In this episode, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Nick Dobson, Founder & CEO of Unetix, to explore how businesses can turn payment chaos into clarity — and data into a real growth lever.
Nick shares his journey from payments and data operations to founding Unetix, unpacking why so much of the industry still focuses on the front end of payments, while the real problems — reconciliation, data fragmentation, compliance, and cost leakage — sit firmly in the back office.
The conversation dives into Payments Lifecycle Intelligence, the idea of a “Chief Payments Officer who never sleeps”, and how AI can move payments teams beyond reporting dashboards to actionable intelligence that improves authorisation rates, reduces cost, and strengthens compliance.
They also discuss how payments operations are evolving, why data visibility is becoming a competitive advantage, and where platforms like Unetix fit into the future payments stack.
Plus, Nick steps up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame — nominating one thing in payments, fintech or business he’d happily banish forever.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by TAMI AI.
TAMI AI is the market intelligence and lead generation platform built for sales and marketing teams who want precision, not guesswork. TAMI helps businesses identify their best-fit prospects, gain deep market insights, and boost revenue growth, and it has become the go-to solution for the payments and fintech industries.https://tami.ai/
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders.
PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.https://teampcn.com/
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
In this episode, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Sara Savidge, CEO at Fexco International Payments, for a wide-ranging conversation on payments strategy, leadership, and diversity.
Sara shares her career journey from global banking to CEO, reflecting on the moments and mentors that shaped her leadership style and what truly changes when you step into the top role. The discussion explores the direction of change in payments, the forces driving transformation, and where the biggest opportunities — and challenges — lie ahead.
The episode also dives into what makes a great leader in business today, how to build trust and motivate teams, and why diversity, equity, and inclusion must move from intent to action across the fintech industry.
Plus, Sara takes on The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame — nominating one thing in payments or business she’d happily banish forever.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by TAMI AI.
TAMI AI is the market intelligence and lead generation platform built for sales and marketing teams who want precision, not guesswork. TAMI helps businesses identify their best-fit prospects, gain deep market insights, and boost revenue growth, and it has become the go-to solution for the payments and fintech industries.https://tami.ai/
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders.
PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.https://teampcn.com/
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
In this episode, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Omar Rafii, CEO & Co-Founder of Krowd, and Jonny Fox, Partnerships Director of Krowd, to explore how loyalty is being reimagined at the intersection of fintech, payments, and hospitality.
The conversation traces Krowd’s origin story, the challenges of modernising loyalty in financial services, and why traditional rewards programs are increasingly failing to reflect real customer behaviour. Omar and Jonny unpack how partnerships between banks, fintechs, and merchants are unlocking new models for engagement and growth.
The episode also introduces Krowd’s latest product launch — Dynamik Rewards & Loyalty — an industry-first platform that enables real-time, frictionless rewards at the point of payment, delivering richer data for merchants and more seamless experiences for consumers.
Looking ahead, the group discusses where loyalty is heading next, how embedded finance is reshaping customer engagement, and what financial institutions must do to move beyond outdated reward structures.
Plus, Omar and Jonny step up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame — to nominate what they’d banish forever from fintech, payments, or business.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by TAMI AI.
TAMI AI is the market intelligence and lead generation platform built for sales and marketing teams who want precision, not guesswork. TAMI helps businesses identify their best-fit prospects, gain deep market insights, and boost revenue growth, and it has become the go-to solution for the payments and fintech industries.https://tami.ai/
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders.
PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.https://teampcn.com/
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
In this episode, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna sit down with Steffen Vollert, CEO of Volt, for a deep dive into the future of real-time payments and the rapidly converging worlds of fiat and crypto.
Steffen walks the hosts through the current state of real-time payment rails around the world — and why, despite progress, global merchants still face major friction when moving money across borders. From marketplace payouts to international freelancer networks, he breaks down the real operational challenges enterprise merchants face with fees, FX, fragmentation and compliance.
Grant, Justin and Steffen explore where traditional fiat rails fall short, and how stablecoins are emerging as a powerful complement — not a replacement — to existing infrastructure. They discuss how stablecoins could redefine what “real-time” truly means, the role they may play in liquidity and treasury, and why a hybrid model of fiat and crypto rails is becoming increasingly compelling for global merchants.
