On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, Beck Bamberger sits down with Jo Phillips and Will Corbera, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Payabli.
Jo and Will open the conversation by sharing their journey to founding Payabli together—from recognizing the massive gap in how software companies manage and monetize payments, to realizing they were uniquely aligned in vision, chemistry, and conviction. Their story highlights the complementary strengths that brought Payabli to life and the shared belief that fintech infrastructure needed a better, bolder approach.
They also dive into the leadership philosophies and cultural principles that fuel Payabli, walking through the company’s core values:
- Team First: Investing in people to build a culture where everyone loves showing up each day.
- Customer Love: Wooing customers so fully that they feel compelled to write love letters.
- Small Giant: Prioritizing purpose and long-term thinking as Payabli grows sustainably.
- Run to the Fire: Leaning into hard problems and doing the right thing, even when it’s tough.
- Bias for Action: Moving with urgency and never postponing what can be done today.
- Little Things Count: Elevating the Payabli experience through thoughtful, detail-driven touches.
- Punch Above Our Weight: Using nimbleness as a strategic advantage—and competing with confidence.
- Truth Seekers: Valuing honesty, accountability, and open communication over ego.
Throughout the episode, Jo and Will share what personally motivates them as they navigate the highs and lows of startup life, and how these values guide them as leaders in a fully remote world.
A powerful look at the heart, mindset, and mission behind our team at Payabli.