<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/08/Goutham-Arunagiri_May-Star-of-Month.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="253">As we continued exploring the stories of different stars at M2P, we stumbled upon another one this month. &nbsp;Give it up for the Star of this Month - Goutham Arunagiri, our very own Senior Software Engineer👏&nbsp;Goutham is a very curious person. You can always find him with his peers learning and exploring to widen his horizons. Starting his career as an electrician, Goutham took a turn to become our favorite tech support avenger at M2P. And yes, he has an inspiring story that he's been keeping to himself. &nbsp;Well, we tried to uncover some from our little chit-chat on his career, interests, and inspirations. So read on as we discover more about our inquisitive M2Peer! &nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="5ev5uinth">How would you start your workday?&nbsp;</h2>First off, I want to thank you all for this wonderful recognition.&nbsp;&nbsp;Coming back to the question, I love starting my workday with heaps of positivity in it. Usually, I go in a placid mode and maintain a calm mindset, ready to embrace the learning every day has to offer. &nbsp;Be it fun or stress, I grab it wholeheartedly and just accept it.&nbsp;&nbsp;That's how it is, my little secret to surviving stressful days, hahaha😊.&nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="suf7g4trd">Can you describe your responsibilities as a Senior Software Engineer?&nbsp;</h2>First and foremost, I need to ensure that the client faces no issues. In case of any technical or server issues, we resolve them at the earliest.&nbsp;The goal is to have ZERO issues at all times. That's my primary responsibility. In addition, I also handle ad hoc requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Every day, I challenge myself to identify client issues and enable a smooth and happy transaction journey for them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="pwh7vfbp5">What was your career path before joining M2P, and how has it changed?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>As a fresher, I was unsure of my career direction. But, ever since joining the M2P family, my life changed. Learning, exploring, and growing are now my way of life.&nbsp;From being an electrician initially, to learning about Ops and thriving in Tech Support, it is one heck of a journey. &nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="fqvg746ax">How have you grown through the years as an M2Peer?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>FOUR YEARS ALREADY! Time really flew.&nbsp;All I can look back to is a lot of learning, growth, and fun. &nbsp;As I said earlier, I was a complete fresher with zero knowledge about the payments industry. My journey started out as an Operational Engineer at M2P, where I initially used to sit with people and observe how things are handled.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanking my pals and mentors, Preethi Parthasarathy and Vasantha Kumar Jayachandran, for helping me grasp the nuances of the payments industry.&nbsp;I was always curious about Tech Support and wanted to give it a try. When I was fully ready, Muthu and Prabhu gave me the opportunity to move to Tech Support. And here I am, growing my wings at M2P.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="s6yqfsxb3">Is there a quote/saying that motivates you?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>Yes. There is one.&nbsp;&nbsp;I like telling myself, "Let's face it" (in Tamil, 'PATHUKALAM'). It motivates me to accept anything I'm facing and helps me to get over it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="4475fnppa">What's that one thing your colleagues don't know about you?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>Well, surely most of them won't know that I was an electrician. That's how it all started.&nbsp;&nbsp;And I'm also a little chef of my own, who is especially fond of cooking non-vegetarian dishes. &nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="zo6f1iarm">What inspires you the most about M2P?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>Wow. There is a lot that inspires me here. Thanks for asking that.&nbsp;&nbsp;Well, can I reveal the secret? It is the PEOPLE, my fellow M2Peers!&nbsp;&nbsp;People are so kind, knowledgeable, and helpful here. Most of my learning outcomes are from the amazing peers I have. &nbsp;Nobody says NO to new learnings! Well, this might be a little confusing, but people will never say no to my questions. They answered them all. For beginners, this is the dream to learn, explore and understand the industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="8cn1imi1v">What's your idea of a perfect day?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>There isn't one. The mantra is to face and resolve every issue in tech support.&nbsp;&nbsp;But wait. There is actually something that could make our days a little more perfect.&nbsp;&nbsp;That's an appreciation from our client.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="tv09a0zhf">What are your hobbies/ interests?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>I love to travel. And most of the time, I am very fascinated by movies. So watching them on the First Day, First Show (FDFS) makes me feel amazing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I also love playing cricket, indoor games, and spending quality time with friends and family.<h2 class="heading-node" id="5ts8x5dpv">Anything else you want to share about M2P?&nbsp;</h2>M2P is a great place to learn, and it brings out the best in you! There is a lot to learn, share and explore here.&nbsp;&nbsp;A huge shoutout to all the M2Peers out there. Keep rocking you all!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Everybody starts from scratch, and everyone has a different story to share!&nbsp;Stay tuned until we are back with an amazing story of another M2Peer next month!<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox.Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

Catching up with Goutham Arunagiri, our Software Avenger!

