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YoPros stands for “Young Professionals,” a Business Resource Group at Mastercard focused on providing young professionals opportunities to network, develop their skills, engage socially, and be continuous learners to help grow future leaders. 🚀   Last week, our YoPros Purchase chapter hosted an executive roundtable with Greg Ulrich, Chief AI and Data Officer on his career journey, #AI at Mastercard, and how to use your unique skills to grow your career. Greg’s advice to #youngprofessionals: Continue to strive for #opportunities that align with your passions and challenge you to break out of your comfort zone. 💪 #WeAreMastercard ❤️🧡

🚨 In an era where digital security is crucial, synthetic identity fraud is a growing threat that both individuals and organizations need to combat. At the recent Identity Connect Panel in London, industry leaders discussed the alarming ease of creating "Frankenstein IDs" and the strategies companies like Mastercard are implementing to tackle this sophisticated fraud. Together, we can leverage data and insights to protect our digital identities and foster trust in online transactions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d76b7aX9 #DigitalSecurity #FraudPrevention Mastercard Cyber and Intelligence Ekata, a Mastercard company

🚍💳 Costa Rica is setting a new standard by digitizing payments for public transportation. Soon, all residents in the Greater Metropolitan Area will enjoy the advantages of a digital economy, making bus and train journeys smoother and more efficient.   Mastercard remains committed to driving financial inclusion across Latin America, advancing our shared vision through collaboration with governments and partners.   “This initiative embodies Mastercard’s global efforts in financial inclusion, literacy, and transit innovation,” said Linda Kirkpatrick, President of the Americas at Mastercard. “We’re excited to see this vision come to life in Costa Rica and pave the way for a more connected future.” 🚀   Explore how Costa Rica is leading the way in digital transformation by watching the video below ⬇️   #Inclusion #Digitization #Innovation #Leadership

Imagine playing your favorite game without lifting a finger — literally. In our latest In Tech column, we explore how brain-controlled gaming is becoming a reality and opening doors for accessibility. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e84Uv5HC #innovation #accessibility #gaming

Navigating the complexities of student debt, Bobby Matson turned their financial challenges into an opportunity. Bobby launched Payitoff, a fintech solution that helps people manage and reduce their debt, saving users an average of $300 a month. Now part of Mastercard’s Start Path startup engagement program, Payitoff is empowering others to take control of their financial futures.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWGywjRP   #startup #fintech #MastercardStartPath #finance

Our new Money in Motion article explores the need for better cross-border payments for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America as they grow and expand internationally. Walter Pimenta, Executive Vice President, Commercial and New Payment Flows for Latin America and the Caribbean, discusses the opportunity for banks in the region to cater to this critical business segment, and highlights how we can help banks do this quickly and efficiently with Mastercard Move. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/euSsY2kt

We are excited to announce the global launch of our Payment Passkey Service. Designed to revolutionize online shopping, this service enhances security by replacing traditional passwords and OTPs with biometric authentication, such as fingerprints and facial scans.   First piloted in India, the Payment Passkey Service offers a safer and faster checkout experience by tokenizing payment credentials, reducing fraud, and increasing approval rates. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXMgxsce   #digitalpayments #cybersecurity #biometrics #tokenization

🤝 ¡Estamos comprometidos en seguir innovando y fomentando un sistema de pagos más inclusivo y con una mejor experiencia de usuario en América Latina! 💳 Las Mastercard Touch Cards™ ya están disponibles en #Argentina, ofreciendo a nuestros consumidores no videntes o con visión reducida un sistema accesible y seguro para reconocer sus tarjetas de pago. #Innovación #Accesibilidad #Inclusion

Angel Gregorio turned a spontaneous decision into The Spice Suite, a thriving business in D.C. that now generates over $1 million annually. But Angel’s journey didn’t stop at her success—she’s used her platform to uplift over 500 Black-owned businesses through free pop-up shops at Black + Forth, the shopping center she built that also serves as home base for business classes for fellow entrepreneurs.   We celebrated National Black Business Month at The Spice Suite with a pop-up marketplace and panels about entrepreneurship and access to capital because when small businesses thrive, our communities flourish.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzqq96fc   #InSolidarity #SupportSmallBusiness #BlackOwnedBusiness

Powered by identity, behavioral capabilities, AI and open banking capabilities, Mastercard can help protect consumers across the spectrum of scams, from card-based to account-to-account payments to fraudulent accounting openings.  #AI #openbanking #cybersecurity