S3E4 - What Every CFO Should Know About On-Chain Payroll
In this episode of Niche to Necessity, host Taylor Zork sits down with Hugo Finkelstein, co-founder and CEO of Rise, the pioneering hybrid payroll platform built for the future of work.
💡 Whether you’re a CFO, founder, or finance leader, this episode breaks down what you really need to know about integrating on-chain payroll, staying compliant, and leveraging crypto and stablecoins to streamline global operations.
📌 You’ll learn:
- Why hybrid payroll (fiat + crypto) is the future of global teams
- How Rise handles compliance at an enterprise level—even as a startup
- The impact of instant, borderless payments on contractor retention
- How smart contracts can eliminate the need for payday loans
- Why CFOs need to start thinking about blockchain rails now
🧠With firsthand examples from Web2 agencies and DAOs to expats and enterprise conversations, Hugo shares how Rise is reshaping how teams get paid—and why it matters for your business.
đź“Ť Timestamps:
00:00 – Hugo’s startup journey & Rise's origin
03:30 – What “hybrid payroll” actually means
07:15 – Compliance programs that rival the banks
12:00 – On-chain payroll: smart contracts, taxes, and instant pay
18:00 – Rise’s expansion plans & new financial products
25:00 – Use cases: from anonymous DAO contributors to Web2 contractors
30:00 – What CFOs should be thinking about in 2025
🔥 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more
#CryptoCFOs #Rise #Fintech #Web3Business #HybridPayroll #CryptoPayments #SmartContracts #NicheToNecessity #RisePayroll
💡 Whether you’re a CFO, founder, or finance leader, this episode breaks down what you really need to know about integrating on-chain payroll, staying compliant, and leveraging crypto and stablecoins to streamline global operations.
📌 You’ll learn:
- Why hybrid payroll (fiat + crypto) is the future of global teams
- How Rise handles compliance at an enterprise level—even as a startup
- The impact of instant, borderless payments on contractor retention
- How smart contracts can eliminate the need for payday loans
- Why CFOs need to start thinking about blockchain rails now
🧠With firsthand examples from Web2 agencies and DAOs to expats and enterprise conversations, Hugo shares how Rise is reshaping how teams get paid—and why it matters for your business.
đź“Ť Timestamps:
00:00 – Hugo’s startup journey & Rise's origin
03:30 – What “hybrid payroll” actually means
07:15 – Compliance programs that rival the banks
12:00 – On-chain payroll: smart contracts, taxes, and instant pay
18:00 – Rise’s expansion plans & new financial products
25:00 – Use cases: from anonymous DAO contributors to Web2 contractors
30:00 – What CFOs should be thinking about in 2025
🔥 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more
#CryptoCFOs #Rise #Fintech #Web3Business #HybridPayroll #CryptoPayments #SmartContracts #NicheToNecessity #RisePayroll
Creators and Guests
Producer
Brandon "Bova" Santiago
Helping finance pros build and grow their practice in the $5B tax / accounting Web3 space.
Producer
Brian Whalen CPA
Here for #TaxTwitter. Cannabis & #CryptoTax for fun, Blaise’s Dad, Veteran of Nuclear Navy, #CPA firm owner, Cannabis Landlord
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CryptoCFOs
Teaching you to navigate the complex and evolving DeFi and crypto landscape to level up your tax or accounting practice.
