Legacy System Modernization, AI, and Embedded Finance with Mphasis's Rohit Jayachandran
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Release Date: 12/23/2024
Avoid IRS Surprises with Year-Round Tax Planning Sohail Sadeghi
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic: Sohail Sadeghi, founder of Atlantis Tax Group, joins PayPod to explore how business owners, investors, and high-income earners can shift their mindset from tax compliance to tax strategy. Sohail shares his insights on the most common tax mistakes he’s seen, provides guidance on leveraging real estate for tax benefits, and explains how proactive tax planning can save thousands of dollars in the long run. Lessons You’ll Learn: Discover the importance of proactive tax planning throughout the year. Learn the tax deductions and credits specific to your business or industry....
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How Alternative Data Transforms Credit Risk – with John Gordon
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic John Gordon, CEO of ValidiFI, joins PayPod to discuss how alternative data is revolutionizing credit risk assessment. Discover how using ACH history, bank account behavior, and fraud signals is giving lenders a clearer, fairer view of consumer creditworthiness in today’s fast-changing financial landscape. Lessons You’ll Learn Explore why credit scores are no longer enough, and how alternative data fills the gaps. Learn how fraud prevention is evolving, how underserved populations benefit from better data, and why ACH validation is becoming a fintech essential....
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Blockchain Money Transfer Tools for Finance Leaders to Cut FX Costs Globally with Kevin Lehtiniitty
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic Today’s episode gets into the weeds into how stablecoins are transforming cross-border payments and financial access. Kevin Lehtiniitty, CEO of Borderless.xyz, reveals how his team is building the connective tissue for global stablecoin movement by partnering with licensed financial institutions. This episode uncovers the opportunities and challenges in building a compliant, scalable crypto payment network that thrives in both developed and emerging markets. Lessons You’ll Learn You’ll learn why stablecoins are reshaping how people save, spend, and move money...
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DeFi Yield Strategy for Fintech Builders to Launch Scalable Crypto Products with Maxim Galash
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic Today’s conversation explores how decentralized finance (DeFi) has transformed the crypto landscape, especially for businesses in emerging markets. Maxim Galash, CEO of Coinchange, shares insights on building automated yield products, the role of stablecoins in global commerce, and how regulation is shaping the future of financial infrastructure in crypto. Lessons You’ll Learn You’ll learn how platforms like Coinchange offer passive income opportunities through a combination of staking, hedge funds, and DeFi protocols. Max explains why they pivoted to B2B after...
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The Future of FX Trading with Adam Katz
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic In this episode of PayPod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Adam Katz, founder and CEO of Kaletra, to discuss the challenges and inefficiencies in foreign exchange (FX) trading. Despite FX being a $7.2 trillion daily market, many financial institutions still rely on outdated legacy systems, leading to high fees, slow transactions, and inefficiencies. Adam explores why banks hesitate to modernize their FX infrastructure and how AI, automation, and fintech innovation can drive the future of cross-border transactions. They also touch on the role of blockchain, cryptocurrency,...
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Real Time Website Protection for Security Leaders to Stop Push Button Scam Kits with Kate Cox
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic In this episode of PayPd, host Kevin Rosenquist explores the urgent and growing issue of online impersonation and digital fraud with Kate Cox, Business Development Lead at Memcyco. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, Memcyco is pioneering real-time detection technology to uncover spoofed websites and protect both businesses and their customers from fraud. Lessons You’ll Learn This episode dives deep into how fake websites are created, the mechanics of phishing and spoofing attacks, and the real-time tools being used to stop fraud before it starts. You’ll gain insight...
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How Digital Banking Helps Investors Manage Money Efficiently Tomas Navickas
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic In this episode, we dive into the world of fintech innovation with Tomas Navickas, the CTO and co-founder of myTU. He shares insights on how myTU is transforming digital banking and enhancing financial accessibility. As a leader in the industry, Tomas discusses the challenges of scaling a fintech startup, the role of technology in financial services, and how myTU aims to simplify money management for individuals and businesses. Lessons You’ll Learn This episode will equip you with key insights into modern banking solutions and the fintech landscape. You’ll discover how...
