We're back with Season 3 of the Money Travels podcast. Follow along as we explore the stories and people behind the extraordinary innovations that are transforming digital finance and examine the impact they’re having on our lives and on economies across the world.New Hosts: Maxime Guirauton and Richard ArundelSubscribe so you don't miss a single episode of the Money Travels podcast!
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How Small Businesses Are Making Big Money Moves
Welcome to the final episode of Money Travels season 2. Small and mid-size businesses are among the main drivers of employment growth and change, especially in parts of the world that involve developing countries. There, their economies are mainly powered by SMBs, and SMBs are often the catalysts for innovation. So, what are their unique needs in the money movement space, and how is Visa Direct meeting those needs? In this episode we talk to Jaspreet Singh, head of Consumer Funded Flows at Visa Direct, and we'll also give you a recap of the highlights of the season. To get the perspective of a small business we speak with Clove Bakery's co-founder, Beth Beji, to hear about the challenges that SMBs face.
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When Gaming Becomes Income: Money Movement’s Next Play
In this episode, we explore the state of the gaming industry and where it's headed by talking to Brad Foxhoven, CEO of EverGame Media, and Matt Story, VP @Visa Global Brand Partnerships & Advocacy. This conversation gets into how creators are engaging in the online gaming space and how online gaming platforms are providing opportunities for individuals to turn their gaming efforts into viable side hustles and even core businesses. Traditionally, gaming has been a closed walled system with only a small proportion of transactions being micro and the majority of earnings going to the game developers. But games like @Roblox are changing the landscape with an open source system that allows creators, gamers, and developers to become future SMBs, using their skills and followers to enhance experiences for other gamers and earning significant income in the process.
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Keeping Up with Foreign Exchange in Real Time
Timing when to exchange money from one currency to another is something we've probably all experienced. Domestic payments are getting faster and cheaper in many countries. The challenge now is to link those systems together and make cross-border payments as fast and as seamless as the best domestic systems to meet customer expectations for fast money movement no matter where it's being sent. So how does this infrastructure impact currency exchange? To get a better sense of all this, we talk to Piers Marais, who oversees product strategy for Visa Cross-Border Solutions and Currencyclouds client base. He draws on his extensive background in payments to ensure that Visa Cross-border solutions and Currencycloud are continually at the forefront of the latest payment innovations. We also speak to Kathy Lien whose expertise is an on-the-ground FX trader will help us see the use cases and the benefits of the tools that have been revolutionizing currency trading.
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Rise of the Creator Economy & Creator Led Businesses
In this episode we explore the creator economy which continues to grow rapidly. This growth represents an opportunity for money movement businesses, but it also presents some unique challenges. To take us into this rapidly evolving landscape, we'll talk to Eric Wei and Will Kim co-founders at Karat Financial, a bank built for the creator economy. We'll also hear from Brian McMullin, head of product and customer experience at SamCart, an innovative e-commerce platform for digital sellers, creators and business owners. Listen now.
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On Money Travels, we explore the stories and people behind the extraordinary innovations that are transforming digital finance. Join hosts Maxime Guirauton and Richard Arundel as they speak with industry experts who are examining the latest trends and insights, delving into the impact these innovations are having on our lives and economies across the world.
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