizable eCommerce brands. Throughout the episode, they delved into the current trends and opportunities in payments.
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Which areas are hot and happening within the fintech space? Find out that and much more in this episode of In Check With Fintech!
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Anupam Majumdar, Principal at Flagship Advisory Partners, who joined our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort for a very interesting discussion about the developments within the fintech industry. Anupam shared his insights on the developments within the fintech space, PSPs, embedded finance, cross-border transactions and much more.
This is the second half of the two-part podcast series with Anupam, so if you haven’t heard the first part yet, make sure to check it out by visiting our website or Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean pages.
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The current global inflation is greatly impacting most sectors. However, what will its implications be for the fintech market?
This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Anupam Majumdar, Principal at Flagship Advisory Partners, who joined our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort for a very interesting discussion about the developments within the fintech industry. Anupam shared his insights on the future of the industry, investments, embedded finance, cross-border payments and much more. This episode is the first half of the two-part podcast series, so stay tuned next week for the second part of this very insightful discussion.
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Imagine a fraud-free world, where companies can just focus on growing and scaling. Sounds wonderful, right? Well, that is what SEON is working to achieve!
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort hosted Jimmy Fong, CCO at SEON. Together, they discussed the future of identity product offerings, product-led growth, risk management, digital footprints, the ongoing battle with online fraud, as well as the solutions SEON offers to increase the efficiency of companies.
🎧 Enjoy listening!
Is manual invoice reporting a thing of the past?
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort hosted Rom Lakritz, Co-Founder & CEO at Anchor. Together, they delved into the need for the automation of billing processes and the payments challenges that small companies face nowadays. Throughout the episode, Rom also explained how Anchor is redefining B2B billing, collections, and payments.
Can rule-based solutions beat the new types of fraud?
Find out about that and much more on this week’s episode of In Check With Fintech.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, hosted Hubert Rachwalski, CEO at Nethone. Together, they discussed the evolution of fraud attacks, and how companies can deal with the continuous development of fraudsters.
On this episode of In Check with Fintech, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, was joined by Faysal Oudmine, CEO & Co-Founder at Fintecture. During their chat, they discussed payments digitization, collaborations with banks and regulators, opportunities within the B2B payments market, and more.
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We’re back with a very special episode of In Check with Fintech, recorded at the Money20/20 Money Pot during the biggest fintech event in Europe!
On this episode, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, hosted Anthony Oduwole, CTO, CPO & Co-Founder at Verto. Together, they discussed cross-border payments, emerging markets, the future of Verto, and more.
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What is the key to the development of a company?
Find out about that and much more on our latest episode of In Check With Fintech.
This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, hosted Yuval Ziv, President at Nuvei. Together, they delved into the ins and outs of the payments industry. Yuval also shared interesting insights regarding the trends within the payments landscape and the developments at Nuvei. Enjoy listening!
Dive into the ins and outs of Risk Management with our 3-part video series in collaboration with Netcetera — the market leader in the DACH region for 3-D Secure authentication.
In the second episode, our host and CEO Rogier Rouppe van der Voort speaks with Vlado Galevski from Netcetera - Software matters and Dewald Nolte from Entersekt. Together, they delved into key payment trends we see coming up in the US and Latin America.
Listen to this episode to find out: • Why it is crucial to authenticate better and make better risk decisions; • What the new and alternative payments methods are coming into space; • Why we should always put the interest of the end consumer first and long for the best user experience. … and more. Stay tuned for the next episode!
How do you manage expenses within your company?
On this week’s episode of In Check with Fintech, we were delighted to host Rodolphe Ardant Co-Founder & CEO at Spendesk, who joined Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, for an insightful discussion about spend management within companies, entrepreneurship and Spendesk’s unicorn status. Rodolphe also gave an overview of what Spendesk offers to customers and talked about the digitalization of businesses.
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In this week’s episode, we were happy to host Ernst van Niekerk, Founder & CEO at Payaut, who joined Rogier Rouppe van de Voort, CEO at PCN, for an interesting chat about multi-PSP setup, payment orchestration, building a company from scratch, as well as Payaut’s recent investment, and the company’s plans for the future. Enjoy listening!
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Michael Santner, Head of PSP DACH by Nets, joins PCN Head of DACH Morten Laufer to discuss his move to Nets, the merging of Nets and Nexi, and the commercial teams at Nets. He also discusses the developments unfolding within the industry and shares his insights into how he sees the future of e-commerce.
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Welcome to in Check with Fintech! This week we were delighted to have @Andrea Fernandez, Co-founder & CEO at @Vitamin, who joined Petula Marbler, Recruitment Consultant at PCN, to discuss female finance empowerment, financial literacy, and Vitamin’s goal to change the lives of women through financial independence. She also shared her personal story all the way from Wall Street to founding a fintech startup in Berlin.
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Nabil Naimy, CEO at NORBr, joins PCN CEO Rogier Rouppe van der Voort to discuss Nabil's career trajectory and building the NORBr team. He shares his insights after 20 years working in payments and how fintech evolved out of payment. He also discusses payment as a critical part of e-commerce strategy and future innovations in payments: payment means, payment experience, and payment infrastructure.
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Felix Gerlach is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Passbase, a privacy focused identity infrastructure company. Launched in 2018, Passbase has since raised over $17 million in funding from Cowboy Ventures, Eniac & Lakestar with offices in Berlin and New York.
Prior to Passbase, Felix worked in leading product roles in multiple startups around the world including San Francisco, London as well as for Rocket Internet in Singapore & Bangkok. He was a guest-lecturer at Stanford CSP and brings in deep experience in growth-driven product design. Together with his co-founders, Felix was featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe Finance list.
In this episode, Felix shares his insights on identity infrastructure for the next wave of builders.
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This week, PCN CEO Rogier sat down with Niels van Daatselaar, Co-founder & CEO of TreasurUp, to discuss how banks have struggled to keep up with online commercial banking and how TreasurUp's white label offerings to banks fills the gap. He also discusses TreasurUp's new Cash Visibility & Forecasting module. Niels started his career in M&A in Amsterdam and Hong Kong and then became the business manager of Global Sales and head of electronic distribution at Global Financial Markets where he built a new Foreign Exchange Platform alongside Marien, TreasurUp's CTO. He is currently the CEO of TreasurUp which won an innovation campaign at Rabobank in 2016.
