Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Batu Inal, Co-Founder and CTO of Balance, an intelligent treasury platform revolutionizing how enterprises optimize their cash management. Balance provides real-time visibility into cash across all accounts, AI-powered forecasting, and automated insights to help businesses work their money harder. With $50B+ in transactions processed and $2B+ in accounts monitored, the platform serves established organizations including large enterprise businesses.

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Barnett Klane, VP of Product at Trolley, the leading payouts platform powering the internet economy. Trolley enables businesses to automate global payments to creators, freelancers, and contractors across 210+ countries and territories, serving major companies. Barnett previously founded MyManual and held product roles at Bugcrowd, bringing deep expertise in building products at the intersection of payments, compliance, and creator platforms.

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Brandon Ooi, the COO of Dinari, a fintech innovator making compliant tokenized securities accessible to investors. Brandon co-founded Crunchyroll as its CTO and worked at Stripe as an engineer specializing in marketplace enterprises, bringing deep technical expertise and product leadership to the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology. Join us as we explore Brandon's journey from building beloved consumer platforms to pioneering the future of securities trading, and how Dinari is bridging the gap between traditional markets and digital assets.

In this episode, we're excited to introduce Sri Kaza, the visionary founder of BrightCap, a fintech pioneer transforming the way small businesses access capital. With a career spanning over two decades in business leadership, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Sri brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the financial challenges facing small businesses. Join us as we explore Sri's journey, the mission behind BrightCap, and how they're leveraging technology to democratize access to funding for America's small enterprises.

In this episode of 'Personally,' we're diving into the heart of the sharing economy with Daan Weddepohl, the visionary founder of Peerby. Discover how Peerby is redefining the way we think about ownership and community through its unique platform for borrowing and sharing items with neighbors. From his early beginnings to pioneering a sustainable path in the tech world, join us as we explore Daan's journey, the challenges and triumphs of building Peerby, and his insights on the future of sustainable entrepreneurship.

Welcome to 'Personally,' Persona’s podcast, where we bring you closer to the personal stories behind some of the most innovative and inspiring entrepreneurs of our time. I'm your host, Ed Giansante, and in today's episode, we're venturing into the dynamic intersection of technology and travel. Our guest is Cynthia Huang, Co-founder and CEO of Dtravel. Dtravel is more than just a travel platform; it's a community-owned and operated travel ecosystem that's revolutionizing the way hosts and guests connect.

Welcome to Personally, a Persona’s community podcast where we explore the innovative solutions driving today's startups. In today’s episode, Ed Giansante will sit down with Luke de Haas from Mosea - a fintech company at the forefront of group payments and money collection, about how they're simplifying financial interactions for communities and teams alike. About Persona Persona is a unified identity platform that provides businesses with the building blocks they need to customize verification experiences, while mitigating fraud, and meeting ever-evolving compliance standards.

Today I’m speaking with Sarah Huggins, the co-founder of Hiive—a groundbreaking online marketplace that is reshaping the trading of private securities. With a rich background as a seasoned lawyer and entrepreneur, Sarah brings a unique blend of legal acumen and strategic innovation to the financial technology sector. Sarah is a strategist at heart, dedicated to solving complex problems and nurturing high-caliber teams. Let's dive into her insights and experiences.

We're joined by Reuven Gorsht, the co-founder and CEO of Deeded, a platform that’s transforming the real estate closing process. Based in Toronto, Reuven brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at MoveSnap and SAP, and his academic background from Harvard Business School. Deeded is at the forefront of reimagining the real estate closing experience. So, let's start this insightful conversation with Reuven.