Revolv3’s CPO Robert Podlesni Named ETA Transact’s 2026 “Forty Under 40” Winner
Revolv3 is proud to announce that our CPO Robert Podlesni has been recognized as one of ETA’s 2026 Forty Under 40 honorees, a distinction awarded to rising leaders who are shaping the future of the payments industry. The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) highlighted the 2026 class for advancing innovation, expanding access to digital commerce, and elevating the overall payments experience for merchants.
This year’s honorees will be celebrated during ETA TRANSACT 2026, taking place March 18–20, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia, the industry’s premier annual gathering for payments leaders, innovators, and technology providers.
The “Forty Under 40” Award
The ETA Forty Under 40 program recognizes emerging game‑changers across every segment of the payments ecosystem. Recipients are selected for their leadership, impact, and contributions to the advancement of payment technology. These honorees represent the next generation of innovators driving the industry's evolution; whether through product development, compliance, digital commerce, or ecosystem expansion.
About Robert Podlesni: A Career Built on Innovation and Execution
Robert Podlesni brings more than 20 years of experience in payments, subscription billing, and revenue optimization. Prior to joining Revolv3, Robert served in leadership roles improving credit card payment processes for startups and large enterprises.
His background is uniquely multifaceted. Robert is also a former professional race car driver, having won multiple Formula F2000 championships and competed in endurance racing, a discipline that reflects the precision, agility, and real‑time decision‑making he brings to product leadership.
How Robert Has Shaped Revolv3's Success
Founded in 2020, Revolv3 is a full‑stack payment optimization and orchestration platform built to increase approvals for card-on-file merchants. The platform leverages adaptive machine learning, intelligent routing, and issuer‑informed logic to maximize first‑pass authorizations, reduce false declines, and capture more revenue with fewer attempts. Revolv3 stands out for its commitment to merchant‑aligned pricing; only charging for approvals.
Revolv3’s technology has been recognized across the industry for driving measurable results for merchants. The platform’s ability to blend subscription management, AI‑driven orchestration, and real‑time data intelligence has positioned it as an emerging leader in the payments space.
A Well‑Deserved Honor
Robert’s inclusion in ETA’s 2026 Forty Under 40 class reinforces what the Revolv3 team and its partners already know: he is a forward‑thinking leader whose dedication, expertise, and vision are accelerating the future of payment optimization.
We look forward to celebrating his achievements with industry peers at TRANSACT 2026 in Atlanta and to continuing the work of empowering merchants with smarter, more efficient, more profitable payment experiences. Get in touch with us to see how Revolv3 can optimize your payments to increase your approvals and revenue.
Revolv3 is proud to announce that our CPO Robert Podlesni has been recognized as one of ETA’s 2026 Forty Under 40 honorees, a distinction awarded to rising leaders who are shaping the future of the payments industry. The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) highlighted the 2026 class for advancing innovation, expanding access to digital commerce, and elevating the overall payments experience for merchants.
This year’s honorees will be celebrated during ETA TRANSACT 2026, taking place March 18–20, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia, the industry’s premier annual gathering for payments leaders, innovators, and technology providers.
The “Forty Under 40” Award
The ETA Forty Under 40 program recognizes emerging game‑changers across every segment of the payments ecosystem. Recipients are selected for their leadership, impact, and contributions to the advancement of payment technology. These honorees represent the next generation of innovators driving the industry's evolution; whether through product development, compliance, digital commerce, or ecosystem expansion.
About Robert Podlesni: A Career Built on Innovation and Execution
Robert Podlesni brings more than 20 years of experience in payments, subscription billing, and revenue optimization. Prior to joining Revolv3, Robert served in leadership roles improving credit card payment processes for startups and large enterprises.
His background is uniquely multifaceted. Robert is also a former professional race car driver, having won multiple Formula F2000 championships and competed in endurance racing, a discipline that reflects the precision, agility, and real‑time decision‑making he brings to product leadership.
How Robert Has Shaped Revolv3's Success
Founded in 2020, Revolv3 is a full‑stack payment optimization and orchestration platform built to increase approvals for card-on-file merchants. The platform leverages adaptive machine learning, intelligent routing, and issuer‑informed logic to maximize first‑pass authorizations, reduce false declines, and capture more revenue with fewer attempts. Revolv3 stands out for its commitment to merchant‑aligned pricing; only charging for approvals.
Revolv3’s technology has been recognized across the industry for driving measurable results for merchants. The platform’s ability to blend subscription management, AI‑driven orchestration, and real‑time data intelligence has positioned it as an emerging leader in the payments space.
A Well‑Deserved Honor
Robert’s inclusion in ETA’s 2026 Forty Under 40 class reinforces what the Revolv3 team and its partners already know: he is a forward‑thinking leader whose dedication, expertise, and vision are accelerating the future of payment optimization.
We look forward to celebrating his achievements with industry peers at TRANSACT 2026 in Atlanta and to continuing the work of empowering merchants with smarter, more efficient, more profitable payment experiences. Get in touch with us to see how Revolv3 can optimize your payments to increase your approvals and revenue.
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