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As Spaces Evolves into a “Normal Market”, How Will This Impact the Competition?
On the Space to Grow podcast, Astroscale’s Chris Blackerby and Charity Weeden bring their compelling experience and expertise to map out the technology, international policy, and scalability that will define the next generation of space exploration. In this episode, Kevin O’Connell discussed his career in government that led to his present business of informing and defining space commerce as a consultant…
Preparing Drone Delivery to Operate in One of the Busiest Airspaces in the Country
Drones in America host Grant Guillot spoke with guest Ben Brooks, Policy Development Lead for Wing, a sister company of Alphabet that focuses on improving the safety, security, and viability of drone delivery. Brooks remarked on Wing’s improvements and adjustments through the years and how the scalability and ROI of the company has vastly improved,…
This Season’s Mission Will Be Making Space Relatable
Space to Grow is back for a second season with hosts Chris Blackerby and Charity Weeden from Astroscale. It’s where economics, technology and sustainability in space intersect. In the opening episode, Blackerby and Weeden take a look back and forward regarding the space economy. “We’re going to focus a lot on partnerships as a dedicated…
Wavelengths: Beyond RDOF—A Look at Government-Funded Broadband Programs
The Biden administration’s ten-year plan to deliver high-speed internet access across rural America is already off to a head start with the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund(RDOF).Wavelengths’Daniel J. Litwin and Diana Goovaerts, Senior Editor of Fierce Wireless/Fierce Telecom, spoke about other government-funded programs that are available to make broadband a reality for all. With phase one…
The Business of Government: Leadership in Government
Government does not measure profit and loss, but it is still a business. Government leaders deliver change, develop strategies, and adapt. Sharing her insights on the topic, Weaver National Strategy Leader Alyssa Martin, CPA, joined Business of Government host and State Government Practice Leader, Adam Jones. Martin has decades of public accounting experience and founded…
Beyond the Numbers: CCBO Conference Recap
Dan Graves, CPA, Partner with Weaver Risk Advisory Services, and Rebecca Goldstein, CPS, Partner with Weaver’s Assurance Services Team, returned from the recently held 2021 CCBO (Community College Business Officers), where they gave a joint presentation on grant compliance. They shared their experiences and insights from the conference with Adam Jones, Weaver’s State Government Practice…
Inspired Banking Episode 1 Part 2
Cash recycling has been proving itself to be a worthwhile upgrade to ATMs across the globe, creating domino effects from cost savings to safer cash to more efficient banking services for the end-user. Here to give insights on this episode of Inspired Banking, a Hyosung podcast, is Bill Budde, Vice President of Product Marketing…
Regulation F Brings New Regulations to Debt Collection. Here’s How It Impacts Healthcare.
Commentary: The debt collection industry is facing new regulations that will shape collections practices to come. As an extension and supplement of the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s “Regulation F” aims to cut back on usurious collection tactics, improve communications around debt collection, and address prohibitions on abusive…
Prudent Practices to Reducing Grant Fraud: Weaver: Beyond The Numbers
On this episode of Weaver: Beyond The Numbers, Host Adam Jones discussed grant compliance with Brandon Tanous, Partner Risk Advisory Services, and Travis Casner, Managing Director of Forensics and Litigation Services. Specifically, they covered the increased availability of grant money from the federal and state level, and more importantly, avoiding fraud in the grant…
Why Even Top Finance Roles Could Benefit from Remote and Freelance Work
Commentary: A tight labor market, a redefinition of the work day, and a wave of labor flexing its political power in the workplace are all culminating in a hiring dynamic that, for certain industries, is giving candidates more room to make demands. This is even bearing out in the financial sector, where major banks…
The Benefits of Optimized Video Surveillance Sensor Placement
“Capturing good facial images is important, especially when you’re dealing with customer-facing environments,” Joseph said. On this episode of A Bit About, a podcast by Parabit Systems, Host Hilary Kennedy talked with Rob Leiponis, CEO and President of Parabit Systems, and Stephen Joseph, Segment Development Manager of Banking and Finance at Axis Communications. Axis offers…
What Cybersecurity Takeaways Should Governmental Leaders Take From White House Summit
Key Points: In order to get the most out of the White House ransomware summit, countries participating should reinforce the basics of good cybersecurity practice. Entities need to take a measure of accountability in ensuring the basics of cybersecurity are met, both at the federal level and the individual corporate level. Good cybersecurity practice…