Reach out to jacqueline@teampcn.com to discuss Head of Product Development and/or Corporate Development Manager.
Albert Saniger is the founder and CEO at nate, the first app with the technology to enable mobile checkout on behalf of a user for any item at any online retailer. Albert worked briefly on Amazon’s Fashion Retail platform and in 2018 founded nate with a mission to simplify and transform the online shopping experience into a social one. By April 2020, nate had closed the largest series seed round for a consumer software company of the year and launched to the public that summer.
In this episode, Albert touches on his career path, innovative AI retail solutions to meet ever-changing consumer needs in a new social age of ecommerce.
Reach out to jacqueline@teampcn.com to discuss Head of Product Development and/or Corporate Development Manager.
Welcome back to In Check with Fintech! We're kicking off the new season with Tom Greenwood, Founder & CEO of Volt, a technology developer and product innovator company with a focus on new generation real-time payments infrastructure and open banking. Tom is is responsible for managing strategic relationships, developing strategy and planning, and driving international expansion. Tom previously founded IFX Payments in 2005, a multi-billion dollar turnover fintech business operating across Europe and the Middle East. He shares his insights on Open Banking, the regulatory environment, and VRPs.
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Welcome to In Check with Fintech! This week we have Richard Doherty, Founder & CEO at ScaleUp Consulting and host of the Fintech Scaling Show podcast. He will share his insights on how budding companies and entrepreneurs can scale up their businesses strategically and position themselves as industry leaders.
This week, we have Roberto Valerio, an experienced entrepreneur who founded Payla, a true white-label Buy Now, Pay Later solution provider for European financial institutions. He is a well-known name in the risk & payments space and has worked with Otto Group and Vodafone. Roberto discusses his unconventional path to becoming an entrepreneur and shares his insights on building a software startup from the first product idea into scalable, sales-oriented product companies. He discusses the evolution and future of the Buy Now, Pay Later space.
PCN CEO Rogier sat down with Krik Gunning, Co-Founder & CEO of digital identity specialist Fourthline, to discuss how the pandemic has triggered a surge in financial crime and the ways in which we can build a safer, more accessible global financial system. Fourthline is one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintech companies working with some of the top financial enterprises in Europe. Fourthline partners with leaders such as KPN, N26, Solarisbank, and Trade republic to solve their digital identity challenges. Enjoy listening!
About Fourthline
Fourthline is a Dutch fintech that partners with some of the fastest-growing regulated enterprises in Europe, such as KPN, N26, Solarisbank and Trade republic, to solve their digital identity challenges. Its vision is to build a safer, more accessible global financial system. Founded in 2017, Fourthline authenticates and verifies the identities of thousands of new customers every day by performing hundreds of checks across countries- in seconds. Fourthline’s proprietary technology enables clients to be compliant with ease through best-in-class solutions such as continuous monitoring and e-signatures (QES).
Please contact Fourthline's recruiter Tom Vrenken: t.vrenken@fourthline.com for more information on our open positions. We'd love to meet you!
And we're back with In Check with Fintech!
Consultant Morten sits with Mirko Krauel, Managing Director at OTTO PEG, to discuss building a PSP from scratch, the challenges that come with quick growth, and more! Mirko Krauel, Geschäftsführer bei der neuen OTTO PEG, über den Aufbau eines PSPs, die Herausforderungen, die schnelles Wachstum mit sich bringt und vieles mehr!
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In this week’s episode we will be talking to Benjamin Esser who is Co-CEO at Kontist and former CEO and Founder of Urbanara, a leading DTC brand in the Home & Living space. Besides that, he worked in executive positions at Fanatics, Myfab, CVA and Bain & Company. At Kontist, Benjamin works closely with Founder and Co-CEO Christopher Plantener and is responsible for strategy, marketing, finance, and business development. We will discuss the tax tech market in Germany, how Kontist fits into that and what more is there to come especially when the German tax market is 8 times bigger than the banking market for SMEs.
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We sat down with Kevin Gosschalk, founder and CEO of Arkose Labs, to discuss the significant rise of credential stuffing attacks especially during COVID19. Although ransomware is generally the hottest topic in cybercrime, COVID19 has fueled the new trend in credential stuffing attacks which is taking a serious toll on businesses across the world. Credential stuffing attacks are predicted to overtake ransomware in 2022. Arkose Labs alone detected 285 million of such attacks in the first 6 months of the year and the FBI estimated an average cost of £4million each year. Arkose Labs is working hard to combat this problem with the industry's first $1m Credential Stuffing Warranty and an AI Fraud Prevention platform.
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About Kevin Gosschalk
Born and raised in Brisbane, Australia, Kevin graduated from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) with a degree in Interactive Entertainment. Prior to founding Arkose Labs he worked in biomedical research where he used machine vision technology for early detection of diabetes. He later developed technology that assisted adults with intellectual differences in social settings. His unique background has enabled him to take this disruptive approach that gamifies fraud prevention. Kevin has been named CEO of the year by Cyber Defense Magazine and is regarded as an expert in the fraud and risk management industry.
Reach out to PCN recruitment consultants imo@teampcn.com, gilles@teampcn.com, careers@teampcn.com, and/or jacqueline@teampcn.com to discuss best fit for jobs.
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Drumroll for Layla Qassim, Solarisbank’s Head of Strategy and Shareholder Relations! Layla is a phenomenal leader and capital markets expert, developing Solarisbank’s long-term strategic vision. She joined Solarisbank in 2019 after working as an independent startup consultant for three years in London. And before that, she spent over six years in New York in financial analysis and research. Going further back, Layla graduated from UCL with a BA in Ancient History & Social Anthropology. Listen in, as Layla shares insights on the move from Wall Street to Berlin, and how she’s heading the European expansion of Solarisbank!
