Ian Gilbert, SVP Enterprise at Airtm
Ian Gilbert, SVP Enterprise at Airtm, breaks down how stablecoin payouts and user-owned wallets improve speed, satisfaction, and repeat work.
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Ian Gilbert, SVP Enterprise at Airtm, breaks down how stablecoin payouts and user-owned wallets improve speed, satisfaction, and repeat work.
We cover what “Airtm Friendly” means in practice, how to integrate wallet options into legacy systems without adding friction, and what enterprises miss when they treat payouts as back-office operations.
Ian shares lessons from millions of users across the Global South, the realities of freelancers juggling multiple platforms, and Airtm’s path to serving 100 million digital entrepreneurs by 2030.
If you’re sourcing specialized talent, scaling data work, or trying to pay people in currency that holds value where they live, this one will help you pressure-test your payment stack and find fast, lasting wins.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ian Gilbert and Airtm
03:00 Understanding Stablecoins and Their Importance
05:32 The Intersection of Digital Wallets and Enterprises
08:31 The Role of Payments in the Freelance Economy
11:47 Building Relationships with Enterprises
14:31 The Community Aspect of Airtm
17:19 Challenges in Managing a Freelance Community
20:21 The Future of Work and Freelancing
23:04 Optimizing Payments for Freelancers
25:49 Conclusion and Call to Action
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