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/07/Star_of_the_month__July_2021_V1_Star_of_the_Month_Word_Press1.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="317">Yay, it’s ‘Star of the Month’ time again!This July, we happily spotlight Gokula Krishnan, our industrious and dynamic M2Peer. We had a heart-to-heart chat with Gokul and unearthed his enigmatic fun side when he confessed his love for acting, bikes, rain, and Maestro Ilayaraaja’s music. He also took us on a quick fascinating trip down his career path, his motivations, and the work he adores.Well, we know you are curious now.Here are some nuggets from our chit-chat.<h2 class="heading-node" id="99ad">1.&nbsp;How do you usually start your workday?</h2>The moment I reach the office, the first thing I do is relax. This helps me to turn on a positive mindset to start a bright and fun workday. Then I proceed with my work schedule.After a quick catch-up with the admin team, I understand the requirements for the day. I then follow up on the admin tasks across all office locations.<h2 class="heading-node" id="da8b">2.&nbsp;What are your main responsibilities as an admin?</h2>The fun part about my job is that there are no set works or limits. Every day is a new day, and so are the incoming requirements. So, there are a lot of new learnings here.Right from managing couriers, laptops, identity cards, and other ad hock requirements, I need to ensure the tasks are completed on time. Once my admin-related works are completed smoothly, I will collate data to report to my team.For better understanding, let me breakdown the work process into three steps:· Understand the requirement· Coordinate and come up with solutions· Execute themIn a nutshell, I handle the planning, coordination, and execution of day-to-day administrative activities at M2P.<h2 class="heading-node" id="383e">3.&nbsp;How have you grown through the years as an M2Peer?</h2>My growth curve has always been an upward one. I have learnt and am learning, and there is still a long way to go.At M2P, I started out in the packaging section, then moved across teams and learned to develop my coordination skills for all requirements. Handling multiple requirements helped me learn about admin, finance, and HR departments. It is ideal to say that over the years, I grasped many things that still motivate me to bring the best out of me.<blockquote class="block-node" id="n4rv26itx">I am grateful to one of my mentors, Balakrishnan Elumalai, who helped me learn new things in finance.</blockquote><h2 class="heading-node" id="dff7">4.&nbsp;Is there a quote/saying that motivates you?</h2>I usually try to take an out-of-the-box approach to many things.Motivational Quote? Nothing of that sort.But music? Definitely!I am a huge fan of Maestro Ilayaraaja Sir. Whenever I feel like I need motivation, I listen to his melodies and get back on track instantly.<h2 class="heading-node" id="62b5">5.&nbsp;What’s that one thing your colleagues don’t know about you?</h2>Ah well, here it goes. I haven’t revealed this to my peers yet.I love trying my hands at acting in films. In fact, I’ve played an actor in a Tamil film that’s yet to be released in theatres.<h2 class="heading-node" id="de03">6.&nbsp;What inspires you the most about M2P?</h2>It’s the way the co-founders drive the organization. The culture they aspire to develop and the immense opportunities they create to learn and grow. They inspire me to hustle every day.Not just that. All M2Peers are equally welcoming and very helpful. They’ve reached out and helped me to learn many things from scratch. This empathetic and warm culture inspires me a lot 😊<h2 class="heading-node" id="a62a">7.&nbsp;What’s your idea of a perfect day?</h2>Each day is perfect for me. Going to bed with a dream and waking up with a purpose. But whenever possible, I love spending time with my family. Spending quality time with my dear ones is a perfect topping on my perfect day.<h2 class="heading-node" id="7a4e">8.&nbsp;What was your career path before joining M2P, and how has it changed?</h2>It wasn’t all easy when I started my career. Initially, I worked in the packaging section of a company. Then I went on to act in some films.But the real magic happened when I started my journey at M2P. I saw a new dimension unlock for me and a wonderful opportunity to learn. From the packaging section, to finance, and now admin-related works, I have learnt a lot of new things here at M2P. From the learning stage to exploring new horizons, I can see my career and personal life grow here.<h2 class="heading-node" id="b894">9.&nbsp;What are your hobbies/ interests?</h2>I love riding bikes alone. Driving in the rain while listening to Illayaraaja’s symphony is heaven on earth to me. I also love to play cricket at times.<h2 class="heading-node" id="fe7d">10.&nbsp;Anything else you want to share about M2P?</h2>M2P is the best place to learn, grow and have fun. As simple as that.I have never faced stress at work, as there are so many wonderful people around.<blockquote class="block-node" id="hkxiyaj4x">One word can sum up my journey at M2P — AMAZING!</blockquote>Cheers!<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox.Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