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How Facilitation Transforms Teams & Drives Success with Therese Miclot
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic Effective leadership is more crucial than ever in today’s fast-changing work environment. But what does it truly take to lead with confidence, clarity, and compassion? In this episode of PayPod, we welcome leadership coach and facilitation expert Therese Miclot, who has spent over two decades helping individuals develop the skills to lead with impact. We explore how facilitation plays a key role in leadership, how leaders can cultivate the right mindset, and why mastering communication is essential for team success. Whether you’re managing a remote team, navigating difficult...
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Simplifying F&I Products in Auto Finance with F&I Sentinel's Stephen McDaniel
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic In this episode of PayPad, we sit down with Stephen McDaniel, CEO of F&I Sentinel, to uncover the complexities of auto financing compliance and the hidden world of F&I products. From gap waivers to extended warranties, Stephen sheds light on how these financial products impact both consumers and lenders. We also explore how compliance regulations shape the car-buying experience, what role lenders play in ensuring fair practices, and how technology is revolutionizing auto finance compliance. Stephen shares his expert insights on what the future holds for car buying,...
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Optimizing Subscription Payments with Revolv3's Robert Podlesni
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic In this episode of PayPod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Robert Podlesni, Chief Product Officer of Revolv3, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of subscription-based payment processing. As businesses increasingly shift to subscription models, optimizing payment approval rates and minimizing involuntary churn has never been more critical. Robert shares insights into the cutting-edge technology Revolv3 is leveraging to streamline payment processing, reduce transaction failures, and enhance revenue retention. Beyond payments, we dive into his passion for motorsports,...
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In this episode of Pay Pod, Kevin Rosenquist engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Rohit Jayachandran, Senior Vice President at Mphasis, a global leader in digital transformation. With over 21 years of experience at the forefront of innovation, Rohit delves into critical topics like modernizing legacy systems, the transformative power of artificial intelligence, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. The discussion highlights how businesses can navigate the challenges of digital transformation while maintaining a balance between technological ambition and human-centric leadership.
Lessons You’ll Learn
This episode offers invaluable insights into the core principles driving successful leadership in today’s rapidly evolving world. Rohit emphasizes the importance of being high-tech, high-touch, and high-trust in building meaningful connections with employees and clients alike. He also sheds light on the role of AI in accelerating product development, streamlining operations, and enabling businesses to stay agile in a competitive market. Additionally, the rise of embedded finance and its implications for traditional financial institutions are explored, along with how co-innovation can deliver groundbreaking solutions tailored to client needs.
About Our Guest
Rohit Jayachandran, Senior Vice President at Mphasis, is a visionary leader with over two decades of experience in fintech and digital transformation. Throughout his tenure, he has been instrumental in leading initiatives that modernize legacy systems, adopt AI-driven innovations, and foster collaborative approaches to problem-solving. Known for his deep commitment to ambition, touch, and trust, Rohit’s leadership style is a testament to his belief in delivering exceptional value to both employees and clients. His work at Mphasis includes pioneering projects such as the Sparkle Innovation Lab, which focuses on contextual, client-specific innovation.
Topics Covered
The episode explores a wide range of critical themes, including how businesses are adapting their leadership strategies in a post-COVID world to foster stronger employee and customer engagement. Rohit also discusses the challenges of legacy systems and the revolutionary role of AI in enhancing operational efficiency and product velocity. The conversation delves into the rise of embedded finance, examining its impact on customer experience and traditional financial services. Lastly, the episode highlights Mphasis’ Sparkle Innovation Lab and its unique co-innovation approach, which has led to significant breakthroughs in contextual and scalable solutions for clients.