In this episode of the Future of Money Podcast, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, and supported by XVC Tech and the MENA FinTech Association we sit down with Paul Taylor, founder of Thought Machine, to explore the revolutionary impact of cloud-native core banking engines on the banking industry. In this episode, Paul shares his journey from Google to Thought Machine, highlighting the challenges of modernising banking technology providing insights into the future of banking, the...

Join us for an insightful episode of FUMO Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar supported by XVC tech , featuring Stefan Klestil, General Partner at Speedinvest, and a pioneering figure in the creative technology landscape.  Discover how Stefan's innovative approach is shaping the future of tech and creativity as he discusses various initiatives, including the Creative Tech Lab, which blends art and technology for innovation, and AI and Creativity Workshops...

🚀 Exploring the Future of Decentralised AI 🌐 Join us for a very special episode of Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech where we are joined by Erik Voorhees Founder and CEO and Teana Baker-Taylor, Chief Operating Officer of Venice.ai, and discover how they're revolutionising AI with privacy and open-source technology. Venice.ai enables private, permissionless generative AI. Venice does not collect or store user data on...

Tech revolution: Insights from UAE Straight from the Museum of the Future, Join us for a very special episode of Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech where we are joined by Nader AlBastaki Managing Director of District Fund, and discover how Dubai is becoming a global tech hub through strategic investments and innovative initiatives. In this interview, Nader shares key insights into the strategic efforts driving...

LLM’s & AI reshaping finance: Join us on the Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech, where we are joined by Naré Vardanyan, CEO of Ntropy Network.  Broadcasting from the bustling streets of New York, Nare highlights the overlooked significance of AI's future impact, emphasising the pivotal role of affordable energy. It's not just about building effective models but also ensuring scalability and affordability across...

Discuss the future of finance , with the man who coined the term “Grexit” , that led to Brexit, - Ebrahim Rahbari . In this exciting episode of  Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech, we are joined by Ebrahim Rahbari, Ebrahim delves into the complex interplay between sovereign debt, currency dynamics, and the future of global economies. "The dollar's dominion is less about economics and more about a complex web of...

Meme Coins to Money: Join us on Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech.  In this episode, Simon Taylor takes us into the intriguing world of meme coins. This conversation isn't just about digital assets; it's a journey through the evolving narrative of value, community, and the very fabric of digital trust. "Money's story is rewritten by communities; meme coins are the latest chapter.” states Simon. Key...

In this episode of FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast, produced by CFTE and hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar,  we delve into the future of online gaming with Emil,CEO of DeGaming who's at the forefront of integrating blockchain technology into the gaming industry. Emil discusses the transformative journey from Web1, where information was primarily static and read-only, to Web2, characterised by interactive experiences and user-generated content. "Imagine a world where the community not only...

Gold goes Digital : In this episode of FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast, produced by CFTE and hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, we delve into the fascinating intersection of gold and blockchain technology with Navin Dsouza, CEO of Comtec Gold. Discover the journey of gold from a traditional asset to a digital powerhouse, transforming the way we invest, secure, and perceive value in the digital age. "Gold has always been a beacon of security and trust. By marrying it with blockchain,...

Dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence with Shonali, as she unravels the complexities and transformative potential of AI in our latest episode. Uncover groundbreaking advancements in AI technology that are shaping industries, enhancing human capabilities, and redefining what's possible in the digital age. From neural networks to machine learning breakthroughs, Shonali provides an unparalleled overview of AI's current state and its exciting future trajectory. "AI's potential is...

Tokens and Tunes! Discover how Bolero is revolutionizing the music industry by bringing over $40+ billion worth of assets onto the blockchain. Dive into this episode of FUMO: future of money podcast, with Ronit & Gaurav, brought to you by CFTE and sponsored by XVC tech, where we uncover how tokenizing music rights on chain is creating a new asset class that's reshaping how we value music. Welcome to the new beat of blockchain investments with Bolero. “When you own IP, you actually...

