Leaders In Payments

Greg Myers
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Leaders In Payments

Hear directly from C-level executives in payments/fintech about industry trends, successful strategies, products, services, and what the future holds for the payments/fintech industry. We cover the entire industry from merchant acquiring, payment processing, ISOs, payfacs, fraud, security, issuing, b2b, fintech, to start-ups, if it goes on in payments we will be talking about it.

  1. 3D AGO

    Mary Kay Bowman, EVP & GM of Payments & Financial Services at BILL | Episode 390

    Mary Kay Bowman takes us behind the scenes of BILL's mission to transform financial operations for small businesses through an expertly crafted blend of software and financial services. As EVP and GM of Payments and Financial Services, she brings decades of experience from pioneering roles at Amazon, Square, and Visa to tackle the challenges that interrupt the daily flow of small business finance. The conversation reveals how BILL serves as both operational software provider and financial pa...

    26 min

  2. 5D AGO

    AI in Payments Series: Featuring Payarc Chief Revenue Officer Dustin Siner | Episode 389

    Dustin Siner, Chief Revenue Officer at Payarc, brings 27 years of payments industry expertise and a fascinating journey that began with a psychology degree and a brief stint as a rehabilitation counselor. His therapeutic background proved surprisingly valuable in navigating the complex payments landscape, where relationship building remains the cornerstone of success despite technological advances. Fresh from Payarc's recognition as ISO of the Year at the Electronic Transactions Association ...

    22 min

  3. APR 16

    Allen Kopelman, CEO & Founder of Nationwide Payment Systems | Episode 388

    Allen Kopelman, CEO and Founder of Nationwide Payment Systems, takes us behind the curtain of the rapidly evolving payments landscape, sharing insights gained from his fascinating career transition from restaurant chef to payments industry leader. Since founding his company in 2001, Allen has navigated multiple industry transformations, positioning his business to thrive amid technological disruption. The conversation reveals a fundamental shift in merchant priorities: "Today businesses are ...

    29 min

  4. APR 10

    Andrew Riabchuk, Founder & CTO of Akurateco | Episode 387

    Andrew Riabchuk's journey from building a payment gateway prototype as a computer science student in Ukraine to founding Akurateco—a global payment orchestration platform—reveals how technical expertise shapes fintech innovation. During our conversation, Andrew offers a fascinating perspective on what payment orchestration truly means beyond simple transaction routing: it's about creating value, reducing complexity, and enabling businesses to scale globally with minimal friction. The technic...

    22 min

  5. APR 8

    Will Martino, President & Co-Founder of Kadena | Episode 386

    Blockchain technology is finally crossing the threshold from speculative promise to practical implementation, and Will Martino is at the forefront of this transformation. As President and Co-Founder of Kadena, Will brings unique credentials to the blockchain space—having built JP Morgan's first blockchain payment system before leaving to solve the fundamental limitations preventing enterprise-grade adoption. The blockchain industry has struggled with a persistent trilemma: how to achieve sec...

    27 min

  6. APR 2

    Joe Mach, CEO of Castles Technology | Episode 386

    Joe Mach, CEO of North America at Castles Technology, reveals how this fourth-largest player in payment terminals has captured massive market share while flying under the radar. Their secret? Over 60% of everything they sell doesn't bear their name - it's white-labeled for partners who trust them enough to put their own brands on the technology. Castles' success stems from their deep technical expertise and customer-first approach. Based in Taiwan ("Technology Island"), they innovate faster ...

    28 min

  7. MAR 27

    Navigating the Payments Ecosystem: Insights from MAPP Advisors | Episode 384

    The payments ecosystem is evolving rapidly, creating both challenges and opportunities for every player in the industry. In this thought-provoking conversation with Alexander Renzi and Aleks Teichman of MAPP Advisors, we dive deep into how ISOs, ISVs, banks, and fintechs can navigate this changing landscape. Alexander and Aleks bring unique perspectives from their decades of experience across all facets of the payments industry. They offer invaluable insights into the practical realities of ...

    29 min

  8. MAR 25

    AI in Payments Series: Featuring Payarc Co-Founder & President Jared Ronski | Episode 383

    What happens when you build a payment processor focused on extraordinary customer service and cutting-edge technology? You become the ETA 2025 ISO of the Year. Jared Ronski, co-founder and President of Payarc, reveals the journey from small startup to industry award-winner in this engaging conversation. Ronski shares Payarc's origin story, which began with a friendship between himself—then a payment agent—and entrepreneur Zach Martinez. Frustrated by how larger processors often sacrificed se...

    17 min
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    Hear directly from C-level executives in payments/fintech about industry trends, successful strategies, products, services, and what the future holds for the payments/fintech industry. We cover the entire industry from merchant acquiring, payment processing, ISOs, payfacs, fraud, security, issuing, b2b, fintech, to start-ups, if it goes on in payments we will be talking about it.

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    • Creator
      Greg Myers
    • Years Active
      2019 - 2025
    • Episodes
      391
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2025 Leaders In Payments
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      Leaders In Payments

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