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Are you a startup founder, compliance leader, or expert looking to construct an ecosystem of trust for your customers? Personally is a riveting podcast series that shines a spotlight on the stories of startup founders who've built customer trust through Persona’s robust identity verification platform. You can request to join us now on withpersona.com/community

  1. 3d ago

    Coinflow on programmable money and compliance at scale - S3E17

    In this episode, we dive into the payments revolution with Daniel Lev, CEO and Co-Founder of Coinflow. Daniel brings a rare blend of expertise: he started in large-scale digital transformation at PwC, moved into product at Amount (the Chicago-based fintech unicorn), and previously co-founded and exited a Web3 sports gaming platform before launching Coinflow. Coinflow connects traditional payment rails with stablecoin technology to enable instant global settlement for cross-border commerce. Operating across 170+ countries and managing compliance through GDPR, FinCEN, MiCA, and more, Coinflow has delivered 2,300% revenue growth in the past year and proven entirely new use cases for programmable money. He's joined by Derek Woods, Crypto GTM Lead at Persona, who has been in the identity verification space since 2017 — from KYC work at IHS Markit to leading Yoti's North America expansion, building go-to-market at Passbase, and now stewarding identity infrastructure for crypto at Persona. About Persona Persona is a unified identity platform that provides businesses with the building blocks they need to customize verification experiences, while mitigating fraud, and meeting ever-evolving compliance standards. Apply to join Persona's Startup Program: https://withpersona.com/startups Connect with Daniel https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-lev/ Connect with Derek https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-woods-b2a94b1b0/ Connect with Ed https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante

  2. Aug 27

    The Better Money Company on building the compliant stablecoin clearinghouse - S3E16

    In this episode, we're excited to introduce Adam Zuckerman, Co-Founder of The Better Money Company. He was previously general counsel at Eigen Labs, a unicorn that raised over $200M from a16z crypto and others, and an attorney at Latham & Watkins, where he represented 100+ companies and VCs across the crypto and payments ecosystem. He's joined by David Chachanko, Lead, Digital Assets and Compliance at Persona, who spent over a decade in regulatory compliance, including serving as a national bank examiner with the OCC, before leading Trust Administration and Compliance Technology at BitGo Trust and later bringing that operator perspective to Persona's product team. About PersonaPersona is a unified identity platform that provides businesses with the building blocks they need to customize verification experiences, while mitigating fraud, and meeting ever-evolving compliance standards. Apply to join Persona's Startup Program: https://withpersona.com/startups Connect with Adamhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-zuck/ Connect with Davidhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-chachanko-30757284/ Connect with Edhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante

  3. Aug 18

    Slow Ventures on backing founders before the market catches up - S3E15

    In this episode, we're excited to introduce Yoni Rechtman, Partner at Slow Ventures, a generalist early-stage venture firm that has deployed over $1 billion since 2011 across fintech, SaaS, crypto, consumer, healthcare, and the creator economy, with a portfolio that includes Airtable, Gusto, Robinhood, Venmo, Solana, and Ro. Yoni leads the firm's New York presence and joined as Partner in January 2025 after three years as Principal, following five years at Tusk Ventures where he rose from Analyst to Principal. He studied at Amherst College and NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study, and writes the popular Substack newsletter 99% Derisible (15,000+ subscribers), known for sharp takes on org design, AI's impact on work, and the future of software. About Persona Persona is a unified identity platform that provides businesses with the building blocks they need to customize verification experiences, while mitigating fraud, and meeting ever-evolving compliance standards. Apply to join Persona's Startup Program: https://withpersona.com/startups Connect with Yoni https://www.linkedin.com/in/yrechtman Connect with Ross https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-freiman-mendel-79b69a83/ Connect with Ed https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante

  4. Aug 6

    Modern Treasury is powering $400B+ in global payments - S3E14

    In this episode, we're excited to introduce Matt Marcus, Co-Founder and CEO of Modern Treasury, the most trusted infrastructure for global money movement. Founded in 2018 alongside co-founders Dimitri Dadiomov and Sam Aarons through Y Combinator's Summer 2018 batch, Modern Treasury has powered over $400 billion in payments for hundreds of organizations, ranging from YC startups to financial institutions with over a century of history. Before Modern Treasury, Matt worked at First Round Capital and Ultimate Kronos Group, and he graduated with a BS in Computer Science from Dartmouth College, where he served as captain of the men's lightweight rowing team. Modern Treasury provides a unified API for money movement across ACH, wire, RTP, FedNow, push to card, and stablecoins, and its recently launched Payments product brings together fiat and stablecoin infrastructure with built in compliance, ledgering, and reporting in a single platform.About PersonaPersona is a unified identity platform that provides businesses with the building blocks they need to customize verification experiences, while mitigating fraud, and meeting ever-evolving compliance standards.Apply to join Persona's Startup Program: https://withpersona.com/startupsConnect with Matthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-marcus-bb1b9460/https://www.moderntreasury.com/Connect with Rickhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-song-25198b24/Connect with Edhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante

