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
CEO CornerCEO 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 CornerCEO 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
Switch-to-Issuer & Transaction RoutingFaster 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
ISV & Platform PartnershipsWhy 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
Payment Technology & InnovationCloud-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
Payment Technology & InnovationThe Future of Mobile Payments with Tap-to-GlassMobile payments are evolving faster than any other part of the commerce ecosystem—and Tap-to-Glass is quickly emerging as one of the most transformative technologies in that evolution. By turning any NFC-enabled Android device into a secure payment terminal, Tap-to-Glass is... December 10, 2025Read more
ISV & Platform PartnershipsWhy ISVs Are Moving Beyond Traditional AggregatorsFor years, traditional payment aggregators were the simplest way for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to embed payments. They offered fast onboarding, a single integration, and a turnkey way to start monetizing payment volume. But as ISVs have matured—and as embedded... December 10, 2025Read more