Get to Know Gokula Krishnan, our Admin Hero

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/07/B2B-Experience_Main-Banner.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="529">Enhancing customer experience is imperative for any business. Even if the products and services are feature-rich, they can still be undervalued if the interface is boring and navigation inefficient. Poorly designed interfaces can lead to poor customer experiences that result in increased overhead costs and customer attrition. Whether you are in the B2B or B2C space, boosting customer experience, cutting cost and minimizing churn is crucial for survival.To drive customer loyalty, boost revenue, and maximize value proposition, great Experience Design (XDE) is vital.But how can you implement XDE without compromising security and compliance?We got expert help here.Catch Mahalakshmi, our Experience Design Lead, share her perspectives on how smart design thinking and a customer-centric approach can enhance user experience. Drawing from her experience, she implores deep into the compelling need for XDE in B2B space.<h2 class="heading-node" id="bd0d" style="text-align: justify">Breaking complexities</h2>Most of us have had frustrating experiences with mobile or web-based applications. One classic example is the company-mandated software we use to make expense claims. Imagine the last time you went on an HR portal to make an expense claim. The maze of forms, confusing terms and unnecessary steps makes you want to give up on even hoping for a refund. The next time you think about reimbursement, it feels like it’d be easier to spend your own money or give up on the expense altogether.B2B applications such as these have the potential to deliver huge value but are difficult to unlock. In simple terms, they are feature rich but complicated to use. Most B2B products are notorious for lousy user experience (UX) and lack customer support, even for common tasks. Though B2C products started out the same way back in the nineties, today their designs are more customer-centric, evolved, and matured.To break the complexities in the B2B design, the focus needs to shift towards “Experience Design” from just providing pure tech solutions.<blockquote class="block-node" id="mlljz4lwk">Offering a reasonably good user experience is now a basic necessity and not a luxury anymore.</blockquote><h2 class="heading-node" id="ecd9" style="text-align: justify">What is experience design?</h2>Experience design is the process of crafting products, services, and interactions that create enhanced experiences for users. The design should focus on solving customer problems, eliciting positive emotions, and driving repeated usage and references.<h2 class="heading-node" id="9007" style="text-align: justify">Why B2B companies lag behind in XDE ?</h2>Most B2B products have still not prioritized experience design. Some of them were built when the internet was in its infancy, and the technology required to provide rich experiences was non-existent.In the race to acquire customers, more focus is often given to features over experience during product development. To deliver quick go-to-market speed, product teams usually develop and code without a concrete experience design in hand. In most common cases, product teams are fully comprised of engineers and technology lovers and the product is solely built by them. Their focus is to ensure that the product provides many features and is functionally reliable.In cases where product teams try to understand user needs, usually, they tend to believe in “we know our customers” and rely on good intentions to set the direction for the product. The gut feeling makes some product teams skip user research, thus failing to dig deeper into user needs and goals.This happens due to a common misbelief that bringing UX to development adds time, effort, and resources to budgets. Other challenges B2B companies often face are getting access to users, the right resources, or acquiring the required data.<h2 class="heading-node" id="e281" style="text-align: justify">Do B2B companies not care about UX at all?</h2>Of course, they do! The good thing is that most B2B companies care about offering a good product experience. But tend to stay away from focusing on UX because of the above reasons. These days very few companies seem to not have overlooked the value of UX. However, even when companies are partially convinced about the need for good design, they don’t practice it actively or tend to procrastinate.<h2 class="heading-node" id="df7f" style="text-align: justify">Need to prioritize experience design</h2>Prioritizing experience design is now more important than ever, as business (B2B) buyers are also everyday users of consumer (B2C) digital products that, as a general rule, deliver a great experience. From the perspective of user expectations, the lines between B2B and B2C are getting increasingly blurry.Users spend an average of 6 hours daily online, constantly surfing the web and making decisions using consumer websites or mobile applications. This gives them the opportunity to compare any design with other services. Thus, even an average user is accustomed to high levels of experience, and this leaves them in a position to judge UX critically.Products with bad user interfaces and experience have difficulty meeting basic metrics like task experience, engagement, clarity, and satisfaction. The end result is loss of trust and loyalty, which takes a toll on brand value and is irreversible. Brands that earn a bad reputation find it very expensive to improve.<h2 class="heading-node" id="fd50" style="text-align: justify">Experience design, a strategic investment</h2>People who believe ‘XDE is expensive’ need to understand that including UX design in product development simply means a shift in investment that ultimately leads to more efficient project timelines. Through an upfront investment in prototyping solutions, testing them with users, and then iterating on the designs before development, a company can avoid expensive rework after the product is built.<h2 class="heading-node" id="03b6" style="text-align: justify">Fasten development, satisfy users</h2>A clearly defined UX process can speed up development by providing developers with well-defined and tested requirements and style guides. Rather than building and fixing a product, solutions can be created, rapidly tested, iterated upon and validated, and then developed with confidence.Developers can work faster because they don’t have to guess what it should look like since all their deliverables are clearly illustrated and documented.A well-designed product will undoubtedly result in higher user engagement, greater system efficiency, and satisfied customers.<h2 class="heading-node" id="bf29" style="text-align: justify">Align business goals and user needs</h2>UX designers should always strive to create a strategic user-centered design plan that enables them to understand and connect the overall strategy with the business goals and user needs while maintaining a positive balance between them. The plan should help establish active collaboration between cross-functional teams, a core requirement for any product to become successful.<h2 class="heading-node" id="bf18" style="text-align: justify">Boost loyalty, engagement, and sales</h2>User’s experience in business apps is as important as the value they deliver. The importance given to high-quality user experience (UX) is increasing exponentially, not just in the B2C context but in B2B as well. B2B companies find great user experience a powerful instrument to increase customer loyalty, engagement, and sales.And good UX doesn’t happen by accident.<blockquote class="block-node" id="ue5bqe39k">It is always a result of careful planning, diligent research, analysis, investment of time and money, and continuous improvement.</blockquote>Want to know more about implementing UX in your products?Write to us at&nbsp;<a class="link au mn" href="mailto:business@m2pfintech.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow">business@m2pfintech.com</a><a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox. Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

