The Future of the Payments Industry with Eli Polanco

In this episode of Payrollin', Matt sits down with Eli Polanco, the innovative founder and CEO of Nivelo, to explore the rapidly evolving world of payroll payments.

Eli shares her entrepreneurial journey, detailing how she transitioned from a career in banking technology to solving complex payment issues in the payroll industry. Together, they discuss the challenges of building a startup in a highly regulated space, the future of digital payments, and the importance of security in payroll tech.

Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, tech innovation, or the intricacies of payroll, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

Key topics covered:
• Eli’s journey from banking to payroll tech entrepreneurship
• How Nivelo is addressing speed, security, and flexibility in payments
• The challenges of raising capital and building a startup in the payroll industry
• The future of payroll payments and the impact of digital transformation

*Three Takeaways*
1. The importance of building a robust product in a highly regulated industry.
2. How digital payments are transforming payroll systems.
3. The critical role of trust and security in payroll technology.

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► TIME STAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:21 - The Entrepreneurial Journey and the Problem Nivelo is Solving
15:57 - The Future of Payments and Payroll as an Advanced Industry in Digital Payments
26:00 - The Challenges and Realities of Entrepreneurship
28:16 - Building a Robust and Fully Functional Product
34:23 - Selling Painkillers vs. Vitamins
38:16 - Knowing Your Long-Term Goals and Reasons for Building
39:16 - Eli’s Fundraising Journey
43:35 - Recruiting a Top Talents
45:16 - The Unfair Competitive Advantage of SaaS
47:30 - Opportunities for Offering Financial Products
52:49 - Best and Worst Practices
56:20 - Outro

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