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Welcome to PayPod, a show that explores the fast-changing world of payments and fintech. The show features interviews with leaders and entrepreneurs in the payments and fintech industries. Each episode, you’ll hear an interview directly with a leader of the payments industry. We talk with fintech entrepreneurs, security experts, mobile developers, eCommerce pros, and more... From credit card processing to bitcoin... from retail point of sale systems to cutting edge digital payments software… ...
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The AI in Business Podcast is for non-technical business leaders who need to find AI opportunities, align AI capabilities with strategy, and deliver ROI. Each week, Emerj AI Research CEO Daniel Faggella and team interview top AI executives from Fortune 2000 firms and unicorn startups - uncovering trends, use-cases, and best practices for practical AI adoption. Visit our advertising page to learn more about reaching our executive audience of Fortune 2000 AI adopters: https://emerj.com/advertise
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Welcome to FinOps in Action! Join host, Alon Arvatz, Each week, as he sits down with FinOps experts to explore the toughest challenges between FinOps and Engineering. This show is brought to you by PointFive - empowering teams to optimize cloud costs with deep detection and remediation tools that drive action.
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True Fraud

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Payments fraud doesn't begin and end with stolen credit cards. There are sophisticated international networks of criminals who dedicate their entire lives to scheming and scamming merchants and consumers for every cent that they can extract. But there are also experts in the payments fraud field who are actively fighting back. True Fraud features real-life stories of the battles that are raging across the world, one transaction at a time.
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If you work in online fraud prevention, chances are you've caught the "bug". The bug that makes you passionate about identifying & preventing cybercriminals from getting away with stealing from your company, or your client's companies. Most people who have made cyber-fraud their career have the perfect balance of analytical and social skills, a strong sense of justice and the curiosity that will drive you to go down every path of information until you "crack the case". Just like sociology is ...
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The Monetization Matrix podcast with Kristian Hansen offers insights on payment and subscription strategies to monetize products and services through the lens of growth. It covers everything from payment optimization to internationalization, churn reduction, and aims to benefit businesses of all sizes. Hosted by an industry expert with over 15 years of Silicon Valley experience, this series aims to boost ROI and provide valuable growth insights.
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This is the personal account of DadGotGame, broadcaster of video games on the internet and builder of community, and family. Daily account of the journey into broadcasting, the trials and tribulations, thoughts on faith, family, love and life. I stream on Twitch on M / W / F nights from 4 - 10 PM CST and Saturday from 9 AM - 3 PM CST, join us for the fun! STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dadgotgametv Twitch: https://www.twitch.com/dadgotgametv Insta: https://instagram.com/dadgotg ...
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The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has evolved from back-office support to strategic leader. It takes more than financial skills to master the responsibilities of this position successfully. Above all else, financial leaders need to know how to effectively plan for and execute in the face of the challenges and uncertainty inherent in their chosen industry. This begs the question, "What does it take to really excel in the role of chief financial officer?" Whether you are a seasoned ...
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How do I grow my business? How do I have time for my family and self? Am I really able to do this? Yes, yes you are. Welcome to the Business Bites podcast where you will get guidance, support and direction to help you create a real business to have a real life. The biggest takeaway is how to strategically maneuver away from the “hustle to success” culture. Spending more resources of time, money and energy is not the way to create a real business AND have a real life at the same time. While R ...