Elevating B2B Experience Design

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/07/BlogBanner_for-medium.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="358">Sustainability is broader than climate change. It is about building a society where upcoming generations can thrive. Today, the world is at a crucial juncture where sustainable decisions with long-term benefits are the need of the hour. The global movement toward building an agile, resilient economy has gathered pace. The financial services sector and worldwide regulators play a vital role in enabling a buoyant society by leveraging innovations and regulations in sustainable finance.Every year, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, otherwise known as the Conference of Parties (COP), gathers to deliberate solutions to climate change risks and access progress. Sitting at the heart of the hydrocarbon industry, the UAE has been elected to host COP28 in 2023. The nation’s investments in energy diversification and its highest level of climate ambition have resulted in the opportunity to accelerate economic growth, job creation, gender equality, and youth empowerment. The UAE has always encouraged financial ecosystems driven by technological advancements blended with climate-smart solutions. As a burgeoning fintech hub, the UAE is set to spearhead the quest for sustainability.<h2 class="heading-node" id="721f" style="text-align: justify">UAE’s commitment to sustainable finance</h2>As a global financial center, the United Arab Emirates acknowledges the role of sustainable finance in achieving economic growth, climatic goals, and energy diversification objectives. Subsequently, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) launched the UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) in 2019. The stakeholders include the UAE ministries, regulatory authorities, and other government bodies responsible for developing ecologically sustainable finance policies. In November 2021, the SFWG released a public statement of its commitment to sustainability objectives by adhering to the Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative and establishing sustainable finance policies.Sustainable finance is a cornerstone in empowering the UAE and broader stakeholders to attain net-zero emissions targets. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi are leading the way in accelerating the expansion of sustainable finance in the UAE. They are set to foster a thriving ecosystem for sustainable finance by enabling private capital investments. This is expected to improve the financial system’s stability, boost transparency, and achieve long-term sustainable development benefits.<h2 class="heading-node" id="e565" style="text-align: justify">Sustainable fintech alliance</h2>The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the leading voice and nexus of the Fintech community in the region, launched the Sustainable Fintech Alliance to foster MENA Fintechs in becoming leaders of sustainable approaches. MFTA aspires to help its members embrace and integrate sustainability as part of their organizations’ culture and values and create positive impacts in the wake of the increasingly acute environmental and social challenges.M2P is one of the founding partners of MFTA alongside Mastercard, Checkout.com, Codebase Technologies, YAP, Marshal, BPC, Taptap Send, and GPS. The partners are in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and The London Institute of Banking and Finance MENA (LIBF). Together, the Alliance believes in harnessing the technological revolution and innovation to redesign financial services to reinforce sustainability.<h2 class="heading-node" id="5512" style="text-align: justify">Sustainability framework</h2>Sustainable finance is considered a strategy to facilitate projects that mitigate and manage threats associated with the broad range of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks.Against this backdrop, the DIFC devised a general Sustainability Framework to address existing gaps and challenges related to mainstream sustainable finance practices. It also seeks to augment the demand and supply of sustainable finance products and low-carbon, climate-resilient investment projects.The four strategic pillars underpinning the framework are Social, Environmental, Governance, and Government Alignment. The framework is designed to scale up the development of a business environment for diversified and innovative sustainable finance products. Another strategic intent of the framework is to empower the mobilization of private capital towards environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient investments.<h2 class="heading-node" id="a3fe" style="text-align: justify">M2P’s allegiance to sustainability</h2>As an earnest member of the MFTA, M2P is committed to implementing credible and transparent sustainability initiatives across global operations. Our team is constantly striving to innovate programs that are commensurate with the local culture, tradition, and governmental policies. We believe this will help us embrace the finesse of the Sustainability Framework and positively contribute toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Net Zero pledges.To mark our first step on the road to sustainability, we launched the “Better Half Program”, exclusive to our Indian offices. This program extends a hand to women who aspire to resume their careers after a break.<h2 class="heading-node" id="ec41" style="text-align: justify">Better-Half Program, a positive social impact</h2>We at M2P believe in creating a positive social impact by giving a chance to women looking to return to the workforce after a break. The break could be for any reason. We respect their choices and feel they deserve the opportunity to develop their careers.Recognizing the unique challenges women in India face after taking a career break, we launched the “Better Half Program.”- a formal employment program that helps women restart their careers and ease into professional life, starting with half a day’s work duration.Helping women hone their skills and be prepared for ‘Better’ career prospects and ‘Half’ a day of work is the rationale behind naming the program ‘Better-Half’. The better-half program facilitates a smooth re-entry to a full-time job through a gradual ramp-up of work hours.M2P is the world’s first company to make half-a-day work mainstream with benefits.Better-Half is a carefully curated program to restart one’s professional journey. Those selected are expected to contribute 5 hours in a day, making us the first company to make half-a-day work mainstream. The program is packed with all benefits that accrue to a person seeking full-time employment, including formal upskilling and participation in ESOPs.In addition, the program offers access to on-the-job projects, learning opportunities, and the possibility to work in a multi-disciplinary team. It extends community support, and those selected are mentored by experienced managers culminating in a chance to convert into a full-time role at the end of 12 months or whenever the participant decides to convert.<h2 class="heading-node" id="e9cc" style="text-align: justify">Fusing sustainability into fin and tech</h2>With over 1000 M2Peers globally, we aim to drive sustainable value through our digital products and effective ESG practices. Our vision and persistent efforts have enabled our customers to make headway toward a cashless ecosystem that fosters a financially inclusive society. We believe in investing transparent and consistent effort towards positive climate change, people advocacy, gender equality, racial diversity, and much more.Want more insights into our sustainability efforts? Write to us at&nbsp;<a class="link au mf" href="mailto:business@m2pfintech.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow">business@m2pfintech.com</a><a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox. Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

