Best C Byrne Podcasts (2025)

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Brandon Spear, CEO of TreviPay | Episode 434 25:53

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Dive into the transformative world of B2B payments with Brandon Spear, CEO of TreviPay, as he reveals how their platform is revolutionizing trade credit for businesses worldwide. Operating across 32 countries and primarily serving enterprise clients, TreviPay has created a comprehensive solution that manages the entire order-to-cash cycle - from cr…

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How Leaders Show Up In Crisis: Founder Selena Strandberg Of The Know On Integrity, Trust & Communication 38:53

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Leading in crisis requires more than quick decisions—it demands integrity, trust, and the courage to show up when chaos hits. Selena Strandberg, founder and CEO of The Know, shares how her AI-powered platform helps executives navigate complex social issues, protect information integrity, and make values-driven choices under pressure. From her early…

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Leigh Amaro, Head of North America at Swift | Episode 433 21:58

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Swift's colossal impact on global finance remains largely invisible to most people, yet its messaging infrastructure moves the world's entire GDP every 2-3 days. Leigh Amaro, Head of North America for Swift, pulls back the curtain on this financial powerhouse in a fascinating conversation about the present and future of global payments. Founded in …

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Special Series: Powering Payments Together with Conn Byrne, Executive Director, Integrated Payments at Payroc | Episode 432 29:54

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In this revealing conversation with Conn Byrne, Executive Director of Integrated Payments at Payroc, we uncover the secret sauce behind their remarkably successful ISV program. Having fallen into payments during a six-week temporary position that turned into a 14-year career, Byrne brings a wealth of experience from his journey with WorldNet (acqui…

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Building Ideas Brick By Brick: Jolynn Ledgerwood On LEGO® Serious Play® For Teams And Leaders 33:32

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What if the key to better leadership and teamwork was sitting in a box of LEGO bricks? Jolynn Ledgerwood, principal of Elevate Your Talent and a certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator, joins Kate Byrne to reveal how this playful yet powerful methodology transforms boardrooms into spaces of creativity, communication, and problem-solving. From unl…

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Modern Finance: AP Automation with Steve Buchberger and Heather Dawood from Deluxe | Episode 431 19:56

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Our Modern Finance series continues with episode three, featuring Steve Buchberger and Heather Dawood from Deluxe. We explored why more than 80% of businesses are still managing accounts payable manually — and the insights may surprise you. The pair explain how today's finance professionals are caught in a challenging paradox: highly skilled indivi…

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Special Series: Powering Payments Together with Adam Oberman, President of Payroc | Episode 430 30:39

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In the first episode of our three-part series with Payroc, Powering Payments Together: How Payroc Helps ISVs Scale Smarter, I sit down with Payroc President Adam Oberman to explore the shifting landscape of integrated payments. Once seen as a simple feature, payments have now become the financial backbone of successful software companies. Adam expl…

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The Big Take, The Bigger Picture: Bloomberg Reporter And Co-Host Of The Big Take Podcast, Sarah Holder On Cutting Through The Noise 34:36

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The future of journalism is evolving fast, and Sarah Holder is helping shape it. As a Bloomberg reporter and co-host of The Big Take podcast, Sarah shares her journey from internships at Politico and CityLab to covering global forces that impact our daily lives. She offers practical tips for navigating today’s news landscape—like which sources to t…

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John Caplan, CEO of Payoneer | Episode 429 21:37

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What happens when you give ambitious entrepreneurs around the world the financial tools previously reserved for multinational corporations? John Caplan, CEO of Payoneer, reveals the transformative impact of enabling truly global commerce for small businesses on this episode of the Leaders in Payments Podcast. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Payon…

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Jonathan O'Connor, Division President, Third-Party Payments at Synovus | Episode 428 22:52

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Jonathan O'Connor brings a unique global perspective to the payments landscape as Division President of Third-Party Payments at Synovus, the oldest bank in Georgia. His journey from Dublin, Ireland to becoming a key player in Atlanta's "Transaction Alley" reveals how traditional banking and cutting-edge fintech can create powerful synergies. At Syn…