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How can cultural shifts, executive alignment, and chargeback models elevate FinOps success? In this episode of FinOps in Action, we welcome two industry leaders—Polly Fabry, Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture & Strategy, and Prasshant Sharrma, Global FinOps Lead at Sysco—as they share powerful strategies for transforming cloud financial ope…
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The tariff situation remains fluid, leaving many ecommerce businesses uncertain about the future. On this episode of True Fraud, Pablo Torres navigates this ambiguity, explaining how tariffs can lead to increased chargebacks due to delays, price hikes, and customer frustration. While precise predictions are difficult, Pablo provides a framework for…
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If you’re a merchant and you want help with chargebacks, this episode is for you! Friendly fraud is anything but friendly for merchants. In this eye-opening discussion, expert payments attorneys Larry Haines and Bryce Van De Moere expose the growing epidemic of customers who receive goods or services, then fraudulently dispute legitimate charges wi…
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As enterprises double down on generative AI initiatives, the intersection of data security, privacy, and unstructured data is quickly becoming mission-critical. In this episode, Dimitri Sirota, Co-founder and CEO of BigID, joins the podcast to explore how AI transformation is reshaping enterprise data governance, security, and compliance—and why un…
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How can dashboards, automation & collaboration advance FinOps maturity in the enterprise? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Ron Stein, IT Manager of Cloud FinOps at ZS, to explore how data empowerment, automation, and strategic tooling can elevate FinOps practices across an organization. Ron shares his unconventional path from ra…
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Today’s guest is Damion Nero, Head of Data Science at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. With over 15 years of experience applying AI, machine learning, and real-world data to drug development and precision medicine, Damion joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore the evolving role of AI in drug development and supply chain management. He breaks…
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CFO leadership in the age of artificial intelligence and rapid growth is the focus of today's Secrets of Rockstar CFOs episode, where we dive into Davinder Athwal’s journey. In this episode, host Jack McCullough chats with Davinder, who is the Former CFO of Phenom, a groundbreaking AI-powered HR technology company and unicorn based in the Philadelp…
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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Get your tickets to Sardine[Con] and end the scamedmic In this episode of Fraudology Karisse Hendrick provides important updates on Visa's Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) and explores how recent tariffs are impacting e-commerce fraud. Hendrick explains that VAMP implementation has been delayed until October 1s…
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Today’s guest is Marie Flanagan, Director of Product Management in Digital Projects and Solutions at IQVIA, who joins us to explore the overlooked intersection of AI and safety workflows in life sciences. As the industry experiences an explosion in the volume and diversity of data—from social media and call centers to audio and video files—Marie ou…
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Today’s guest is Akhil Khunger, VP of Quantitative Analytics at Barclays. Akhil joins us to explore how financial institutions are modernizing stress testing, risk modeling, and strategic planning through AI. Throughout the episode, Akhil discusses the evolving architecture of financial models — specifically how modular, decoupled processes can spe…
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From ATMs so novel they didn't even have a name to AI-powered payment systems that can take your order perfectly—the payments landscape has transformed dramatically since the 1970s. Joining Chris Dryden on the Payments Experts Podcast today is Patti Murphy, the "Payments Maven of the Fourth Estate," whose four-decade journey covering payment techno…
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Today’s guest is Raheel Retiwalla, Chief Strategy Officer at Productive Edge — a digital transformation consultancy focused on healthcare. Productive Edge works with payers, providers, and health tech firms to leverage AI, data, and modern platforms to streamline operations, cut costs, and improve outcomes. With two decades of experience in digital…
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What does it take to lead a mission-driven, fast-growing fintech company? In this episode, host Jack McCullough sits down with Jennifer Loo, CFO of Tala, a company revolutionizing access to financial services for the global majority. Jennifer shares her career path from LegalZoom to Reformation to Tala, revealing the lessons she learned from missio…
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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Get your tickets to Sardine[Con] and end the scamedmic In this eye-opening episode of the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick sits down with fraud prevention expert Steve Lenderman to explore the fascinating world of fraud across different industries. With over 26 years of experience fighting fraud in banki…
