x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Commerce Conversations

Commerce Ventures

What powers the brands and financial services we love to use? Commerce infrastructure, of course. The more consumers adopt digital products and demand fast, delightful experiences from their brands, the more this space grows. Commerce Conversations is a podcast from Commerce Ventures, where we dive into the most interesting emerging themes across retail tech and FinTech. Tune in for research deep dives, industry conversations, and intimate CEO interviews from our team.

business entrepreneurship

All Episodes

00:43:05

Stablecoins and the Legal Tipping Point, with Lindsey...

Commerce Conversations ·

2025/06/05

Stablecoins are moving from the margins of crypto speculation to the center of real-world commerce—and regulation is finally catching up.In this episode of Commerce Conversations, Dan Rosen is joined by two experts on the frontlines of fintech law: Lindsey Haswell, Chief Legal Officer at MoonPay and board member for BlackRock’s crypto ETFs, and Mitzi Chang, co-chair of the blockchain and fintech practices at Goodwin Procter.Together, they break down:Why 2024’s regulatory clarity marks a turning

en

00:49:30

Why Stablecoins Are the Infrastructure of the Future,...

Commerce Conversations ·

2025/05/07

In this episode of the Commerce podcast, Ys chats with longtime friend and payments operator Marco Mahrus—now Head of Revenue at Bridge—about how stablecoins are reshaping the future of global payments.Marco takes us behind the scenes of building payments products at Uber and Brex, including the complexities of launching a co-branded card and navigating global regulatory environments. He explains how Bridge, now part of Stripe, enables companies to send and receive value on-chain through

en

00:38:35

Why Stablecoins Are the Future of Global Payments,...

Commerce Conversations ·

2025/04/23

In this podcast, Kirill Gurtman, Co-Founder of Conduit, shares his journey from growing up in Ukraine to building one of the leading infrastructure providers for stablecoin-powered cross-border payments. After living in multiple countries and adapting to new cultures, Kirill developed a sense of resilience and adaptability—traits that would later prove essential in his entrepreneurial journey.Kirill recounts his early curiosity around crypto, sparked by receiving his first Bitcoin over a decade ago

en

00:26:17

Our Big Predictions for 2025

Commerce Conversations ·

2024/12/13

In this episode of Commerce Conversations, the Commerce Ventures partners outline their key predictions for 2025, diving into FinTech, Retail Tech, and broader industry trends. They begin by examining stablecoins, predicting their adoption for cross-border payments due to increased liquidity, expanded use cases, and favorable regulatory environments. Moving to the banking sector, they foresee significant M&A activity driven by regulatory changes, capital pressures, and competition, potentially

en

00:37:23

Innovation in Identity Verification, with Johnny Ayers

Commerce Conversations ·

2024/11/22

In this podcast, Johnny Ayers, CEO and Founder of Socure, delves into his journey from a sports-oriented upbringing to becoming the founder of Socure, a leader in identity verification. Growing up in a competitive environment, Johnny developed a strong work ethic and resilience, which were further reinforced by mentors and exposure to successful entrepreneurs. After college and navigating a tough financial crisis-era job market, he founded Socure, driven by the idea of leveraging technology to solve

en

00:28:26

Combatting the Retirement Crisis, with Aaron Schumm

Commerce Conversations ·

2024/10/31

1. IntroductionHost Julie Verhage Greenberg introduces the Commerce Conversations podcast and the episode’s focus: a conversation between Dan Rosen and Aaron Schum, CEO of Vestwell, discussing Aaron's journey, entrepreneurship, and the U.S. retirement crisis.2. Aaron’s Background and Early InfluencesAaron shares his upbringing in a blue-collar family in Chicago, where his father’s interest in the stock market sparked Aaron’s own passion for finance.Despite not seeing himself as an entrepreneur

en

00:32:59

The Future of Payroll, with Kirti Shenoy

Commerce Conversations ·

2024/10/16

In this episode of Commerce Conversations, Vivek Krishnamurthy, partner at Commerce Ventures, interviews Kirti Shenoy, co-founder and CEO of Zeal. The two discuss the future of payroll technology and how Zeal is pioneering solutions in the space. Here are the key takeaways:Background and Entrepreneurship: Kirti grew up in a blue-collar environment and was inspired by her father's entrepreneurial journey. Her early interest in building and creating led her to start her own ventures. At Wharton, she

en

00:40:46

The Promise of Digital Banking, with Melissa Stevens

Commerce Conversations ·

2024/06/25

Melissa's BackgroundEarly Life: Melissa was born and raised outside Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a strong family influence from her mother, a teacher and mathematician, and her father, a Vietnam vet and entrepreneur in tech and education.Career Path: Started in financial services due to her interest in combining tech and numbers. Joined Citi, eventually moving to Fifth Third Bank.Career Highlights and ChallengesCiti: Melissa shared highs, such as working with smart colleagues and leading tech

en

00:33:43

The Importance of Creativity and Risk-taking, with...

Commerce Conversations ·

2024/06/18

Global Perspective and Resilience:Sharda's upbringing was deeply influenced by her parents' journey from India to the United States and their subsequent global relocations. This nomadic lifestyle instilled in her a sense of global citizenship and adaptability. She learned the importance of creativity, risk-taking, and dreaming big from her family's experiences, which have significantly shaped her professional journey.Career Risks and Pivots:Sharda's career is marked by several significant risks and

en

00:34:12

Thought Provoking Highlights From Our Annual Summit

Commerce Conversations ·

2024/06/04

Key Discussions: Future of Sponsor Bank and FinTech Relationships:Banking as a Service (BaaS): The discussion centered on the evolving role of BaaS, especially in light of a major player's public bankruptcy. The consensus was that future models should focus on collaboration between fintechs and sponsor banks, jointly handling regulatory compliance, product development, and financial monitoring. This might diminish the traditional role of BaaS platforms.Compliance: Compliance has become a fundamental

en

00:25:10

From Rural America to Serial Entrepreneurship, with...

