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January 31, 2025

PayPod Episode: Innovating Payment Solutions with Afshin Yazdian, CEO of Electronic Merchant Systems

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PayPod Episode: Innovating Payment Solutions with Afshin Yazdian, CEO of Electronic Merchant Systems

 

In this episode of PayPod, host Kevin Rosenquist speaks with Afshin Yazdian, CEO of Electronic Merchant Systems, about his journey from law to the payments industry. Yazdian also shares his extensive experiences with mergers and acquisitions and how new technology, such as AI and machine learning, is leading to rapid workflow transformation. He discusses how these technologies impact merchant onboarding, risk assessment, and operational processes while explaining the growing challenges of fraud in the digital era.

Reflecting on today's competitive market, Yazdian emphasizes EMS’s ability to differentiate itself from the pack through flexibility, optionality, and partnerships with third-party providers rather than building proprietary tech. Their conversation also explores trends in mobile payments, dual pricing, and the evolving consumer payment landscape, offering key insights into how businesses can stay ahead in the ever-changing world of fintech.

 

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