1/ America lags behind other nations in terms of faster payments. Even though most Americans use #fintech payment services, non-banks cannot independently settle transactions, driving up consumer costs and limiting competition.

We’re looking forward to this year’s Fintech Meetup! The agenda is packed with FTA member companies. Mark your calendar for these insightful sessions ⬇️ 💥 Luke Voiles, CEO, Pipe History Repeats itself: How Fintechs Are Seizing Business Lending Opportunities From Banks Monday,

“I thought that if I just worked hard enough, someone would notice and offer me the right opportunities. But here’s the reality: No one is going to give you what you want unless you’re vocal about it.” 🔥 1/

Exciting news today! Pipe has acquired Glean.ai. This isn’t just an acquisition, it’s a step toward redefining small business finance. As I’ve said many times, access to capital is the biggest challenge for small businesses and the second biggest is spend

Small businesses are essential to the ongoing prosperity of the United States, but they are not well served by the country’s largest banks. For everyone’s sake, that needs to change, writes Luke Voiles, of @Pipe in American Banker BankThink.bit.ly/3HC0Amd

🎧 New episode: Fintech Business Podcast Luke Voiles, CEO of Pipe, joins Jason Mikula to discuss how the company has evolved, the types of businesses Pipe serves, and its embedded card capabilities. He also shares insights on Pipe’s relationship with its bank partner and what’s

Thank you to the Founders and CEOs who participated in the fourth annual FTA Fly-In! After the #FTACEOSummit, we met with officials from the Office of Management and Budget, the The White House, and the Treasury Department, as well as Acting FDIC Chair Travis Hill and Acting OCC

Jake Miller’s story hits home. After a devastating accident ended his military career, Jake found a new calling, ensuring families across North Carolina have reliable access to clean water. He launched Ridgeline Well & Pump with $15K and sheer determination. When traditional

When we talk about designing for real needs, this is what we mean. Brooke and Zanbria couldn’t find the high-quality, consistent braiding experience they wanted, so they built it. What started as a pop-up became Swella, a modern braid bar blending care, tech, and culture. Their

Olajide and his team created a space to honor their African heritage through food. But behind the scenes, like so many small businesses, they were navigating tight margins and rising costs. A capital offer, embedded in the Priority payment platform they already trusted, gave them

Launching an embedded financial product in a new country can be agonizingly slow, unless you've built for global scale, with these three pillars in mind: pipe.com/resources/arti…

Small businesses are more optimistic right now, even in the face of growing uncertainty. Why? Maybe they know something "big finance" doesn't. 🧵1/12

1/ We’re gearing up for the inaugural Fintech NerdCon! Can’t wait to see FTA member company leaders take the stage: 🗓️ Nov 19–20, 2025 | 📍 Miami, FL

Had a great time sitting down with Alex Johnson and recording our new series on vertical SaaS and embedded finance, along with some great guests.

Vertical SaaS is rewriting the small business playbook. Nail salons, plumbers, and pizza shops can now manage bookings, payroll, and borrowing from a single platform, without ceding control. The scale may surprise you. These platforms are growing fast because they solve the