The conversation then turns to Volt’s perspective. Steffen shares how Volt is responding to these macro shifts, the products and innovations supporting merchants today, and why the company is leaning into a future where real-time means something far more universal, reliable and borderless than what exists today.
Finally, Steffen joins the hosts for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate something he’s ready to banish from the payments industry once and for all.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by TAMI AI.
TAMI AI is the market intelligence and lead generation platform built for sales and marketing teams who want precision, not guesswork. TAMI helps businesses identify their best-fit prospects, gain deep market insights, and boost revenue growth, and it has become the go-to solution for the payments and fintech industries.https://tami.ai/
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders.
PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.https://teampcn.com/
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
In this episode, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna sit down with Leda Glyptis — founder, author and one of fintech’s most distinctive and outspoken voices — for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of banking, the rise of challengers and the power of ideas to reshape an industry.
Leda takes the hosts through her journey from senior leadership roles inside major banks to becoming a global commentator on transformation, culture and what truly holds incumbents back. She unpacks the lessons learned from life inside big institutions, the moment she realised she needed to challenge the status quo, and the experiences that shaped her perspective on what real change looks like.
Grant, Justin and Leda dive into the challenger bank revolution, exploring where Starling, Monzo, Revolut and others have genuinely shifted the competitive landscape — and whether legacy banks are actually capable of catching up. They discuss the strengths incumbents still possess, the cultural blockers that slow innovation, and the single biggest thing a big bank must do if it wants to compete.
The conversation also turns to Leda’s work as an author and thinker. She shares what pushed her to write her two books to date: Beyond Resilience & Bankers Like Us, how writing became a way to challenge industry narratives, and the surprising reactions she’s received along the way.
Finally, the group looks ahead at what the next decade holds for banking — from regulation and convergence to customer trust and the future role of technology — before Leda steps up to The Payments Shed’s infamous Shelf of Shame to banish something from the industry for good.
Content Warning: This episode includes a brief reference to suicide which some listeners/viewers may find distressing. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available.
In the UK: You can contact Samaritans anytime on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org for confidential support.
In the US: You can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org.
International: You can find crisis helplines worldwide at iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres.
You’re not alone, and help is always available.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by TAMI AI.
TAMI AI is the market intelligence and lead generation platform built for sales and marketing teams who want precision, not guesswork. TAMI helps businesses identify their best-fit prospects, gain deep market insights, and boost revenue growth, and it has become the go-to solution for the payments and fintech industries.https://tami.ai/
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders.
PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.https://teampcn.com/
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
In this episode, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna sit down with Marie Walker, Global Ambassador at Raidiam and co-founder of Open Future World, to unpack the accelerating evolution of open finance and the emerging wave of open data ecosystems.
Marie shares her journey from ecosystem builder to one of the most recognised voices in global open finance, breaking down how markets are progressing, why account-to-account payments are finally gaining momentum, and where open banking is meaningfully impacting financial inclusion.
Grant, Justin and Marie dive into the critical role of standards, the tension between regulatory direction and industry innovation, and the risks of fragmentation if global alignment doesn’t keep pace. They also look beyond financial services to explore how open data could reshape sectors like healthcare, utilities and telecoms — and what needs to happen before consumers fully embrace an open data economy.
Plus, Marie joins the hosts for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame to banish something from the fintech universe once and for all.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by TAMI AI.
TAMI AI is the market intelligence and lead generation platform built for sales and marketing teams who want precision, not guesswork. TAMI helps businesses identify their best-fit prospects, gain deep market insights, and boost revenue growth, and it has become the go-to solution for the payments and fintech industries.https://tami.ai/
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders.
PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.https://teampcn.com/
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
In this episode, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna sit down with Alexander (Xander) Hastings, Head of Channel Partnerships at Rail, to explore how Rail is redefining cross-border payments by bridging the gap between traditional banking infrastructure and stablecoin networks.
