In this episode of Interconnect, host Laurent Cochet speaks with Edward James Blankson, founder of Flixapay, about his journey in the fintech industry and the challenges of building a cross-border payment platform. Edward shares insights on the importance of compliance, the role of technology in streamlining payments, and the company's vision for future growth. He emphasizes the need for engagement with clients and team members, as well as the responsibility of businesses to contribute positively to the communities they serve.

Takeaways

Edward's diverse background in finance and law shaped his approach to founding FixerPay.

Building strong relationships is crucial for rapid business growth.

Compliance is a significant challenge but also an opportunity for trust.

Understanding regional differences in business practices is essential.

Engagement with clients and team members drives success.

Technology, especially AI, is transforming the payment landscape.

FixerPay aims to simplify cross-border payments for various sectors.

Corporate responsibility is a key focus for FixerPay's future plans.

Founders should be open to learning and adapting their strategies.

Mistakes are part of the journey; embracing them leads to growth.

Titles

Navigating the Fintech Landscape with Edward James Blankson

Building FixerPay: Insights from the Found.

Sound bites

”Compliance is key.”

”We want to get it right at first.”

”Be open to learn.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI Interconnect and FixerPay

00:53 Edward's Journey: From Banking to FinTech

03:39 The Rapid Expansion of FixerPay

06:23 Lessons Learned in Building a Payment Business

09:33 Simplifying Cross-Border Payments

14:10 Leveraging B2B Solutions for Clients

15:03 Challenges in Scaling FixerPay

17:27 The Importance of Compliance

19:03 Strategic Changes in Compliance Management

22:38 Shifts in Cross-Border Payment Dynamics

25:09 Defining Success for FixerPay

26:45 Deliberate Choices in Business Focus

29:49 Accelerating Community Impact

32:41 Advice for Founders and Operators

35:16 Reflections on Delayed Decisions

36:53 The Power of Communication and Teamwork

38:05 Advice to My Earlier Self

39:04 Conclusion and Future Engagement

Keywords

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Edward James Blankson, Founder of Flixapay, joins AI InterConnect to break down how modern fintech companies are scaling cross-border payments in a highly regulated global environment.

The conversation explores B2B fintech growth, global compliance challenges, AI-driven KYC and KYB processes, and what it really takes to scale a payments company across regions like the US, UK, Europe, and emerging markets. Edward also discusses leadership, operational pressure points, and how fintech founders should think about the future of global payments heading into 2026.

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