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How we’re bringing Mayanor’s vision of integrated customer engagement, payments, and loyalty to life

By Bjørn Forslund, Founder and CEO of Mayanor
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April 14, 2025
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Every entrepreneur dreams of changing the game, and for me, that dream has always been about creating technology that truly empowers businesses. When I embarked on this journey, I envisioned a platform that seamlessly connected every element of customer interaction, from marketing to payments to loyalty, in a single, integrated system – a FinTech meets MarTech super tool.

Today, Mayanor has turned that vision into reality, and through our daughter companies, this technology can be an enabler for businesses of all size - from the local supermarket to the largest banks. These are businesses that need a simpler and more integrated solution to manage their digital payments, while better supporting and understanding their customers. And Mayanor delivers.

The problem with fragmented systems

From my earliest days in business, I witnessed firsthand the struggles companies face with fragmented systems. Large retailers had the luxury of developing custom solutions, but smaller merchants were left juggling a hodgepodge of disconnected tools. The result was inefficiency, lost opportunities, and frustrated customers. I knew there had to be a better way.

A unified vision of connectivity

At the heart of Mayanor’s platform is the idea of connectivity. Imagine a world where every interaction a customer has with a business – whether it’s receiving a personalized email, getting an SMS alert, or making a mobile payment – flows into one seamless narrative. This isn’t just about streamlining operations; it’s about creating a unified customer experience.  

For instance, when a customer makes a payment, that action isn’t isolated. Instead, it ties back to a broader story, automatically logged and connected to the customer’s profile. This integration means that every piece of data, every transaction, and every interaction builds a clearer picture of who the customer is, allowing businesses to truly understand and engage with them.

Reinventing loyalty

Loyalty has traditionally been a challenging area, often reserved for big players who could afford elaborate reward programs, like the airline industry. I’ve always believed that every customer deserves to feel valued, regardless of the size of the business they frequent. That’s why we reimagined loyalty programs from the ground up.  

Instead of rewarding only spending, our technology is designed to reward engagement, such as when a customer opens an email, watches a video, or participates in a survey. This approach not only deepens the relationship between the business and its customers but also levels the playing field, allowing smaller merchants to compete with the big ones.

Smarter marketing for real impact

But the impact of Mayanor goes beyond just customer interactions. It’s about making marketing smarter and more efficient. I’ve seen too many companies pour resources into campaigns that miss the mark, simply because the right data was never there to begin with. Our platform uses advanced AI to ensure that messages are not only personalized but also timely, reaching the right audience at the right time. This transformation in marketing strategy reduces wasted spend and drives genuine, measurable results.

Expanding through partnerships

Our partner-driven expansion model has been a game-changer, helping us rapidly extend our reach, particularly across Latin America where this technology has significant potential to add value.  

Mayanor is the result of our commitment to empowering businesses by uniting marketing, payments, and loyalty into a seamless experience. I invite you to join us on this journey toward a future where every business can truly become connected and customer centric.