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Celebrating Women in Tech at PayPal

Celebrate and read stories about women breaking barriers and working in tech at PayPal.

Apr 22, 2022

MOYO by Bibi: How the ‘Heart’ of One Business Owner Empowers Women Through Wearable Art

Designer Bibi Ahmed shares how her Kenyan culture and upbringing influence her stunning accessories.

Culture Technology

Mar 24, 2022

How to Protect Yourself When Transacting Online

Scammers around the world are always on the lookout for opportunities to take advantage of vulnerable customers but there are a few ways you can stay vigilant and protect yourself while transacting online.

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Jan 27, 2022

Tech Matters: Computer Science as a Foundational Skill

How do we prepare children today for the technological changes of the future? Is teaching programming in schools the answer, or is there more to “computer science” that we're missing? Code.org CEO Hadi Partovi and PayPal's CTO, Sri Shivananda tackled these questions in a recent conversation for Tech Matters, a video series discussing all things technology with leaders from across the tech industry.

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Sep 28, 2021

How to Spot a Fake PayPal Email

We typically use email to get in touch with our customers about their PayPal and Venmo accounts. However, we know scammers often use email as a way to compromise your account. Learn some of the signs to help you spot a fake PayPal email.

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Sep 2, 2021

How Three PayPal Engineers Developed a Hospital Bed Tracker to Support COVID Relief Efforts in India

Amid the second wave of COVID-19, the surge in demand for medical facilities took its toll on many in India. The people of India and their safety were a priority for all of us at PayPal. And so, we got into action to mobilize resources and help the community.

PayPal Social Innovation

Aug 17, 2021

New Opportunities For Ecommerce Developers

Survey finds new windows are opening for developers across busines leading to business decision makers being ready to give developers a bigger seat at the table.

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Aug 3, 2021

A Thrifty New World: Dr. Dawnn Karen Discusses the Changing Habits of Online Smart Shopping

Q&A with fashion psychologist Dr. Dawnn Karen on the evolving behaviors of online spending and how both consumers and retailers are looking to score in a thrifty new world.

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Nov 9, 2020

Tough Questions Asked by Fintech Gurus After a Difficult, But Booming 2020

Every year, the brightest minds converge in one place to discuss what’s next for the financial technology industry and forge partnerships that will set that future in motion. This year, the industry event went virtual and hosted the first ever MoneyFest: a curated set of conversations with over 100+ industry insiders delivering business-critical intel.

Research and Insights

Nov 6, 2020

How Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Lead to Higher Authorization Rates

Authorization rates are one of the most crucial ways for merchants, small and large, to unlock revenue. Small improvements in authorization rates can make a difference of millions of dollars of volume processed for global enterprises. For all merchants, the goal is for a customer to complete their purchase successfully on the first try, and not have to worry about the payment.

Research and Insights

Oct 22, 2020

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