Fintech payments: Swipe cards to Stablecoins, with Sean Forward, UK CEO of payabl

Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

Summary
In this conversation, Matt Cheung interviews Sean Forward, the UK CEO of payabl, a fintech company specialising in payments. They discuss the role of payabl in helping merchants accept payments, the concept of omni-channel payments, and Sean's journey in the fintech industry. They also explore the future of payments, including stablecoins and central bank digital currencies. Sean emphasises the importance of staying informed about industry trends and being discerning about the sources of information. He also highlights the diverse range of roles within a payments company and the value of teamwork and diverse skill sets. Finally, they briefly touch on the potential impact of a change in government on the fintech industry.
Takeaways
-payabl is a payment processor that helps merchants accept payments, with a focus on credit cards.
-The concept of omni-channel payments refers to the ability to accept payments through various channels, such as credit cards, bank transfers, and cryptocurrencies.
-Staying informed about industry trends and being discerning about sources of information are crucial in the rapidly evolving fintech industry.
-There is a diverse range of roles within a payments company, and teamwork and diverse skill sets are essential for success.
-The future of payments may involve the widespread adoption of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to payabl
03:03 Understanding Omni-Channel Payments
12:17 Sean's Journey in the Fintech Industry
25:08 The Future of Payments: Stablecoins and CBDCs
33:02 Skills and Attributes for Success in Fintech
43:17 The Potential Impact of a Change in Government
45:03 Conclusion and Contact Information
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-forward/
https://payabl.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcheung50/
Keywords
payments, fintech, payabl, omni-channel, stablecoins, central bank digital currencies, industry trends, teamwork
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章节

1. Introduction to payabl (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Omni-Channel Payments (00:03:03)

3. Sean's Journey in the Fintech Industry (00:12:17)

4. The Future of Payments: Stablecoins and CBDCs (00:25:08)

5. Skills and Attributes for Success in Fintech (00:33:02)

6. The Potential Impact of a Change in Government (00:43:17)

7. Conclusion and Contact Information (00:45:03)