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We're back with In Check with Fintech! This week, PCN CEO Rogier sat down with Tobias Schweiger, Co-founder & CEO of HAWK:AI to discuss AI, Cloud, and anti-financial crime. Prior to co-founding HAWK:AI with Wolfgang Berner in 2018, he was Vice President Operations at ACI Worldwide's SaaS unit and before that CFO/COO at PAY.ON AG, which was sold to ACI for $200 million in 2015.
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This week is a super special week at PCN because we launched our Women in Tech Week in collaboration with our sister brand Digital Source. Guest host, Sophie Nicolai, sits down with data scientist and educator, Misra Turp, founder of So You Want to Be a Data Scientist. She started her career at IBM and moved to MyTomorrows. Since then, Misra has launched her educational platform to help people switch careers to data science. Listen in, as we dive into gender equality and representation in the tech/data space.
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We’re back with In Check with Fintech! In this special Money20/20 episode, ClearBank’s Chief Customer Officer John Salter speaks with our CEO Rogier about his career trajectory, visions for the future of multicurrency and FX, and how ClearBank is filling the gap with new product offerings. John leads the commercial team and is responsible for client management and marketing. With over 30 years of experience in the banking sector, he has a deep understanding and passion for payments and innovative financial services solutions that can benefit his clients. Enjoy listening!
Over the past few years our ‘In Check With Fintech’ podcast series has interviewed some of Fintech’s leading minds, covering everything from open banking to blockchain, cybersecurity, e-commerce and more. Together with our host Rogier Rouppe Van Der Voort, we have seen our podcast gain incredible momentum with over 76 episodes and 29k downloads from our dedicated network and Fintech community. To mark the occasion, we have put together an audio-montage of some of the best episodes from the series! Thank you for supporting In Check with Fintech! In the meanwhile, check out snippets from some of our most memorable episodes!
And we’re back with In Check with Fintech! In this special Money2020 episode, our CEO Rogier is joined by the Chief Economist at Chainalysis, Philip Gradwell, to discuss decentralized finance and the rate of adoption across the world. He is the product lead for market intel to inform research and investment in cryptocurrency markets at Chainalysis, a blockchain data platform. Enjoy listening!
We’re back with In Check with Fintech! Boku’s CEO Jon Prideaux joined our CEO Rogier to discuss how mobile wallets are accelerating the path to cashless society and the difference between different world regions’ adoption of various forms mobile payments. Boku, a leading mobile payments network, facilitates these transaction and has recently published a report on the shift towards mobile payments. Enjoy listening!
And we’re back with In Check with Fintech! This week, our CEO Rogier sat down with Yobota’s Strategic Partnership Manager Paddy Vishani to discuss the fast-changing retail landscape and how Buy Now, Pay Later solutions fit into the scene. Yobota, a next-gen, cloud native core banking platform, leads the way in aiding Buy Now, Pay Later services. This enables a differentiation across the entire purchase journey, by integrating solutions like leveraging affiliate marketing.
We are back with In Check with Fintech! In partnership with MoneyPot, Money20/20's official podcast, we are excited to release a new episode featuring Sanjib Kalita, Editor in Chief at Money20/20. We get down to the evolution of Fintech eras and states, ultimately barreling into the unique drivers and challenges of Fintech 2.0. With the Money20/20 Europe conference around the corner from 21-23 September, we can expect more insights from thought leaders in Fintech. Enjoy listening!
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In this week’s episode we sit down with Dr. Eric Cole, who has done consulting work for the likes of McAfee and Lockheed Martin, and was a cybersecurity commissioner in the Obama Administration - for whom he continues to provide security advice to this day. We talk to him about how to become a CIA Hacker, cyber attacks and how to protect yourself from them.
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In this week’s episode we're talking to Leroy Kerry, Juni’s scaling director, about growing the company fully remote and the positive effects that has.
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We're back with In Check with Fintech! Tune into this week’s episode in which we talk to João Moura, Co-founder, and CEO, and Nathan Troussdell, Co-founder and COO of Fraudio about the impact of the pandemic on fraud patterns and behavior.
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In this episode we're joined by Marwan Forzley, the Co-Founder and CEO of Veem. This next-generation global payment provider enables businesses to quickly and securely send and receive payments in local currency. We discuss the importance of customer-centricity and the value of cross-border for the SMB, and more!
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Welcome back to another episode of In Check with Fintech!
This week, we're joined by Kleber Bacilli, CEO at Sensedia and Associate Professor at the University of Campinas. We cover Sensedia and its inception story, how it took root in Kleber's love of Formula 1, the journey to becoming one of the best open banking solution providers, and key takeaways from 18 years of industry experience.
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We are back with another episode of In Check with Fintech!
In this episode, we have Ted Harrington join us, the author of HACKABLE, and the Executive Partner at Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), a company of ethical hackers famous for hacking cars, medical devices, web applications, and password managers. His team also organize IoT Village, an event which spreads awareness about IoT security, improving it, newest methods, research, and live bug hunts - and they've won 3 DefCon Black Badges. Join our host Andre VDW as we learn about startling misnomers in cybersecurity, and how we need to "Grasp, Break, and Adapt" barreling toward a digital and interconnected future.
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And we’re back with another special edition of In Check with Fintech in French, this time with our host for the French market Fabien Le Pichon, Senior Recruitment Consultant at PCN.
Our guest this week is Victoire Thery, Head of Partnerships at Wedoogift.
Bienvenue dans “In Check with Fintech”, le podcast de PCN en français! Dans l’épisode d’aujourd’hui, nous retrouvons Victoire Thery, Head of Partnerships chez Wedoogift, la solution pour les avantages salariés totalement dématérialisés à destination des entreprises et des CSE.
Plus d’infos: https://www.wedoogift.com/
And we're back with another episode of In Check with Fintech!
In his debut as our podcast host, our very own Andre van der Westhuizen is joined by Amrit Santhirasenan, the founder and CEO of hyperexponential (hx), a cutting-edge fintech startup transforming the world of insurance - which just landed $18 million in funding. We cover the importance of digitalisation, securing wealth in the new era of increased access, mathematical modeling software for commercial insurance, maker vs user software, and more!
