Jeff Otto
Are merchant teams stuck in “AI tourism”? This week at the RILA CEO Forum 2026 in Ojai, CA, Bret Taylor CEO of Sierra shared a provocative point of view: top-down AI mandates from boards and CEOs may actually have slowed AI adoption. Under pressure from leadership, middle management is engaging in what Bret framed as … Continued
The ecommerce landscape is no stranger to change, but the recent wave of account terminations by Shopify Payments due to Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) compliance has left many ecommerce stores scrambling for answers, new payment solutions, and questioning how to safeguard their businesses from future risks. At Riskified, we understand the challenges merchants face … Continued
As OpenAI and Stripe roll out the Agentic Commerce Protocol, merchants’ fraud teams are discovering an uncomfortable truth: they could be on the hook for fraud and abuse that originates through this new interface.
Through strategic partnerships, innovative technology, and enhanced infrastructure, Riskified is empowering merchants to adapt securely and efficiently to the future of agentic commerce.
Accountability is the glue that holds our operations together. It’s about taking responsibility for maintaining the integrity of our business environment. Just as we’re responsible for the well-being of our families and communities, as executive leaders, we’re accountable for our teams’ success and the outcomes they achieve. However, confusion often arises between accountability and consequences. … Continued
