Dynamic Decisions Podcast
After 25 Years at Amex, One Big Bet on Bank Partnerships
Episode 39
September 16, 2026
37 min
David Blaha spent 25 years building relationships at American Express before becoming Chief Revenue Officer at Extend, a virtual card platform banks and fintechs use nationwide. His take: the smartest fintechs don't compete with banks, they arm them. How COVID turned virtual cards from a niche fix for interviewees and…