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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Shub Agarwal, author of Successful AI Product Creation: A 9-Step Framework available from Wiley and a professor of the University of Southern California teaching AI and Generative AI product management to graduate students. He is also Senior Vice President of Product Management for AI and Generative AI at U.S. Ba…
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Episode Topic: Fatemeh Nikayin, Co-founder and CEO of Rivero AG, joins PayPod to reveal how AI-powered solutions are transforming how banks manage payment disputes. She shares how building trust, minimizing customer distress, and enabling lightweight innovation are critical for modern fintech success. Lessons You’ll Learn: How protecting customer d…
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Paul Hadfield shares his journey from college dropout to successful payment processor, emphasizing the importance of building sticky merchant relationships through technology and customer service rather than treating them as short-term revenue sources. Enjoy this conversation with James Huber, managing partner of Global Legal Law Firm. • Started in…
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Episode Topic: Kanyi Maqubela, Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures, joins PayPod to discuss how values-led venture capital supports high-impact startups across fintech, climate, and more. Discover how Kindred identifies founders who move fast, think big, and adapt as they scale game-changing ideas into real-world solutions. Lessons You’ll Learn: W…
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Advanced Computing Chips are the engines of our digital world, and in this episode, we go behind the scenes with a true industry leader. Host Jack McCullough welcomes Shelagh Glaser, CFO of Synopsys, a company at the forefront of this technological revolution. Forget the tech jargon; this conversation dives into the human side of innovation. How do…
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Jake & Gino Overview Annual Revenue: $24 Million in Rents Employees: 90 Founded: 2013 1,800 multifamily units currently owned and $350 million in assets under management Jake & Gino Podcast Highlights ✅ Real estate success stems from creating long-term systems, not chasing quick wins or syndication trends ✅ Vertical integration enables profit-per-u…
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How can strategic FinOps leadership drive product-centric optimization in enterprise organizations? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Ashley Hromatko—one of the original trailblazers in the FinOps space. From building one of the first and largest FinOps teams at Pearson to her influential work at the FinOps Foundation, Ashley has b…
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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Get your tickets to Sardine[Con] and end the scamedmic In this episode of Fraudology Karisse Hendrick sits down with Angela Diaz, a seasoned fraud and risk management expert with nearly two decades of experience across both the merchant and banking sectors. Angela shares her unique journey from customer service t…
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In this episode of the AI in Business Podcast, Brett Kiley, Executive Director of Customer Experience and Client Solutions at CVS Health, joins us for a compelling discussion on the evolving landscape of customer interactions. With over two decades of experience, Brett shares how CVS navigates the challenges of personalization, efficiency, and seam…
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Jeff and Hersh Moskowitz share how their payment processing journey led to the creation of Tuzo (https://www.tuzorewards.com/), a revolutionary rewards program that helps ISOs build stronger merchant relationships and increase portfolio value. • Started in point-of-sale systems in 2009, primarily serving convenience, liquor, and tobacco stores • Pi…
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Episode Topic: Sohail Sadeghi, founder of Atlantis Tax Group, joins PayPod to explore how business owners, investors, and high-income earners can shift their mindset from tax compliance to tax strategy. Sohail shares his insights on the most common tax mistakes he’s seen, provides guidance on leveraging real estate for tax benefits, and explains ho…
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Episode Topic John Gordon, CEO of ValidiFI, joins PayPod to discuss how alternative data is revolutionizing credit risk assessment. Discover how using ACH history, bank account behavior, and fraud signals is giving lenders a clearer, fairer view of consumer creditworthiness in today’s fast-changing financial landscape. Lessons You’ll Learn Explore …
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How Can Curiosity, Automation, and Team Culture Shape the Future of FinOps? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Mike Routier, Cloud FinOps Manager at Choice Hotels International, who brings over 20 years of experience and deep insights into building a sustainable and strategic FinOps practice within a large enterprise. Mike shares th…
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Today’s guest is Michael Berger, Head of Insure AI at Munich Re. Michael returns to the Emerj podcast platform to discuss the impact of legislation such as the EU AI Act on the insurance industry and broader AI adoption. Our conversation covers how regulatory approaches differ between the United States and the European Union, highlighting the risk-…
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In this episode, we sit down with Greg Mrva, CFO of GoFundMe, to explore what it takes to lead finance in a mission-driven organization. Greg shares his path from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, his pivotal career lessons, and how GoFundMe has raised over $30 billion to help people worldwide. He breaks down the platform’s unique business model — rel…
