Payments 201

Welcome to Payments 201, an educational video series aiming to explore and explain key topics in the world of payments, providing viewers with an in-depth understanding of the rapidly evolving landscape.

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About Payments 201

Each episode will cover relevant topics within the payments industry. With industry expert Travis Mottershead, the series will break down complex concepts into easily digestible content, making it accessible to those already familiar with the field and want to dive deeper into complex topics. Payments are changing globally and this series will equip and educate you on how to navigate the future of payments ecosystem.

Payments 201 Episode 1
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Episode 1

In the inaugural episode of Payments 201, Travis Mottershead breaks down the complex topic of payment orchestration and how a merchant can control and flexibly route to your preferred PSP.

Payments 201 Episode 2
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Episode 2

Travis breaks down how VGS’ Account Updater delivers the most up-to-date credential information to increase authorization rates, reduce failed transactions, and maximize operational efficiency.

Payments 201 Episode 3
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Episode 3

Coming soon. Travis will dive into and cover relevant topics within the payments industry.

About Travis Mottershead

Senior Director of Product Delivery

As the Senior Director of Product Delivery, Travis leads a dynamic team that partners closely with customers to design and implement payment and data solutions tailored to the unique needs of their businesses. He has also overseen the implementation of every recent project at VGS for enterprise organizations. With a keen understanding of the evolving landscape of payments, Travis drives the creation of innovative products that address both current and future challenges faced by clients across various industries.

Travis began his career as a developer at 17, spending days on end staring at emacs, successfully selling software to large organizations and enterprise clients. He credits his early experience cold-calling business leaders, as a developer, for helping him overcome a severe speech impediment. He uses his journey to teach communication skills to developers looking to bridge the gap between coding and selling their products, something he sees as crucial to the overall growth of industries like Fintech.

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