The Issuer Academy: Innovate. Scale. Impact

The Issuer Academy: Innovate. Scale. Impact
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Issuer Academy: Paymentology’s Podcast to Innovate, Scale, and Provide Impact. Every week, we unlock the secrets behind transformative card programmes and next-generation payment experiences.
Through in-depth conversations with industry leaders, real-world case studies, and technical deep-dives, we explore how advanced payment solutions can overcome traditional barriers and open new markets.
Whether you're a startup founder, a retail banking executive, or a fintech enthusiast ready to reimagine the future of payments, join us as we decode emerging trends, debunk industry myths, and share the strategic insights that fuel innovation and impact across the globe.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores key topics within the payments industry, including next-generation card issuance, tokenization, digital wallets, and Cards-as-a-Service. For example, an episode titled Forget Cards—Here's What You'll Be Using to Pay in 2030 delves into the future of payment methods and the impact of technology on consumer experiences and security.

Welcome to The Issuer Academy: Paymentology’s Podcast to Innovate, Scale, and Provide Impact. Every week, we unlock the secrets behind transformative card programmes and next-generation payment experiences.
Through in-depth conversations with industry leaders, real-world case studies, and technical deep-dives, we explore how advanced payment solutions can overcome traditional barriers and open new markets.
Whether you’re a startup founder, a retail banking executive, or a fintech enthusiast ready to reimagine the future of payments, join us as we decode emerging trends, debunk industry myths, and share the strategic insights that fuel innovation and impact across the globe.
- How to design financial education tools that create lasting behavioural change, starting with children
- Why partnerships between fintech and payment processors are crucial for scaling inclusive solutions
- The “Mobile-First Framework” for building financial solutions in markets with limited infrastructure
- How to integrate financial literacy into formal education systems through innovative payment solutions
- Why embedded finance must be localised for African markets rather than copying global solutions
- How to balance technological innovation with practical accessibility in developing markets
Episode Resources:
- Theo Kitshoff on LinkedIn
- Drisha Kirkman on LinkedIn
- Sticitt Website
- Merusha Naidu on LinkedIn
- Paymentology Website

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