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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Get your tickets to Sardine[Con] and end the scamedmic In this episode of the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick sits down with Patrick Finnigan, a veteran fraud fighter with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and digital gift card industry. Patrick shares his journey from Medicare fraud investi…
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Episode Topic Today’s episode gets into the weeds into how stablecoins are transforming cross-border payments and financial access. Kevin Lehtiniitty, CEO of Borderless.xyz, reveals how his team is building the connective tissue for global stablecoin movement by partnering with licensed financial institutions. This episode uncovers the opportunitie…
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How Can FinOps Leadership Drive Multi-Million Dollar Savings and Optimize Cloud Costs? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Larry Advey, Senior Manager of FinOps at Twilio, who shares his expertise on managing complex cloud financial operations and saving over $70 million in just three years. Larry discusses the critical role of commu…
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Today’s guest is Steffen Hoffmann, Managing Director of Bosch UK. Steffen joins the podcast to discuss how Bosch is leveraging AI across industries, from precision agriculture to HR automation and manufacturing quality control. Throughout our conversation, Hoffmann gives a revealing insight into how Bosch’s AI-driven black grass detection system is…
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Credit card processors and banks are putting merchants on the Match List without proper investigation or due process, even when merchants comply with removal requests for prohibited products. • Merchants being placed on Match List for having inventory of prohibited products, even with no sales • Banks failing to provide evidence of actual rules vio…
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Strong leadership shapes the future of finance, and Lauren Dillard, CFO of LiveRamp, knows exactly what it takes. In this conversation with Jack McCullough, she shares how her diverse career—from investor relations to marketing—has influenced her approach to financial strategy and team building. Lauren discusses how LiveRamp drives data connectivit…
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Are chargebacks eating into your profits? You should take care of it before it exhausts your wealth. Jack McCullough sits down with Rebecca Beam, CFO of Chargeback Gurus, to demystify the complex world of chargebacks and reveal how to reclaim lost revenue. Rebecca brings a unique perspective to combating these disputed credit card transactions that…
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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Get your tickets to Sardine[Con] and end the scamedmic In this special episode of Fraudology, a live recording at Fight Fraud Club, Karisse Hendrick and Hailey Windham dive deep into the world of financial fraud, offering invaluable insights for both industry professionals and everyday consumers. The duo discusse…
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The world of payments is rapidly evolving, yet cryptocurrency remains largely trapped in investment portfolios rather than being used for everyday transactions. Derrick Hess of Zero Point, a veteran ISO with decades in the payments industry, believes this is about to change—and payment professionals will be the catalysts. Cryptocurrency offers two …
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Episode Topic Today’s conversation explores how decentralized finance (DeFi) has transformed the crypto landscape, especially for businesses in emerging markets. Maxim Galash, CEO of Coinchange, shares insights on building automated yield products, the role of stablecoins in global commerce, and how regulation is shaping the future of financial inf…
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Episode Topic In this episode of PayPod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Adam Katz, founder and CEO of Kaletra, to discuss the challenges and inefficiencies in foreign exchange (FX) trading. Despite FX being a $7.2 trillion daily market, many financial institutions still rely on outdated legacy systems, leading to high fees, slow transactions,…
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RCG Mortgage Overview Founded: April 2017 Annual Revenue: $6M–$8M Employees: 40 RCG Mortgage Podcast Highlights ✅ RCG Mortgage scales by staying purchase-centric and building long-term, value-driven partnerships with realtors. ✅ Social media strategy combines humor, education, and authenticity to turn a “boring” industry into relatable and viral co…
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How Can Proactive FinOps and Cloud Strategy Drive Success in Large-Scale Organizations? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Adnan Gal, Director of Cloud and Platform Reliability Engineering at S&P Global, who shares his expert insights on the evolving role of FinOps in cloud engineering. Adnan highlights the importance of shifting fr…
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Today’s guest is Paul Ronan, Chief Technology Officer at FE fundinfo. FE fundinfo is a leading financial data company connecting the investment industry in the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific through a single integrated platform. With over 30 years of expertise, FE fundinfo empowers asset and wealth managers to streamline operations, improve client ou…
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