How M2P Maps Sustainability with Finance?

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/06/wordpress-1.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" id="5hz84v7cu" width="100%" height="317">Friday vibes just grew stronger post lunchtime. M2Peers geared up for their exciting weekend escapades.And Devang, our fintech fanatic too had 'exciting' plans. He was waiting impatiently to spend his weekend on all things fintech, while sipping his fresh glass of juice.&nbsp;That's Devang Mehta, our Vice President of Business Development in a nutshell.&nbsp;&nbsp;Devang is popular among M2Peers and industry peers for his fintech-fused mind. He is the go-to person for anything related to fintech and beyond.We feature this whiz kid and ex-banker as our Star of the Month this June.&nbsp;Curious to know what inspires Devang and keeps his going?Keep scrolling.<h2 class="heading-node" id="pwnuthg73">How do you usually start your workday? &nbsp;</h2>I ensure my mornings have a positive start to set my day right. My mornings are filled with prayers and news reading rituals.&nbsp;LinkedIn is my favourite spot to get the hot and happening news around the globe.&nbsp;When we are fast asleep, other countries are up, so there is a lot to catch up on when we wake up. This is my routine before I go to bed as well. &nbsp;The to-do list is my saviour for the day. I list all my tasks and ensure those are checked on the same day. Time is limited for all, so I put everything I want to do on my calendar.&nbsp;Recently, I have added yoga, workouts and swimming to the morning activities for about 30 minutes daily, which helps me a lot with energy and stamina throughout the day.&nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="y351ehfie">What are your main responsibilities as VP of Business Development? &nbsp;</h2>The list below pretty much sums up my typical workday.&nbsp;<ul class="list-node" id="ojq9ghvpf"><li>Client meetings&nbsp;</li><li>Understanding client requirements and offering solutions&nbsp;</li><li>Brainstorming innovative business ideas, tricks and strategy &nbsp;</li><li>Competitor analysis&nbsp;</li><li>Communication of new product developments to potential clients&nbsp;</li><li>Providing management with feedback&nbsp;</li><li>Developing entry-level salesforce&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborating with other companies (M&amp;A)&nbsp;</li></ul><h2 class="heading-node" id="mu95ncss7">How have you grown through the years as an M2Peer?   &nbsp;</h2>Before I started my innings with M2P, I was a banker. I worked with banks like Citi Bank, DCB Bank and RBL Bank, where my core responsibility was managing customers and growing inorganically. In the banking sector, the groundwork was established and all set.But when I moved to M2P, the environment was completely different.&nbsp;I was one of the few early joiners in the M2P family.&nbsp;I got a lot of exposure to managing difficult clients and ensuring that the business relationship was built firmly. One of my best learnings after stepping into the fintech ecosystem is knowing how to build and manage relationships.&nbsp;This helped me to become a "Rainmaker", i.e., someone who is not just being transactional but following a "Cockroach Startup Approach" (to keep moving and thriving despite changing market conditions, environments, or investment scenarios).&nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="ayfoc0qlr">Is there a quote/saying that motivates you?   &nbsp;</h2>I follow two sayings:&nbsp;"Dear self, never try to defeat people; just try to win them."&nbsp; &nbsp;Another one that motivates me greatly in my career is "Sales Department isn't the whole company, but the whole company better be the sales department."&nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="hhktcakit">What's that one thing your colleagues don't know about you? &nbsp;</h2>My friends almost know everything about me, but they were surprised to see my dance video. Most of them don't know that I&nbsp; hold a Brown Belt in Karate.&nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="tvlajp4x3">What inspires you the most about M2P? &nbsp;</h2>My daily dose of inspiration comes from our very own founders. They taught me three important things.