Sophia Goldberg
Co-Founder & CEO Ansa
Sophia Goldberg is the co-founder and CEO of Ansa, the leading digital infrastructure platform for embedded customer balances. Named one of The Information's 50 Most Promising Startups 2023, Ansa’s stored value wallet solution helps increase customer retention and drive new revenue opportunities for merchants. A self-proclaimed 'payments nerd', Sophia is the author of the best-selling The Field Guide to Global Payments, a comprehensive guide exploring the intricate ways money moves around the world. She has been named as one of American Banker's "Innovators of the Year 2024" in digital banking and one of NYC Fintech Women's Inspiring Fintech Females of 2023. Prior to Ansa, Sophia spent many years at Adyen, where she managed key global accounts, and worked across commercial and product roles in addition to serving on the board of PaymentEd. Earlier in Sophia's career, she developed her political acumen during her tenure on Secretary Hillary Clinton's finance team during the 2016 presidential campaign.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: New Payment Demands Driving Paytech Innovation
Consumer and business payment demands are driving rapid innovation in paytech, pushing banks and fintechs to develop cutting-edge payment technologies. In this session, we will cover the latest trends and innovations in paytech, including real-time payments, digital wallets, tap-to-pay, account-to-account transactions, cryptocurrency, and cross-border payments. Join this panel to find out how these advancements are shaping the future of payments, enhancing customer experience, and creating new opportunities for growth and efficiency.
Monday 10 March 14:30 - 15:10 Veronese 2401A - 2501B
Value as a Service
Consumer and business payment demands are driving rapid innovation in paytech, pushing banks and fintechs to develop cutting-edge payment technologies. In this session, we will cover the latest trends and innovations in paytech, including real-time payments, digital wallets, tap-to-pay, account-to-account transactions, cryptocurrency, and cross-border payments. Join this panel to find out how these advancements are shaping the future of payments, enhancing customer experience, and creating new opportunities for growth and efficiency.
Veronese 2401A - 2501B US/Pacific