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Start to Summer Brings Career Strategies: A Summary of Wnet Career Month, Sponsored by Green Rhino Recruitment

Wnet’s Career Month, sponsored by Green Rhino Recruitment, is a response to consistent requests from Wnet members for direction and resources in shaping their career.

Wnet relied on the expertise of their Board and members, crafting a variety of virtual events – panels, breakout sessions, interactive speakers – that provided diverse perspectives and tools that could be applied to a personal career plan immediately. Most of these educational events can be viewed on wnetonline.org for free for Wnet members.

Recap of Wnet's Spring PayTechWomenLive: Fireside Chat with Sam Saperstein, Managing Director and Head of Women on the Move, JPMorgan Chase

Sam Saperstein, managing director at JPMorgan Chase, leads the firm-wide Women on the Move program. Sam manages programs designed to fuel female ambition and ensure women have equal access and opportunity in this role. She is also the host of the Women on the Move podcast.

We were honored to have Sam as a guest in May during PayTechWomenLive to share her career experiences and insights to help advance women in the industry.

Recap of Wnet's Spring PayTechWomenLive: Fireside Chat with Sam Saperstein, Managing Director and Head of Women on the Move, JPMorgan Chase

We were honored to have Sam as a guest in May during PayTechWomenLive to share her career experiences and insights to help advance women in the industry.

Recap of Wnet's Spring PayTechWomenLive: Fireside Chat with Sam Saperstein, Managing Director and Head of Women on the Move, JPMorgan Chase

We were honored to have Sam as a guest in May during PayTechWomenLive to share her career experiences and insights to help advance women in the industry.

Wnet and Member News

Check Out the Book Club
Our new Wnet Book Club is for avid readers on the same page who want to talk about books and meet fellow book lovers. Digging into a great book is more fun when you have someone to discuss it with. Join the group to join the conversation!

July/August Book: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
- Discussion: August 31, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET

Good News about Our Members and Partners
Ananya Bhattacharyya is the Go-to Person for Expertise on Banking, Fintech and Digital Transformations. Ananya Bhattacharyya is an enterprising, process-driven, globally experienced product leader at MasterCard. Read more.
Finastra Looks to Sell Its Capital Markets Unit. Finastra, the fintech backed by Vista Equity Partners, has put its capital markets business up for sale, four people familiar with the process said. Read More.
Spending on Crypto-Linked Visa Cards Tops $1 Billion in First Half of 2021. This article discusses this press release from Visa that indicates spend of crypto at merchants that accept the Visa card has topped $1 billion in the first half of 2021. Read More.
Protiviti Recognized as a Finalist for 2021 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Awards. Global consulting firm Protiviti has been named a finalist of the 2021 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards in the SAP on Azure category for its solution to a client's need to migrate its enterprisewide data platform to the cloud. Read More.

June Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
- Discussion: June 30, 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT
July Book: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
- Discussion: July 29, 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT

Share Your Favorite Author
Know an author who’s published a leadership or professional development book? We would like to invite them to be featured in our Leaders are Readers Bookstore at the 2021 Leadership Summit in Atlanta. They will have the chance to display copies of their books, participate in an on-site signing and/or one of the fireside chats happening throughout the day on November 4. Refer them to be part of this unique experience here.

Good News about Our Members and Partners
Mastercard (MA) Teams Up to Launch Digital Solutions for SMEs. MA recently collaborated with the fintech platform upSWOT and travel industry player FinalPrice to roll out digital solutions and assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in addressing cashflow and travel expense management needs. Read more

JPMorgan Chase to acquire UK digital wealth management firm Nutmeg to bolster the forthcoming launch of its digital bank in the UK later this year. Read more

REPAY Completes Acquisition of BillingTree. The company posted a webcast to review the Transaction on Investor Relations Section of REPAY.com. Read more

NCR's Transaction With Cardtronics Expected to Close June 21, 2021. The two companies will continue to operate as separately managed companies until they receive necessary U.K. regulatory approvals and consents. Read more

Wnet News
Our offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, in honor of the 4th of July holiday. Stay safe and enjoy the long weekend!

June Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
- Discussion: June 30, 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT
July Book: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
- Discussion: July 29, 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT

JPMorgan Chase to acquire UK digital wealth management firm Nutmeg to bolster the forthcoming launch of its digital bank in the UK later this year. Read more

REPAY Completes Acquisition of BillingTree. The company posted a webcast to review the Transaction on Investor Relations Section of REPAY.com. Read more

Wnet News
Our offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, in honor of the 4th of July holiday. Stay safe and enjoy the long weekend!

June Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
- Discussion: June 30, 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT
July Book: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
- Discussion: July 29, 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT

JPMorgan Chase to acquire UK digital wealth management firm Nutmeg to bolster the forthcoming launch of its digital bank in the UK later this year. Read more

REPAY Completes Acquisition of BillingTree. The company posted a webcast to review the Transaction on Investor Relations Section of REPAY.com. Read more

Wnet News
Our offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, in honor of the 4th of July holiday. Stay safe and enjoy the long weekend!

Upcoming Events

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Today, July 13: PayTechWomenLead #2
NEW Virtual Leadership Education Event: Sponsorship: The Secret to Accelerating Your Career with Shemina Jiwani, COO of AscendantFX, and Martina King, CEO of Featurespace

July 14: Become a Person of Influence with Social Media Webinar: Hear the panel discuss how to create engaging content and build long-lasting connections on social media.

July 25-27: RetailNOW 2021, Presented by RSPA, Sponsored by Wnet
Partner Event in Nashville, TN: Registration Discount for Wnet Members! Plus, join us Monday evening for a special education and networking event with Wendy Holliday, Wnet CEO, and Gail Burgos, Senior Vice President, Diversity Equity Inclusion, 1st Sentry and CEO of Burgos Consulting LLC: Conscious Inclusion for Increased Company Success

July 27: Re-Entry Back into the Workforce: Making Your Next Chapter Your Best Chapter
Tampa Chapter LinkUp - All Welcome

August 17-19: MPC21: Digital Commerce Event, Sponsored by Wnet
Partner Event: Wnet Members can register with a special promo code!

August 26: Reinventing Yourself in a Fast-Changing World, Presented by MAC, Sponsored by Wnet
Partner Event: Wnet Members are invited to enjoy a FREE registration!

August 31: Wnet Book Club Discussion - July/August Book: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET

November 3 & 4: Wnet 2021 Leadership Summit – Registration Opens Soon!
In-Person Event in Atlanta, GA: Make the Investment

June 23: WNET CAREER MONTH: Ask a Recruiter Panel
Roundtable: Get straight answers from active recruiters in the payments and fintech industries.

June 24: WNET CAREER MONTH: PayTechWomenLead #1
NEW Virtual Leadership Education Event: Your Personal Brand – Building on Your Strengths and Overcoming Perceptions

June 25: Business Jive After Five – Speed Networking
SoCal and Bay Area Chapter LinkUp – All welcome

July 13: PayTechWomenLead #2
NEW Virtual Leadership Education Event: Sponsorship: The Secret to Accelerating Your Career

July 14: Become a Person of Influence with Social Media Webinar: Hear the panel discuss how to create engaging content and build long-lasting connections on social media.

July 25-27: RetailNOW 2021, Presented by RSPA, Sponsored by Wnet
Partner Event in Nashville, TN: Join us Monday evening for a special education and networking event with Wendy Holliday, Wnet CEO, and Gail Burgos, Senior Vice President, Diversity Equity Inclusion, 1st Sentry and CEO of Burgos Consulting LLC: Conscious Inclusion for Increased Company Success

August 17-19: MPC21: Digital Commerce Event, Sponsored by Wnet
Partner Event: Wnet Members can register with a special promo code!

