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PayTech Talk

PayTech Talk

Hosted by Cognito Amsterdam

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Episodes

40

Latest episode

Dec 2025

Language

EN

About the show

Welcome to PayTech Talk, the podcast about payments. PayTech Talk welcomes industry experts to reflect on the latest news and provide fresh and unique insights on the world of payments. PayTech Talk is produced by Jan Jaap Omvlee, Strategy Director, Cognito Amsterdam, and Senior Editor of Banking & Finance. E-mail address: janjaap.omvlee@cognitomedia.nl

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December 4, 2025Episode 319 min

Úna Dillon, PCI SSC, on building resilience in payment security

Úna Dillon, Regional Director, Europe, at PCI SSC, joined PaytechTalk host Jan Jaap Omvlee to explore the evolving landscape of payment security and the PCI Security Standards Council's role in protecting the digital payments ecosystem. Úna shared how PCI SSC is advancing payment security standards by:Developing validation programs tailored for payment facilitators and software vendorsEnhancing security requirements for contactless payments and mobile walletsPromoting security-by-design principles in fintech innovationEnsuring compliance frameworks keep pace with emerging payment technologiesThe episode also explores how PCI SSC is fostering global collaboration among stakeholders—from merchants and acquirers to technology providers—to build trust in digital commerce while balancing security imperatives with the need for seamless payment experiences in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

August 13, 2025Episode 216 min

John Faherty, Fexco, on payments orchestration

Live from the MoneyPot stage, Fexco’s Head of Product & Partnerships, @John Faherty, joined PaytechTalk host @Jan Jaap Omvlee to explore the next chapter in embedded finance and introduce payUnite—Fexco’s new global payments orchestration platform.John shared how payUnite is designed to help acquirers, merchants, and end users navigate today’s fragmented payments ecosystem by:·        Reducing friction across channels·        Enabling intelligent, contextual payment experiences·        Supporting SMEs in scaling and internationalising·        Leveraging real-time data while remaining compliant with evolving regulations such as PSD3 and the AI ActThe episode also explores how Fexco is positioning itself in a crowded market by combining regulatory insight with product innovation—and what payments might look like by 2028.

July 16, 2025Episode 115 min

Tom van der Poel, CEO of XPP, on personalised payments

In this special edition of @PaytechTalk, recorded live at Money20/20 Amsterdam, host @Jan Jaap Omvlee (@Banking & Finance) sits down with @Tom van der Poel, CEO of @XPP, to explore the future of personalised payments.From defining what “personalisation” really means today to discussing real-time data, omnichannel integration, and privacy ethics, Tom shares deep insights on building seamless, intuitive payment experiences across sectors like transport, retail, and banking. He also reflects on cultural differences in Europe, regulatory challenges, and why Europe must push for a more unified payments infrastructure—while looking abroad for inspiration (hello, #Turkey!).

July 22, 2024Episode 1422 min

Fintech is Femme: Empowering Fintech, Financial Inclusion and Equity with Nicole Casperson | PayTech Talk

PayTech Talks welcomes Nicole Casperson to the Money Pot at this year’s edition of Money 20/20. Nicole is a journalist and entrepreneur on a mission to shape the future of economic equity. Nicole is the founder of Fintech is Femme, a media agency dedicated to empowering and elevating women’s voices within the fintech industry. Nicole joins PayTech Talk to discuss financial inclusion, her experience in the industry, and her knowledge of digital finance.

May 20, 2024Episode 1240 min

Payments in Greece with Stavroula Kampouridou

Welcome back to PayTech Talk Payments Around the World! In this series, Elliot and Emily welcome experts from all over the world to discuss payments and payments technology in their country.This week, PayTech Talk travels to Greece to discuss with DIAS CEO Stavroula Kampouridou. Stravroula dives into the Greek payments ecosystem, highlighting the importance of DIAS and IRIS in the market. She also discusses how Greec was affected by the 2015 financial crisis and how the country rose up to create successful payments initiatives.This podcast was recorded in April 2024.More from PayTech Talk:LinkedIn: PayTech TalkTwitter (X): @PayTechTalkInstagram: @PayTechTalkPayments Around the World:Ecuador: Full EpisodeIsrael: Full EpisodeUSA part 1: Full EpisodeUSA part 2: Full EpisodePoland: Full EpisodeGuest information:Stavroula KampouridouLinkedIn: Stavroula KampouridouLinkedIn: DIASWebsite: DIAS.com.grPayTech Talk is produced by Cognito Amsterdam.For more information about how to be a guest or about podcast production, contact our Producer, Emily Robida

