Special Series: Powering Payments Together With Adam Oberman, President Of Payroc

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

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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 explains why the relationship between ISVs and their payment partners has never been more strategic. The most successful software providers now generate 20–40% of their revenue through payments, making it a critical driver of both growth and valuation. As he puts it, “ISVs don’t outgrow payments - they outgrow their payment partners.”

We discuss how market expectations have evolved dramatically. ISVs are demanding global payment capabilities from day one - multi-currency processing, cross-border compliance, and frictionless user experiences are now table stakes. At the same time, the integration process itself has shifted toward low-code solutions that enable faster deployment without sacrificing functionality.

What stands out most in Adam’s perspective is the human element of payments. Clean APIs may get an integration live, but it’s strategic guidance, problem-solving, and white-glove support that build long-term partnerships. “People do business with people,” Adam emphasizes, highlighting why technical capability must always be paired with trust and service.

Looking ahead to 2026, Adam predicts payments will no longer be viewed as a utility but as a core competitive advantage. Companies that fail to prioritize their payment strategy risk falling behind more agile competitors not just in features, but in valuation and market position.

Whether you’re an established ISV or just beginning to explore embedded payments, this episode offers essential insights into selecting a partner who can scale with you, adapt to change, and deliver value far beyond transaction processing.

Chapters

1. Introduction to Powering Payments Together (00:00:00)

2. Meet Adam Oberman, President of Payrock (00:01:14)

3. The State of Integrated Payments (00:04:38)

4. Trends Shaping Integrated Payments (00:09:52)

5. Payrock's Vision and Acquisitions (00:15:29)

6. ISV Programs and Value Proposition (00:21:12)

7. Future of Payments for ISVs (00:26:21)

8. Closing Advice for ISVs (00:30:02)

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