This month, we are featuring Marcia Morales-Jaffe as part of our Women Leaders at PayPal series. Marcia is the SVP, Chief People Officer at PayPal. Q: You recently joined PayPal at the end of 2015...
In 2005, PayPal alum Premal Shah co-founded Kiva.org with the mission to “connect people through lending to alleviate poverty.” Since that time, Kiva has enabled 1.4 million people to...
Skippering a dinghy solo around Ireland on the icy Atlantic and Irish Sea, PayPal’s Ted Sargent, a Manager of Global Employee Communications at PayPal, is in for the sail of his life in just a...
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show mom your love and appreciation with the perfect gift - the challenge? Actually finding the perfect gift. With that in mind, and in celebration of National...
As we round out our National Small Business Week spotlight – and prepare for May the Fourth! –, we turn our attention to how one small business is ensuring the force is with Jedi lovers across...
It’s no coincidence that companies like Toms and Warby Parker – known for their innovative “buy one, give one” business models that have been widely recognized for creating value both...
We recently announced that PayPal was one of a few companies that made a minority investment in Acorns, a mobile-first, micro-investing platform designed to help people build their financial...
Mental health isn't just the absence of mental illness, it’s a state of total wellbeing and it can have a big impact on the quality of your life. To gain greater awareness for mental health, and...
I run a small business and I write about small business. I speak to small business owners. My clients are small business owners. So it’s probably no surprise that National Small Business Week is...
I’m excited to share today that Xoom, a leading digital money transfer provider acquired by PayPal last year, has expanded to 11 countries, with two more coming soon. This means that Xoom’s...
Thanks to all who joined our Tips to Help You Launch a Global Ecommerce Business chat! PayPal merchants Earhoox, Penzu, Pura Vida Bracelets and The Smart Baker gathered virtually on Twitter to...
April is Financial Literacy Month in the United States and financial institutions, the media and consumers have been talking about the importance of financial education for people not only in...
Today is Take Your Kid to Work Day at PayPal and we had scores of babies, toddlers and pre-teens exploring the PayPal campus with their parents. The day was packed with activities for kids of all...
23% FX-Neutral growth in Revenue GAAP EPS increased 43% to $0.30 and non-GAAP EPS 28% on a pro forma basis to $0.37 SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global technology platform and payments...
A former child bride leading a weaving business to build a better future for her sons, a salon owner in Pittsburgh fighting through her own personal tragedy to help others fight theirs, a...
Whether you’re just starting out or in growth-mode, the success of your small business depends on having the right partners in your corner—like PayPal and BigCommerce. Unless you already have...
Next week is National Small Business week, and we’re excited to celebrate the millions of inspiring small businesses we work with globally. To celebrate this important week, we sat down with...
Next week is National Small Business week, and to celebrate we're interviewing successful entrepreneurs to hear their stories. We sat down with Paul Goodman, CFO and co-founder of Pura Vida...
Next week is National Small Business Week, and we’re excited to celebrate the millions of inspiring small businesses we work with globally. To celebrate this important week, we’re sitting down...
Entrepreneurs attend Village Capital's first FinTech Mexico workshop in Mexico City, Mexico on April 6, 2016. Rafa Jimenez went undercover in Tijuana’s poor neighborhoods for eight months,...
LaFawn Bailey, Global Head of Culture & Inclusion, PayPal Gender equality is not just a women’s issue. It will take all of us to create an inclusive workplace environment where involvement,...
Over the weekend, the strongest earthquake to strike Ecuador in decades left a trail of destruction across the Andean nation's coastal region. According to the latest figures, the 7.8-magnitude...
Today, thousands of leaders, innovators and visionaries from the financial technology industry gathered at ETA’s Transact 16 to discuss how the industry is leveraging emerging technologies to...
As a Millennial small business owner, and friend of several others like myself, I’ve realized how hard it is to become financially healthy. You can only control certain aspects of running a...
