What does it take to build a truly scalable embedded finance infrastructure? In this episode, we dive deep with Adyen CTO Tom Adams and Faire's Senior Director of Engineering, David Collie, to explore the critical technical foundations of embedded finance success. From the importance of reliable payment infrastructure to the strategic implementation of AI for enhanced user experiences, this conversation offers invaluable insights for SaaS platforms looking to embed financial services. Whether you're expanding globally or just starting your embedded finance journey, discover practical strategies for building robust, scalable solutions that meet both local and international demands. Learn how leading platforms balance technical complexity with user experience, and why choosing the right infrastructure partner is crucial for long-term success.
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In this episode of Adyen Presents: Embedded Finance, explore the evolving landscape of embedded financial services through two insightful conversations. First, McKinsey partner Blazej Karwowski shares strategic insights on market trends, discussing why some platforms succeed while others struggle in implementing embedded finance. Then, EPOS Now's SVP of Product Jason Downing reveals practical lessons from successfully embedding payments and financial products across 80,000 merchant locations worldwide. Whether you're considering embedding finance or looking to optimise your current offering, this episode delivers actionable insights on revenue opportunities, implementation strategies, and the future of platform-based financial services.
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Discover how embedded finance is revolutionizing the beauty and wellness industry through the lens of both platform and merchant. In this episode, host Hemmo Bosscher explores the transformation with Pawel Iwanow, Chief Payments Officer at Fresha, who shares how their platform evolved from a simple booking system to a comprehensive financial ecosystem serving 50,000+ professionals worldwide. Then, get the merchant perspective from Scarlet Amies and Alice Vaughan, founders of MASAJ, who reveal how integrated payments and marketplace features have streamlined their operations and fueled their expansion across London. Whether you're a SaaS platform considering embedded finance or already offering financial products, this episode offers valuable insights into creating genuine value for small businesses while building new revenue streams.
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Embedded finance is reshaping how software platforms create value, with Europe approaching a tipping point in adoption despite lagging behind the US market.
In this episode of Adyen Presents Embedded Finance, host Hemmo explores the investor perspective on embedded finance with Justin Forsythe, EMEA Payments Analyst at UBS, and Adam Seskis, CEO of RMS, a leading property management software platform. Together, they unpack the opportunities, challenges, and strategic considerations for platforms embracing embedded finance.
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Compliance and regulatory expertise emerge as critical differentiators for platforms embedding financial services, setting the foundation for sustainable growth and customer trust.
In this episode of Adyen Presents: Embedded Finance Podcast, host Hemmo Bosscher explores the evolving landscape of compliance in embedded finance with Mariëtte Swart, Adyen's Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, and Ash Forsyth, GM at ModMed, a leading healthcare software platform.
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Embedded payments are transforming how software platforms serve their customers, moving beyond basic functionality to become comprehensive business operating systems.
In this episode of Adyen Presents: Embedded Finance Podcast, host Hemmo Bosscher explores the evolution of embedded payments through conversations with Emily Bartels, former payments leader at Mindbody, and Wix payments co-heads Amit Sagiv and Volodymyr Tsukur, who oversee payments for a platform serving over 250 million users across 190 countries.
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Embedded finance is transforming how software platforms serve their customers, with payments integration emerging as a critical foundation for building comprehensive financial service offerings.
In this episode of Adyen Presents Embedded Finance, host Hemmo Bosscher explores successful strategies for selling embedded payments with Joel Van Arsdale, Managing Partner at Flagship Advisory Partners, and Vamshidhar Reddy, GM of Payments at Zenoti, a leading cloud platform for beauty and wellness businesses.
