In this episode of PayPod, host Kevin Rosenquist speaks with Afshin Yazdian, CEO of Kurv (formerly Electronic Merchant Systems), about his journey from law to the payments industry. Throughout the conversation, Yazdian shares his extensive industry experience with mergers and acquisitions and how cutting-edge new technology, such as AI and machine learning, leads to rapid workflow transformation. He discusses how these technologies impact merchant onboarding, risk assessment, and operational processes while diving deep into the growing challenges of fraud in the digital era.
Reflecting on today’s competitive market, Yazdian emphasizes the ability of Kurv to differentiate itself from competitors via flexibility, optionality, and partnerships with third-party providers instead of building proprietary tech. Their conversation also explores trends in mobile payments, dual pricing, and the evolving consumer payment landscape, offering insights into how businesses can stay one step ahead in the ever-changing world of fintech.