August 26: Reinventing Yourself in a Fast-Changing World, Presented by MAC, Sponsored by Wnet
Partner Event: Wnet Members are invited to enjoy a complimentary registration!

November 3 & 4: Wnet 2021 Leadership Summit – Save the Date!
In-Person Event in Atlanta, GA: Make the Investment

June 23: WNET CAREER MONTH: Ask a Recruiter Panel
Roundtable: Get straight answers from active recruiters in the payments and fintech industries.

June 24: WNET CAREER MONTH: PayTechWomenLead #1
NEW Virtual Leadership Education Event: Your Personal Brand – Building on Your Strengths and Overcoming Perceptions

June 25: Business Jive After Five – Speed Networking
SoCal and Bay Area Chapter LinkUp – All welcome

July 13: PayTechWomenLead #2
NEW Virtual Leadership Education Event: Sponsorship: The Secret to Accelerating Your Career

July 14: Become a Person of Influence with Social Media Webinar: Hear the panel discuss how to create engaging content and build long-lasting connections on social media.

August 17-19: MPC21: Digital Commerce Event, Sponsored by Wnet
Partner Event: Wnet Members can register with a special promo code!

August 26: Reinventing Yourself in a Fast-Changing World, Presented by MAC, Sponsored by Wnet
Partner Event: Wnet Members are invited to enjoy a complimentary registration!

November 3 & 4: Wnet 2021 Leadership Summit – Save the Date!
In-Person Event in Atlanta, GA: Make the Investment

June 23: WNET CAREER MONTH: Ask a Recruiter Panel
Roundtable: Get straight answers from active recruiters in the payments and fintech industries.

June 24: WNET CAREER MONTH: PayTechWomenLead #1
NEW Virtual Leadership Education Event: Your Personal Brand – Building on Your Strengths and Overcoming Perceptions

June 25: Business Jive After Five – Speed Networking
SoCal and Bay Area Chapter LinkUp – All welcome

July 13: PayTechWomenLead #2
NEW Virtual Leadership Education Event: Sponsorship: The Secret to Accelerating Your Career

July 14: Become a Person of Influence with Social Media Webinar: Hear the panel discuss how to create engaging content and build long-lasting connections on social media.

August 17-19: MPC21: Digital Commerce Event, Sponsored by Wnet
Partner Event: Wnet Members can register with a special promo code!

August 26: Reinventing Yourself in a Fast-Changing World, Presented by MAC, Sponsored by Wnet
Partner Event: Wnet Members are invited to enjoy a complimentary registration!

November 3 & 4: Wnet 2021 Leadership Summit – Save the Date!
In-Person Event in Atlanta, GA: Make the Investment

DEI Corner


Racial and Cultural Sensitivity Training Session Part 2 Presented to the Wnet Board of Directors and Staff DEI Corner Posts championed by Gail Burgos (she/her/hers), senior vice president, Diversity Equity Inclusion, 1st Sentry and CEO of Burgos Consulting LLC Racial and cultural sensitivity training enables employees to explore the concepts and gain a deeper understanding of how they apply in everyday conversations, interactions and decisions. Diversity and sensitivity training is also a dynamic tool for communicating an organization’s goals and expectations for workplace conduct. Wnet believes participating in such training will enable our leaders and staff to build a stronger foundational frame of reference when discussing DEI, setting priorities and planning initiatives that will be offered to our more than 4,200 members. On April 29, 2021, the DEI Council held the second of three DEI sessions for the Board and staff with Melyssa Barrett, vice president of Visa and CEO of Jali Enterprises. A seasoned product executive in risk and identity, Melyssa also focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion and produces The Jali Podcast celebrating the culture, stories and people of African and African-American descent. Melyssa chatted with moderator Gail Burgos, senior vice president, DEI, at 1st Sentry LLC, about creating a culture of sensitivity. The one-hour virtual discussion delved into our affinity toward inclusion of others, our “blind spots” and understanding that it is up to each of us to be open to change in order to be more accepting of others who are not like us. Read more

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