Join us for an inspiring episode of "It's About Payroll" as we sit down with Aron Alexander, founder and CEO of Runa, the company reimagining how money moves across the globe. Discover how Aron’s journey from helping out in his family’s retail business led to building one of the most innovative payment infrastructures in the world.

In this episode, we dive into:

The evolution of Runa from WeGift and the power of rebranding

How Runa is transforming payroll, rewards, and global payouts for businesses and gig workers

The challenges and opportunities of building a global payment network

Trends in payment preferences for independent workers and businesses

Lessons in resilience, leadership, and scaling a startup—even through near-death moments

The importance of purpose, people, and product in startup success

Aron’s unique background as a paratrooper and how it shaped his leadership style

Whether you’re interested in FinTech, payroll innovation, or entrepreneurial journeys, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

Links:🔗 Learn more about Runa: https://runa.com📧 Contact Aron: aron@runa.iohttps://bizky.ai/blog/the-future-of-global-payroll-trends-to-watch-in-2026/ https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/tax-pros-anxiously-await-guidance-on-new-overtime-deduction/?elq_mid=73157&elq_cid=56659880&elq_ename=CP-Newsstand-Newsletter-Template-2025%20October%2030&cid=NA&email=brian%40payrolluniverse.com&sfdccampaignid=NA&chl=Em&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eloqua&utm_campaign=30%20October%202025%20Checkpoint-Newsstand-Newsletter&utm_content=NA https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/its-about-payroll, itsaboutpayroll.io Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on the future of payroll and business innovation!

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Redefining How the World Gets Paid: Aron Alexander of Runa

Redefining How the World Gets Paid: Aron Alexander of Runa

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