The connected economy is evolving in the U.S., taking its cue from the super apps that have taken root around the globe. Those super apps – in Latin America, Asia and elsewhere – have been able to bring together far-flung daily activities (from ride-hailing to...
In this excerpt from The Connected Economy’s Power Source – CEO Edition, Bill Sheley, senior vice president and global head of Visa Direct, shares why global money movement is key to the success of the newly connected economy. “As an industry, we need to be...
Craig O’Neill, CEO of VersaPay, says that a new age of commerce is emerging in light of the digital transformation in the last year. He believes that the ability of businesses’ systems and people to work together online — what he calls the two faces...
In today’s connected economy, businesses have the opportunity to create digital entry points that grant consumers access to whole ecosystems of related services and capabilities, integrating themselves seamlessly into consumers’ daily routines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
There’s nothing like a shock to the system to break through inertia and motivate necessary change. The rise of the digital-first economy during the past year is a testament to that as new financial business models and payment methods gained traction at a scale and...
At this point in the connected economy’s lifespan, there are some new but still developing definitions. “Neobank” comes to mind as an online-only financial institution (FI). “FinTech,” of course, is another one. It is defined as a company that brings financial services to consumers with...
It’s hard to know how much the pandemic will cut into this summer’s road trips or curb Americans’ commutes. However it turns out, Spotify wants drivers and their entertainment-hungry passengers to occupy their car time with the company’s latest product, called “Car Thing.” Get the...
It may seem strange to conceive of a global health pandemic as having “winners,” since, by its very nature, it seems everyone automatically loses. Nonetheless, if we were to put together a COVID-19 winners’ circle, it would certainly include the fitness giant Peloton, as the...
Scenarios of handling financial transactions while sitting at a campsite in the woods might make for great commercials. But the reality is that in order for the connected economy to truly provide such service, internet access will need to be dramatically boosted – especially in...
