Payments has stopped being a back-office problem

Twenty years ago the bank handled most of it.

Today, payments shapes growth, margins, and how ready a company is for what AI changes next.

I am Anthony de Gale, and I help finance and operations leaders see payments for what it has become. Not a line item, but a lever.

20+ years in banking, telecom, and payments, including building an $28M payments channel from the ground up.

How This Works

  1. Most mid-market finance and operations teams inherited a payments setup built for a smaller, simpler business, and no one has gone back to check whether it still fits.
  2. I spend two weeks inside that setup: where the cost sits, where the data breaks down, and what it means for the AI initiatives already on the roadmap.
  3. You get a scored report, a 90-day plan, and a clear view of what to fix first, starting with the AI-Ready Payments Audit.

  • Consulting & Advisory Services

    Designed for mid-market merchants seeking payment modernization without the complexity. Through strategic research and guidance, we source emerging solutions that reduce processing costs and enhance operational efficiency. Our hands-on approach navigates payment ecosystem complexities, delivering measurable cost savings and improved customer experiences.

  • Payment Modernization Solutions

    Our merchant-focused approach keeps you current with emerging fintech solutions that enhance your business operations while reducing costs. We research and evaluate cutting-edge payment technologies, identifying opportunities that streamline processes and improve efficiency. Through strategic implementation guidance, we help transform these innovations into measurable cost savings and competitive advantages for your organization.

  • Partnership Development

    Having focused on building and nurturing strategic alliances within the fintech and payments ecosystem for over a decade, we leverage these connections to help merchants identify and accelerate key partnerships that drive modernization and cost reduction. Through targeted research, we identify technology partners that align with your business objectives, managing introductions and negotiations to develop implementation strategies that ensure optimal outcomes and competitive positioning.

Testimonials for our Founder

Larry Chevalier

Larry Chevalier

former CEO, Delego Software

Anthony has been a great resource for us securing new partners while managing existing relationships. He’s a professional who certainly understands the payments sector and the team has benefited from his insights. It’s been a pleasure working with him.

Milena Donovan

Milena Donovan

Director, Business Development at Hostopia

Anthony and I worked on several projects together. He was very customer focused, knowledgable and creative in his approach. A real asset to the team.

Tony Abruzzio

Tony Abruzzio

former Senior Vice President, Global Payments

For Canadian-based opportunities or collaborating with my team on cross-border deals and strategies, Anthony was a great resource and asset. His knowledge of the business, willingness to deliver and professionalism are a few of the reasons why I would welcome working with him again.

Christine Korda

Christine Korda

Director, Windsor Arms Hotel, Senior Digital Marketing Professional, Forbes Top 50 Digital Influencers, Windsor Arms Hotel

Anthony is very knowledgeable in his field and a great team player as well as a leader. His business ethics are of the highest and I look forward to being able to work with him again.

Ashley Hockenberry

Ashley Hockenberry

President at Scott Employment Solutions

Anthony has strong sales and interpersonal skills coupled with a good business acumen. He is liked and well respected by customers and peers. He is a dedicated performer who always contributes heavily to any organization he is a part of. Relationships are his strong suit. He always strives for perfection.

Gregory Zamarski

Gregory Zamarski

Investment Advisor

Executes With Passion for Customers & Peers -Resilient & relentless at execution -Sets priorities, delegates & manages time effectively -Continuously develops own skills and helps colleagues grow & develop theirs.