Not What I Expected

May 07 2024
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Hosted by Liam Chennells, Not What I Expected is the only destination for those ready to broaden their understanding of payments, business onboarding and key people in the industry. Let Liam, with his engaging style, take you on a very human journey beyond the buzzwords, unravelling complexities and opportunities in the sector. In each episode, candid personal conversations with the industry's most influential figures, will provide a backstage pass to their stories, journey and future strategies. Explore the future of fintech with Detected: payments, neo-banking, and more.

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Bridging the Language Gap between Humans and Tech with Jonathan Underwood

May 07 2024 42 mins  
This week, Liam sits down with Jonathan Underwood, a seasoned tech executive known for his strategic and global approach to software platform delivery. Dive into Jonathan’s journey from his early passion for computing to leading major projects for global giants like Google, Cisco, and major financial institutions. Discover the challenges and triumphs of managing internationally d

Orchestrating Change: Inside Paydock with Rob Lincolne

Apr 16 2024 43 mins  
In this episode of Not What I Expected, Liam sits down with the man who's shaking up the fintech world, Rob Lincolne. He’s a visionary making waves across the payments landscape with Paydock, your go-to global payments orchestration platform. Dive deep with us as Rob shares tales from his diverse and creative schooling days to frontline experiences that changed his life, and

Identity in the Digital Age: From Unknown to Verified with Gus Tomlinson

Apr 09 2024 47 mins  
In this episode of Not What I Expected, Liam delves into the world of identity, technology, and fraud with Gus Tomlinson, Chief Product Officer for Global Identity and Fraud at GBG. Gus shares the journey from her early days in a rural school through to university. Discover the twists and turns of her career, from post-university explorations to her scariest interview moment that

The Identity of Success: Emma Lindley MBE's Unexpected Journey

Apr 02 2024 50 mins  
In this episode of "Not What I Expected," Liam delves into the life of Emma Lindley MBE, a figurehead in identity, data, and privacy. Emma opens up about her rebellious streak and how she transformed the uncertainty that created into a catalytic force driving her towards monumental achievements in the identity sector. Emma takes us on a journey from her early career chall

Turning Down Google and Shaping Mobile Payments with Pratap Gautam

Mar 26 2024 49 mins  
In this episode of Not What I Expected, Liam delves into the multifaceted career of Pratap Gautam, a visionary in payments and financial services technology. Despite his academic success in an array of fields from anthropology to astrophysics, Pratap shares the cultural challenges of discussing emotional well-being in an Asian household and the paramount importance of communicatio

Cash, Cards, or Clicks? The Future of Payments Explored with Lisa Scott

Mar 05 2024 43 mins  
In this episode of Not What I Expected, Liam Chennells is joined by Lisa Scott, former CEO at Banked, a global real-time account-to-account payments infrastructure company. For three years, Lisa has witnessed the growth of Banked, from a tight-knit team of 40 to a thriving community of 130 employees. Hear about the challenges of meeting constant financial targets, the importance

Beyond Transactions: Luke Trayfoot's Journey to Fintech Innovation

Feb 12 2024 59 mins  
In this episode of Not What I Expected, host Liam Chennells sits down with Luke Trayfoot, Chief Revenue Officer at Mangopay. Dive into Luke's journey, from his early years and transformative experiences in Africa to his deep dive into sociology and contract law. Discover how these diverse experiences fueled his passion for fintech and led him to redefine sales strategies in the

Unveiling the intersection of Payments and Commerce: A Conversation with Harshna Cayley

Feb 12 2024 47 mins  
Join us in the latest episode of the Not What I Expected podcast as we welcome Harshna Cayley, Managing Director at Barclays, for an insightful discussion. Harshna shares her remarkable journey starting as a coder to embracing leadership roles across organisations such as United Biscuits, Visa, the International Airline Group, WorldPay, and now at Barclays. During our conversation

Shaping the Future of Payments with Jeff Parker

Feb 12 2024 47 mins  
In this episode of Not What I Expected, join Liam Chennells as he sits down with Jeff Parker, the visionary CEO of Paymentology. From early ambitions in sports to becoming a global leader in fintech, Jeff shares the pivotal moments of his journey across continents. Discover how hard work, seizing opportunities, and a drive to make an impact led Jeff to the forefront of financial s

Unveiling the Unexpected: Not What I Expected Podcast

Feb 07 2024
Hosted by Liam Chennells, Not What I Expected is the only destination for those ready to broaden their understanding of payments, business onboarding and key people in the industry. Let Liam, with his engaging style, take you on a very human journey beyond the buzzwords, unravelling complexities and opportunities in the sector. In each episode, candid personal conversations with th