Summary:In this episode of “Bridges to Excellence,” host Desmond Nicholson welcomes Laura Gibson-Lamothe, the Executive Director of the Georgia FinTech Academy. Laura takes us through her incredible journey from a globally diverse upbringing, through a multifaceted career in the FinTech industry, and into her current role. The podcast dives deep into the objectives she aimed…
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Welcome to Episode #10 of the “Bridges to Excellence” podcast. This week’s episode features a compelling conversation with Kimberly Fitzsimmons, CEO of Talus. Kim shares her journey of constant learning, fair and transparent leadership, and the unyielding drive for excellence. Highlights include… Kim’s Leadership Principles: The importance of being fair, maintaining transparency, embracing culture, and…
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I recently had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Diane Faro, a true trailblazer in the payments and Fintech world and the CEO of Savify. Diane’s journey through the financial services industry spans an awe-inspiring five decades, showcasing her exceptional leadership and visionary strategies. In this episode, Diane opens up about her extensive corporate…
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In a world where innovation reigns supreme and dreams are transformed into reality, there exists Arcum. A testament to resilience, vision, and unwavering determination. At the helm of this company stands Sebastian Builes, Co-Founder and CEO. In this episode, part of our Founders series, we delve deep into the heart of Arcum, a fintech startup that…
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I recently had the chance to chat with Tim McWeeney, Head of U.S. Indirect Acquiring and ISO Sales at Ingenico, to reflect on his successful career Journey in payments. This interview, came on the heels of his most recent recognition, among ETA’s 2024 Honorees of Top Payments Sales Professionals. Tim’s Journey in Payments, spans over…
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In this episode, a part of our Trailblazer series, featuring “Women of Impact,” our special guest is Paulette Rowe. Paulette is the appointed CEO of Orlando-based, tech unicorn Stax Payments…as of August 2023. Step into the world of inspiration as we delve into the remarkable journey of Paulette Rowe, a trailblazer whose story epitomizes resilience,…
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OB Rawls is an accomplished senior-level executive with phenomenal success in FinTech payments and banking. He previously served as CEO of global payment processing for Paysafe and CEO and President of iPayment. His career of more than 30 years also includes senior-level executive roles with First Data now Fiserv, Hypercom, and Bank of America. OB…
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In this episode, my special guest is Todd Ablowitz, a friend of 27 years and an industry veteran serving the same span. In 2014, Todd along with Deana Rich Co-founded Infinicept, making them both Co-founders and Co-CEOs. Infinicept provides tools and services that enable companies to get payments going their way. Todd is a globally…
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In this episode, part of our Experts series, our special guest is Dale Laszig. Dale’s journey in Payments began thirty (30) plus years ago. Having a varied background in sales, sales management, and journalism. Dale is widely known as a Senior Staff Writer for the Green Sheet, a leading Payments trade publication that empowers and…
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Our special guest is Eula Adams, former President of First Data Merchant Sevices. In this episode, part of our trailblazer series, Eula takes us on his career journey as he climbed to positions of influence within the ranks of two major companies; Deloitte and First Data Corporation. Capping off his decision ( no-holds-barred exposure) leading…
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