Beyond The Transaction: Data – The Problem & The Solution July 15, 2026 In this episode of Beyond The Transaction, host Todd Linden, CEO of Woodforest Acceptance Solutions, sits down with Giovanni Diano, the company’s CFO, to discuss the critical role of data in the payments industry. They emphasize that while often overlooked, Read More »
Beyond The Transaction: Data After the Swipe: Turning Transaction Intelligence Into Business Strategy June 17, 2026 In this episode of Beyond The Transaction, host Todd Linden explores the transformative power of data derived from everyday payment transactions, moving beyond simple financial accounting to strategic business development. The discussion highlights how businesses, regardless of size, are sitting Read More »
Beyond The Transaction: Data After the Swipe: Turning Transaction Intelligence Into Business Strategy June 17, 2026 In this episode of Beyond The Transaction, host Todd Linden explores the transformative power of data derived from everyday payment transactions, moving beyond simple financial accounting to strategic business development. The discussion highlights how businesses, regardless of size, are sitting Read More »
Beyond The Transaction: Built to Last: What It Means to Build a Payments Company on a Bank’s Foundation May 27, 2026 In 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 Read More »
Beyond The Transaction: The ISV Moment: Why Software Companies Are the Future Distribution Channel for Payments May 6, 2026 In 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 Read More »
Moving Beyond the Transaction: A Deep Dive with Bill Dobbins of Visa March 25, 2026 In 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 Read More »