Turning burnout into a billion-dollar idea - Interview with CEO of PayByFace
Mihai Draghici built PayByFace after decades of startup experience, a burnout, and a bold idea—what if we could pay using nothing but our face? From hacking together early prototypes in Bucharest to joining Visa’s innovation program, Mihai shares the winding journey behind building one of the world’s first biometric payment platforms.
We unpack how the tech works, the real challenges of mass adoption, and why convenience, not security, is the key to changing how we pay. With 12 million lines of code, facial authentication, and a mission to redefine transactions globally, PayByFace is already in motion. This is what the future of payments looks like.
We sat down with Mihai Draghici, the visionary founder of PayByFace, to explore the incredible journey of building a unicorn in the world of biometric payments.
Mihai shares his inspiring story—from early tech adventures and creating startups ahead of their time to the burnout that sparked his revolutionary idea of using face recognition for payments.
We dive into how PayByFace has developed over 7 years with 12 million lines of code, the challenges of mass adoption, and why Mihai believes biometric payments will become mainstream in the next 5-10 years.
If you’re curious about how cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of payments, this episode is for you.
Tune in now and discover how PayByFace is leading the way in biometric innovation!
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