Listen "Maximizing revenue at the intersection of SaaS and payments with Ali Mast"
Episode Synopsis
How do software companies transform payments from a bolt-on feature to a thriving profit center? In today's episode of The Payments Strategy Show, Ali Mast of Parachute Advisory shares her experience from a career at the intersection of SaaS and payments, and what she learned from embedding payments in 40+ software platforms.Why SaaS and payments companies often "speak different languages" and how to bridge the gap.How evolving banking and regulatory conditions have made it harder for SaaS companies to become payfacs and the growing role of modern payfac-as-a-service providers.Revenue-maximizing best practices for sales enablement, customer success, and more.What mid-market SaaS companies need to consider before taking on payments risk.Why SaaS leaders need to own their payments strategy—or risk losing revenue to third parties. The Payments Strategy Show is brought to you by Vertex and Rainforest. Vertex: The Vertical Software Conference This invite-only event and community offers networking, learning, and unique insights on go-to-market, monetization, product expansion, fundraising, and M&A. Learn more: https://www.vertexconference.com/ Get updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vertex-vertical-software-conference Rainforest is the embedded payments purpose-built for vertical SaaS. Grow revenue with the only payfac-as-a-service provider optimized to help you drive more payments volume at higher margins, without risk or compliance headaches. Learn more: https://rainforestpay.com Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/rainforestpay
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