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.
- What a remittance-led neobank actually looks like
- How to serve transnational customers
- What “built for Africa” really requires
- Why both sender and recipient are customers
- The role of cash in a digital-first future
- Where the next five years of African payments are heading
Episode Resources:
- Juan Seco on LinkedIn
- Nuno Sitima on LinkedIn
- Mukuru Website
- Merusha Naidu on LinkedIn
- Paymentology Website
Previous guests include: Christian Rau of Mastercard, Michael Galvin of Toqio, Ignacio Gironella Merino of MeaWallet, Pauline Molloyi of OM Bank, Arpit Gupta of UnDosTres, Carl Raven of Visa, Dr. Allan Villegas of Liabify, Rohit Subramanian of TymeBank, Godfrey Sullivan of Visa CEMEA, and Stefan Colins of Venly Finance.
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