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And we’re back with another special edition of In Check with Fintech in French, this time with our host for the French market Fabien Le Pichon, Senior Recruitment Consultant at PCN. Our guest this week is Pierre Queinnec, CEO of Jenji.
Bienvenue dans “In check with fintech”, le podcast de PCN en français! Dans l’épisode d’aujourd’hui, nous retrouvons Pierre Queinnec, CEO de Jenji, la solution de gestion des dépenses professionnelles et notes de frais. Plus d’infos: https://www.jenji.io/
We are back with the third and final episode of our European Payments Initiative Podcast Series in collaboration with Netcetera and G+D.
In this episode we talk with Andrej Vckovski, CEO and co-founder of Netcetera and Gabrielle Bugat, member of Group Management Team at Giesecke+Devrient about what would make the EPI successful by looking back at previous programs similar to EPI and what we can learn from them.
The European Payments Initiative: What you always wanted to ask but never dared – with the help of experts, hosted by Rogier Rouppe van der Voort.
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We're back with another episode of In Check with Fintech!
This week, we’ll talk to Monika Liikamaa , the CEO and Co-founder of Enfuce, about her founder journey, sustainability in payments and the future of open banking.
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Our European Payments Initiative Podcast Series in collaboration with Netcetera and G+D is back, now with part 2!
In the second episode of this series, we’ll be looking at what EPI might look like from an architectural point of view and how the existing infrastructure can be used to build something innovative.
When thinking about EPI, we must highlight that complex strategic endeavors warrant strong partnerships. One example of this is how expert guests Quintin Stephen, Director of Global Strategy / ePayments business - Giesecke+Devrient and Katharina Luschnik, Head of Sales Digital Finance Western Europe at Netcetera jointly discuss the security of EPI, consumer experiences, and unifying EU payments.
The European Payments Initiative: What you always wanted to ask but never dared – with the help of experts, hosted by Rogier Rouppe van der Voort.
The time has come for more European sovereignty in retail payments.
What is EPI exactly? Does it make sense to create a European card scheme, when the Digital Euro is coming anyway? Do we give up control over everyday payments in Europe to global players & BigTech?
These are some of the questions we will be trying to answer in this exclusive 3 part podcast series in cooperation with G&D and Netcetera.
For this week's first part, we are joined by Carsten Wengel of G&D, Vlado Galevski of Netcetera and Marcus Nasarek of eTonec with whom we’ll be discussing what EPI is and what it’s looking to achieve.
The European Payments Initiative: What you always wanted to ask but never dared – with the help of expert views!
In Check with Fintech is back!
This week, we are in discussion with Frank Schuil, CEO of Safello.
Tune in to hear more about Safello, crypto in the financial landscape, their recent partnership with Klarna, as well as their upcoming IPO.
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We're back with another episode of In Check with Fintech!
This week we talk to Peter de Caluwe, CEO of Thunes, about the impact of COVID-19 and the global pandemic on cross border payments.
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We're back with another episode of In Check with Fintech!
On this episode we will talk with CEO George Gvazava about CryptX Wallet, be discussing why Georgia is so progressive about blockchain and crypto, we’ll talk about DeFi as well as future outlook on crypto and blockchain.
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We're back with another episode of In Check with Fintech!
This week, we are sitting down with Peter Engel, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Actuals, to discuss the Data Trifecta of webshops, PSPs and accounting software. We discuss how they are helping their customers to streamline financial data so that it’s categorized automatically and instantly accessible.
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This week, we are in discussion with Colton Seal, CEO of Routefusion, to talk about his journey to fintech, the Cross Border Payments industry, and what's next for Routefusion.
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This week, we are sitting down with John Erik Setsaas, VP of Identity and Innovation at Signicat, to discuss Signicat's digital identity services, what an eID is, how the future of digital identity looks and much more!
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We are back with another episode of In Check with Fintech!
This week, we are sitting down with Stephen Aschettino, a Payments Technology Attorney and Partner at Reed Smith LLP to discuss his emergence in payments law, the legal and regulatory aspects of the payments space and the impact of COVID-19 on fintech.
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This weeks In Check With Fintech™ stars Bradley Riss, CCO of Europe’s second most valuable privately owned fintech Checkout.com. We discuss Checkout’s omnichannel capabilities, its US growth plans, its recent acquisitions and investments, and deep dive on its growing anti-fraud product… don’t miss this one!
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This week, we are sitting down with Claire Gunter, Global Business Development Manager of EBANX, to talk about expanding into LatAm, moving into new markets during a pandemic, and how local payments can make a difference when moving into new markets.
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This week, we are sitting down with Peter Krauss, CEO of ArrowEye - the market leader in just-in-time digital card production. Listen in as we discuss how fintechs, banks, and non-financial businesses can use payment cards to bridge the gap between cash and digital payment methods, facilitate economic growth and drive change in the payments industry.
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We're back with another episode of In Check with Fintech!
This week, we welcome our guest Adrian Sanders, CEO of Chargehound, to discuss Chargebacks, Friendly Fraud & how Chargehound is impacting businesses down the line.
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Welcome back to In Check with Fintech!
On this week's episode, we will be talking to Daniel Greiller, CCO at Weavr.io, about the digitalisation of society and which role embedded banking plays in this.
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And we’re back with another special edition of In Check with Fintech in French, this time with our host for the French market Fabien Le Pichon, Senior Recruitment Consultant at PCN. Our guest this week is Emmanuèle Attali, Head of fintech France at Visa. Bienvenue dans “In check with fintech”, le podcast de PCN en français! Dans l’épisode d’aujourd’hui, nous retrouvons Emmanuèle Attali, Head of fintech France at Visa. Plus d’infos: https://www.visa.fr/visa-everywhere/blog.html
We're back with another episode of In Check with Fintech!
This week we have the second part of our podcast series with Netcetera. Joining us are Martina Forster and Dr. Thomas Fromherz to discuss PSD2's recent deadline and other developments in Europe, including NFC vs QR code based payments.
We are back again with In Check with Fintech!
