In this interview, we discuss how Ed balances innovation with risk mitigation, and how security can be used as a strategic weapon. We also discuss his thoughts on the current pandemic, including how it will result in a permanent shift in certain behaviors and why bold pronouncements about the future of work can’t be made just yet. Finally, we discuss Ed’s view on blockchain, and Mastercard’s lab group, whose job is to investigate new technologies, along with a variety of other topics.