People of Payments

By Nathan Davies - Sourcific TalentBusiness

People of Payments episodes

July 12, 2024 Episode 08 - Life of a Product Manager: Tackling user adoption for Open Banking Payments
Ever wanted to get into the mind of a Product Manager at the forefront of Payments innovation within a start-up Open Banking A2A Payments business? Well, now is your chance! Nathan Davies, Founder of Sourcific Talent, recently sat down with Jessica French, Product Manager at Vyne, on the latest episode of the People of Payments podcast.
We had the opportunity to learn what drew Jess to both Payments and Product Management, and the variety of challenges she has overcome in her career, including:
🚀 Increasing consumer adoption for A2A Payments
🗣️ Managing feedback from consumers, merchants, and the business while maintaining product direction
🛠️ Building successful processes and strategies to drive product innovation
🌍 Adapting her approach to different cultures, from corporate banking to an Agile startup
And this is just the tip of the iceberg. At People of Payments, we are all about real, relatable, and inspiring stories, and Jess’s journey is as real as it gets. We extend a huge thank you to Jess for all the insights, which we hope will benefit other product managers or aspiring product managers in their own journeys.
To learn more about Jess, Vyne, or Sourcific Talent, feel free to check out the links below:
👉 Jessica French - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicafrench123/
👉 Vyne - https://www.payvyne.com/
👉 Sourcific Talent - https://sourcifictalent.co.uk/
46 min
May 28, 2024 𝗘𝗽 𝟬𝟳 - 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗶 𝗖𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗰𝘂 - 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝟯 & 𝗣𝗦𝗥𝟭 - 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗶'𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
We welcome 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗶 𝗖𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗰𝘂 - 𝗘𝗨 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 for one of the leading providers in A2A payments across the UK and Europe - 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿.
In this episode, we hear all about how Andrei's background in Public Policy from working within both the British and Swedish Embassy has influenced his ability to Lead EU Public Policy at TrueLayer, as well as exploring the variety of different challenges and successes he has had in his role.
Andrei also takes the time to break down exactly what we know so far about how PSD3 and PSR1 along with other regulatory changes, and how we believe they are going to provide the evolution to the Open Banking Payment regulations across Europe. We look at how we expect it will level the playing field across the industry, Provide a commercially viable opportunity to banks and drive huge advancements to how consumers and businesses can adopt the vast benefits of A2A payments across the world.
Thankyou Andrei for providing such amazing insights!
For all the links promised in the Podcast check down below
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗶
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrei-czc/
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗶'𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀
https://truelayer.com/blog/payments/spaa-apis-boost-to-european-a2a-payments/
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁
https://truelayer.com/
𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 - 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻
https://calendly.com/sourcifictalent/lets-talk-talent
30 min
May 22, 2024 Ep.06 - James Camilleri - Beyond Borders: Revolutionizing Global Payments
🌍💼 Dive into the world of fintech innovation on this episode of the People of Payments with our distinguished guest, 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗶, 𝗖𝗼-𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝘆𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻! 🚀🌟
James nd his team are revolutionizing the way digital businesses handle global transactions, transforming complex financial landscapes into user-friendly platforms. 📊💡
𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲,
✅ James’s story from his earlier influences to co-founding and scaling Fyorin to profitability in under 4 years.
✅ The challenges businesses face within global finance operations and how Fyorin provides the perfect solution.
✅ James thoughts of creating a company culture that drives success.
✅ James’s prediction on the future of this ever-evolving industry
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a finance professional, or just keen to keep up with the cutting edge of technology, this podcast offers valuable perspectives on navigating the challenges of international business banking. 🎧🔍
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that's as enlightening as it is inspiring. Join us to decode the future of financial operations with James Camilleri on 'People of Payments'! 🌟💬
𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗙𝗙𝘆𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻? - 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 - https://www.fyorin.com/home
𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 - 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 - https://sourcifictalent.co.uk/
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30 min
May 13, 2024 Ep.05 - Piero Macari - Founders story and Digitising Cash
🎙️ 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟱: 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 - 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶, 𝗖𝗘𝗢 & 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗮𝘀s𝘀𝗵 🎙️
Join us for Episode 5 of the People of Payments Podcast as I sit down with the incredible Piero Macari, CEO and Founder of Kasssh (formerly of Mastercard and GE Capital).
In this episode, we delve into:
𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗼'𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲: Discover why Piero decided to leave Mastercard to launch his own startup.
𝗞𝗮𝘀s𝘀𝗵'𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: Learn how Kasssh is empowering financial choice at digital checkouts through cash-based payments. We also explore the significance of increased cash usage for the first time in a decade.
𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹: Understand how Kasssh’s risk-free model benefits merchants while enhancing customer propositions.
𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: Hear about the successes, failures, and lessons learned from Piero's journey as a first-time founder.
Looking to learn more about how Kasssh can enable your business to accept digital cash-based payments? Visit them at https://kasssh.com/
And for those in the fintech and payment industries seeking to scale your teams with exceptional talent, get in touch with Nathan, host of this podcast and founder of Sourcific Talent here - https://calendly.com/sourcifictalent/lets-talk-talent
Tune in to this exciting episode and discover how Kasssh is transforming the digital payments landscape! 🎧
32 min
April 29, 2024 Ep .04 - Katie Hayes on Open Banking Innovation and Championing DE&I at Ozone API
🎙️ Dive into the dynamic world of fintech with Katie Hayes, Head of Marketing at Ozone API, on our latest episode of People of Payments!
Explore how her journey led her to the heart of the
payments industry and discover the ground breaking initiatives at Ozone API that attracted an impressive £8.5m investment. 🚀