  5. Jul 7

    Lithic powers the infrastructure behind modern card issuing - S3E13

    In this episode, we're excited to introduce Robin Gandhi, Chief Product Officer at Lithic, the programmable card issuing and processing infrastructure for developers, digital banks, and financial institutions handling billions in annual volume. Robin brings over a decade of deep fintech expertise across product, partnerships, and global operations. Before joining Lithic, he served as CPO at Nium, defining payment strategy across 190+ countries, and held leadership roles at Navan (formerly TripActions) and Adyen, where he scaled global issuing and North American partnerships. Evolving from its roots as Privacy.com, Lithic acts as the go-to infrastructure layer for companies launching customizable card programs with direct network connectivity and real-time fraud logic. Join us as we explore Robin's journey across the fintech landscape and how Lithic is building the trust and infrastructure layer for the next generation of card programs. About Persona Persona is a unified identity platform that provides businesses with the building blocks they need to customize verification experiences, while mitigating fraud, and meeting ever-evolving compliance standards. Apply to join Persona's Startup Program: https://withpersona.com/startups Connect with Robin https://www.linkedin.com/in/robingandhi/ https://lithic.com/ Connect with Ed https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante

  6. Mar 10

    Woolf University reimagines global higher education - S2E12

    In this episode, we're excited to introduce Dr. Joshua Broggi, the Founder and CEO of Woolf University, the world's first global collegiate university. A former Oxford philosophy faculty member and Humboldt Fellow, Joshua turned his deep research into the role of universities in human progress into a bold vision: an accredited institution that empowers qualified organizations to offer degrees recognized in 50+ countries. With 30+ member colleges, 800+ faculty across 5 continents, and students in 70+ countries, Woolf is using technology to make academic excellence more accessible and affordable. Join us as we explore Joshua's journey from philosophy professor to edtech founder, and how Woolf is reshaping the future of credentialing, identity, and trust in global education. About Persona Persona is a unified identity platform that provides businesses with the building blocks they need to customize verification experiences, while mitigating fraud, and meeting ever-evolving compliance standards. Apply to join Persona's Startup Program: https://withpersona.com/startups Connect with Joshua https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabroggi/ https://woolf.university/ Connect with Ed https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante

  7. Feb 11

    Making cash management smarter with AI-powered insights from Balance - S2E11

    In this episode, we're excited to introduce Batu Inal, Co-Founder and CTO of Balance, an intelligent treasury platform revolutionizing how enterprises optimize their cash management. Balance provides real-time visibility into cash across all accounts, AI-powered forecasting, and automated insights to help businesses work their money harder. With $50B+ in transactions processed and $2B+ in accounts monitored, the platform serves established organizations including large enterprise businesses. Join us as we explore Batu's journey from technologist to fintech entrepreneur, and how Balance is transforming enterprise treasury from a back-office function into a strategic advantage through intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making. About Persona Persona is a unified identity platform that provides businesses with the building blocks they need to customize verification experiences, while mitigating fraud, and meeting ever-evolving compliance standards. Apply to join Persona's Startup Program: https://withpersona.com/startups Connect with Batu https://www.linkedin.com/in/batuinal/ https://www.balancecash.io/ Connect with Ed https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante

  8. Feb 6

    Simplifying how businesses pay creators and contractors worldwide with Trolley - S2E10

    In this episode, we're excited to introduce Barnett Klane, VP of Product at Trolley, the leading payouts platform powering the internet economy. Trolley enables businesses to automate global payments to creators, freelancers, and contractors across 210+ countries and territories, serving major companies. Barnett previously founded MyManual and held product roles at Bugcrowd, bringing deep expertise in building products at the intersection of payments, compliance, and creator platforms. Join us as we explore Barnett's journey from startup founder to product leader, and how Trolley is solving the complex challenges of global payout automation—from recipient onboarding and KYC compliance to tax management and fraud prevention. About Persona Persona is a unified identity platform that provides businesses with the building blocks they need to customize verification experiences, while mitigating fraud, and meeting ever-evolving compliance standards. Apply to join Persona's Startup Program: https://withpersona.com/startups Connect with Barnett https://www.linkedin.com/in/barnettklane/ https://trolley.com/ Connect with Ed https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante

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Are you a startup founder, compliance leader, or expert looking to construct an ecosystem of trust for your customers? Personally is a riveting podcast series that shines a spotlight on the stories of startup founders who've built customer trust through Persona’s robust identity verification platform. You can request to join us now on withpersona.com/community

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  • Creator
    Persona
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
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