Commerce Conversations ·

2024/05/14

In this interview, Madeline Parra, CEO and Co-Founder of PurpleDot, shared her journey from growing up in North Carolina and being a D1 swimmer at Davidson College to becoming an entrepreneur. Madeline's interest in startups sparked after reading Paul Graham's blog, despite initially lacking coding knowledge. Her first entrepreneurial venture was a fashion startup aimed at helping teenage girls find their fashion style. Although she gained valuable experience, she eventually joined Teach for America

en

00:33:42

BaaS, the Four Letter Word, with Dan Rosen and...

Commerce Conversations ·

2024/04/22

This episode centers on the emergence and development of Banking as a Service (BaaS), tracing its recognition and adoption back to around 2019. It was a period when FinTech platforms began to explore BaaS as a means to expand their offerings without forming direct partnerships with banks. The concept was initially appealing because it promised a reduction in the complexity and regulatory overhead for FinTechs by outsourcing banking operations to third parties specializing in BaaS. This approach

en

00:25:17

Supporting the Caring Class Through Technology, with...

Commerce Conversations ·

2024/04/03

In this episode of Commerce Conversations, Erika Hull, a Senior Associate at Commerce Ventures, talks with Melissa Pancoast, the CEO and Founder of The Beans—a company dedicated to developing financial tools for what is described as the "caring class." Pancoast shares her entrepreneurial journey, beginning with her childhood in Miami, Florida, where early experiences with money and her family’s narrative around entrepreneurship and care-oriented professions shaped her path. Her interest in

en

00:29:08

Innovation in Insurance, with Sean Harper of Kin

Commerce Conversations ·

2024/03/12

Sean Harper, Co-Founder and CEO of Kin, recounts his formative years in Wisconsin, painting a picture of a Midwestern upbringing with a twist: his mother was the principal of his grade school, and his father, a police officer. This unique family dynamic, combined with his early exposure to programming, laid the groundwork for his interest in technology. Sean's fascination with algorithms began not with computers but with organizing his baseball card collection, a hobby that introduced him to the

en

00:21:28

Building Purposeful Ventures, with Moov's Wade Arnold

Commerce Conversations ·

2024/02/27

This episode delves into the journey of Wade, a serial entrepreneur with a passion for technology and community building.Growing Up and Early Influences: Wade shares insights into his upbringing in Davenport, Iowa, and how being the third of four boys fueled his drive for entrepreneurship. His love for biking and computers started early in life, shaping his interests and hobbies. Wade's transition from a bike shop enthusiast to a tech professional is explored, highlighting his experiences with BMX

en

00:27:12

SMB Around the World: Starting with Bill.com

Commerce Conversations ·

2024/01/09

Entrepreneurial Background and Early Experiences:Rene grew up in a family of entrepreneurs.Shared a personal story about being born on a night when his mom was sorting punch cards for a payroll job for a defense contractor.Emphasized the importance of having a "dinner table MBA" by growing up around small businesses run by his family.Career Journey:Worked at Pricewaterhouse as an accountant to learn the language of business.Worked for his parents' payroll company and later at Intuit, focusing on

en

00:22:21

Our 2024 Predictions

Commerce Conversations ·

2023/12/18

Introduction:Overview of the podcast focusing on Commerce Ventures' annual prediction season.Discussion on examining the outcomes of 2023 predictions and their implications for 2024.Review of 2023 Predictions:Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Implosion:BNPL usage remains high, defying expectations of implosion.Resilience noted despite economic challenges.Acknowledgment of misjudgment on BNPL providers' performance.Consumer Balance Sheet Resilience:Surprising resilience in consumer balance

en

00:33:03

Fast(er) Payments with Rich Clow (BofA)

Commerce Conversations ·

2023/12/11

Rich Clow's Role and Team:Rich Cloud leads payment innovation at Bank of America.Focus on evaluating new technologies and solutions.Assessment of new networks, checkout solutions, and step-function capabilities.Pro-stage gated process for evaluating and validating solutions.75% of his time dedicated to consumer and small business solutions.25% of the time with the GTS function, bringing Bank of America capabilities to large corporates.Real-Time Payments Basics:Real-time payments involve instant

en

00:21:23

Why Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast with Joe...

Commerce Conversations ·

2023/11/27

Background and Early Life:Born in Cameroon, moved to Paris at three.Studied in the United States, as student athlete in track and field.Achieved fifth place at French Junior Nationals in track and field.Represented Cameroon at the World Championships in 2003, faced injuries.Injured before the 2004 Olympics, ending his athletic career.Transition to Technology:Met someone on a train working on procedural textures for After Effects and Photoshop.Joined Algorithmic as a business developer.Algorithmic

en

00:23:32

Travel Tech: The New Frontier with Scott DeAngelo...

Commerce Conversations ·

2023/11/06

Scott's Background:Transition from payments (Vantiv, now WorldPay ) to travel.Six and a half years in the payments industry during a transformative period.Met founder of Allegiant, recognized it as a platform company, similar to Amazon, and eventually came on as CMO.Industry Trends:Resurgence in consumers using online travel agencies post-pandemic.Airlines seeking additional highly profitable revenue pools.Emphasis on sustainability in the travel industry.Impact of AI:AI improves search behavior for

en

42 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

Nomad Capitalist Audio Experience

Nomad Capitalist

Supply Shock

Blockworks

RadioBorsa - La tua guida controcorrente per investire bene nella Borsa e nella Vita

SoldiExpert SCF