Fintech Episodes

In this episode of The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Igor Ulis, Co-Founder and General Manager of Hudson Technology Systems (www.hudson.co). Seth and Igor discuss why banks need to stop simply buying deposits with higher rates and start earning them by delivering the workflows, technology, and operational capabilities that make those deposits stickier. They explore specialty deposits, complex money movement, reconciliation, virtual accounts, and how banks ca...

In this episode of The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Aleksandra Teichman, Senior Vice President of Embedded Finance and Banking at MAPP Advisors (www.mappadvisors.com). Seth and Aleks discuss how sponsor banking is evolving, why more fintechs are pursuing their own bank charters, and how both banks and fintechs are rethinking economics, compliance, and control. They also explore what it really takes to build sustainable bank-fintech partnerships as the embed...

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY STABLECORE In this episode of The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Nick Elledge, Co-Founder and COO of Stablecore (www.stablecore.com), about why bankscan no longer afford to treat stablecoins as something happening on the sidelines. Seth and Nick explore how stablecoins are moving from experimentation toward real banking use cases, what financial institutions need to understand about wallets, custody, tokenized deposits, and digita...

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY HARBORLINE TECHNOLOGY In this episode of The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Peter Gordon, Founder and CEO of Harborline Technology (www.harborlinetech.com). Peter reflects on a 30+ year career spanning payments, banking, fintech, real-time payments, and wealth management, and explains why he now sees wealth tech asthe next major modernization opportunity. Seth and Peter explore how securities-based lines of credit can unlock liqui...

In this episode of The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast Podcast,host Seth Marlowe interviews Kyle Hatfield, CEO and Co-Founder of Centsless (www.centsless.org). They explore the operational and compliance challenges created by the U.S.penny phase-out, including cash rounding rules, POS configuration, refunds, reconciliation, audit trails, and jurisdictional differences. Kyle also explains how Centsless is building a compliance layer designed to help merchants and financial institutions apply the co...

In this episode of The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Lou Kerner, Founder of Crypto Mondays (www.cryptomondays.io) and the Decentralized AI Agent Alliance (www.daiaa.org). Seth and Lou explore Lou’s journey from Goldman Sachs and early social media tocrypto, community building, and decentralized AI. Lou shares why he views Bitcoin as a tool for community, how stablecoins and real-world assets are changing the financial landscape, and why decentralized alterna...

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY MONKEY In this episode of The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast,host Seth Marlowe interviews Michel Abranches, Head of Corporate Supply Chain Finance US at Monkey (www.monkeytech.com). As CFOs, treasurers, and procurement leaders navigate tighter liquidity discipline, higher capital costs, supplier pressure, and more complex bank relationships, many companies are discovering that traditional working capital levers are no longer enough. Michel shares his perspecti...

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY ALACRITI In this episode of The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Stuart Bain, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Alacriti (www.alacriti.com), and Deepak Kapoor, Senior Vice President and Head of Payments Product at Huntington National Bank(www.huntington.com). Stuart and Deepak share their unique journeys into the payments industry before discussing howbanks and fintechs are working together to modernize commercial payme...

In this episode of The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Eric Schwartz, Operating Partner at Canapi Ventures (www.canapi.com), for a wide-ranging conversation on fintech investing, bank strategy, AI, digital assets, embedded finance, and the evolving relationship between banks and technology providers. Eric shares how Canapi’s bank-backed venture model helps connect financial institutions with fintech and enterprise software companies, why founder-market fit mat...

In this episode of The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Marcia Klingensmith, banking modernization and ecosystem strategy leader at Candescent (www.candescent.com) and author of The Instant Edge blog (www.substack.com/@instantpaymentsmaven). Marcia, known as the Instant Payments Maven, shares her perspective on why treasury and business banking may drive the next phase of instant payments adoption. The conversation explores RTP, FedNow, the “receive-only rut,” ...

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Brandon Spear, CEO of TreviPay (www.trevipay.com), about the evolution of B2B payments, digital transformation, and innovative solutions like Pay-by-Invoice and AI-driven analytics. They explore how TreviPay is transforming order-to-cash processes, enhancing customer experience, and preparing for future trends like blockchain and stable coins. Links: Brandon Spear on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i...

