Fintech Brews
Fintech Brews
Falls Fintech, Central Payments
This is the place to get a behind-the-scenes look at unique partnerships and ways to bridge the gap between banking, startups and the entire fintech industry. Whether it’s a beer, coffee, or something else, there’s certain to be a brew in every episode…after all, how do we function in this space without it? Follow our social channels to make sure you don't miss an episode!
The Power of Strategic Partnerships with Marcelo Theodoro from Intermex
The latest episode of Fintech Brews is out now, and it highlights one of Central Payments strategic partnerships with Intermex. 🎙 Our CEO Nikkee Rhody and President Eric Cotton sit down with Marcelo Theodoro, Chief Product, Digital and Marketing Officer at Intermex, to discuss the Intermex Payroll Mastercard, which is building inclusive fintech solutions that truly serve people. ☕🍺 So grab your favorite brew and listen in on an amazing conversation!
Oct 8, 2025
38 min
The Power of the CP Difference with Dan Wienhold
The new season of Fintech Brews is finally here, and the first episode is part of a special series illuminating the CP Difference. In this episode, Nikkee Rhody talks with Dan Wienhold, Head of Technology Delivery on the CP software development roadmap and how this team adds value to the company and our partners. Grab your favorite brew ☕🍺 and listen in on an amazing conversation.
Sep 10, 2025
32 min
Central Payments & Street Charity Are Making Donating Easier
We're thrilled to highlight the incredible work of Street Charity and their partnership with Central Payments in our latest Fintech Brews episode. Tune in to hear how they're making a real impact with their innovative card program that helps feed the homeless and marginalized.
Sep 5, 2024
28 min
Central Payments & Starion Bank Team Up for Future Growth
In this epsiode, we highlight a new strategic partnership between Central Payments and Starion Bank in North Dakota. Check out this Fintech Brews conversation where our hosts Nikkee Rhody and Eric Cotton discuss the partnership with Don Morgan, CEO and Rick Geloff, CFO/COO of Starion Bank.
Jul 31, 2024
32 min
Hidden in Plain Sight - Part 1
Banking and human trafficking – what is the cross over? Did you know that financial fraud tools help to identify and bring down human traffickers? Check out part one of this Fintech Brews conversation where our host Nikkee Rhody discusses this topic with Becky Rasmussen, Founder and CEO at Call to Freedom Inc. and Alisa Gbiorcyzk, Founder and CEO at Cyber Nitewatch.Call to Freedom: https://calltofreedom.org/ Cyber Nitewatch: https://cybernitewatch.com/
Jan 24, 2024
21 min
Revolutionizing Access to College Savings with Gift of College
This story started out with a cool uncle and an empty-handed trip to the toy store. That's where Wayne got the idea to start the company Gift of College. On Fintech Brews episode 33, Eric Cotton & Nikkee Rhody chat with Wayne Weber, CEO of Gift of College to discuss the new product that is revolutionizing 529 account users access to their college savings.
Oct 12, 2023
33 min
Women in Fintech: Elizabeth Davis
Host Nikkee Rhody chats with Elizabeth Davis, Principal for Female Innovators Lab Fun at Anthemis Group. They discuss Elizabeth's background, her passion for supporting female entrepreneurs and the current and future state of the startup community. Aside from the conversation being very relatable and entertaining, you will also gain some mega insights! Elizabeth Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-davis-0028b82b/ Anthemis - Female Innovators Lab Fund: https://www.anthemis.com/female-innovators-lab/
Aug 29, 2023
27 min
Augustana University's Fintech Major
In this episode of Fintech Brews, Nikkee Rhody and Eric Cotton sit down with Dr. Raymond Leach, Director of Fintech at Augustana University and Glen Herrick, Chief Financial Officer at Pathward Financial. They discuss the new Fintech Major that is launching this fall and how it is only the 4th fintech program in the nation. And that is right here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota! Be sure to hit play to hear the whole conversation or catch it on the Falls Fintech You Tube channel.
Jul 19, 2023
25 min
Fintech Partnerships with Fiserv
In this episode of Fintech Brews, Nikkee Rhody and Eric Cotton chat with Sunil Sachdev, Head of Fintech & Growth at Fiserv. They discuss the importance of partnerships in fintech, and what Central Payments and Fiserv's brand new partnership will mean to the industry.
Jun 12, 2023
27 min
The Future of Fintech
In this Fintech Brews episode Nikkee Rhody and Eric Cotton get to know Seth McGuire, Chief Revenue Officer at Galileo. They talk about the contract extension between the two companies, the impact that will have on fintech, and where the future of fintech is headed. You won't want to miss this one!
May 16, 2023
32 min
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