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How To Make Money Work: On Social Entrepreneurship & Impact Investing With Christine Mahoney, Frank Batten School Chief Innovation Officer 35:26

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Impact investing and social entrepreneurship are reshaping the way we tackle global challenges. Christine Mahoney, professor, author, and Chief Innovation Officer at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, shares how aligning financial success with social and environmental missions creates powerful change. She breaks down the diffe…

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AI in Payments Series: Featuring Payarc Co-Founder & President, Jared Ronski | Episode 427 16:49

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Jared Ronski, Co-founder and President of Payarc, takes us behind the scenes of how modern payment technology is empowering independent sales agents and merchants alike. The conversation reveals Payarc's unique approach to partner relationships, where "growth through alignment" isn't just a catchy phrase but a business philosophy that has kept agen…

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Pauline Idogho, Founder Of Mocktail Club: Execution Is Everything: Growing Mocktail Club Into A Zero-Proof Powerhouse 35:43

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Experience the fast-growing zero-proof movement and what it takes to be an early market trendsetter in the ready-to-drink sector. Join us as we sit down with Pauline Idogho, the visionary Founder and CEO behind Mocktail Club, as she shares her journey from former Global Development Strategist at the World Bank to a beverages innovator, redefining c…

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Special Series: Modern Finance with Pat Moye, Executive Director of Product Innovation, Receivables at Deluxe | Episode 426 31:01

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Pat Moye, Executive Director of Product Innovation at Deluxe, unveils the surprising reality of accounts receivable departments still trapped in manual processes despite technological advances elsewhere in business. As he aptly points out, AR professionals often describe themselves as "cash detectives," spending valuable time hunting down payment i…

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AI in Payments Series: Featuring Payarc VP of ISV, Zac Schneiderman | Episode 425 25:34

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Zac Schneiderman shares a deeply personal journey from political science student to VP of ISV at Payarc, where he's become a driving force behind the company's innovative approach to payment integration for software platforms. What does it take to build successful partnerships in the fast-evolving payments ecosystem? For Schneiderman, it begins wit…

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Gen Z Teens Taking Action: Author, Kelli Peterson On A Bright Future Thanks To Youth Power, Purpose, And Progress 41:53

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Discover the incredible power of Gen Z youth engagement and why their voices are not just a side show, but a smart strategy for the future. Kelli Peterson, author of Gen Z Teens Take Action and founder of The Change Project, joins us to reveal what this generation is getting right, what adults still don’t grasp, and how we can all better support th…

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Taylor Lauber, CEO of Shift4 | Episode 424 23:54

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Ever wonder what it takes to transform a basement startup into a global payments powerhouse processing over a quarter trillion dollars annually? In this fascinating conversation, Taylor Lauber, CEO of Shift4, reveals the remarkable journey that's taken the company from a small payment processor to an innovative force reimagining commerce across 75 …

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Eyal Lifshitz, CEO of Bluevine | Episode 423 24:13

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Stepping into the world of small business banking requires a fresh perspective, and that's exactly what Eyal Lifshitz brought when he founded Bluevine twelve years ago. Having watched his father run a physical therapy practice, Eyal witnessed firsthand the financial challenges small business owners face daily. Today, as Bluevine's CEO, he's transfo…

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Power In Connection: Mentorship, Momentum, And The Next Generation: College Contact Part 2 With COO Leah Guesman And Mentor Alinor Smith 37:59

2M ago37:59

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Personal connections and consistent support can truly alter the trajectory of a student’s life, a fact explored in depth with Leah Guesman, COO of College Contact, and Alinor Smith, a dedicated mentor. In this engaging episode, we delve into the transformative power of mentorship, revealing how it goes beyond simply providing information to buildin…

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Special Series: Modern Finance with Yogs Jayaprakasam, SVP, Chief Technology & Digital Officer at Deluxe | Episode 422 28:07

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We’re proud to kick off our four-part Modern Finance series with a conversation with Deluxe's Yogs Jayaprakasam, SVP, Chief Technology & Digital Officer. AI isn't just changing treasury - it's completely reimagining how financial teams operate, transforming them from back-office functions into strategic business advisors. Yogs Jayaprakasam reveals …