Join us for this two part series with Netcetera: In this first part we will be discussing the latest tech trends in APAC, Netcetera’s partnership with G&D, as well as their global expansion with Dr. Thomas Fromherz, fellow at Netcetera.
In Check with Fintech is back!
This week, we are welcoming Benny Nachman, CEO and Founder of Jassby, to discuss how he went from founding Credorax to starting Jassby, the importance of educating kids about payments and how he sees the future of FinTech.
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And we’re back with another special edition of In Check with Fintech in French, this time with our host for the French market Fabien Le Pichon, Senior Recruitment Consultant at PCN.
Our guest this week is Diana Brondel, CEO de Xaalys.
Bienvenue dans “In check with fintech”, le podcast de PCN, en français! Dans l’épisode d’aujourd’hui, nous retrouvons Diana Brondel, CEO de Xaalys, la néobanque française pour les adolescents et leurs parents. Plus d’infos: https://www.xaalys.com/
In Check with Fintech is back with the final episode of 2020!
Joining our host Lewis this week is Shaun Puckrin, Chief Product Officer at Global Processing Services (GPS).
Listen in as the two discuss topics ranging from becoming a global leader in processing to their new partnership with VISA and the impact of Brexit and the pandemic.
In Check with Fintech is back!
In this week’s episode we will be talking to Olly Betts, Co-founder and CEO of OpenWrks, about Tink’s recent acquisition of their aggregation platform, how open banking can improve people’s everyday lives and what’s next for Open Banking and Open Data.
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And we're back with Part 2 of our two part series with Nico Strauss, Tribe Leader B2B Services at Rabobank.
This week, Nico joins us to talk about identity in payments. Tune in to learn more about how payments and identity are intertwined and what’s next for the Rabobank!
We're back with another episode of In Check with Fintech! In this two part series, we sit down with Nico Strauss from Rabobank to discuss Banking as a Service (BaaS), payments and identity.
Tune in for part 1 to hear all about Rabobank’s take on BaaS, the opportunities that brings and the impact it can have on our society.
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On this week’s episode we welcome our guest Meirav Adi, VP of Sales at dlocal to discuss dLocal’s recent unicorn status, their partnership with Microsoft and further expansion into Africa, as well as payments in emerging markets.
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In Check with Fintech is back!
In this week's episode, our host Rogier talks to George Dunning, Co-Founder of Bud, about the company's mission to make financial services understandable and inclusive for everyone, the innovations that the Open Banking infrastructure has provided, and the future of financial data services.
In this week's episode, we discuss transit payments, the difference between them and retail payments and its current relevance with Amin Shayan from LittlePay!
To find out more about LittlePay, check out Amin's editorial in our latest issue of PCN Magazine: https://teampcn.com/magazines/volume-6-issue-3/
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In this weeks episode, we talk to Nick Fredrick of Rebar Technology about subscription based business models and why now is a good time to pivot.
We're back with another episode of In Check with Fintech!
This week, our host Rogier is in conversation with Rafael Bufacchi, Global Director of Finance at PrimeiroPay!
Listen in as they discuss expansions into Latin America and Technologies to mitigate FX risk in the region.
This week on In Check with Fintech, our host Lewis is in conversation with Steve Kirsch, Silicon Valley Veteran, founder of 7 high tech companies, and CEO of M10.
Listen in as they discuss Steve’s various endeavors and his latest company, the currency platform M10.
In this Episode of In Check with Fintech, our host Rogier and Nick Bortot, CEO of BUX, will be talking about what neobrokerage is and why it is so hot right now!
In this final part of our trilogy we will continue our discussion with Daniel Döderlein to talk about the war on payments and what it will take to be successful!
This week on In Check with Fintech, Lewis is back with our very first guest to feature on multiple episodes: Daniel Döderlein, Norwegian fintech pioneer, fintech influencer & Forbes contributor, and CEO of Auka!
Listen in as they dive into the world of alternative software-based mobile payments, loyalty ecosystems, and much more:
This week on In Check with Fintech, our host Lewis is in conversation with Daniel Döderlein, Norwegian fintech pioneer, European Fintech influencer, and Founder and CEO of Auka.
He was the first to develop mobile payments technology in Scandinavia, the first to launch a mobile payment service in Norway (mCASH) and the first to create and run a regulated financial services platform on public cloud.
Listen in on their discussion about his background, the Scandinavian payments markets and empowering the creation of new businesses.
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In this episode, Rogier will talk with Roderick and Tom from Ginger Payments about what PaaS is and how it can help give banks, FI’s and eCom players give a competitive edge in the payment landscape.
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About Ginger Payments
Ginger, founded in 2014 by a team of industry experts, is a fast-growing PaaS (Payments as a Service) Platform based in Amsterdam, NL. Ginger empowers Banks and FIs to offer local online payments solutions to their merchants all over the world. Whether you are looking for a complete whitelabel PSP solution or just parts for your omnichannel Merchants Services, ginger covers the full online payment value chain.
And we’re back with another special edition of In Check with Fintech in French, this time with our host for the French market Fabien Le Pichon, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Payments & Cards Network. Our guest this week is Farida Poulain, Head of Incubation at Swave.
Bienvenue dans “In check with fintech”, le podcast de Payments & Cards Network, en français! Après quelques années en banque, Farida rentre dans l’univers start up il y a une dizaine d’années. Elle a occupé le poste de Directrice des Opérations chez Younited Credit (anciennement Prêt d’Union), puis chez Payplug (rachetée par Natixis). Elle a ensuite co-fondé Depopass (aujourd’hui marque BPCE) en tant que Directrice des Opérations. Fintech Addict, passionnée par la finance de demain, Farida est aujourd’hui Head of incubation au Swave, première plateforme d’innovation dédiée au fintech de Paris & Co en France.
À Propos du Swave Lancée en 2017, Le Swave est la première plateforme d’innovation française à être 100 % dédiée à la fintech & l’insurtech. Née de l’initiative de l’Etat français, qui a missionné Paris&Co (agence de développement économique et d’innovation de Paris et sa Métropole) à accompagner le mieux possible les jeunes fintech & insurtech françaises. Plus d’infos: https://swave.parisandco.paris/
In Check with Fintech is back! This week's host is Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, COO at Payments & Cards Network.