With Rail powering roughly 10% of all global B2B stablecoin payments — about $3.6B annually — the conversation unpacks how the company is building the connective tissue for a more reliable, transparent, and compliant global payments ecosystem.
Grant, Justin, and Xander dive into the evolution of stablecoins as payment rails (not speculative assets), the importance of multi-bank redundancy, and how hybrid infrastructure is transforming the speed and efficiency of international money movement.
They also discuss Ripple’s recent investment in Rail, what it means for corridor expansion, liquidity access, and the broader shift toward collaboration between established players and fintech innovators.
Plus, Xander joins Grant and Justin for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame — to nominate something he’s ready to banish forever.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by TAMI AI.
TAMI AI is the market intelligence and lead generation platform built for sales and marketing teams who want precision, not guesswork. TAMI helps businesses identify their best-fit prospects, gain deep market insights, and boost revenue growth, and it has become the go-to solution for the payments and fintech industries.https://tami.ai/
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders.
PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.https://teampcn.com/
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
On this episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna sit down with Jack Mangnall, Co-Founder of Shape Technologies, to dive into one of the hottest topics in fintech — embedded payments — and explore why it’s become the biggest race in payments today.
Jack shares how Shape Technologies is helping software providers unlock new revenue streams and deliver seamless payment experiences, and the trio break down what truly defines embedded payments, how they differ from traditional integrations, and why they’re transforming the way businesses approach monetisation and customer experience.
Together, they explore which sectors and players are setting the standard for success, why so many ISVs are still sitting on the sidelines, and what’s separating the leading PSPs from those struggling to keep pace. The conversation also looks ahead to the future of embedded payments — from emerging innovations to the trends shaping the next phase of growth — and Jack reveals what Shape’s recent selection for the JPMorganChase Fintech Forward Programme means for their mission and momentum.
And of course, no episode would be complete without a trip to the Shelf of Shame, where Jack nominates a payments or fintech gripe he’d gladly see banished forever.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by TAMI AI.
TAMI AI is the market intelligence and lead generation platform built for sales and marketing teams who want precision, not guesswork. TAMI helps businesses identify their best-fit prospects, gain deep market insights, and boost revenue growth, and it has become the go-to solution for the payments and fintech industries.https://tami.ai/
The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders.
PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.https://teampcn.com/
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Disclaimer.Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
Beyond borders: Driving Wise’s growth in the Americas, with Lauren Langbridge
In this special live episode from the MoneyPot stage at Money20/20 Las Vegas, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna sit down with Lauren Langbridge, Commercial Director for the Americas at Wise Platform, to explore how Wise is building on its mission of money without borders across North and Latin America.
Lauren shares her perspective on what it takes to compete and win in one of the world’s most complex and competitive fintech regions — from scaling strategic partnerships with global players like Morgan Stanley and Nubank, to navigating the regulatory and operational realities of cross-border growth.
Together, they unpack:
How Wise Platform is driving commercial success across the Americas
The art of building trust and differentiation in competitive markets
How partnerships and collaboration power global expansion
The regulatory and market challenges shaping the path ahead
What the next chapter of Wise’s growth looks like in the region — and how success goes beyond revenue
And of course, no episode of The Payments Shed would be complete without a trip to The Shelf of Shame, where Lauren nominates her pick for what belongs banished forever from the world of payments and fintech.
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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.
Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.
Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
Ranjita Iyer on AI, Cybersecurity and Collective Resilience at Mastercard
Recorded live from The MoneyPot at Money20/20 USA, this special episode of The Payments Shed Podcast sees hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna sit down with Ranjita Iyer, EVP of Services for North America at Mastercard, for a deep dive into the evolving world of AI, cybersecurity, and collective resilience across the global payments landscape.
Together, they explore:
The Evolving Threat Landscape – how the cyber environment has shifted in recent years, the rise of sophisticated attacks, and what keeps leaders awake at night.
Mastercard’s Cybersecurity Strategy & AI – how Mastercard secures a global payments ecosystem through a multi-layered defence model, and the crucial role AI and machine learning play in staying ahead of threats.
Collective Resilience – why collaboration between banks, fintechs, governments, and merchants is essential to building a safer digital economy.