April 8, 2024Episode 1126 min

Phone Phreaking with Matt Danzico

Welcome back to PayTech Talk, the podcast about payments! In today's episode, Elliot and Emily welcome Matt Danzico, Director and Executive Producer at Danzico & Company. Matt joins PayTech Talk to discuss his experience with Phone Phreaking, the art of using audio frequencies to make long distance phone calls for free. Enjoy the show!This episode was recorded in March 2024.More from PayTech Talk:LinkedIn: PayTech TalkTwitter: @PayTechTalkInstagram: @PayTechTalkGuest Information:Matt Danzico: LinkedInDanzico & Company: LinkedIn and WebsiteMatt's current film projects: Website

April 2, 2024Episode 1032 min

Women in Payments: Advice, Industry Insights, & Selling Yourself with Esther Groen, Lina Saleh, and Dajana Nozic

Welcome back to PayTech Talk, the podcast about payments! Today's episode was recorded during Women's History Month, welcoming Esther Groen, of European Women's Payments Network (EWPN), Lina Saleh, Co-Founder and COO at Cino, and Dajana Nozic, Director Compliance and Fin.Crime Advisor. In this episode, Emily sits down with Esther, Lina, and Dajana to ask advice, tips, and understand more about growing within the payments industry. This episode brings insightful knowledge for anyone looking to perfect their elevator pitch, understand the norms and changes in the industry, and become aware of the unconscious bias still prevalent in companies today.This episode was recorded in March 2024.More from PayTech Talk:LinkedIn: PayTech TalkTwitter (X): @PayTechTalkInstagram: @PayTechTalkGuest Information:Esther Groen: LinkedInEuropean Women Payments Network (EWPN): Website & LinkedInLina Saleh: LinkedIn Cino: Website & LinkedInDajana Nozic: LinkedIn

February 22, 2024Episode 943 min

Cross-border payments with Pedro Batista and Laura Rofe | Payhawk

Welcome back to PayTech Talk, the podcast about payments! Today's episode covers one of the biggest pain points in the payments industry..Cross Border Payments! To cover this subject, Elliot and Emily welcome Pedro Batista, VP Payments & Operations at Payhawk and Laura Rofe, Director Account Management EMEA at Thunes. Pedro and Laura discuss subjects like payments infrastructure, and the strategies companies like Payhawk and Thunes are taking to ease these payments processes. This episode is sponsored by Payhawk.Get ready to explore the world of international payments and discover how Payhawk's integration with Wise revolutionizes cross-border payments and making global transactions more efficient and cost-effective than ever before. Go to Payhawk.com to find out more.More from PayTech Talk:LinkedIn: PayTech TalkTwitter (X): @PayTechTalkInstagram: @PayTechTalkGuest Information:Pedro BatistaPedro Batista: LinkedInPayhawk: LinkedInPayhawk: WebsitePayhawk International Payments: WebsiteLaura RofeLaura Rofe: LinkedInThunes: LinkedInThunes: Website

February 1, 2024Episode 825 min

Marketplace Payments with Arnold van Sabben | Bol.

Welcome back to another episode of PayTech Talk! On today's episode, Elliot and Emily welcome Arnold van Sabben, Senior Product Manager Payments & Fintech at Bol., the top online marketplace in the Netherlands and Belgium. Arnold discusses a wide array of topics such as the meaning of a marketplace, it's payments mix, and the new iDeal. Arnold also dives into the different events that influence consumer behaviour and payments trends, from Max Verstappen's F1 wins, to the busy holiday season and product releases. Arnold gives an inside scoop on the way payments works in a large online marketplace. More from PayTech Talk:LinkedIn: PayTech TalkTwitter (X): @PayTechTalkInstagram: @PayTechTalkGuest Information:Arnold van Sabben: LinkedInWebsite: Bol.This podcast was recorded in January 2024.PayTech Talk is produced by Cognito Amsterdam.For more information about how to be a guest or about podcast production, contact our Producer, Emily Robida

January 15, 2024Episode 738 min

Payments in Poland with Dariusz Mazurkiewicz

Welcome back to PayTech Talk Payments Around the World! In this series, Elliot and Emily welcome experts from all over the world to discuss payments and payments technology in their country.This week, PayTech Talk travels to Poland and discusses Payments in Poland with BLIK CEO Dariusz Mazurkiewicz. Dariusz tells Elliot and Emily about the Polish Payments ecosystem, BLIK's position in the market, and the ecommerce market post-pandemic. This podcast was recorded in November 2023More from PayTech Talk:LinkedIn: PayTech TalkTwitter (X): @PayTechTalkInstagram: @PayTechTalkPayments Around the World:Ecuador: Full EpisodeIsrael: Full EpisodeUSA part 1: Full EpisodeUSA part 2: Full EpisodeGuest information:Dariusz MazurkiewiczLinkedIn: Dariusz MazurkiewiczLinkedIn: BLIKWebsite: blik.comPayTech Talk is produced by Cognito Amsterdam.For more information about how to be a guest or about podcast production, contact our Producer, Emily Robida

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