This week on the show we have Joost van Houten, Business Owner Sentinels at Slimmer AI.
In this week's episode, Joost and Rogier discuss the burden of compliance that is put on FinTech companies by increased regulation. They also talk about how high compliance costs are crippling new entrants and FinTech innovation.
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About Joost van Houten
Joost is the business lead of Slimmer AI's transaction monitoring product Sentinels. His business background includes McKinsey and venture capital. He is building AI-first products to improve the AML/CFT compliance of financial institutions, enabling them to keep out the criminals.
In Check with Fintech is back with a special episode hosted by Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, COO at Payments & Cards Network.
This week on the show we have Matthijs Koorn, Research Director Payments at MGI Research.
Matthijs is an experienced, all-round commercial director with an international background acting on the cutting edge between payments processing on the one hand and commercial viability on the other. His career can be summarised with the keywords Payments, Ecommerce, Market Research, and Business Development!
During this episode, we speak about various core subjects such as Payment Orchestration & B2B Payments.
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In Check In Fintech is back with a bang!
This week we spoke with Daniel Fagella, CEO of Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research.
Emerj is an AI ROI business & tech advisory - they help a wide range of financial services companies take better decisions about when, why, and how to make investments in AI.
We discuss a number of applications of AI in financial services, some of the pitfalls and costs of poorly designed AI investment, and pay particular attention to the critical role of AI in Anti-Fraud in the world of payments - one of our favorite subjects!
Dan Faggella has started multiple AI, ML & Automation tech companies, spoken at Ted talks, writes for the Huffington Post - he even established (and sold!) a Mixed Martial Arts gym!
Check out Dan's popular podcast "AI in Business" here.
About Daniel Fagella
Founder and Head of Research at Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research, Daniel Faggella is an internationally recognized speaker on the use-cases and ROI of artificial intelligence in business. Daniel is regularly called upon by global enterprises in financial services and security and has spoken for many of the largest and most reputable organizations, including the World Bank, the United Nations, the OECD, INTERPOL, and more.
About Emerj
Emerj tracks and maps what’s possible and what’s working in artificial intelligence in order to help leaders develop winning AI strategies. Emerj’s AI Opportunity Landscapes are the industry benchmark of artificial intelligence ROI across sectors.
This week on the show we have Michael Mueller, Chief Executive Officer at Form3.
Michael set up Form3 after spending more than 25 years in various executive management positions at Deutsche Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays. He was previously Global Head of Cash Management and a Member of the Corporate Banking Executive at Barclays.
We speak about various subjects such as :
- Disrupting the payments ecosystem
- Why NOW is the time to move critical payments infrastructure from the complex, costly on-premise systems in the back-office to a Payments -as-a-Service model in the cloud.
- Legacy infrastructure creaking at the seams.
About Form3
Form3's mission is to leverage technology to lower barriers and open up payment clearing and settlement scheme access to financial communities globally in order to move money in real-time.
For non-banks, this industry-first model signifies another important step on the Form3 mission to democratise access to payment schemes. Combining with Barclays expertise in providing liquidity service support, the delivery of this model allows FinTechs to fully benefit from the advantages of real-time payment processing (such as 24/7 non-stop service and end-to-end processing in under 10 seconds).
Read more here: https://www.form3.tech/
This week on the show we have Jacqueline Hart, Head of Trust and Safety for Patreon. Her teams are responsible for keeping the platform free from bad actors and ensuring everyone using Patreon stays within fair & transparent Community Guidelines. She is the liaison for risk and payment service providers and represents Patreon on the American Board of Advisors for the Merchant Risk Council. She has built remote offices for Patreon in Europe and the US since joining in 2018. We speak about various subjects such as account takeover, abuse, financial fraud, content moderation, scams, chargebacks and fraud rules writing. About Patreon Patreon powers membership businesses for creators by giving them the tools they need to acquire, manage, and energize their paying patrons. With a subscription-style payment model, fans pay their favorite creators a monthly amount of their choice in exchange for exclusive access, extra content, or a closer look into their creative journey. This model is a win-win; creators retain creative freedom while getting the salary they deserve, and fans get to rest easy knowing that their money goes directly towards creating more of what they love. Read more here : https://www.patreon.com/
This week on the show, Julian Sawyer joins Lewis to do an overview of Gemini and the company's plans for expansion in the UK and Europe. But also to speak about his recent career move from his former role as Chief Operating Officer of UK challenger Starling Bank to his role as Managing Director for Europe at cryptocurrency exchange and custodian Gemini.
How blockchain technology and crypto innovations like stablecoins will transform the future of payments in specific areas like B2B and cross-border payments, but won't necessarily upend the entire payments ecosystem ?
How partnerships between cryptocurrency service providers and fintech players will develop the payments ecosystem ?
About Gemini
The New York regulated cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset custodian. Gemini is a simple, elegant, and secure way to build your bitcoin and crypto portfolio. Buying, selling, and storing your cryptocurrency has never been easier.
Read more here : https://gemini.com/#crypto-on-the-go
We’re back with a Special Edition episode! Our CEO Jordan Lawrence, founder of PCN Capital, joins Lewis to tell us how Payments & Cards Network is battling through the current global situation caused by the Coronavirus. How is the fintech industry is fighting back? How is the recruitment industry adjusting to lay-offs, remote hiring and long-term WFH? Introducing SEKURA PEOPLE - the newest PCN Capital brand - we get Brady Gerards, MD of Sekura People, to tell us about how CyberSecurity for payments, banking & e-commerce is now more important than ever. About PCN Capital PCN Capital is a tightly-knit group of niché recruitment & marketing agencies servicing Fintech, Data Science and CyberSecurity markets. Our brands include Payments & Cards Network, Digital Source and Sekura People. Permanent and contract, we have consistently served our clients since 2010, building a truly global delivery capability. DO YOU NEED HIGH-IMPACT TALENT? GET IN TOUCH! WWW.TEAMPCN.COM | WWW.DIGITALSOURCE.IO | WWW.SEKURAPEOPLE.COM
This week on the show the Kingdom of The Netherlands kindly despatched one of their top Economic Developers to be on the podcast. Esther Smith helps Dutch fintech companies get established and growing in the USA, and vice versa. She told us all about the brilliant investment, partnership and talent ecosystem in The Netherlands, and why US fintech’s should be using Amsterdam as their springboard into Europe. About The Netherlands Consulate General
The Netherlands Consulate General in Atlanta was opened in 2019 - serving Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. It aims to further strengthen the economic ties between the Southeastern United States and the Netherlands. Help the Dutch do business in the US; facilitate trade and advance various strategic topics (such as Diversity & Inclusion, Climate Resiliency, Women in Leadership).
