Rubén Galindo, CEO of Airtm
In this episode, Rubén Galindo, CEO of Airtm, shares what it takes to build financial infrastructure for the global workforce.
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Leaders,
In this episode, Rubén Galindo, CEO of Airtm, shares what it takes to build financial infrastructure for the global workforce.
While most platforms focus on finding talent, Airtm is focused on enabling it. It’s not just a payment tool, it’s a system designed for speed, trust, and scale, especially in markets where traditional finance falls short.
Rubén explains how Airtm grew from a $250K seed round into a platform supporting thousands of online workers across the global South. He breaks down the role of stablecoins in hyperinflationary economies, the importance of identity verification and KYC, and how EOR services are making compliant cross-border hiring possible.
They also explore how trends, such as the U.S. government’s Bitcoin strategy and the concept of a global freelancer passport, are shaping the future of flexible work.
For enterprises, Airtm offers the infrastructure to send fast, borderless, and flexible payouts at scale, helping companies support their workforce in even the most complex financial environments. Because ultimately, enabling the worker starts with enabling the companies that hire them.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:33 The Evolution of Airtm
04:51 Challenges and Insights in Building a Payment Platform
12:04 The Growth of Digital Entrepreneurship in the Global South
14:56 The Future of Stable Coins and Cross-Border Payments
20:09 Unbundling Payment Services for Specialized Needs
22:42 Navigating the Online Work Economy
25:06 Challenges in the Flexible Workforce
27:26 The Role of EORs and Payment Solutions
30:45 Optimizing Talent Platforms with Payment Solutions
32:41 The Importance of Verification in Talent Platforms
36:25 The Future of KYC and Global Passports
39:25 The U.S. Bitcoin Strategy and Its Global Implications
46:20 Actionable Insights for Talent Platform Leaders
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