Explore PayRio media coverage, podcast appearances, industry recognition, interviews, company news, and conversations shaping payments across cannabis, regulated industries, and high-risk commerce.
Recorded on-site at Hall of Flowers Ventura 2026, this episode of Women in CannaBusiness features Aubrey Amatelli, Founder and CEO of PayRio, a payments company built for the cannabis industry.
PufCreativ recently sat down with PayRio’s CEO, Aubrey Amatelli, to discuss the customer journey marketers rarely discuss, namely the checkout.
Aubrey Amatelli wants to help dispensaries and cannabis retailers navigate one of the toughest parts of the industry: money.
Chasen Nightingale, PayRio’s Head of Marketing, has been named one of Marijuana Venture’s 40 Under 40 Honorees for 2026.
With over a decade of experience in banking and fintech, Aubrey has become a recognized leader in cannabis payments, helping dispensaries, brands, and operators navigate the challenges of compliant payment processing and financial services.
What does it take to leave a major banking career and build a startup in one of the toughest payment environments in business?
As part of the Women Leading the Way initiative, the Drofa Comms team asked senior finance professionals about the influence of visibility on leadership and the steps that can be taken to close the recognition gap.
The largest payment processor in the world handles cannabis in Canada. In the U.S., they will not touch it. That’s the gap.
What does it take to leave a role like Chief Revenue Officer at a fast-growing fintech? Aubrey Amatelli reveals her powerful motivation for stepping away from the corporate track to found PayRio.
In this episode of the Dispensary Marketing Podcast, we unravel the inspiring journey of Aubrey Amatelli, CEO of PayRio, as she takes us from her roots in Silicon Valley to becoming a trailblazer in cannabis payments…
WTR’s Tim Gerdeman and James Kisner interview PayRio CEO Aubrey Amatelli about their compliant digital payment solutions for cannabis and alternative medicine.
In this episode of High Spirits, AnnaRae Grabstein, Aubrey Amatelli (CEO of PayRio), and Ben Larson dive into one of the most overlooked challenges in cannabis: payments…
Aubrey Amatelli was thrilled to be featured by Beard Bros Pharms in their High Five series…
In this episode of Tenacity with Sonia C., host Sonia Couto sits down with Aubrey Amatelli, founder and CEO of PayRio…
Aubrey Amatelli was thrilled to be featured on The Mompreneur Model with Dori DeCarlo…
Hall of Flowers returned to Santa Rosa with fewer crowds and a survival-mode vibe, but still proved essential for brands and retailers…
In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we sit down with Aubrey Amatelli, the powerhouse founder and CEO of PayRio, the first payments platform dedicated to the cannabis and alternative medicine space.
What happens when a high-powered JP Morgan exec walks away from a toxic C-suite and builds a fintech startup in one of the riskiest industries out there?
In this episode of the Edge for Tomorrow podcast, we delve into Aubrey’s passion for payments and alternative medicines, her experiences in a male-dominated financial sector, and the unique challenges and innovations in cannabis and psilocybin payment processing.
In this episode, I interview Aubrey Amatelli, the founder of PayRio who boldly transitioned from a JP Morgan career to launching the first payment provider focused exclusively on cannabis and alternative medicine…
Former JP Morgan exec Aubrey Amatelli shares how she built PayRio, the cannabis payment processor with an award-winning women-led culture…
In this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, we dive deep into how Aubrey scaled a fintech company from her bedroom office to a booming business with 25 employees, all while raising three kids as a single mom.
Discover how Aubrey Amatelli, with her JP Morgan background and wellness passion, built PayRio to navigate the complex regulations of cannabis payments while creating a community-focused, resilient business…
This week on The Dab Digest, we spotlight a company that’s helping solve those very issues from the inside out—PayRio—and their founder and CEO Aubrey Amatelli…
The PBC Green Pages Directory is a free resource for industry professionals to find banks, partners, and ancillary service providers to assist them as they navigate the Cannabis Banking Ecosystem™.