<ul class="list-node" id="gk35j502m"><li>Thinking and driving the business forward</li><li>Setting the business expectations right</li><li>Staying grounded in difficult situations</li></ul>I always think of our founders as the sun, that radiates incredible energy. It's all about how people absorb this energy. When taken positively- people can feel a spark (motivation to grow) and receive vitamin D. If taken negatively, people would feel burned out. &nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="6i27u2ty2">What's your idea of a perfect day?   &nbsp;</h2>Perfect day? I would rather say the perfect start for the day is to wake up without an alarm.&nbsp;&nbsp;Recently one piece of advice helped me a lot. And I would like to share it with you too.Find a peaceful place in your house and sit there for 10-15 mins every day to meditate. This has brought good results, and I'm sure you will realize it too.  &nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="akmnja20o">What was your career path before joining M2P, and how has it changed? &nbsp;</h2>I was in the banking sector before starting my journey with M2P. I am proud to say that I was the best in our team but not in banking. I feel that banks will restrict you to only one ecosystem until you don't reach the management level, whereas fintech gives you a holistic view of the business.&nbsp;While in banking, I received much recognition from the senior leadership team at times like town hall meet or annual days. But vice versa happened in fintech, where you don't need an award, just learning and working towards improvement is high enough. &nbsp;Everyone in the team will recognize you due to your hard work, irrespective of your position.I go by the ideology that, 'the day the market knows your company because of you, that day will be your career-changing moment'.&nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="v8llna9bv">What are your hobbies/interests? &nbsp;</h2>I love grooving and dancing whenever I feel like it. I also like to drive and explore new destinations. In addition, learning new is how I spend most of my leisure time.&nbsp;   &nbsp;<h2 class="heading-node" id="a7wa4zfx5">Anything else you want to share about M2P? &nbsp;</h2>M2P will have incredible velocity in the coming days! We are very proud of that.We are expecting to be Unicorn and Decacorn very soon. In M2P, the best part is right from founders to all our M2Peers, everyone strives to learn new every day. M2P gives you a platform to perform, but it's up to us to decide if we want to crawl, walk, or run.  So come on M2Peers, let’s have fun and grow together!<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox.Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

A Candid Chat with M2P's Fintech Fanatic, Devang Mehta

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/06/Main-Banner-Better-Half-2000-x-1000.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" id="7jtekie6y" width="100%" height="253">Better Half means SO MUCH to me. In my previous role in hiring, I always wondered why it was difficult to resume one’s career after a break. After all, knowledge and experience doesn’t diminish right?M2P’s Better Half Program not only asks this very question but also backs it up. When I came across the Better Half program, I hovered over the link for a while with so many questions flashing through my mind. Isn’t 11 years too much of a break? Will I find the right role? Will I have to compromise?It was a while since I had a CV done so I just filled in the online form and hit ‘Submit’ After a few days, I was sidetracked with moving home from one state to another when I got a call from <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/">M2P</a>!What struck me straight off the bat was that this did not feel like an interview. It was more like a friendly discussion that set my mind at ease. One thing led to another and I progressed to further discussions with the larger team. Before I could realize it, I was an M2Peer, with a configured laptop and mails rolling in (Just like how it was)Today, as I head to the office with my laptop bag slung over my shoulder (and a packed lunch of course!) I feel at home after more than a decade. I understand my responsibilities, and where I fit in. It feels like I’m picking up where I left off — Not an easy thing to do in today’s world. I’m grateful to my team members and the People Success team for playing a massive role in this. I’m eager to learn and grow. Every day.<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox.Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

