Beyond the TransactionBeyond The Transaction: Built to Last: What It Means to Build a Payments Company on a Bank’s FoundationIn this episode of Beyond The Transaction, we peel back the curtain on the unique structural advantages that define Woodforest Acceptance Solutions. Unlike competitors backed by private equity, WAS operates as a subsidiary of Woodforest National Bank, providing a foundation... May 27, 2026Read more
Beyond the TransactionBeyond The Transaction: The ISV Moment: Why Software Companies Are the Future Distribution Channel for PaymentsIn this episode of Beyond The Transaction, we delve into the evolving landscape of payment solutions for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). Host Todd Linden explores the critical shift from traditional payment processing to integrated and embedded payment models. The discussion... May 6, 2026Read more
CEO CornerCEO CORNER: The Strategic Imperative of Switch-to-Issuer Acquiring (STI)Switch-to-Issuer Acquiring (STI) is no longer just an architectural alternative—it’s quickly becoming a strategic necessity for forward-thinking acquirers. Today, the advantages are clear. STI environments deliver greater network reliability, often improved authorization rates, and cleaner, more actionable data. Those aren’t... May 1, 2026Read more
CEO CornerCEO CORNER: Reflecting on my first Beyond the Transaction podcastsWe’ve covered a lot of ground since launching the Beyond the Transaction podcast series, and the early momentum has been incredibly encouraging. We’ve had the opportunity to host some outstanding guests. Perryn Holtrop, CEO of PayNation, shared his perspective on... April 2, 2026Read more
Beyond the TransactionISV & Platform PartnershipsMoving 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
Meet The TeamMeet 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
Beyond the TransactionBeyond 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
Beyond the TransactionBeyond the Transaction: Where Payments Meets People, Process, and ProgressBeyond The Transaction kicks off its inaugural episode, diving deep into the intricate world of payments as it pertains to Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and the broader Fintech industry. Hosted by Todd Linden, CEO of Woodforest Acceptance Solutions, the podcast... February 18, 2026Read more
CEO CornerCEO 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