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Interview with Nikola Tchakarov

Interview with Nikola Tchakarov

Interview

In an engaging conversation, Anastasija from Revpanda recently had the privilege to interview Nikola Tchakarov, the Head of Market Expansion at Noda. They delved into Noda’s innovative multi-currency open banking solution, its global reach through partnerships, and its commitment to prioritizing clients in the payment industry. Nikola also shared insights into balancing a demanding role, his personal interests in water sports and skiing, and his fascination with Leonardo da Vinci’s Renaissance era. Let’s explore the highlights of their conversation.

Noda is a global, multi-currency open banking solution for seamless business transactions. It operates with 1,650 banks across 28 countries, encompassing 283 bank brands with over 30,000 branches. Headquartered in the UK, Noda has additional offices in Spain, Latvia, Lithuania, and Cyprus.</br>

Noda enables merchants to receive direct bank payments from eCustomers via Open Banking as an alternative to cards. Merchants can implement Open Banking payments quickly via Noda API, using their intuitive UX and lower fees.

Our Guest

Nikola Tchakarov

Interviewer

Anastasija Katkevich

Last Updated

20/11/23

Read Time

11 mins

Hello Nikola, it's a pleasure to have you with us. To start, could you share a bit about your personal and professional journey that led you to your role as Head of Market Expansion at Noda?

Can you provide more details about how Noda's multi-currency open banking solution is redefining digital transactions, and what sets it apart in the industry?

Noda partners with 1,650 banks across 27 countries. Could you share how these partnerships are leveraged to enhance the services and solutions you provide to businesses?

Noda's slogan is "Your payments - our priority." What does this phrase mean to you, and how does it reflect Noda's commitment to its clients and the industry as a whole?

Given your role in expanding Noda's market presence, what key markets or regions are you currently focusing on, and what challenges and opportunities do you see in these areas?

Globalization is a significant driver of the payment industry. Can you share your perspective on the challenges and opportunities that arise when providing payment solutions that cater to businesses and consumers in multiple countries?

Digital fraud and cybersecurity threats are persistent challenges in the payment industry. How does Noda address these issues to protect both businesses and consumers using its solutions?

With your experience in the payment industry, what are some valuable lessons or insights that you have gained over the years and that you believe are important for industry professionals to keep in mind?

Balancing a demanding role as Head of Market Expansion with personal life can be challenging. How do you maintain a work-life balance, and do you have any tips for professionals seeking to achieve this balance?

If you could exchange places with a well-known figure, historical or contemporary, for a day, who would it be, and what would you do during that day?

Can you share any personal interests or hobbies outside of your professional role?

If you were to describe the payment industry using a movie title, what would it be, and why?