Meet Rajashree — M2P’s first Better Half Talent

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/06/Star-of-the-Month-Rajesh-Word-Press.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="317">May is not just mother nature’s time to turn up the heat. It’s when Rajesh, our operations manager puts too many irons in the fire. But that didn’t stop him from taking time off and having a candid chat with us.Continue reading to uncover Rajesh’s multifarious sides from being a fitness freak to a melomaniac. One thing that stands out is how he is an optimistic multitasker.1. How do you usually start your day?I start my mornings on a positive note. It doesn’t matter what the day may have in store for me. I believe that if you wake up with a chill and calm mindset, you will be ready to rule the day.Wonder how I maintain my cool?The secret is yoga and meditation. They soothe my nerves and sharpen my mind.2. What are your main responsibilities as Operations Manager?The Operations Team at M2P works in full-on active mode round the clock. In fact, we are in a never-ending race with the clock.Every day starts afresh with a new to-do list. We don’t carry forward any unfinished business to the next day. This reduces work pressure as we complete our daily tasks on time.Now I feel my adrenaline pumping... HAHAHA!Apart from operations tasks, my major responsibility is to train fellow M2Peers in my team. I push them to do their best and monitor their reports. As a team, our daily achievement happens when we complete each day’s task without any escalation.3. How have you grown through the years as an M2Peer?I’ve been working at M2P for four years now. Even though my previous company is from the same field, the M2P system and nature of work are completely new. I would definitely say, I am blessed with a chance to learn new things here even though I am an experienced professional. I would like to grab this opportunity to thank our co-founder&nbsp;<a class="link au js" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabhu-rangarajan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow">Prabhu</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link au js" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivek-prashanth-9120352a/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow">Vivek Prashanth</a>, Vice President (Operations) for their constant guidance and support from the beginning.M2P is a great place to gain good knowledge. I’ve also learned work etiquette and conversing skills.4. Is there a quote/saying that motivates you?“Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable.”This line is such a boost for me to face new challenges every day. As mentioned earlier, unstoppable like a clock! 😀5. What type of student were you during your college/ school days?Undoubtedly, a notorious backbencher. And I am proud of it! 😀I spent most of the time in the ground playing volleyball and kabaddi. I still remember my first win in a volleyball match when I was 12 years old. With good training, I became a state volleyball player and represented Anna University in Kabaddi too. To your surprise, I am still practicing volleyball and kabaddi during the weekends.Just throwing a tip your way — “Keep fitness as a habit, no matter what.”6. What inspires you the most about M2P?The optimistic way in which M2P approaches challenges is truly inspiring. Every project is a new challenge and new learning here. No projects are dropped. And efforts are taken to complete them successfully no matter what.7. What’s your idea of a perfect day?A perfect day — a day without any escalation! Sounds already perfect, right?8. What do you do when you get some leisure time?Yuvan music will be on full blast. It pumps up my energy.And, hey I love to spend happy times with my friends and indulge in physical activities.9. Anything else you want to share about M2P?One word strikes my mind immediately, PERFECT.Keep inspiring, M2P. Looking forward to growing together in this long and exciting ride.<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox.Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