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's TalkCast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe is joined by Matthew Kelley, Director of FINTOP Network (www.fintopcapital.com/network). They discuss the evolving landscape of banking and fintech. Matt shares insights on the role of compliance in fintech investments, the impact of COVID on banking innovation, and the importance of AI and automation in reducing banking expenses. Matt also highlights the role of credit unions in fintech, emerging trends in embedded ...

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY IDENTIFEE In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's TalkCast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe is joined by Kevin Miyamoto, co-founder and COO of Identifee (www.identifee.com). They discuss the challenges faced by banks and credit unions in managing fragmented technology systems and the role of AI in streamlining operations. Kevin emphasizes the importance of education and human connections in banking, while also exploring the future of AI integration in financial institu...

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's TalkCast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe is joined by Millicent Tracey, a leader at the crossroads of banking, technology, and customer experience. With a rich history at Wells Fargo and current roles on the boards of Banner Bank, Dwolla, and Identifee, Millicent shares her journey from corporate leadership to boardroom strategy. Discover insights on fintech partnerships, the evolving role of AI, and the challenges of navigating board responsibilities. Tune...

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's TalkcastPodcast host Seth Marlowe interviews Tedd Huff, Founder, Host and Executive Producer of the Fintech Confidential podcast (www.fintechconfidential.com) and Founder & CEO of Voalyre (www.voalyre.com). They explore the evolution of the payments ecosystem and the importance of adapting to customer feedback. Tedd shares insights from his 25-year journey in FinTech, highlighting the role of stablecoins and digital assets in the future of payments. He...

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Lori Burns, Founder and CEO of RUBYFIVE (www.therubyfive.com). RUBYFIVE helps businesses take control of their cash flow by going beyondtraditional automation and embracing cutting-edge payment technologies. Lori discusses her vision for revolutionizing business payments through real-time solutions. She emphasizes the importance of convenience and control in cash management, drawing parallels between consu...

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast host Seth Marlowe interviews Shai Stern, founder of GoTavi (www.gotavi.co), a business orchestration platform designed to streamline the entrepreneurial journey. Shai shares insights on the purpose of GoTavi, the challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and the importance of having a unified platform for various business needs. He reflects on his experiences at CheckAlt, the lessons learned, and the proud moments i...

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast host Seth Marlowe interviews Camellia George, Co-Founder and CTO of Koxa (www.koxa.io). Koxa builds ERP banking connections to support information transfer and address trouble spots for corporate treasuries seeking account statements and payment initiation. They discuss her journey in moving the enterprise side of banking forward, the complexities of managing multi-bank relationships across ERP systems like NetSuite and Workday, and he...

In this episode of The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast, host Seth Marlowe interviews Balakrishnan "Bala" Narasimhan, a seasoned banking transformation leader who works for Intellect Design Arena (www.intellectdesign.com) as the Head of Solution Consulting for the Americas. They discuss Bala's journey in the banking industry, the evolution of banking strategies, and the impact of technology and AI on banking. The conversation also covers the differences between large multinational banks and regiona...

Seth Marlowe, The Treasury Whisperer talks with Kevin Olsen, known in the industry as The Payments Professor. Kevin is the Senior Vice President of Innovation & Strategy at Pidgin (www.pidgin.net). The Whisperer and The Professor discuss the role of Pidgin in facilitating instant payments, the adoption rates of instant payment networks RTP and FedNow, and the various use cases for consumers and businesses. The conversation also touches on interoperability challenges, future developments in fraud...

Seth Marlowe, The Treasury Whisperer talks with Tanya Kohen, Global Head of Finance Practice at Wave Access (www.wave-access.com) and host of the "Invention Mode" podcast. Tanya is a seasoned corporate finance practitioner and leader in treasury management. Seth and Tanya discuss her journey from traditional treasury roles to her current position at Wave Access, where she drives technological transformation in finance. The conversation explores the intersection of finance strategy and technology...

Seth Marlowe, The Treasury Whisperer talks with Wayne Brown, Managing Partner of The Walker Group. Wayne is a former banker that moved to Fintech and entrepreneurship. His boutique consulting firm focuses on Fintech clients looking to partner with banks. Wayne is a masterful networker and non-recruiter recruiter. His many webinars and in-person events bring people in the industry together to network and partner. Links: Wayne Brown on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneabrownwalkergro...