Payments Innovation Podcast

Read Bio As one of Currencycloud’s founders, Richard has played an important role in the company’s rapid growth. Having started his career at HiFX – one of the largest foreign exchange market brokers in the UK – Richard has a deep understanding of the finance and payments sector. Prior to becoming Chief Evangelist, Richard has held successive positions as GM of Currencycloud’s North America business, Sales Director, Client Relationship Director and VP Client Services at Currencycloud, helping the company increase revenue, size and scope. On his return from New York in December 2020, Richard has taken on the role of Chief Evanglelist, sitting at the intersection of sales, product, marketing and growth to help drive our efforts in new and existing segments, gathering insights from front-line sales teams and the wider market, while representing Currencycloud as the market leader in embedded, cross-border payments.

Read Bio Passionate about all things technology, Chris consults with enterprise businesses, financial institutions and payment companies to help them launch innovative and effective cross-border payment strategies. With over 5 years of experience in fintech, Chris’s sales practice includes business development, enhanced partnerships, project scoping, implementation assistance and liaising with compliance. Well versed in both domestic and international money movement alike, Chris’s greatest strength is taking complex payment workflows and distilling them into easy-to-understand processes for companies looking to grow globally. A self-professed payments geek, Chris has been central in bringing Currencycloud’s core services to a fast-growing North American market.

Read Bio Cara has spent her career in the financial services industry selling solutions across many verticals and products including investment, retail, and commercial banking. She spent the past four years of her career focused on helping community banks and credit unions survive and thrive learning about the challenges bankers face across all departments in the institution. She believes in a future where the US maintains diversity in the banking system and where financial technology companies and banks/credit unions partner to provide best of breed products and services through an exceptional customer experience. When Cara isn’t geeking out over financial technology you can find her traveling, eating, playing soccer, or spending quality time with her husband and dog.

Read Bio With several years of experience in business development and the payments space, Brady Burkett has a wealth of expertise in understanding the complex challenges faced by his clients and prescribing strategic solutions for their businesses. A self proclaimed fintech industry junkie, Brady is an avid supporter in the democratization of capital markets and payments.

Read Bio Alex leads our business development team in the Netherlands, based in our Amsterdam office. He has a wealth of knowledge within Fintech and FX markets, focusing primarily on enhancing international payments and customer experiences through technology. Alex has a keen interest in financial technology and the emerging trends of the payments industry. When he isn’t writing or working with his clients, Alex enjoys cycling, running and exploring new restaurants.

Read Bio Lauren is Currencycloud’s Fintech Sales Director, responsible for supporting new business growth in EMEA. Gaining an acute understanding of the Fintech industry is a daily priority for Lauren, as is sharing expertise on the Currencycloud enterprise-class platform solutions. Lauren is also a host on our Payments Innovations Podcast.