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Is BNPL a lifeline for merchants and a convenience for customers, or a way to buy toilet paper in four installments on the way to a debt spiral? This was a question Vikas Raj and I had to moderate on the most recent episode of our podcast, the Pnyx. In Ancient Greece’s golden age of democracy, citizens stood on a stone platform called the Pnyx (pronounced “nix”) to address the assembly and debate their case. For us, today's debate platform is the podcast. Our two guests Jeremy Solomon (formerly chief capital markets officer at Affirm and now a fintech investor with Nyca Partners) and Marshall Lux a Senior Fellow at Harvard took different perspectives (though both very balanced and nuanced). What do you think? Which one is it? Sharing the link below as well as our conclusion which we wrote up in Forbes in the comments. #fintech #buynowpaylater #innovation #regulation #startups https://lnkd.in/dzpXtEXm

Have you ever pondered the magnetic pull of the FinTech realm? 🤔💥 Tedd Huff's probing question to Oz Merchant unveiled a tale of passion and purpose. The reunion with John Gordon, the visionary CEO, wasn't just nostalgic—it was a call to arms. 🤝🔥 In a world where traditional lenders falter, the challenges of securing capital for SaaS and e-commerce ventures loomed large. But for Oz and his Viably team, these challenges were familiar territory. Their lived experiences made them the ideal bridge builders. 🌉💡 Ready to uncover the narrative behind their quest? 🎙️🎧 Dive in: YouTube: [https://lnkd.in/ghRZCi7R) Podcast: [https://lnkd.in/gFgHGQKC) #Fintech #Ecommerce #BusinessGrowth #Viably #OzMerchant #CapitalManagement #StartupLife #BusinessFunding #TeddHuff #FinancialInnovation #EcommerceSuccess #BusinessExpansion #FinancialSolutions #InnovativeFinance #BusinessStrategy #SecuringCapital #FinancialChallenges #EcommerceStrategy #BusinessInsights #FinancialTips #FintechConfidential #BusinessJourney #FinancialPlanning #EcommerceTips #SuccessStories

In today's episode, Joshua Benadiva hosts Oded Zehavi, co-founder of Mesh Payments, whose innovative approach to expense management is reshaping how companies handle their finances globally. In this episode, they discuss: - Oded's rich background with giants like PayPal and Payoneer and how it paved the way for founding Mesh Payments. - The intricate challenges of launching fintech solutions in international markets and the strategies to overcome them. - How Mesh Payments is revolutionizing cross-border B2B transactions through the use of card networks. - The pivot of Mesh Payments during the COVID-19 pandemic to address the evolving needs of remote and distributed teams. - The transformation from a payment-centric to an automation-centric company, enhancing the operations of the office of the CFO. Listen here: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/45asNrM Apple: https://bit.ly/4aObP3P Spotify: https://bit.ly/3yP98BO

Unveiling the strategy behind McDonald's success! Learn how strategic real estate investments drive profitability and highlights the importance of a well-planned financial strategy with Vikram A G in our latest #houseofequentis episode.🍟🎙️ Watch the full Podcast - https://lnkd.in/d5TfGDr3 Tune into Spotify - https://lnkd.in/d5wYrtmn [QuID, ZeroPay, Fintech, AI, Technology, Supply Chain, Startups, Strategy, Funding, Stock Market, Bank, BNPL, Retailers, India, GDP, Trading, Investing, Insurance, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Success Story, Problem Solving, Solutions, Banking, Corporate Finance, Early Investing, Working Capital, Open Data, MSME, financial strategy, Finance] #equentis #equentisresearchandranking #houseofequentis #finance #strategy #McDonalds #success #realestate #profits #business #financialplanning

NEW PODCAST LAUNCH: Exclusive Interview with Ramp CEO Eric Glyman: How have they become the hottest company in Fintech? Who are their partners? What metrics do they use? Every question you ever wanted to ask: Answered. 🧠 Search: "Fintech Brainfood" to find it in your podcast client Ramp has become known for its expense cards that "just work." While a few competitors are in this category, none have grown as quickly as Ramp. I put that down to obsession—an obsession with the details driven by North Star metrics like hours saved per user and dollars saved per customer. But how does that manifest as a product? As the old saying goes, it takes a lot of effort to make it look effortless. Never want to add a memo to a monthly expense again? Just hit the "make recurring" button. There is so much to learn from how Ramp executes, yet such a challenging road in front of them. Today, Ramp is so much more than an expense card. It's one payment and procurement platform. Yet it has taken a downturn. It has famously not charged for key bits of the product, and it is in the single most competitive spot in Fintech, with companies like Mercury, Brex, and Arc snapping at its heels. This wide-ranging conversation starts with Eric and Ramp, but I also wanted to discuss Fintech as an industry and whether it is here to stay in the post-SVB world. Or is it all just waiting to be acquired by JP Morgan #fintech #banking #expensemanagement

🎧 Tune into this Fintech Leaders #podcast episode where our CEO Michael Blaugrund, CFA and host Miguel Armaza dive into a range of topics, including the evolving needs (and expectations) of modern #retailinvestors, events shaping #capitalmarkets #technology, and what it takes to succeed as a CEO. https://lnkd.in/eV5Ss9eT

This season, J.P. Morgan Payments is partnering with Acquired — ranked the No. 1 technology show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify — to see how payments innovation is driving growth for businesses across industries. Tune in to the latest episode on the history and strategies behind Renaissance Technologies, featuring J.P. Morgan Trust & Safety Solutions. https://lnkd.in/dPPnduZh The world is constantly generating data, and that data can be used to reduce risk and uncover new insights. AI-powered payments solutions like our Account Validation Services use data to help predict and mitigate fraud patterns in real time, which could help stop millions in attempted fraud. And our Analytics & Insights Solutions can help businesses make more informed decisions by finding patterns and insights they otherwise may have not noticed. When it comes to payments technology, our solutions and API-first infrastructure offer a one-stop shop solution for your business. #JPMorganPayments #FraudPreventionMonth2024 #AcquiredPodcast #Innovation

"I think it's a healthy process to go through as a business. And in this environment, a fairly necessary process to go through." Peter Beckman shares what he is doing differently, and how things at Treyd are changing as profitability – not growth – becomes the ultimate goal for fintechs everywhere. Listen to the latest episode of the PYMNTS Pivot to Profitability podcast series, hosted by Karen Webster, to get tips and insights from Peter and Sezzle CEO Charlie Youakim. #profitability #fintech #leadership #podcast

I highly recommend listening to this Acquired podcast episode on VISA. Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal do a great job telling the story and analyzing the business of VISA. https://lnkd.in/ghzXkv9B What an amazing company and melding of business and technology! Some mind-blowing stats from the episode: 1) VISA's net profit margin is 50% 2) VISA's net margin overall is 98%

Have you checked out the latest #podcast episode of #Embedded? #Fortis #Payments #Embedded #Podcast #Tech #Innovation #Business #Merchants #AI #MerchantServices