Read more: www.netherlandsandyou.nl
This week's guest is Ian Johnson, Head of Europe at Marqeta since 2018. In this episode we discussed Marqeta’s rocket growth in Europe, some key partnership success stories in Czech Republic and Switzerland, what makes Ian the perfect candidate for running the European operation, the latest mega funding round, and more!
About Marqeta Founded in 2010, Marqeta has re-engineered how payment cards, virtual cards, and mobile authorization products should be developed and deployed. The Marqeta Platform, built from the ground up with no legacy infrastructure, provides the world’s first fully documented, open API issuer processor platform. Companies can build, issue and deploy innovative payment, finance and commerce solutions with enormous control over what, where, and how purchases are authorized. Adopters of The Marqeta Platform include leading financial services, e-commerce, retail, and social media brands.
Read more: https://www.marqeta.com/
This week's guests are Jonathan Knegtel and Lucas Schweiger, the co-founders of Blockdata. Jonathan Knegtel is CEO and co-founder of Blockdata, a market intelligence platform for blockchain professionals. Lucas Schweiger is Chief Data Officer and co-founder of Blockdata.
About Blockdata
Blockdata collects information about the projects and companies building blockchain technology, with a focus on how this disrupts the finance industry. They aim to be the go-to source for information around blockchain.
Read more: https://www.blockdata.tech/
In this interview Lewis speaks with Steffen Vollert, a hands-on exec who enjoys building FinTechs from scratch. Having been/ being involved in several ventures, he has a deep in-the-weeds experience with nearly every aspect and flavour of payments StartUps and the challenges to build one. Lewis finds out more about his journey to success!
Sherif Samy is the Senior Vice President, North America for Entersekt, a fintech innovator in digital banking, Omni-channel digital solutions, mobile security & transaction authentication and commerce enablement. With over 19 years of experience in the financial industry, his experience in establishing brand presence and building scalable organizations strategically positions the company for continued growth within North America.
Design-driven mobile banking solutions with a special focus on younger customers - Interview with Ivan Muck, Co-founder & CEO at Family Finances
Welcome to "What The Fintech?", the Payments & Cards Network Podcast.
This week's guest is Ivan Muck, Co-founder & CEO at Family Finances. Ivan and Lewis deep-dived into youth banking, design-driven mobile banking solutions and also the millennial and gen-z market. Family Finances has made fantastic headway and are growing very fast. It is great to have an entrepreneur startup company on the show and hear about how their latest successes, hardest challenges and what they are planning in the next 5 years.
About Family Finances
Family Finances offers design-driven mobile banking solutions for financial innovators with a special focus on younger customers, including off-the-shelf solutions that are all easy to integrate and white-label as well as an end-to-end service from UX research, through UX/UI design to implementation.
Read more: https://www.familyfinances.hu/en/landing
PSD2, Refunds & Merchants with Ciaran O'Malley from Trustly
Welcome to "What The Fintech?", the Payments & Cards Network Podcast.
This week's guest is Ciaran O'Malley, Head of Commercial Strategy at Trustly. Ciaran and Lewis deep-dived into #PSD2, #Chargebacks and different needs of various #merchant verticles. Trustly’s European growth arc over the last few years has been astounding, and it’s massively exciting to hear about what they have in store for the rest of the world!
This Feature's Agenda
1:20 - About Trustly
4:57 - Importance of Partnerships in the Payments Sector
6:25 - What is PSD2?
9:00 - Benefits of the PSD2 Framework to Consumers
12:25 - Benefits of the PSD2 Framework to Merchants
16:22 - Refunds
23:00 - The Difference between Various Merchant Vertices
26:07 - "Pay your Invoice"
27:30 - Next Step for Trustly
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About Trustly
Founded in 2008, Trustly has grown to become a preferred payment method for consumers in 29 European countries.
Trustly is a licensed payment institution authorized and supervised by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. We hold a European Payment Services Provider (PSP) license in accordance with the Payment Services Directive (PSD, 2007/64/EC).
You don’t have to register to use Trustly and we never store any information that can be used to access your bank account. Trustly uses the highest encryption standard available, in addition to the banks' security system.
Live Interview with Casey Potenzone, Chief Strategy Officer at Nexway
Welcome to a Special Live Edition of the Payments & Cards Network Podcast.
This week's guest is Casey Potenzone, Chief Strategy Officer at Nexway. Casey was in our Amsterdam headquarters to meet the people of PCN and have a chat with Lewis. This is a relatively long podcast with a really deep dive into Nexway's products & services. Get to know Casey, find out more about Nexway, what it does & how it operates.
This Feature's Agenda
3:42 - What is Nexway and How Does it Operate?
9:20 - Headless Commerce
12:02 - How Does Nexway Maintain Integrity by Working with its Customers?
19:40 - Seamless Payments/Open Banking
22:02 - What's Stopping us from the Full Open Banking Integration
27:38 - A few Words from Nexway
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About Nexway
Founded in 1995, Nexway exists to expand the online footprint and sales potential of software, retail, and services companies across 140 countries around the world.
Nexway blends cutting-edge technology, a full range of industry-leading ecommerce and payment solutions, and a hands-on team of industry experts to help online businesses scale, grow, and thrive in today’s global sales marketplace.
Interview with Georgina Nelson, Founder & CEO at TruRating
Welcome to Episode 11 of the Payments & Cards Network Podcast.
