Personally

Persona

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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Feb 5

    Dinari bridges traditional markets and digital assets - S2E09

    In this episode, we're excited to introduce Brandon Ooi, the COO of Dinari, a fintech innovator making compliant tokenized securities accessible to investors. Brandon co-founded Crunchyroll as its CTO and worked at Stripe as an engineer specializing in marketplace enterprises, bringing deep technical expertise and product leadership to the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology. Join us as we explore Brandon's journey from building beloved consumer platforms to pioneering the future of securities trading, and how Dinari is bridging the gap between traditional markets and digital assets. 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 Brandon https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonooi/ https://www.dinari.com/ Connect with Ed https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante

    Dinari bridges traditional markets and digital assets - S2E09

  7. 04/26/2024

    Revolutionizing access to capital for small businesses - S2E08

    In this episode, we're excited to introduce Sri Kaza, the visionary founder of BrightCap, a fintech pioneer transforming the way small businesses access capital. With a career spanning over two decades in business leadership, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Sri brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the financial challenges facing small businesses. Join us as we explore Sri's journey, the mission behind BrightCap, and how they're leveraging technology to democratize access to funding for America's small enterprises. 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 Programhttps://withpersona.com/startups Connect with Sri https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikaza/ https://www.britecap.com/ Connect with Ed https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante

    Revolutionizing access to capital for small businesses - S2E08

  8. 04/19/2024

    Local Sharing, Global Impact: How Peerby is building a sustainable economy

    In this episode of 'Personally,' we're diving into the heart of the sharing economy with Daan Weddepohl, the visionary founder of Peerby. Discover how Peerby is redefining the way we think about ownership and community through its unique platform for borrowing and sharing items with neighbors. From his early beginnings to pioneering a sustainable path in the tech world, join us as we explore Daan's journey, the challenges and triumphs of building Peerby, and his insights on the future of sustainable entrepreneurship. 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 Daan https://peerby.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/daanweddepohl/ Connect with Ed https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante

    Local Sharing, Global Impact: How Peerby is building a sustainable economy
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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
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Persona
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    Personally