The Road Ahead – Ranjita’s perspective on the future of cyber resilience and the single most important step organisations can take today to strengthen defences.
And of course, Ranjita joins Grant and Justin for The Shelf of Shame, where she nominates something in tech and cybersecurity to banish forever.
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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.
Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.
Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
On this episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna sit down with James Neville, CEO and Founder of Yaspa, to unpack the evolving story of open banking — from its early ambitions to its next phase of innovation.
Together, they explore:
Building Yaspa – how James’s fintech journey shaped his vision for Yaspa, and the unique challenges of building a standout open banking platform.
Visa’s Exit & Global Shifts – what Visa’s withdrawal from the US open banking market signals for the industry, and where specialist providers like Yaspa can seize opportunity.
Leeds & the Northern Fintech Scene – why Yaspa chose to expand in Leeds, and how the North of England is fast emerging as a new fintech powerhouse.
The Future of Open Banking – key opportunities and challenges for banks, fintechs, and regulators over the next 12–18 months.
The Road Ahead for Yaspa – James’s vision for Yaspa’s growth, success, and role in shaping financial services for the next generation.
And of course, no episode would be complete without The Shelf of Shame — where James nominates a fintech frustration he’d happily banish forever.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by TAMI AI.
TAMI AI is the market intelligence and lead generation platform built for sales and marketing teams who want precision, not guesswork. TAMI helps businesses identify their best-fit prospects, gain deep market insights, and boost revenue growth, and it has become the go-to solution for the payments and fintech industries.https://tami.ai/
The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders.
PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.https://teampcn.com/
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Disclaimer.Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
Live from Money20/20 Las Vegas, host Grant Evans chats with Brian Gilman, Chief Marketing Officer at ThetaRay, to explore how AI is transforming financial crime compliance for banks and fintechs worldwide.
As regulators from FinCEN to FATF tighten expectations and criminals grow more sophisticated, Brian explains how ThetaRay’s AI-powered platform helps institutions detect complex threats, reduce false positives, and uncover crimes like human trafficking — including a recent success story with Santander Bank.
They discuss the evolving AI compliance landscape, what’s next in ThetaRay’s innovation roadmap, and why modernisation is now mission-critical for risk and compliance teams.
Plus, Brian joins Grant for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame — to nominate one thing he’d banish forever.
Live from Money20/20 Las Vegas, host Justin Hanna sits down with Riya Jagetia, Co-Founder of Socratix AI, to explore how autonomous AI coworkers are transforming the future of fraud and risk operations.
Riya shares how Socratix’s explainable, auditable AI agents are taking on complex investigative work — boosting accuracy, transparency, and speed without disrupting existing workflows. They discuss the shift from decision-support tools to true AI teammates, delivering 3-day deployments, 3x ROI, and real operational lift for financial institutions.
The conversation also covers Socratix AI’s recent $4.1M funding round, fuelling their mission to make AI coworkers a trusted part of every fraud team.
Plus, Riya gives us her Shelf of Shame nominee!
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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.
Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.
Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
Live from Money20/20 Las Vegas, host Grant Evans sits down with David Dowhan, Chief Product Officer at SavvyMoney, to explore Gen Z’s relationship with money — and what it means for the next wave of fintech innovation.
With 57% of consumers worried about the economy, just 14% feeling financially confident, and 32% asking for smarter budgeting tools, they unpack how fintechs can close the gap through education, personalisation, and trust.
The conversation dives into the shift from point solutions to platform plays, how AI is powering real personalization, and the impact of SavvyMoney’s recent $225M growth round in driving smarter, connected financial experiences.
Plus, we add another contender to The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame — where bad payment and fintech ideas go to die.
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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.
Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.
Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.
***
Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
In this Walk & Talk episode from Money20/20 Las Vegas, host Grant Evans sits down with Rens Troost, Co-Founder & CTO of Rational Exponent, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of banking.
From decision intelligence to regulatory transparency, Rens shares how AI is becoming business-critical for banks — driving smarter, safer decisions across the financial ecosystem. Together, they unpack what true trust in AI looks like, how institutions can balance automation with human judgment, and what’s next on the frontier of machine learning in finance.
