PayCLT Payments Hub

Scott Harkey

PayCLT Payments Hub is a fintech podcast brought to you Endava.

  1. MAR 29

    #31 - The CLT Payments Season: Adam Gill, Head of Digital Banking @ Stearns Bank

    PayCLT and Scott Harkey are proud to welcome Adam Gill, Head of Digital Banking and Deposit Product Management at Stearns Bank to the PayCLT Payments Hub Podcast, sponsored by Endava. This season we're diving deeper into the Charlotte community to surface the payments leadership and talent in the Queen City, so we hope you enjoy the discussion! Adam's LinkedIn:  / adamgill24/ Scott's LinkedIn:   / scottleeharkey  PayCLT Payments Hub Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... PayCLT Payments Hub Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vgsAgV... PayCLT homepage: https://www.payclt.com Takeways: - **Career Progression**: Adam Gill is the Head of Digital Banking and Product at Stearns Bank, with a diverse background in consulting, Ally Bank, and launching a neobank. His journey showcases the evolution of financial services and technology. - **Common Thread**: Throughout his career, Adam has focused on modernizing financial services technology and enhancing customer engagement, emphasizing the continuous journey of modernization in the industry. - **Charlotte’s Unique Landscape**: Adam highlights Charlotte’s strong foundation in large banks, which attracts specialized talent and fosters a vibrant FinTech ecosystem. He notes the importance of diversification and the growth of smaller organizations in the community. - **Lessons from Neobank Experience**: His experience launching a neobank taught him the importance of focusing on a minimum viable product and understanding the financial technology landscape. He emphasizes that the tech fundraising model is not always applicable to FinTech. - **Payment Misconceptions**: Adam points out that many people view money movement through their personal experiences, which can lead to misconceptions about payment systems. Understanding broader use cases is essential. - **Future of Payments**: While real-time payments are being implemented, Adam notes that they are not yet relevant for all customers. He emphasizes that cash access remains vital for small and medium-sized businesses. - **Community Engagement**: Adam is passionate about building a diverse and collaborative FinTech community in Charlotte, recognizing the need for various organizations and professionals to enrich the ecosystem.

    35 min

  2. 07/18/2025

    #30 - The CLT Payments Season - Joe Giordano, Founder and former CEO of Payzer

    PayCLT and Scott Harkey are proud to welcome Joe Giordano, the exited founder of Payzer as a guest of our second season of the PayCLT Payments Hub Podcast, sponsored by Endava. This season we're diving deeper into the Charlotte community to surface the payments leadership and talent in the Queen City, so we hope you enjoy the discussion! Joe's LinkedIn:   / joegio1  Scott's LinkedIn:   / scottleeharkey  PayCLT Payments Hub Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... PayCLT Payments Hub Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vgsAgV... PayCLT homepage: https://www.payclt.com

    38 min

  3. 05/01/2025

    #29 - The CLT Payments Season - Kelly Buchanan, Truist Divisional Chief Information Officer

    PayCLT and Scott Harkey are proud to welcome Kelly Buchanan, the CIO of Enterprise Payments and Wholesale Technology at Truist as the initial guest of our second season of the PayCLT Payments Hub Podcast, sponsored by Endava. This season we're diving deeper into the Charlotte community to surface the payments leadership and talent in the Queen City, so we hope you enjoy the discussion! Kelly's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrskellybuchanan/ Scott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottleeharkey/ PayCLT Payments Hub Podcast on Youtube: https://youtu.be/a1C0zhLtttQ PayCLT homepage: https://www.payclt.com Keywords: Charlotte Truist Endava payments tech technology finance financial institution bank banking network processor fintech

    37 min

  4. 11/25/2024

    #28: Talking CBDC with Barry Tooker of TransactionBanker.com

    Are Central Bank Digital Currencies "crypto"? and why does it matter? Join our conversation with Barry Tooker of TransactionBanker.com as we dive into why CBDCs are coming up in the news and in the legislative halls. Connect with the speakers on LinkedIn: Scott Harkey Barry Tooker Learn more about the featured companies: Endava PayCLT Transaction Banker

    28 min

  5. 11/11/2024

    #27: The Latest in Cross-Border Payments with Finzly's Karuna Kathir

    We're Back!  We are kicking off our return to the mic with a deep dive into Cross-Border payment trends with Karuna Kathir from Finzly. Why is the space growing so aggressively and what impact did COVID have on international money movement volumes? Find out in the latest episode of the PayCLT Payments Hub podcast. Connect with the speakers on LinkedIn: Scott Harkey Karuna Kathir Learn more about the featured companies: Endava PayCLT Finzly

    23 min

  6. 02/29/2024

    #26: Checking In on Check Fraud with EY Payments Lead Jen Lucas

    How are banks navigating check fraud today—and what can be done to modernize their approach? Scott Harkey chats with EY Payments Lead Jen Lucas to find out on the latest episode of the PayCLT Payments Hub podcast.  Connect with the speakers on LinkedIn: Scott Harkey Jen Lucas Learn more about the featured companies: Endava PayCLT EY

    33 min

  7. 01/23/2024

    #25: Designing the Future of Digital Wallets with Paze’s Head of Product

    Paze’s Head of Product Matt Miller joins Scott Harkey in this episode, where they discuss Paze’s introduction to the digital wallet market.  Connect with the speakers on LinkedIn: Scott Harkey Matt Miller Learn more about the featured companies: Endava PayCLT Paze

    28 min

  8. 11/01/2023

    #24: The Future of Pay by Bank with Dropp CEO Sushil Prabhu

    Scott Harkey hosts Dropp CEO Sushil Prabhu to find out more about the future of Pay by Bank, micropayments and more in the latest episode of PayCLT. Connect with the speakers on LinkedIn: Scott Harkey Sushil Prabhu Learn more about the featured companies: Endava PayCLT Dropp

    22 min
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PayCLT Payments Hub is a fintech podcast brought to you Endava.

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  • Creator
    Scott Harkey
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 PayCLT Payments Hub
  • Show Website
    PayCLT Payments Hub

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