The Payments Show Podcast

Unleashing the Power of Digital Value from Gig Workers to Global Rewards: Runa's Next-Level Payment Solutions - with Aron Alexander, Founder of Runa

June 26, 2023 Satwant Phull Episode 73
The Payments Show Podcast
Unleashing the Power of Digital Value from Gig Workers to Global Rewards: Runa's Next-Level Payment Solutions - with Aron Alexander, Founder of Runa
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In episode 73 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Aron Alexander who is the Founder of Runa.

Runa enables businesses to seamlessly send digital value to anyone, anywhere, instantly. The platform helps companies to build embedded rewards and incentive experiences.

VIDEO
Watch the Video version here: https://youtu.be/dhF331n_JBI

CHAPTERS
Click through the Chapters Menu at the top of the episode webpage here: http://thepayments.show

Summary of topics discussed:
1.  Low Value, High Velocity Payments
2.  Gig and Remote Work in a Globalised World
3.  The Runa Network: 3 Benefits for Merchants and Consumers
4.  Why Use Runa Instead of Going Direct as a Merchant?
5.  Use Cases: Vodafone, Halfords, Samsung and More
6.  Freeing Up Working Capital and Reducing Operational Processes
7.  API Instead of Full Integration
8.  Evolving from WeGift to Runa
9.  Building the Merchant + Network + Customer Flywheel
10.  Offer Instant, Frictionless Experiences to Customers
And much more…

Details:
- Recorded on 15 Jun 2023
- Host: Satwant Phull, Founder of Digital Money Lab
- Guest: Aron Alexander, Founder, Runa

[Next Steps]
- Get in touch with Satwant: digitalmoneylab.com
- Runa: runa.io | @runapay

Introduction
Start
Runa Overview: Low Value, High Velocity Payments
Gig and Remote Work in a Globalised World
The Runa Network: 3 Benefits for Merchants and Consumers
Use Cases: Vodafone, Halfords, Samsung and More
Why Use Runa Instead of Going Direct as a Merchant?
Freeing Up Working Capital and Reducing Operational Processes
API Instead of Full Integration
Evolving from WeGift to Runa
Building the Merchant + Network + Customer Flywheel
Investors in Runa: A Huge Opportunity
The Unbanked and Reducing Remittance Fees
Legacy Companies vs New Startups
Business Model, Charges and Fees
It's Critical to Offer Instant, Frictionless Experiences to Customers
Analytics and Traffic Analysis
Getting Started with Runa
Merchants Stick with Runa for a Long Time
Contact and Engage with Runa
The Future
Chit Chat