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Frank Pagano

Executive Sales Director at VizyPay
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Frank Pagano is the Executive Sales Director of VizyPay, the leading payment processing fintech serving small businesses in rural America. As a veteran small business owner himself, Pagano understands the challenges entrepreneurs face with payment processing. That’s why in 2017, he joined forces to help bootstrap VizyPay and disrupt the payments industry from the inside out—focusing on inclusive company culture, transparency, and advocacy for small businesses. Under his leadership, VizyPay has earned a four-time listing on the Inc. 5000, was recognized as an 2025 Inc. Regionals Midwest honoree, and has cultivated a fun, diverse, and high-energy workplace that champions individuality and innovation.

Prior to VizyPay, Pagano served as Vice President of Business Development at Energy Masters Commercial, LLC, where he helped the company grow revenues by over 10X and expanded the customer base by 400% over seven years. Before that, he was involved with several startups in the technology, hospitality, and renewable energy industries, leveraging his expertise in business development and scaling operations.

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  • Understanding Payment Gateways vs. Payment Processors: Expert Insights
    Frank explains that a payment gateway is "a secure tunnel for transferring payment information," while a processor "authorizes and moves funds." Both are essential for seamless transactions, especially for e-commerce. He advises ensuring compatibility between gateways and processors and highlights the importance of API integration and security in payment systems.
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