This week's guest is Georgina Nelson, Founder & CEO at at Tru Rating. We were excited to have a chat with Georgina and find out more about the idea behind her company. Does the power to help customers, businesses and charities by answering one question with the push of a button at the point of sale sound interesting to you? Then tune in and enjoy the show!
This Feature's Agenda
1:25 - About Tru Rating
4:05 - How Does it Work?
12:30 - Tru Rating from a Payment Service Provider Perspective
14:30 - Growth Opportunities
19:00 - Reasons to get involved
22:23 - Charitable Donations & Sustainability
About Tru Rating
We're changing the way the world gains insight.
Our innovative, multichannel feedback solution at checkout enables businesses to easily track how customers feel against how much they spend, thereby understanding the consumer experience at an unprecedented level. Our real-time insights and industry-leading response rates give merchants the confidence they need to make decisions that will absolutely transform their business.
Working with the biggest payment companies in the world, we’ve collected millions of ratings for our customers, which range from the largest global retailers to e-commerce sites and local restaurants.
Founded in 2014, and with offices in London, Atlanta, Sydney and Toronto, we’re expanding rapidly and always on the lookout for new talent across the globe. Find out more at trurating.com.
Interview with Maarten Van Der Putten, SVP, Business Development at Brightwell
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Payments & Cards Network Podcast
This week's guest is Maarten Van Der Putten, SVP of Business Development at Brightwell. Maarten and Lewis talk about what makes Brightwell a unique player in the payments industry and go into depth about how fintech and corporate social responsibility can come together in a big way!
This Feature's Agenda
2:22 - About Brightwell
6:25 - Risks associated with remittance payments
10:31 - Taxation of remittance workers
12:25 - Corporate Social Responsibility at Brightwell
18:45 - Talent Acquisition
21:08 - Fintech in Atlanta
We hope you enjoy the weekly release of our Podcast series. Do you know someone Lewis should interview? Don't hesitate and reach out to us at: marketing@teampcn.com
Interview with PJ Rohall, Fraud Expert at Featurespace
Welcome to the Episode 9 of Payments & Cards Network Podcast Series.
This week's guest is PJ Rohall, Fraud Expert at Featurespace. PJ explains what a Fraud Expert really is, introduces Featurespace, what it does and its vision & culture. On top of that, Lewis and PJ dive into the area of Fraud and talked about the common areas of Fraud in the near future.
This Feature's Agenda
0:55 - About PJ
3:00 - About Featurespace
8:20 - Common Areas of Fraud in the Future
11:40 - Payments Capital of US
16:25 - Vision & Culture at Featurespace
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We hope you enjoy the weekly releases of our Podcast series. Do you know someone Lewis should interview? Don't hesitate and reach out to us at: marketing@teampcn.com
Open Banking & PSD2 - Interview with Todd Clyde, CEO of Token
Welcome to the Episode 8 of Payments & Cards Network Podcast Series.
This week's guest is Todd Clyde, the newly appointed CEO of Token. Todd talks about the company and discusses the ongoing process of Open Banking & PSD2, as well as current challenges and future opportunities for companies in the industry.
This Feature's Agenda
1:25 - Introduction
3:30 - Who is Token?
6:05 - Compliance with PSD2
14:50 - Open Banking
21:15 - Current Barriers
27:25 - Opportunities for Companies
31:25 - Future of Token
We hope you enjoy the weekly releases of our Podcast series. For more info, sponsor opportunities or if you would like to appear on the show, please email: marketing@teampcn.com
Interview with Jacques Soussana, General Secretary at nexo standards
Welcome to another edition of the Payments & Cards Network Podcast. This edition is sponsored by Blockdata and Payvision, and features the fifth podcast interview of a new series we will share with you. This interview edition is with Jacques Soussana, General Secretary at Nexo-Standards. For more info, sponsor opportunities and to get involved, please email: marketing@teampcn.com.
Interview with Steve Villegas, VP of Partnerships at PPRO
Welcome to another edition of the Payments & Cards Network Podcast. This edition is sponsored by Blockdata and Payvision, and features the fourth podcast interview of a new series we will share with you. This interview edition is with Steve Villegas, VP of Partnerships at PPRO. For more info, sponsor opportunities and to get involved, please email: marketing@teampcn.com
Interview with Karim Ahmad, CPO of Paysafe
Welcme to another edition of the Payments & Cards Network Podcast. This edition is sponsored by Blockdata, and Payvision and features the third podcast interview we will share with you. In this interview Lewis interviews Karim Ahmad, the Chief Product Officer at Paysafe. For more info, sponsor opportunities and to get involved, please email: marketing@teampcn.com
Interview with Scott Harkey, SVP Payments & Strategy at Levvel
Welcome to another edition of the Payments & Cards Network Podcast. This edition is sponsored by Blockdata and Payvision, and features the second podcast interview of a new series we will share with you. This interview edition is with Scott Harkey, SVP Payments & Strategy at Levvel. For more info, sponsor opportunities and to get involved, please email: marketing@teampcn.com
Interview with Shachar Bialick, CEO of Curve
Welcome to another edition of the Payments & Cards Network Podcast. This edition is sponsored by Blockdata, and features the very first Podcast interview of a new series we will share with you. This interview edition is with Shachar Bialick, CEO of Curve. For more info, sponsor opportunities and to get involved, please email: marketing@teampcn.com
🇫🇷 Les nouveaux enjeux de la lutte contre la fraude
Nous vous présentons le podcast de la table ronde du 20 mai 2019 organisée par Payments & Cards Network et Business France.
Vous êtes intéressé pour devenir partenaire ou sponsor d'un prochain événement ? Contactez nous pour plus d'informations ! / france@teampcn.com
Open Banking panel discussion
Welcome to the first Payments & Cards Network Podcast. This podcast is a special edition on Open Banking, with a recording of the Industry Meetup and a panel discussion between Robert Kraal (former COO Adyen), Tom Greenwood (Co-founder IFX Payments), Steffen Vollert (independent fintech consultant) and moderator Rogier Rouppe van der Voort (COO Payments & Cards Network). For more info and to get involved, please email: marketing@teampcn.com