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Senior Vice President Of News And Editor-In-Chief At New York Public Radio, Audrey Cooper Isn’t Here To Play Small: On Authentic Leadership, Journalism, And Speaking Up 37:23

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Step into the dynamic world of media leadership, as we dive into what it truly takes to drive innovation and lead through monumental change in the ever-evolving landscape of news. Joining us is the trailblazing Audrey Cooper, the award-winning Editor-in-Chief at New York Public Radio, and the first woman to lead that newsroom in its 100-year histor…

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James Neville, CEO of Yaspa | Episode 421 22:49

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What happens when you combine lightning-fast payments with sophisticated identity verification? James Neville, CEO of Yaspa, reveals how his company is transforming financial transactions by connecting these two critical elements. Yaspa stands at the cutting edge of real-time payment processing, offering the fastest account-to-account transfers acr…

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Women Leaders inPayments: Alisa Barber, CMO at Paysafe | Episode 420 23:56

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From her journey through marketing roles at large payments companies to building out the marketing function at Paysafe, Alisa Barber, CMO reveals the continuous learning and adaptation required to thrive in the rapidly evolving payments landscape. Her leadership philosophy centers on providing clear direction while creating space for team members t…

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Women Leaders in Payments: Monika Liikamaa, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Enfuce | Episode 419 42:25

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“This episode contains explicit language and may not be suitable for all audiences.” The journey from developer to co-CEO of a global payments provider isn't for the faint of heart. Monika Liikamaa knows this firsthand. As the co-founder of Enfuce, she's built a company that processes cards for 24 million cardholders worldwide, pioneering cloud-nat…

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The Power Of The Interpersonal: Founder And CEO Of TERN Mentoring, Tina Fox On Living A Legacy Through Mentorship And Networks 40:07

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In an era driven by automation and digital detachment, interpersonal leadership is more powerful—and more necessary—than ever. Tina Fox, Founder and CEO of TERN Mentoring, offers a deeply personal and practical perspective on how mentorship can be reimagined as a daily, living legacy. She opens up about how vulnerability, intentional connection, an…

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Women Leaders in Payments: Kari Wilhelm, SVP of Data Strategy & Commercialization at Worldpay | Episode 418 30:40

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Redefining leadership requires authenticity, cross-functional collaboration, and a willingness to embrace non-linear career paths. Kari Wilhelm, SVP of Data Strategy and Commercialization at Worldpay, embodies these principles as she navigates the complex intersection of payments technology and data innovation. In this fascinating conversation, Kar…

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Women Leaders in Payments: Karen Xu, CFO of North America | Episode 417 32:47

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The payments landscape is undergoing dramatic transformation, demanding new approaches to leadership and innovation. Karen Xu, Chief Financial Officer for North America at Ingenico, brings a fresh perspective on navigating this evolution while balancing personal and professional priorities. Growing up in Shanghai's French Concession sparked Karen's…

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Women Leaders in Payments: Aglika Dotcheva, CFO at Riskified | Episode 416 23:43

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Aglika Dotcheva's journey from organizing student strikes in post-communist Bulgaria to becoming CFO of Riskified is a masterclass in resilience and adaptive leadership. With just $3,000 in her pocket and dreams of a better future, Agi arrived in New York, eventually studying at Columbia University before finding her path in fintech. What makes Agi…

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Women Leaders in Payments: Outhay Lovan, Chief People Strategy Officer at VizyPay | Episode 415 21:45

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What happens when bold career moves and authentic leadership philosophy unite? Just ask Outhay Lovan, Chief People Strategy Officer at VizyPay, who transformed from LinkedIn observer to executive leader by taking an unconventional path that started with "stalking" the company online. In this captivating conversation for Women Leaders in Payments mo…

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The Skills Of Courageous Leadership: Building Bold, Resilient Leaders To Thrive During Uncertain Times With Founder Of The Courageous Leadership Institute, Cindy Solomon 44:44

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What does courageous leadership actually look like in a world of nonstop disruption? Cindy Solomon, founder of the Courageous Leadership Institute, brings fire and clarity to a conversation about leading when conditions are uncertain, expectations are high, and change is constant. With insights on resilience, perception vs. reality, and why women a…