From banking barriers to regulatory hurdles, these issues are impacting both established businesses and emerging entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry…
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Aubrey Amatelli a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below…
Each month, this roving sisterhood pops up in a new location across Northern California, from poolside potlucks in Marin to smoky sound baths in Ukiah lounges…
The landscape of financial technology is rapidly evolving, paving the way for groundbreaking changes in how payments are conducted.
The sixth annual ‘Best Cannabis Companies’ program recognizes organizations that stand out for their ongoing efforts to create great places to work…
March is Women’s History Month so I wanted to take a moment to honor some special women in cannabis…
For International Women’s Day 2025, we collected expert comments on how the tech industry can better support women…
The Horse’s Mouth is a unique talk show where Tom’s guests sidle up to his bar to discuss the intersection of sports, business, and life. Today, Tom talks with Laura Forrester…
In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes Podcast, host Ishqa Hillman navigates payment processing challenges in the Cannabis Industry with Aubrey Amatelli.
We’re thrilled to announce that our CEO, Aubrey Amatelli, has been selected to serve on National Cannabis Industry Association’s Banking & Financial Services Committee (BFSC) for the 2025 term!
Join host Angela Pih as she chats with Aubrey Amatelli in episode 5 of Branding Like A Boss, brought to you by Beard Bros Media Network.
At PufCreativ, the goal of making partnerships is to elevate the game for our clients in the cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics industries. That’s why we’re stoked to announce our latest collaboration with PayRio!
The passage of the SAFER Banking Act has the potential to revolutionize the cannabis industry’s financial landscape, benefitting not only our dispensary customers…
Cannabis and Coffee Conversations podcast, featuring Aubrey Amatelli, Founder & CEO of PayRio, by Ganjactivist.com Magazine.
Aubrey founded PayRio on the heels of her successful career as an executive in fintech, which included over a decade with JPMorgan — the largest financial institution in the world.
Aubrey Amatelli is the founder of PayRio, a payment processing solution for businesses in alternative medicine sectors. She founded PayRio on the heels of her successful career at JPMorgan…
This year’s Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference (BCCC) spring conference took place at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida on April 16 and 17…
Join us as we engage with top-tier cannabis executives and investors, offering you an exclusive insider’s glimpse into the cannabis industry.
At The Emerald Collective, we’re always on the lookout for innovative payment processing solutions that cater to the unique needs of the cannabis industry. That’s why we’ve teamed up with PayRio!
Community and dopamine are what keep us coming back to MJBizCon, the cannabis industry’s biggest trade show of the year!
Hey Weed Queens! Today we’re thrilled to have Aubrey Amatelli, the Founder & CEO of PayRio, join us for an insightful interview.
Join us for the newest episode, showcasing Aubrey Amatelli, the visionary CEO at PayRio—a cutting-edge payment processor.
Get ready to dive deep into the world of financial success! Join us for an exclusive interview with PayRio, the financial wizard who’s changing the game.
At PayRio, we aim to broaden women and minority-owned businesses financial opportunities through a Women Grow Sponsorship!
Recorded live at the Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami, FL…We sit down with Aubrey Amatelli, Founder & CEO of PayRio!
Aubrey Amatelli, founder & CEO of Cannabis Payment startup PayRio, said PIN debit options are still available for dispensaries.
PayRio is a female-founded payments company that offers specialized payment solutions to the cannabis industry.
Aubrey Amatelli spent much of the early years of her career at JP Morgan and credits her experience there with preparing her for disrupting the cannabis industry with her company PayRio.
On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Mike sits down with Aubrey Amatelli, proud first time founder of PayRio!
Rob & Aubrey discuss the origins of the company and dig into the details of the cannabis payments space including the impacts of federal legalization.
In honor of International Women’s Day 2023, Aubrey Amatelli shares their thoughts on the intersection of women, cannabis and technology.