To be a global payments leader requires an extraordinary commitment to compliance and risk management. For PayPal fulfilling this commitment every day is of the highest priority and it is an...
It’s hard to decide whether it was the keynote speech by Magic Johnson, the energy and excitement of the event itself, or just the amazing group of creators and innovators in attendance that...
Small business owners and solopreneurs, raise your hand if you’ve ever thought PayPal doesn't offer the range of products you need. How about the idea that offering PayPal as a checkout option...
Federico Schumacher, GM for Spanish Speaking Countries in Latin America:“Millions of Latin Americans will never access the Internet via a computer, so that is a challenge and an opportunity for...
You’ve probably heard plenty of money advice—from your family, your friends, your co-workers. Maybe you’ve even dug into some financial websites and done some serious homework. And chances...
February 8, 2017 Update: Silvia had a successful expedition and became the First Peruvian woman to summit Mount Everest. Her work and story has been recognized by many outlets such as Fortune,...
PayPal’s very own MJ Austin is a 2016 Women of Influence, having won the coveted Silicon Valley Business Journal award this week. MJ fearlessly leads a team that ensures PayPal’s site is...
The Ivyrevel leadership team. Photo credit: Ivyrevel Living in Silicon Valley, I hear a lot about technology improving everything from how you order dinner to how you change your thermostat....
You know those products that seem to acquire cult-like status? Sometimes the hype doesn’t make sense, but then you use one and discover it really is a magic gem. You may really want one, but you...
The flexibility and convenience of online payment methods gives customers more options and businesses more ways to sell. While concerns about extra fees and costs may keep many merchants from...
Two weeks ago, PayPal announced plans to open a new global operations center in Charlotte and employ over 400 people in skilled jobs. In the short time since then, legislation has been abruptly...
We strive to offer best-in-class commerce experiences. PayPal’s business is to power convenient, reliable and secure payments for both consumers and merchants. To help our merchants better reach...
The move to mobile has been one of the greatest changes in human behavior in recorded history. There are now more mobile connections than people on the planet. Mobile has fundamentally changed the...
March, PayPal participated in the Nonprofit Technology Conference for the 9th year. Taking place in PayPal’s backyard in San Jose CA, the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTEN) brings together...
Robert Clarkson, VP, GM North America, Large Merchant & Retail Solutions: “There’s a very fine line between friction and connection … we want to maximize connection, minimize friction—but...
Would you rather be making the rules than following them? Raising funds instead of raising your hand? You might be a budding entrepreneur – even if you don’t have an idea for a company yet....
Today, we’re celebrating National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day and the 28 million small businesses across the U.S. Small businesses are a critical and growing part of the American economy,...
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a rise in freelancers and those who are self-employed. Whether you’re working as a freelancer or enjoying making money in the fast-growing sharing economy,...
2016 is set to be an exciting year for eCommerce, as new and exciting trends continue to emerge and develop in response to consumer demands. Mobile shopping, once relegated to a niche market, is...
No matter where you are in the world, safe water is a fundamental human need and is considered a basic human right by the United Nations. Water is vital for food production and daily hydration,...
According to the small business mentoring organization SCORE, the majority of small business owners spend more than 41 hours a year on accounting and tax preparation. Isn't there a better way to...
The smell of BBQ, the sounds of bands I’ve never heard of and the buzz of trending technology - these are just some of the things I love about Austin, Texas in March. I’ve recently returned...
This week, I’m proud to be in Havana as one of the U.S. business leaders invited to join President Barack Obama, US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, and top administration officials for a...
It’s only been a few weeks since we announced One Touch™ has reached 18 million consumer opt-ins, helping many of you make quick and secure check out experiences with merchants online and on...
Here at PayPal, we’re paying attention to the millennial generation’s impact on global commerce. From their online and cross-border buying habits to the way they approach credit and financing,...
This Saturday, as more than 350 of the world’s most iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, Taipei 101 and the Sydney Opera House prepare to switch off their...
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