Atlanta Business Radio

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor welcomes back Aarti Sahgal, founder and CEO of Synergies Work and Synergies Seed Fund. Artie discusses her nonprofit's mission to empower entrepreneurs with disabilities through resources, mentorship, and access to capital. She highlights the launch of Synergies Seed Fund, the first nonprofit CDFI supporting disabled business […] The post Breaking Barriers: Transforming Disability into Opportunity Through Business appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, host Lee Kanter interviews Darren Joel, Atlanta Regional Director of The CFO Center. Darren explains how The CFO Center provides fractional CFO services, offering experienced financial leadership to small and medium-sized businesses on a flexible basis. He discusses ideal client profiles, common triggers for seeking fractional CFOs, and […] The post From Startups to Exits: How Fractional CFOs Can Guide Your Business Through Every Stage appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Amber Cabral, founder of Human Well, about the evolving challenges of leadership and communication in today's workplaces. Amber discusses the impact of technology, generational differences, and remote work on interpersonal skills, emphasizing the need for psychological safety and resilience. She shares insights on bridging gaps […] The post The Human Element: Why Leadership Development Needs a Personal Touch appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, host Lee Kantor sits down with Starr Douglas, Founder & CEO of an AI-powered staffing platform transforming the hospitality industry. Starr shares why the hourly labor market is broken, why hospitality was the right place to start, and how flexibility--not just pay--is key to solving staffing shortages. She […] The post FrontHouz: Solving Hospitality's Staffing Shortage with Tech & the Gig Economy appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Gaurav Singal was named Chief Technology Officer in September 2022. Singal has over 20 years in experience scaling technology companies and driving product innovation. Prior to joining Cantaloupe, Singal served as the executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, where he led the organization through a successful digital transformation. His previous experience […] The post Fintech South 2025: Gaurav Singal with Cantaloupe appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Shanthi Shanmugam is CEO and Co-Founder of Casap. Casap is a copilot & collaboration platform to automate disputes, reduce fraud loss, and create loyalty building opportunities. Casap’s mission is driven by cutting-edge technology, client success, and a deep sense of empathy. We are committed to creating innovative solutions that expedite resolution and provide financial peace of […] The post Fintech South 2025: Shanthi Shanmugam with Casap appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Charles E. Potts is Executive Vice President, Innovation for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA). In this role Potts drives ICBA's innovation initiatives, and financial technology strategies, working with ICBA leadership to develop impactful, value-added solutions that help community banks seize new market opportunities to meet customers' evolving financial services' needs. Potts' extensive experience […] The post Fintech South 2025: Charles Potts with ICBA appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Prakash Devulapalli with Opus Technologies is a Global Business and Technology leader with over 20 years of experience in Strategy, Consulting, Sales & Business Development with an entrepreneurial mindset. Over the years, he has enjoyed many challenging leadership roles, including leading high-powered teams to deliver top-line and bottom-line growth, building practice and competency, driving customer […] The post Fintech South 2025: Prakash Devulapalli with Opus Technologies appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Ania Lackey is the Executive Director of FinTech Atlanta. FinTech Atlanta is a coalition of companies working to advance Atlanta as the recognized global capital of financial technology. Led by seasoned industry executives, the group's priorities are to drive fintech industry growth, talent expansion, innovation acceleration, and public policy influence in Atlanta and across the […] The post Fintech South 2025: Ania Lackey with FinTech Atlanta appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Mike Kresse is Executive Vice President of Commercial and New Payment Flows at Mastercard, North America. In this role, he leads the go-to-market strategy for a diverse set of commercial products and services, spanning large corporate, middle market, SMB, healthcare, and money transfer solutions. Mike oversees a cross-functional team that's helping to scale innovation, accelerate […] The post Fintech South 2025: Mike Kresse with Mastercard appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Mark Frey has established Corpay as a market leader in cross-border payments and currency risk management since being appointed Group President of Corpay Cross-Border Solutions in March 2022. A proven leader with over 20 years' experience in trading and treasury operations, Mark has been with us for over a decade. He led the successful acquisitions […] The post Fintech South 2025: Mark Frey with Corpay appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Jonathan O'Connor, Fintech South 2025 Chair; Division President, Third-Party Payments, Synovus. Jonathan is a results-oriented Executive, with 25+ years of experience leading sales teams, driving revenue, and identifying operational improvement strategies. Expert knowledge of global payment solutions, e-commerce, risk mitigation, digital currencies, merchant processing, mergers and acquisitions. Adept at effective communication with internal executive leaders and external […] The post Fintech South 2025: Jonathan O’Connor with Synovus appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Monika Mueller has over 23 years of experience, bringing innovative solutions to her clients. Monika has focused on business and technology management at entrepreneurial, Fortune 500, and consulting companies. She has a depth of experience in management consulting, information management, process optimization, and customer relationship management. Monika has served in leadership roles at Ernst & […] The post Fintech South 2025: Monika Mueller with Softensity appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Tom Priore co-founded Priority in 2005, and has served as the company's chairman and chief executive officer since 2018. Under his direction, Priority has grown from a founder-financed technology startup to be the fifth largest non-bank merchant acquirer in the U.S. by volume. Tom has steered Priority from an organization focused on payments processing to […] The post Fintech South 2025: Thomas Priore with Priority Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

As Founder and CEO of Keeper Solutions for over 13 years, Stephen Walsh leads our team in developing products and platforms for fintech companies at all stages in the US, UK, and Ireland. We support clients from their initial prototypes through significant growth by delivering tailored solutions that address real market needs. Our AI Lab […] The post Fintech South 2025: Stephen Walsh with Keeper Solutions appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Internationally recognized thought leader and speaker, Michelle Beyo has graced prestigious stages worldwide, including Santa Barbara TEDx, Money20/20, Fintech Meetup, and Open Banking Expo, sparking dialogue on finance's future. A dedicated mentor and Money20/20 RiseUp alum, she serves on the Advisory Boards of Tillo Rewards and VoPay. As President and Board Member of Open Banking […] The post Fintech South 2025: Michelle Beyo with Finavator appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Mike Morris, with Wipfli, oversees projects, including Service Organization and Control (SOC) reports (SOC 1 and SOC 2), Sarbanes Oxley IT 404 testing, network vulnerability and penetration testing and IT general control reviews for FinTech companies, banks, and insurance companies. He is a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and is an […] The post Fintech South 2025: Mike Morris with Wipfli appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Sabrina Lamb is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WorldofMoney.org, a non-profit dedicated to providing 120 annual immersive hours of classroom and online youth financial education in the United States and Africa. She contributed to Ghana's original Ministry of Finance Digital Financial Services Policy. Sabrina is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wekeza […] The post Fintech South 2025: Sabrina Lamb with Wekeza appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Innovation runs in Natalie Hogg’s family. Her grandfather is credited with inventing direct deposit, and she carries that same drive to transform established systems. At Method Q, we have developed a proprietary framework that applies scientific principles to marketing strategy and execution. This methodology enables our clients to achieve predictable growth through evidence-based decision making […] The post Fintech South 2025: Natalie Hogg with Method Q appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Erica Woods, head of U.S. State & Local Public Policy, Stripe, is an experienced attorney and policy professional with a demonstrated history of working in Government Affairs at both the Federal and State levels. Skilled in Government/ Stakeholder Engagement, Communications, and Public Policy. Public and private sector experience. Graduate of Vanderbilt University and Washington University […] The post Fintech South 2025: Erica Woods with Stripe appeared first on Business RadioX ®.