Bridges To Excellence

Bridges To Excellence: Inspiring leadership in payments & fintech.

Frederick, United States and speaks English

Available for in Remote Formats

We help Payments & Fintech professionals, from novices to seasoned experts, explore possibilities and unlock their superpowers in the industry.
Interests
PaymentsFintechLeadership
About Bridges To Excellence

Bridges To Excellence brings you conversations with the most fascinating people across the Payments and Fintech ecosystems.

Leaders, influencers, and experts share their personal stories, showcasing how they’ve transformed or impacted the industry.

These stories are meant to inspire and challenge you to explore your possibilities, unlock your inner superpowers, and live your best life.

Join host Desmond Nicholson, a 30-year Payments veteran, each week for a front-row seat as he connects with special guests.

Together, they share their journeys to excellence with insightful wisdom, practical advice, and actionable takeaways.

Whether you’re a seasoned Payments/Fintech professional or new to the industry, this podcast is for you.

Follow us today and join the #BridgesToExcellence community.

About the Show Host Desmond Nicholson is a 30-year veteran of the Financial Services industry, specifically in the Merchant Payments Processing sector.

Throughout his career, Desmond worked for CitiCorp and First Data Corporation, holding senior management positions, including Vice President of Training and Education.

At First Data, now Fiserv, Desmond trained hundreds of sales executives and managers, many of whom are now respected leaders in the Acquirer space, ISO, ISV, Agent, VAR, Fintech, and Banking communities.

Driven by a spirit of service and gratitude, Desmond created the Bridges To Excellence podcast to give back to the industry that served him well.

Desmond's favorite quote: “There is no higher religion than human service.

To work for the common good is the greatest creed.” – Albert Schweitzer

Past episodes
Charting new paths in Fintech Education…Women of Impact Series; Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy.
September 29, 2024 | 0 mins
Kimberly Fitzsimmons, CEO of Talus…Leadership exemplified. Our special curated series featuring “Women of Impact”
July 30, 2024 | 0 mins
Diane Faro, CEO of Savify – Payments & FinTech trailblazer and industry icon. Our special series featuring; Women of Impact.
June 2, 2024 | 0 mins
Sebastian Builes, Co Founder & CEO of Arcum…The making of an award winning Fintech startup.
April 21, 2024 | 0 mins
Tim McWeeney, Head of U.S. Indirect Acquiring and ISO Sales at Ingenico…covering Key tenets to leveling up your professional selling skills
March 10, 2024 | 0 mins
Paulette Rowe CEO at Stax Payments … Trailblazer Series featuring “Women of Impact”
January 28, 2024 | 0 mins
O.B. Rawls – A Payments Legend…Executive Director of Wellesley Hills Financials & founder of Jeroboam Advisory Services
January 7, 2024 | 0 mins
Todd Ablowitz Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Infinicept
December 3, 2023 | 0 mins
Dale Laszig… Writer, Payments Industry Journalist
November 19, 2023 | 0 mins
Eula Adams, former President of First Data Merchant Services
November 12, 2023 | 0 mins
My Availablity

Friday from 1pm to 2pm America/New_York

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My Target Audience

We help Payments & Fintech professionals, from novices to seasoned experts, explore possibilities and unlock their superpowers in the industry.

Why Join?

The following are some key points that make the Bridges to Excellence podcast a fantastic
platform for you as a guest:

1. Joining the ranks of other high-profile guests; top leaders and industry icons appearing on the
show.

2. Inspiring Stories: Share your career journey with a global audience, motivating others
to excel.

3. Enhancing your visibility by showcasing your expertise to a highly targeted B2B audience
of industry professionals

4. An opportunity for in-depth discussions as well as the potential for leads.