IBN Announces Latest Episode of The Stock2Me Podcast Featuring Versus Systems CEO Luis Goldner and Leadership Team

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-08 · by GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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IBN has released a new episode of The Stock2Me Podcast featuring Versus Systems CEO Luis Goldner and other leadership team members discussing the launch of Drinkfinger in Latin America. The initiative aims to turn routine beverage purchases at live events into interactive digital experiences through QR code technology, offering fans rewards, games, and exclusive content. The podcast also touches on how Versus Systems leverages AI while maintaining cybersecurity standards in their future technological offerings.
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IBN, a Texas-based communications organization, announced on October 8, 2026 the latest episode of their podcast series *The Stock2Me Podcast*. This episode features an interview with Luis Goldner, CEO of Versus Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VS), alongside other members of Versus Systems’ leadership team including Flavio Maria, Marisol Casariego, Hans Pasricha, and David Catzel. The podcast aims to highlight innovative business practices and this episode specifically discusses the expansion of Versus Systems' Drinkfinger initiative into Latin America. IBN's portfolio includes syndicating articles to over 5,000 news outlets and leveraging social media platforms to maximize company exposure.

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AUSTIN Drinkfinger IBN Texas Versus Systems’

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Goldner PERSON · 5× IBN ORG · 5× Catzel PERSON · 2× Versus Systems ORG · 2× Versus Systems’ ORG · 2× AUSTIN GPE · 1× GLOBE NEWSWIRE ORG · 1× Luis Goldner PERSON · 1× Texas GPE · 1× The Stock2Me Podcast ORG · 1×

Narrative

Through our Dynamic Brand Portfolio (DBP), IBN provides: (1) access to a network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to reach all target markets, industries and demographics in the most effective manner possible; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ news outlets; (3) Press Release Enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) full-scale distribution to a growing social media audience; (5) a full array of corporate communications solutions; and (6) total news coverage solutions.
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🔮 IBN will continue to expand our branded network of highly influential properties, leveraging the knowledge and energy of specialized teams of experts to serve our increasingly diversified list of clients.

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IBN, a multifaceted communications organization engaged in connecting public companies to the investment community, is pleased to announce the release of the latest episode of The Stock2Me Podcast as part of its sustained effort to provide specialized content distribution via widespread syndication channels. asserted
IBN → engage → channels
The Stock2Me Podcast showcases a diverse lineup of companies and individuals who are transforming traditional business practices within their industries. asserted
who → showcase → industries
The latest episode features an insightful discussion with Luis Goldner, CEO of Versus Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VS), and members of the company’s leadership team. asserted
episode → feature → team
Versus Systems is a technology company focused on enhancing how audiences interact with content across digital and live environments. asserted
audiences → focus → environments
Joining Goldner for the wide-ranging discussion are Flavio Maria, General Manager – Latin America; Marisol Casariego, Head of Partnerships – North America; Hans Pasricha, Head of Products; and David Catzel, Chief Transformation Officer. asserted
Maria → join → Products
To begin the interview, Goldner discussed Versus Systems’ decision to launch its Drinkfinger initiative in Latin America, highlighting the region’s deeply engaged live-event culture and the opportunity to transform a routine beverage purchase into an interactive digital experience. asserted
Goldner → begin → experience
“LATAM is the perfect place to launch because it’s one of the most passionate live-event markets in the world,” Goldner said. asserted
Goldner → launch → world
“When people attend a football match, a concert or a festival in Brazil or Mexico, they’re not just spectators; they’re fully immersed in the experience. asserted
they → attend → experience
That’s exactly where Drinkfinger shines. asserted
Drinkfinger → ’ → ?
It transforms something people already do, which is buying a drink, into an interactive digital experience. asserted
which → transform → experience
With one simple QR scan, fans unlock rewards, games, exclusive content and deeper engagement. asserted
fans → unlock → rewards
Versus provides the technology to bring that whole experience to life.” asserted
Versus → provide → life
Catzel then explained how Versus Systems’ technology extends the experience beyond the Drinkfinger itself, enabling fans to immediately access interactive content tied directly to the event. asserted
technology → explain → event
“When you think of Drinkfinger, think of those foam fingers at sporting events used to express support for your team. asserted
you → think → team
Now, imagine that was a sustainable drinks carrier. asserted
that → imagine → ?
You go and get your drinks, and you pop your drinks into the hole in the drink carrier and scan the QR code with your phone,” Catzel said. asserted
Catzel → go → phone
“Immediately, your phone pops up a game that’s tied to what’s happening in front of you. asserted
what → pop → you
You don’t have to download an app or anything. asserted
You → have → app
It’s fast, it’s easy, and it really gets you connected to the event.” asserted
you → ’ → event
Goldner also shared his perspective on the relationship between artificial intelligence and cybersecurity and how the company views their role in the future of digital infrastructure. asserted
company → share → infrastructure
“As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded across business and critical digital infrastructure, cybersecurity can no longer be treated as a separate consideration,” Goldner said. asserted
Goldner → embed → consideration
“AI creates tremendous opportunities, but it also introduces new and increasingly sophisticated risks. asserted
it → create → risks
We believe the future requires bringing AI innovation and cybersecurity together—helping organizations adopt advanced technologies while protecting the data, systems, and infrastructure they depend on. asserted
they → believe → data
Join IBN’s Stuart Smith for a conversation with the leadership team of Versus Systems as they further explore the company’s AI-powered audience engagement ecosystem, brand and venue opportunities, Latin American expansion strategy, cybersecurity initiatives, and broader vision for interactive live-event experiences. asserted
they → join → experiences
The latest installment of The Stock2Me Podcast continues to reinforce IBN’s commitment to the expansion of its robust network of brands, client partners, followers, and the growing IBN Podcast Series. asserted
installment → continue → brands
For more than 20 years, IBN has leveraged this commitment to provide unparalleled distribution and corporate messaging solutions to 500+ public and private companies. asserted
IBN → leverage → companies
Versus Systems is a leading provider of gamification and audience engagement technology. asserted
Systems → lead → gamification
Its platform enables brands, teams, and entertainment partners to create rewarding interactive experiences that transform how they connect with consumers worldwide. asserted
they → enable → consumers
About Drinkfinger Drinkfinger Enterprises Ltd. creates innovative beverage accessory products designed to elevate in-venue consumer experiences and connect drinks to digital entertainment. asserted
Ltd. → create → entertainment
Drinkfinger products deliver a fun, sustainable, and interactive access point to branded content and fan engagement opportunities. asserted
products → deliver → content
About IBN IBN consists of financial brands introduced to the investment public over the course of 20+ years. asserted
IBN → consist → years
With IBN, we have amassed a collective audience of millions of social media followers. asserted
we → amass → followers
These distinctive investor brands aim to fulfill the unique needs of a growing base of client-partners. asserted
brands → aim → partners
IBN will continue to expand our branded network of highly influential properties, leveraging the knowledge and energy of specialized teams of experts to serve our increasingly diversified list of clients. asserted
IBN → continue → clients
Through our Dynamic Brand Portfolio (DBP), IBN provides: (1) access to a network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to reach all target markets, industries and demographics in the most effective manner possible; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ news outlets; (3) Press Release Enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) full-scale distribution to a growing social media audience; (5) a full array of corporate communications solutions; and (6) total news coverage solutions. asserted
IBN → provide → solutions
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. asserted
release → contain → 1934
All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the company. asserted
they → look → company
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. asserted
which → caution → date
In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the company’s SEC filings. asserted
investors → evaluate → filings
These risks and uncertainties could cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. uncertain
results → cause → statements
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