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Women Leaders in Payments: Debopama Sen, Head of Payments, Citi Services | Episode 414 20:26

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From humble beginnings as a mathematics student in India to overseeing Citi's payments operations across 94 countries, Debopama Sen's 29-year journey offers valuable lessons for aspiring leaders. Her perspective on leadership is refreshingly practical: find the signal amidst the noise, articulate a clear strategic vision, and focus on helping your …

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Women Leaders in Payments: Lena Hackelöer, CEO/Founder of Brite Payments | Episode 413 22:04

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"The ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities is on a different level with working mothers," observes Lena Hackelöer, CEO and founder of Brite Payments, during our illuminating Women Leaders in Payments episode. Five years after launching her company focused on account-to-account payments in Europe, Lena brings fresh perspectives on leade…

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Women Leaders in Payments: Ahalya Vijay, VP Product Operations at Worldpay | Episode 412 27:30

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What happens when your work drains rather than energizes you? For Ahalya Vijay, VP of Product Operations at Worldpay, this realization sparked a pivotal career transformation from consulting to product leadership in payments. In this illuminating conversation for Women Leaders in Payments month, Ahalya shares her global journey from Singapore to th…

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Sustainable Growth Where Community Comes First: A Conversation With Crunchy Hydration Founder & CEO Megan Riggs 26:12

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Unlocking sustainable growth in your business is not a task for a single person. It can only be achieved with the help of other people, especially from your most trusted circles. Kate Byrne chats with Megan Riggs, who shares how she brought success to her company, Crunchy Hydration, by putting community at the top of her priorities. She explains wh…

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Women Leaders in Payments: Andie Hill, EVP, Agent Sales at Payroc | Episode 411 34:27

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Andie Hill's career defies traditional paths. From searching newspaper classifieds to becoming Executive Vice President of Agent Sales at Payroc, her journey illustrates how authenticity and relationship-building create leadership success in the payments industry. "Being relevant and authentic" defines modern leadership for Hill. Throughout our con…

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Women Leaders in Payments: Maggie O'Toole, Chief Client Officer at Dash Solutions | Episode 410 38:30

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Maggie O'Toole's remarkable journey from arriving in Chicago from Poland with just $300 to becoming Chief Client Officer at Dash Solutions exemplifies the power of mindset and determination in creating extraordinary outcomes. Her story serves as both inspiration and blueprint for anyone looking to make their mark in the payments industry. With disa…

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Women Leaders in Payments: Sheffali Welch, Chief Operating Officer at The Clearing House | Episode 409 38:31

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Discover the evolution of leadership in the payments industry through the lens of someone who's lived it. Sheffali Welsh, Chief Operating Officer of The Clearing House, brings a unique perspective shaped by her unconventional journey from cognitive science studies to overseeing operations for America's only private payment network operator. The pay…

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Founding qMe: Co-Founder Akshita Tiwari’s Mission To Democratize Quantum Tech 39:48

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With technology continuously evolving every single day, it offers an almost limitless potential to come up with something innovative to transform the broken education system. This has been Akshita Tiwari’s mission: to democratize quantum tech and make it easily accessible to the young generation. She joins Kate Byrne to talk about her work as co-fo…

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Women Leaders in Payments: Serena Smith, Chief Client Officer at i2c | Episode 408 35:15

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What happens when the primary users of an industry's products aren't well-represented in its leadership? Serena Smith, Chief Client Officer at i2c, tackles this fundamental question in a fascinating exploration of women's influence in the payments ecosystem. The stark reality? Women drive 85% of consumer purchases across categories but hold only 27…

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What Are You Really Hungry For? A Conversation With Michelle Petties, Author Of Leaving Large, Food Coach 47:26

3M ago47:26

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Are you ready to redefine your relationship with food? This powerful conversation uncovers how to rewrite your food story, moving beyond diets to a place of true transformation. Join author, speaker, and food story whisperer Michelle Petties, who shares insights from her book, Leaving Large, revealing how emotional eating became a survival tactic a…