Meet M2P’s Operations Manager

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/05/Artboard-1-copy-8-1-1.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="253">This April, we are shining our spotlight on Uma Maheswari, our Senior Operations Engineer. She was kind enough to take time from her hectic schedule to share information about her responsibilities, interests, and her journey as an M2Peer.Hang in there, she also shares her secret mantra to stay positive always! 😊<h2 class="heading-node" id="267e">How do you usually start your workday?</h2>To start my day in peace, keeping my mind cool and observant is essential. It creates a perfect vibe to start out my workday with positive energy. Then comes the main part where I will schedule and align my tasks for an exciting day at work. This helps keep my tempo up and ensures that my mind is in sync with the assigned tasks.<h2 class="heading-node" id="ed8c">What are your main responsibilities as Senior Operations Engineer?</h2>My responsibilities include attending day-to-day operations such as query handling, coordinating with our partners, and dispute management for the partner banks. I also provide MIS support within the stipulated time ensuring that my TAT is met. I also coordinate with internal team members to ensure that all processes are aligned intact with the requirement and result in zero escalations.<h2 class="heading-node" id="20b2">How have you grown through the years as an M2Peer?</h2>M2P has offered nothing less than a wonderful experience for me. I’ve been part of this payment ecosystem since its initial days. I’ve learned a great deal here, especially to assert myself and multitask without losing focus. It’s been quite a fun journey to grow with M2P and all my peers over here.<h2 class="heading-node" id="cb6d">Is there a quote/saying that motivates you?</h2>YES!I have a mantra that keeps me focused and on track to be positive always. Few words can make a big difference, and here is mine, “Believe in yourself “.It’s a small affirmation that helps bring out the best in me. 😊<h2 class="heading-node" id="07e7">What inspires you the most about M2P?</h2>At M2P, there is great transparency and trust factor. The flat organization structure, professional approach, and work freedom top the list and help all M2Peers to be creative. All these aspects allow me to think out of the box and respond positively.Believe me, this positive energy makes me stronger and stronger every day to face challenges in life.<h2 class="heading-node" id="6b3d">What’s your idea of a perfect day?</h2>I would like to call a day perfect when I am focused and give my best for the day.<h2 class="heading-node" id="a677">What are your hobbies/interests?</h2>My hobbies include listening to music and having a hearty and fun-filled conversation with my friends. Most of the time, I love to have personal time where I do gardening and hang out with my family.<h2 class="heading-node" id="cf99">Anything else you want to share about M2P?</h2>M2P is an amazing fintech company that’s growing at a great pace. I’m proud to be part of this fast-growing fun ecosystem.So come on M2Peers, let’s have fun and grow together!<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox.Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

Meet M2P’S Operations Engineer

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/05/Infosec.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="253">Never tell tenacious youngsters that something is too challenging. They’ll cross mountains and oceans to come off with flying colors.Our spirited InfoSec rockstars are no exception to this rule.Surpassing all expectations, they ensured we earned the PCI DSS Ver 3.2.1 recertification this year. The gutsy hotshots at Information Protection, Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance (GRC), Middleware, Database Administration (DBA), Application Development, Security Operations Center (SOC), and HR teams played a crucial role in getting this global directive in place for M2P.<h2 class="heading-node" id="9473">Shoutout to our champs</h2>Our gratitude and a huge shoutout to InfoSec champs,&nbsp;<a class="link au lo" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/uday-thubati-64897356" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow">Uday Thubati</a>,&nbsp;<a class="link au lo" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishna-kumar-115597129" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow">Krishna Kumar</a>, Vijay Kumar GP,&nbsp;<a class="link au lo" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharath-sankar-532bb7b" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow">Sharath Shankar</a>,&nbsp;<a class="link au lo" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/narasimman-a-79a19b126/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow">Narasimman</a>,&nbsp;<a class="link au lo" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssvrnyl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow">Sundaravenkataraman</a>, Surender Muruganatham, Girija K, Ragul Subramanian,&nbsp;<a class="link au lo" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maathavan-tr-vinayak-2ab153a3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow">Maathavan Vinayak</a>,&nbsp;<a class="link au lo" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sai-prasad-kayarohanam-sivasubramanian-18076910/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow">Sai Prasad</a>, Raghavendharan, and&nbsp;<a class="link au lo" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sankara-jayanthi-rj-yogi-7b4759199/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow">Sankara Jayanthi</a>&nbsp;for the successful PCI DSS compliance.Right from conducting internal audit trails, business continuity flows, and incident management processes, to implementing external defense mechanisms such as access control, hardening, source code review, and Vulnerability Assessment &amp; Penetration Testing (VAPT), our vibrant whizzes did a commendable job. They took the lead in adhering to the 12-step PCI DSS requirements and protecting the cardholder environment physically and logically. And they were all game for continuous improvement in risk assessment and mitigation, adherence to global standards, and solutioning &amp; sizing virtual machines and embedded devices.<h2 class="heading-node" id="2a70">Commitments and milestones</h2>Assessed by a PCI Certified Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) from Panacea Infosec Private Limited, this recertification is a significant milestone for us. It validates our commitment to improving cardholder data security, enhancing payment protection, and preventing fraudulent transaction exposure.<blockquote class="block-node" id="avz3jc970">“Payment security and trust are paramount to us at M2P. The PCI DSS recertification stands as a testimony to our continual efforts and diligence in securing cardholder data and preventing card payment frauds of any kind. Hats off to our InfoSec rockstars for the successful compliance efforts! ”<a class="link au lo" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kannanrajus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow">Kannan Raju S</a>&nbsp;— Vice President, IT Infrastructure</blockquote><a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox.Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

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