Katie discusses the importance of Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (DE&I) in creating transformative industry cultures and shares insight into Ozone API's inclusive practices that enhance both their team environment and marketing strategies. 🌍✨

Stay tuned as we delve into the hottest trends in Open
Banking, driven by consumer behaviour, and hear Katie's predictions for its global future. Plus, don't miss out on her voluntary efforts with AMEX and the empowering Women in Open Banking initiative, aiming to mentor and support women in the industry. 🏦💪

🔗 Explore more about the topics mentioned:

The Global Open Data Tracker:
ozoneapi.com/resources/the-global-open-data-tracker
Ozone API website: ozoneapi.com
Life At Ozone API on LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/showcase/life-at-ozone-api
Women in Open Banking:
openbankingexpo.com/women-in-open-banking
Purple Tuesday: purpletuesday.co
Join us for an enlightening discussion on how embracing
diversity can drive innovation and success in fintech! 🌟
#Fintech #OpenBanking #DEI
26 min
April 22, 2024ep.3 - Andry Reyes - Navigating the hurdles from SDR - Account Exec and all things Open Banking
🌍 Dive into the world of Open Banking with Andry Reyes, a pivotal Account Executive at Yapily, on this episode of People of Payments! 🚀
🔹 What’s Inside:
From Languages to Ledgers: Discover Andry’s journey from studying languages in Havana and Berlin to leading sales strategies in the bustling financial sector of London.

The Yapily Experience: Andry discusses his rapid progression from Sales Development Representative to Account Executive and the passion for fintech that has driven his career.

Traits of Triumph: Learn about the resilience and self-motivation that have been crucial to Andry’s success, influenced by a rich cultural and academic background.

Overcoming Obstacles: Insights into the challenges faced along his career path and the lessons learned that anyone in fintech can apply.

The Yapily Edge: With a multitude of Open Banking providers emerging, find out what sets Yapily apart in this competitive industry.

Looking Ahead: Andry shares his predictions for the next big developments in the payment landscape over the next year.
📈 Whether you're a professional in fintech or just curious about how banking is evolving, this episode is packed with insights that underline the transformative power of Open Banking!
🔔 Subscribe for more insights into the personalities reshaping the world of payments!
38 min
April 15, 2024Episode 2 - Paula Lister & Tom Voaden - Creating a Diverse and Inclusive working culture within BR-DGE
🚀 Dive into the heart of digital payment innovation and culture with Nathan, Founder of Sourcific Talent, as he introduces an exciting journey into the world of Diversity & Inclusion and groundbreaking advancements in the payment industry.
Featuring Industry Leaders from BR-DGE:
Paula Lister, the multifaceted Head of Finance, delivering incredible results across Finance, People and Operation functions.
Tom Voaden, recently promoted to Head of Partneshps and Channel Sales and instrumental in securing a wealth of strategic partnership driving rapid growth.

