About Visa Economic Empowerment Institute Presents Policy Sandbox
Policy Sandbox, a podcast from the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute, explores how payments, commerce, and public policy intersect in a rapidly changing world. Hosted by Todd Fox, President of the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute, it brings together global banking leaders, innovators, and policymakers to turn complex ideas into actionable insights. Join us as we unpack the future of payments and build bold solutions for tomorrow’s economy.
That’s a wrap! In this mini episode, Todd Fox provides a recap of the guests he interviewed and the topics they covered during Season 1 of Policy Sandbox.
Throughout the season, Todd spoke with experts across government, business, and academia. Their conversations covered pressing issues like the fragmentation of global trade and finance, the rise of unprecedented new technologies, and the ways that these trends impact businesses around the globe.
Tune in for Season 2 to continue the conversation with a slate of brand new guests!
30 Sept 2026
From Local to Global: Unlocking Opportunity for Small Business
Todd Fox sits down with John Carroll—former CEO of Navigator Global—to discuss the challenges and opportunities small businesses face when expanding globally.
9 Sept 2026
Regional Perspectives on Digital Payments: Latin America and the Caribbean | Policy Sandbox
The digital transformation of Latin America’s economies over the past two decades has lifted millions of people out of poverty and demonstrated the power of payments to accelerate financial inclusion. In this episode of Policy Sandbox, Todd Fox sits down with Eduardo Coello—Chairman, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) at Visa—to discuss the the evolution of digital payments in the region.
Drawing on his extensive on-the-ground experience, Eduardo explains that success in global payments is about diving deep to provide locally-tailored solutions. Together, Todd and Eduardo tease out the lessons that policymakers and practitioners around the globe can learn from the experience of LAC.
For more content from the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute, please visit visa.com/veei (visa.com/veei).
19 Aug 2026
Small Businesses, Global Reach | Policy Sandbox
In this episode of Policy Sandbox, Todd Fox sits down with Dr. Kati Suominen, Founder and CEO of Nextrade Group and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute, to discuss how technology is expanding opportunities for small businesses to participate in global commerce.
Drawing on her research and experience working with firms across global markets, Dr. Suominen explains how e-commerce, AI, digital platforms, and cross-border payments are helping businesses reach customers around the world. She also examines challenges businesses continue to navigate, including regulatory complexity, evolving digital rules, data governance requirements, and market access considerations.
Together, Todd and Kati explore what may be needed to support a more connected, resilient, and inclusive global trading environment.
2 Jul 2026
Trade at a Crossroads: Realignment and Resilience
In this episode of Policy Sandbox, VEEI President Todd Fox sits down with Demetrios Marantis, former Acting U.S. Trade Representative, to discuss how global trade is entering a period of realignment driven by geopolitical shifts, evolving policy priorities, and economic uncertainty.The conversation explores how governments and institutions are balancing resilience with openness, and how supply chains, trade flows, and investment patterns are adapting in response.To ground the conversation in real-world impact, Dr. Kati Suominen, Founder and CEO of Nextrade Group, shares insights on how small and medium-sized businesses experience these shifts firsthand. From regulatory fragmentation to barriers in cross-border commerce, she highlights the importance of digital tools and policy design in enabling “micro-multinationals” to compete globally.Together, the discussion underscores the critical role of trade policy, digital infrastructure, and cross-border payments in shaping a more resilient and inclusive global economy.
27 May 2026
Trust in a Fragmented World: Technology & Global Finance |Policy Sandbox
On Episode 6 of Policy Sandbox, Trust in a Fragmented World:Technology & Global Finance, host Todd Fox sits down with Dr. Axel Weber and Ambassador Koji Tsuruoka, two members of the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute (VEEI) Advisory Council. During their conversation, Todd and his guests discuss the importance of building strong relationships between keyconnectors—across finance, payments, and the public sector—for managing emerging risks amid growing fragmentation.
Check out more form the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute at visa.com/veei.
11 May 2026
Balancing Growth & Stability in a Fragmented World |Policy Sandbox
In Episode 5, Balancing Growth & Stability in a Fragmented World, VEEI President Fox, Todd sits down with Dr. Loretta Mester and Lord Jonathan Hill, two members of the VEEI Advisory Council, to discuss how central bankers and policymakers need to balance financial stability and economic growth in an era of constant change.
29 Apr 2026
Live with Wayne Best and Dr. Axel Weber | Policy Sandbox
In this episode of Policy Sandbox, Todd Fox, President of the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute, sits down with Visa Chief Economist Wayne Best and VEEI Council Chair Axel Weber to discuss the geopolitical shifts and macroeconomic uncertainty that are reshaping global finance.
The episode discusses how differences across regions and industries are changing the economy as generative AI influences business practices. Todd and his guests talk about how, in an increasingly fragmented and disrupted world, connectivity is a scare resource and trust is the ultimate driver of value. Yet despite growing global divides, technology—especially AI and open digital payment networks like Visa—continues to enhance the ways we connect and generate value.
9 Apr 2026
The Evolution of Digital Money: How Stablecoins Are Redefining Velocity and Value| Policy Sandbox
In this episode of Policy Sandbox, Todd Fox, President of the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute, sits down Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto at Visa. Cuy is also the co-host of Tokenized, a leading podcast on stablecoins, tokenization, and real-world assets. Their conversation covers the ways that stablecoins and other digital assets are changing the financial landscape.
The episode also features remarks by Sophia Lopez, Founder and President of Kaleido, an enterprise-grade blockchain and digital asset platform; Candace Kelly, Chief Legal and Policy Officer at Stellar Development Foundation, a nonprofit focused on expanding financial access through blockchain technology; and Alisha Chhangani, Associate Director at the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center where she focuses on the future of money, including payments systems and digital assets.
Across all three conversations, a point of consensus emerges: the lines between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) are becoming increasingly blurred.
18 Mar 2026
Central Banking in the Age of AI: Independence, Oversight, and the Value of Human Judgment | Policy Sandbox
In this episode of Policy Sandbox, Todd Fox, President of the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute, sits down with Professor Peter Conti‑Brown, one of the world’s leading thinkers on central banking and financial regulation. Together, they explore how emerging technologies are challenging long‑standing assumptions about independence, accountability, and expertise, and why human judgment remains essential in an increasingly automated world.
13 Feb 2026
On the Ground at Davos 2026 | Policy Sandbox
Join us for a special Davos edition of Policy Sandbox as VEEI President Todd Fox goes behind the scenes at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting to hear from top thinkers on trends shaping the future of money and markets. From real-time debates on financial fragmentation to fresh insights on digital assets and cross‑border payments, this episode captures the energy on the ground, and what today’s debates mean for tomorrow’s global economy.
12 Feb 2026
Welcome to the Policy Sandbox presented by Visa Economic Empowerment Institute
A wave of technological innovation is reshaping global finance — and the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute (VEEI) is stepping into the conversation with Policy Sandbox, a new podcast exploring payments, commerce, and public policy. Join Todd Fox, President of VEEI, as he brings together big questions and bold thinkers to decode the latest tech and policy shifts. In Policy Sandbox, you’ll hear from global banking leaders, innovators, policymakers, and Visa fellows and advisors — experts who translate complexity into clarity. From what’s coming next to what’s possible now, this is your guide to navigating the future of global payments.
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