Woolf University reimagines global higher education - S2E12

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 [https://withpersona.com/startups] Connect with Joshua https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabroggi/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabroggi/] https://woolf.university/ [https://woolf.university/] Connect with Ed https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante [https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante]

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 [https://withpersona.com/startups] Connect with Batu https://www.linkedin.com/in/batuinal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/batuinal/] https://www.balancecash.io/ [https://www.balancecash.io/] Connect with Ed https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante [https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante]

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 [https://withpersona.com/startups] Connect with Barnett https://www.linkedin.com/in/barnettklane/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/barnettklane/] https://trolley.com/ [https://trolley.com/] Connect with Ed https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante [https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante]

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 [https://withpersona.com/startups] Connect with Brandon https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonooi/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonooi/] https://www.dinari.com/ [https://www.dinari.com/] Connect with Ed https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante [https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante]

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