CEO CornerMoving Beyond the Transaction: A Deep Dive with Bill Dobbins of VisaIn this episode, we sit down with Bill Dobbins, Head of US Enablement for Visa, to explore the rapidly shifting landscape of the payments industry. From the rise of Integrated Software Vendors (ISVs) to the emergence of Agentic Commerce and... March 25, 2026Read more
CEO CornerCEO CORNER: Payments in an AI-Driven WorldWe are entering a moment where artificial intelligence will shape nearly every dimension of fintech. But as leaders in payments, we have a responsibility to ensure that innovation is guided not only by intelligence — but by empathy and imagination.... March 18, 2026Read more
NewsMeet The Team: Courtney Young, Inside Sales Account ExecutiveAs an Inside Sales Account Executive at Woodforest Acceptance Solutions (WAS), Courtney Young helps merchants across a wide range of segments—including Retail, Business Banking, Middle Market, Commercial, and partner-led channels—switch to or establish merchant services that fit how they operate.... March 11, 2026Read more
CEO CornerBeyond the Transaction: Redefining B2B Payments with Perryn HoltropIn this episode of *Beyond the Transaction*, host Todd Linden sits down with Perryn Holtrop, Founder and CEO of PayNation, to dismantle the “race to zero” mentality currently plaguing the payments industry. As an emerging leader in the B2B sector,... March 4, 2026Read more
CEO CornerNewsCEO Corner: Beyond The TransactionIn my latest CEO Corner, I want to share the thinking behind a new project I’m genuinely excited about—my upcoming fintech podcast, Beyond the Transaction. At its core, this series is about a simple but important belief: payments have to evolve... February 5, 2026Read more
CEO CornerNewsCEO Corner: Our Vision for 2026Building a More Valuable, Intelligent Payments Ecosystem As we look ahead to 2026, our vision at Woodforest Acceptance Solutions (WAS) is clear: continue evolving our switch-to-issuer payment acceptance platform to create materially better outcomes for ISVs, vertically focused independent sales... January 8, 2026Read more
CEO CornerNewsCEO Corner: A Season of Gratitude...This has been a year of meaningful progress for Woodforest Acceptance Solutions, highlighted by the launch of our modern “switch to issuer” payment acquirer platform. December 18, 2025Read more
NewsFaster Funding, Better Cash Flow: Why Speed Matters for ISVs & Their MerchantsIn today’s real-time economy, merchants expect their payments to settle quickly—and they blame software providers when funds don’t arrive on time. For ISVs, faster funding isn’t just a convenience feature. It’s a competitive differentiator that boosts merchant satisfaction, revenue, and... December 10, 2025Read more
InsightsWhy Payment Reliability Matters for ISVs (How It Drives Revenue, Retention & Scale)Modern ISVs aren’t just software companies anymore—they’re becoming payment companies, too. Whether you build POS systems, vertical SaaS platforms, mobile-first tools, or enterprise workflow applications, the moment you embed payments, you inherit one critical responsibility: Keeping payments reliable. Every minute.... December 10, 2025Read more
InsightsCloud-Mode Payments for SaaS & Enterprise PlatformsAs SaaS platforms evolve to handle more complex workflows—from scheduling to inventory, billing, and customer engagement—one capability has become absolutely essential: embedded payments. But for many SaaS and enterprise platforms, traditional payment integrations create friction. Device certifications, middleware dependencies, custom... December 10, 2025Read more