Plus, Rens joins The Shelf of Shame to nominate one overhyped AI concept he’d gladly see retired for good.
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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.
Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.
Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.
***
Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
In this live episode from Money20/20 Las Vegas, host Justin Hanna sits down with Jess Houlgrave, CEO of WalletConnect, to explore the next frontier of user experience and digital assets in fintech.
With over $400B in transaction volume running through WalletConnect, Jess reveals what user behavior and adoption trends are telling us about where the industry is heading — and whether every bank and fintech really needs a stablecoin strategy.
They discuss how intuitive UX has become the true competitive advantage in next-gen fintech, what’s driving wallet innovation globally, and how trust and accessibility are shaping the Web3 experience.
Plus, Jess steps up for The Shelf of Shame to call out one concept she’d love to see retired.
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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.
Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.
Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
VAMP in Motion — Live from Money20/20 USA
In this live episode from Money20/20 Las Vegas, host Justin Hanna sits down with Kiel Cook, Product Manager at IXOPAY, to discuss how the payments orchestration platform is tackling fraud and chargebacks with its new VAMP initiative.
Three weeks into launch, Kiel shares how IXOPAY is partnering across the ecosystem to make merchant protection faster, smarter, and more global. They explore what success looks like for VAMP in the U.S. and abroad, how local markets are shaping adoption, and what trends are dominating the Money20/20 show floor.
Plus, Kiel joins The Shelf of Shame to nominate one payments concept he’d gladly retire for good.
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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.
Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.
Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
On this special Money20/20 USA edition of The Payments Shed, host Grant Evans sits down with Sarah Strap, Chief Commercial Officer at Aeropay, to unpack how open banking is taking shape in the United States, and how Aeropay is leading the charge to modernize payments for merchants and consumers alike.
Together, they explore:
Who is Aeropay? — The problem they’re solving, what sets them apart in a crowded payments landscape, and their bold vision for the years ahead.
Open Banking in the US — How adoption compares to Europe, what’s slowing progress, and whether regulation or innovation will drive the next wave of growth.
Money20/20 Pulse Check — Live impressions from the event floor, this year’s biggest themes, and what’s ahead for Aeropay.
Shelf of Shame — Sarah nominates one payments concept to banish forever — with Justin delivering the final verdict.
🎧 Recorded live on-site at Money20/20 USA.
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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.
Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.
Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
From Money20/20 Las Vegas, host Grant Evans sits down with Stefano Vaccino, Founder & CEO of Yapily, to unpack what’s next for open banking. Once defined by data access and compliance, open banking is now entering a new era — one focused on intelligence, connectivity, and real customer value.
Stefano shares how Yapily is helping banks, fintechs, and businesses move beyond regulatory frameworks toward a world of smarter, embedded financial experiences. They explore where innovation is really happening, how commercial momentum is outpacing regulation, and what themes are shaping the global open banking conversation this year.
And of course, before signing off, Stefano steps up for The Shelf of Shame — revealing what he’d banish from the world of fintech forever.
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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.
Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.
Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.
The Rise of Agentic Commerce: How Worldpay Is Powering the Future of AI-Driven Payments
In this live conversation from Money20/20 USA, host Justin Hanna sits down with Cindy Turner, Chief Product Officer at Worldpay, to unpack one of the biggest shifts reshaping global commerce — the rise of agentic payments.
From Google’s Agent Payments Protocol to Visa’s Intelligent Commerce vision, AI agents are beginning to buy, sell, and transact autonomously — and Worldpay is positioning itself at the heart of this transformation. Cindy breaks down the Agentic Commerce Maturity Spectrum, shares how Worldpay is building the rails to support “Know Your Agent” standards, and explores how merchants can get agent-ready today.
They also discuss competing standards across Visa, Google, OpenAI, and Perplexity, and how Worldpay’s four-pillar strategy is helping shape the future of AI-driven payments. There is also a big reveal from Worldpay!
Plus, Cindy takes on The Shelf of Shame to call out one payments or fintech trend she’d banish forever.
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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.
Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.
Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.
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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.
PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.
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Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.