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Inspiration





                          Embracing the power of fresh


                                       starts in payments
































                  new year is more than just a flip of the cal-  That's where intentionality comes in. Create checkpoints
                  endar—it's an invitation to let go of out-     throughout the year to revisit what you've let go of and
                  dated processes, rethink strategies and create   what you've embraced. Set reminders to evaluate progress
        A space for growth. In the payments and fintech          and remain open to pivots.
        sphere, where  innovation  and  adaptability are  survival
        tools, the new year brings an opportunity to recalibrate   Lean into experimentation. Pilot programs, sandbox
        not just goals but also mindsets.                        environments and incremental launches let you test
                                                                 new approaches without overcommitting resources.
        Letting go isn't always easy. Legacy systems, ingrained   Remember, small changes often lead to bigger
        habits and long-standing partnerships can feel like      breakthroughs.
        anchors. As always, the payments space thrives on
        evolution. But it can be easy to forget that. So, if you find   Keep an eye on progress
        yourself viewing change as disruptive, why not see it as   Finally, celebrate progress, not just outcomes. Recognize
        constructive?                                            teams for tackling challenges, even when outcomes aren't
                                                                 immediate. Encouragement fuels momentum and keeps
        Why not made room for ideas you haven't tried yet,       teams invested in the process of change.
        technologies you haven't fully explored and even solutions
        you haven't yet imagined?                                As 2025 unfolds, let it be the year to shed what weighs you
                                                                 down and invest in what lifts you up. In a space where
        Think about what you can clear away. Maybe it's a process   innovation is the heartbeat, embracing fresh starts might
        that no longer scales or a product that has outlived its   just be the most powerful strategy of all.
        relevance. Perhaps it's a mindset that fears risk more than
        it values reward. By trimming what no longer serves your
        mission, you make room for agility and vision.
        Keep the flame burning

        Change often begins with a thrilling surge of energy. The
        challenge, of course, is maintaining this mindset beyond
        January. The excitement of fresh starts can wane when                Kate Gillespie, President and CEO
        day-to-day demands take over.





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