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Women Leaders in Payments: Billi Jo Wright, Head of Risk at Worldpay for Platforms 28:47

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Billi Jo Wright's unconventional journey from working in her uncle's sheet metal factory to executive leadership in payments spans nearly three decades and offers powerful lessons about persistence, adaptability, and betting on yourself. Without a college degree but armed with boundless curiosity, Billi Jo navigated through various roles across iss…

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Floris de Kort, CEO of Thunes | Episode 406 19:01

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What happens when you build direct connections to over 350 real-time banks and wallets worldwide? You create what Thunes CEO Floris de Kort calls "the smart superhighway to move money around the world." The limitations of traditional cross-border payments are all too familiar for businesses operating globally. SWIFT transfers take days, lack transp…

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From LILLY To And She Could Be Next: Nimble Media Founder And Producer, Jyoti Sarda On The Power Of Film For Women’s Leadership 36:55

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Stepping into your purpose and leaving the comfort of a major media brand like Fox or Paramount takes immense courage, a topic we dive into with Jyoti Sarda, founder of Nimble Media and producer of impactful films. Jyoti shares her journey of transitioning from the corporate world to independent filmmaking, covering the realities of fundraising and…

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Pulse of Payments: Swipe Right on SoftPOS: Unlocking Payment Freedom with Pierre Aurel and Norman Frankel of Stanchion | Episode 405 39:35

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Step into the world of payment innovation with Pierre Aurel, Chief Product Officer, and Norman Frankel, Chief Growth Officer at Stanchion Payments as they demystify SoftPOS technology - the revolutionary software turning ordinary smartphones into powerful payment terminals. SoftPOS fundamentally transforms how merchants accept payments, enabling an…

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Matt Brennan, CEO of Spire | Episode 404 25:34

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What happens when you combine the merchant benefits of pay-by-bank transactions with the consumer rewards typically reserved for credit cards? Matt Brennan, CEO of Spire, reveals how their groundbreaking approach is transforming everyday payments across America. Brennan walks us through Spire's innovative branded payment solution that powers mercha…

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Embracing The Digital Shift In The Future Of Education With Dr. Dawn Sizemore, CEO And Founder Of iCurric 33:08

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The future of education is a topic of crucial importance in today's rapidly evolving world. In this episode, Kate Byrne chats with Dr. Dawn Sizemore, CEO and Founder of iCurric, to explore this very topic. Dr. Dawn envisions the future of education, where digital learning and human-centered design converge to create impactful and accessible experie…

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Rui Ribeiro, Co-Founder & CEO of Jscrambler | Episode 403 24:04

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Digital commerce security stands at a critical crossroads, with an average of 66 third-party vendors present during the typical e-commerce checkout flow. Each of these represents a potential security vulnerability that could compromise your customers' payment data. Few understand this landscape better than Rui Ribeiro, Co-Founder and CEO of Jscramb…

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Inside The System, Outside The Box And Beyond The Buzzwords: Leading Real Change With Microsoft Sr. Program Manager, Bourgogne Kinlaw 32:38

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The intersection of technology and social impact is ripe with possibilities, but many non-profits struggle to keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital landscape. In this insightful episode, Kate Byrne welcomes Bourgogne Kinlaw, Senior Business Program Manager at Microsoft, to shed light on navigating this complexity. From corporate to non-profit…

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John Gordon, CEO of ValidiFI | Episode 402 23:31

4M ago23:31

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The future of payments is shifting dramatically as consumers demand more options and businesses seek better ways to assess risk. John Gordon, CEO of ValidiFI, takes us deep into how bank account behavior data is becoming the missing puzzle piece in understanding consumer reliability beyond traditional credit scores. Gordon explains how ValidiFI sit…

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Maxim Galash, CEO of Coinchange | Episode 401 23:07

4M ago23:07

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Max Galash takes us on a fascinating journey through the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape as CEO of Coinchange, a global crypto brokerage and asset management platform with offices in Warsaw and Toronto. Having pivoted from a direct-to-consumer approach following the collapse of major players like Celsius and BlockFi, CoinChange now focuse…