🌈 A Deep Dive into D&I: Beyond their core responsibilities, Tom and Paula are at the forefront of championing a Diverse and Inclusive culture within BR-DGE. As the company scales, their commitment to D&I becomes even more essential and significant, influencing every aspect of their operations and setting core standards as the continue to scale internationally.

🔍 In This Episode:
Explore the journeys that led Paula and Tom into the heart of the payments industry.
Uncover the motivations behind their roles as culture champions and how they've been instrumental in embedding D&I into the fabric of BR-DGE.
Gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of promoting D&I in a rapidly evolving, remote-first business environment.
Discover strategies for maintaining a unified culture across international expansions.
Learn about innovative approaches to minimize unconscious bias and the impact of employee feedback on shaping D&I strategies.
Get valuable advice for companies looking to enhance their D&I efforts and hear stories of how embracing diversity has led to innovation and growth within BR-DGE.
🔥 Plus, a Special Segment on Payment Orchestration: Why it's the talk of the town and how BR-DGE is leading the charge in revolutionizing digital payments for enterprise businesses through a single API integration
🔮 Looking Ahead: Don't miss the expert predictions on the future of payments and what the next 12 months hold for this rapidly innovating space.
👉 Tune in Now to be part of a groundbreaking discussion that blends the best of technology, culture, and innovation. Whether you're a D&I advocate, a tech enthusiast, or someone passionate about shaping the future of payments, this episode is for you!
#PeopleOfPayments #DiversityAndInclusion #DigitalPayments #BRDGE #SourcificTalent #Innovation #CultureChampions
58 min
April 08, 2024Episode 01 - Amarni Saunders - BDR to AE progression & The importance in embracing your time as a BDR
🚀 New Episode Alert! 🌟 Dive into the world of fintech with the latest episode of The People of Payments! 🎙️💳 We're thrilled to have Amarni Saunders, the dynamic Account Executive at Paddle, spill the beans on his riveting journey through the maze of his career. 🚀
📘 From hitting the books in Law school to navigating the choppy waters of legal appointments, Amarni realized the courtroom wasn’t his stage. He then leaped into sales with a recruitment role, only to discover his true calling in the buzzing Payments ecosystem, all thanks to a friend's nudge! 🌈✨
🔊 Tune in to uncover:
Amarni’s zero-to-hero BDR saga 🦸‍♂️🌟

Why pacing your career progression is the secret sauce to success 🏃‍♂️⏳

The must-have traits and skills for acing it as a BDR 🎓💡

Valuable lessons and pivotal mistakes that sculpted his career 🛠️❌

Plus, a deep dive into the sizzling hot trends and the future forecast of the payments industry! 🔥🔮
If you’re all about cutting-edge insights and transformative tales, this is your jam! 🎧 Don’t miss out on this treasure trove of wisdom and insider scoops. Like, share, subscribe, and let the knowledge flow! 🌊💖 #PeopleOfPayments #FintechFusion #CareerJourneys #PaymentTrends #SubscribeNow
39 min
March 12, 2024 Introduction - People of Payments Podcast
Hi, I'm Nathan the Founder of Sourcific Talent and I am excited to announce my new podcast, The People of Payments.

This Podcast is all about Interviewing incredible Talent within the Fintech and Payments Ecosystem to discover the evolution of Payments, The successes, failures and lessons learned along their journey and bring voices to the forefront who are otherwise under represented in the podcast forum.

We have some incredible guest speakers that also discuss important topics in this industry such as

- Diversity, Equality and inclusion within finance
- Financial Inclusivity on a global Stage
- Evolution of Open Banking
- Compliance and regulation updates

And so much more.

We're speaking to industry leaders and founder about how they have paved the way for innovation through to Employees of companies who have navigated paths to excel their careers and share their success and insights.

This podcast really does aim to bring a diverse array of voices that truly represent the People of Payment!
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The People of Payments is all about Interviewing incredible Talent within the Fintech and Payments Ecosystem to discover the evolution of Payments, The successes, failures and lessons learned along their journey and bring voices to the forefront who are otherwise under represented in the podcast forum.

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