Ep. 68 - LIVE from FTT Payments with Ryft: Beyond the AI Hype - What Businesses Should Actually Prepare for in Commerce

Ep. 87 - Embedded Finance at Scale: Why Great Programmes Need More Than Great Technology, with Thredd - Recorded LIVE from the Equals stand @ Money 20/20 Europe

Recorded live from the Equals stand at Money20/20 Amsterdam, Justin Hanna is joined by Jim McCarthy, CEO of Thredd, for a conversation exploring how card issuing infrastructure is evolving to support the next generation of fintechs, banks, and embedded finance providers. Jim shares his perspective on the transformation of the issuing landscape, why legacy technology continues to hold many organisations back, and how modern issuer processors are helping businesses launch and scale innovative payment experiences faster than ever before. The discussion explores embedded finance, programme management, global expansion, and the growing demand for flexibility across issuing and payment products. They also discuss the role of AI in financial services, the importance of resilient infrastructure in an increasingly real-time world, and how fintechs can balance innovation, compliance, and customer experience as they scale globally. Plus, Jim steps up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one thing in payments he'd happily banish forever. *** The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa. Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure. Learn more at: ⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠ [https://www.damisa.xyz/] *** The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN. PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders. Learn more at: ⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠ [https://teampcn.com/] *** Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.

Ep. 86 - VISA on The Service Gap In Payments: Why Great Tech Isn't Enough Anymore - Recorded LIVE from the Equals stand @ Money 20/20 Europe

Recorded live from the Equals stand at Money20/20 Amsterdam, Grant Evans is joined by Harry Maurice, Director at Visa Consulting & Analytics, to unpack new industry research into embedded finance and what businesses really need from their financial services partners. Harry shares why embedded finance has moved from innovation project to boardroom priority, and why many providers are still overlooking one of the biggest differentiators in the market — service. The discussion explores how onboarding, implementation, customer support, and long-term account management are becoming just as important as product functionality when businesses evaluate embedded finance providers. They also discuss the balance between all-in-one platforms and best-of-breed solutions, where businesses are experiencing the biggest pain points today, and why great technology alone is no longer enough to drive long-term success. Plus, Harry steps up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one thing in payments he'd happily banish forever. *** The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa. Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure. Learn more at: ⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠ [https://www.damisa.xyz/] *** The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN. PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders. Learn more at: ⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠ [https://teampcn.com/] *** Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.

Ep. 85 - From AI Hype to Revenue Engine: Turning Payments Data Into Action with DataWhisper - LIVE from Money 20/20 Europe 2026

Recorded live from Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, Justin Hanna is joined by Luis Lancos, Founder and CEO of DataWhisper, for a conversation exploring how businesses can unlock more value from their payments and financial data. Luis shares why many organisations are sitting on vast amounts of data but still struggle to turn it into meaningful insights, and how advances in AI are creating new opportunities to automate analysis, uncover trends, and improve decision-making. The discussion explores the growing importance of data quality, the challenges of fragmented information across payment systems, and why better intelligence can often be a bigger competitive advantage than better technology. They also unpack the role of AI in financial services, how businesses can move beyond dashboards and reporting towards actionable insights, and what the future of data-driven decision-making looks like across payments, banking, and fintech. Plus, Luis steps up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one thing in fintech he'd happily banish forever. *** The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa. Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.damisa.xyz/] *** The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN. PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠ [https://teampcn.com/] *** Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.

Ep. 84 - The Changing Face of Fintech: Stability, Purpose & Long Term Career Growth, with PCN - LIVE from Money 20/20 Europe 2026

Recorded live from Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, Justin Hanna is joined by Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, CEO at PCN, for a conversation exploring how recruitment, talent, and hiring strategies are evolving across payments, fintech, cybersecurity, and SaaS. Rogier shares his perspective on the talent challenges facing fintech businesses today, why attracting and retaining the right people has become one of the biggest competitive advantages in the industry, and how hiring priorities have shifted as the market has matured. The discussion explores the changing expectations of both employers and candidates, the rise of skills-based hiring, and what businesses are getting right — and wrong — when it comes to building high-performing teams. They also unpack the impact of AI on recruitment, the importance of employer branding, and why specialist networks continue to play a critical role in connecting top talent with some of the industry's fastest-growing companies. Plus, Rogier steps up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one thing in recruitment and fintech he'd happily banish forever. *** The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa. Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.damisa.xyz/] *** The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN. PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠ [https://teampcn.com/] *** Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.

Ep. 83 - The Next Era of Personal Finance: AI-Powered Insights, Trust and Customer Empowerment with Plaid: LIVE from Money 20/20 Europe 2026

Recorded live from the Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, Grant Evans is joined by Liam Gray, Head of Account Management at Plaid, for a conversation exploring how open banking, data connectivity, and AI are reshaping financial services. Liam shares how Plaid has evolved from an account connectivity provider into a critical layer of financial infrastructure, helping businesses unlock smarter payments, richer financial insights, and more seamless customer experiences. The discussion explores the current state of open banking adoption, where the biggest opportunities still exist, and why financial data is becoming one of the most valuable assets in the digital economy. They also unpack the growing role of AI in financial services, the importance of consumer trust and consent, and how connected financial ecosystems could transform everything from payments and lending to personal financial management. Plus, Liam steps up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one thing in fintech and financial services he’d happily banish forever. *** The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa. Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure. Learn more at: ⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠ [https://www.damisa.xyz/] *** The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN. PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders. Learn more at: ⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠ [https://teampcn.com/] *** Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.