Inspired Banking Episode 1 Part 1
Cash recycling has been proving itself to be a worthwhile upgrade to ATMs across the globe, creating domino effects from cost savings to safer cash to more efficient banking services for the end-user. Here to give insights on this episode of Inspired Banking, a Hyosung podcast, is Bill Budde, Vice President of Product Marketing…
Assessing the Value of Early-Stage PE Investments
Valuing venture or early-stage private equity investments can be tricky since they don’t typically have revenues or cash flow yet. As such, applying traditional valuation methodologies like considering discounted cash flow (DCF) may not be appropriate for new technologies and early-stage investments. On this episode of E2B: Energy to Business, an Opportune podcast, Voice…
Digital banking trends and the future of physical branches
Digital marketing trends increased user adoption of online banking, especially during the pandemic. Bank users sought out safe ways to use their financial institutions. These institutions pivoted through a lot of changes forced by the pandemic, and many of those were online. This leads to the question: Is there still a role for the physical…
Fintech Veteran Weighs In on the Three-Day Work Week
Key Points: Bangalore startup Splice is workshopping a three-day work week with salaries at 80% the going market rate. Various studies show increased validation for a shorter work week, from public acceptance in the US to successful experiments in Iceland. Can a shorter work week gain steam in the fintech industry? If so, does…
As Google Cancels its Banking Plans, Why Has Big Tech Struggled in the FinTech Arena?
Key Points: Google Pay cancels its digital banking service Plex after internal disruptions. Ranking third amongst mobile payment players, Google Pay boasts around 25 million users in 2021. If even Google couldn’t make a dent, how should companies disrupt the digital banking space? Commentary: Google Pay has had a tough year, with the departure…
Impact of Shortened Work Weeks: Government Workers vs. Privately Employed
There have been quite a few companies and countries who have entertained a four-day workweek. Microsoft Japan experimented with a shorter workweek program, Spain previously announced a trail 4-day work week, and companies in Finland, Britain, and New Zealand have all considered making this change. Bangalore fintech startup Slice is eyeing a three-day work week to…
China Puts an End to Coal Plants Abroad. How Does This Impact the Future of Coal?
As countries start to make the shift towards reducing global emissions, China recently announced that they would no longer build a new coal-fire projects abroad. During his address to the United Nations General Assembly President Xi Jinping said that China will step up support for other developing countries in developing green and low-carbon energy….
Replacing Cash with Fintech Will Finally Be Possible for an Unexpected Industry
In the past in states where cannabis dispensaries are legal to run consumers would have to bring cash or withdraw cash from an onsite ATM to pay for the product. In 2021, cash isn’t the most common way consumers like to carry their money. But soon these dispensaries if legislation were to pass through…
Why Did Lawmakers Couple Cannabis Banking Reform with Defense Spending?
If you’ve heard about the SAFE Banking Act on the news quite a bit lately, you may be wondering why. Lawmakers are considering giving banks legal cover to serve cannabis companies in states where the substance is legal. But why it was included in a military defense and spending act AND how will this banking…
Cannabis Companies Prepare for Potential Marijuana Banking Reform
The legal marijuana movement saw a glimmer of hope for a more scaled and structured industry in September; the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would protect banks against federal retribution if they service state-legal marijuana businesses. This amounts to the fifth time in recent memory that…
Confessions of the QSA: An Introduction to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
As most in the industry know, a QSA must get certified by the PCI Security Standards Security Council to audit merchants for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. Created in 2004 by major credit card brands, such as Visa and American Express, the council acts as a form of self-regulation. So,…
How the Right Balance of Sales Channels Means Small Business Recovery
We are not yet living in Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse, but the lines between brick & mortar and digital strategies are shrinking. Tyler Kern spoke with Laura Adams to gain perspective on how small businesses should seek investments and support to regrow their businesses, and what the right balance of digital sales channels vs. brick &…
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