Where AI meets finance: Building the next-gen of financial solutions with Alex Manson who heads  SC Ventures globally, the corporate venture capital and venture incubation of Standard Chartered Bank globally, the corporate venture capital and venture incubation arm of Standard Chartered Bank. Dive into this episode of FUMO: future of money podcast, with Ronit & Gaurav, brought to you by CFTE and sponsored by XVC tech, where we uncover Tokenization, AI & the future of finance.  “AI...

“What do people want? They need money!” Fixing the credit gap in emerging markets. Our latest episode of FUMO: future of money podcast is with Omair Ansari, CEO and Co-founder of ABHI, an innovative embedded finance platform rapidly expanding its presence from Pakistan to Bangladesh, UAE and beyond. Fintech 1.0 was about building payments infrastructure. The next phase, especially in emerging and frontier markets, is credit fintech. In Omair’s words: all roads lead to lending. Credit in...

Ever wondered how blockchain technology can revolutionize the way we handle real-world assets?  Dive into our first episode of FUMO: future of money podcast, with Ronit & Gaurav, brought to you by CFTE and sponsored by XVC tech, where we uncover how XDC Network, spearheaded by founders Atul Khekade and Ritesh Kakkad, merges the digital precision of blockchain with tangible, real-world applications, offering a new horizon of possibilities for asset management and beyond.  This episode...

Welcome to our final episode of season 3 of What$Next featuring Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development at MoneyHero Group (NASDAQ: MNY). From super apps and creator economies to emerging trends like wealthtech insurance, tune in to this episode of What$Next to discover how AI and digital advances are reshaping user engagement in Asian fintech with our guest Nawaz Imam.  Nawaz dives into the diverse consumer finance landscapes of Singapore, Hong Kong, and other Asian markets,...

Welcome to our latest episode of What$Next featuring Bradley Allgood, CEO of Fluent Finance. Fluent’s unique selling proposition lies in its deep integration into the core banking system, which sets them apart from simpler token-issuing solutions. Bradley delves into Fluent's role in developing and implementing innovative technologies like stablecoins and deposit tokens to streamline financial transactions, particularly in areas such as cross-border trade and global aid delivery.  Join us...

Welcome to our latest episode of What$Next featuring Jonathan Larsen, CIO of Ping An.  From leveraging technologies like GPT for intelligent customer interactions to Ping An's AI breakthroughs in facial recognition for identity authentication to visual AI in insurance claims, hear it from our special guest as he emphasizes the importance of a continuous "test and learn" mindset in this exciting process. What you will learn 🔍 🔷Pivotal role of payments in FinTech, spotlighting transformative...

Welcome to our latest episode of What$Next featuring Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy of Circle.  Committed to transparency and regulatory compliance, Circle is a global fintech firm empowering businesses to utilise digital currencies and public blockchains for seamless worldwide payments and financial applications, ensuring stability in the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape. What you will learn 🔍 🔷How stability in stablecoins is secured through the key idea...

Welcome to our latest episode of What$Next featuring Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy of Circle.  Committed to transparency and regulatory compliance, Circle is a global fintech firm empowering businesses to utilize digital currencies and public blockchains for seamless worldwide payments and financial applications, ensuring stability in the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape. What you will learn 🔍 🔷How stability in stablecoins is secured through the key idea...

Welcome to another episode of What$Next podcast on Episode 83, featuring Marina Sol, founder of Diagnio, UAE-based innovative HealthTech startup on a mission to provide an easy, accurate, and convenient at-home test system for reproductive health. Join us as she shares valuable insights on building a leading #healthtech startup and her role in shaping the future of #women's health. What you will learn 🔍 🔷The past, present and future of health tech. 🔷How entrepreneurship and tech are...

Welcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE  Embarking on your first tech venture?  In this episode of What$Next, we are joined by Tejas Ravishankar, founder of Dimension, who is an inspiration for all the young founders out there. Tejas's exceptional  work ethic and ambition have been instrumental in Dimension's journey to overcome early-stage fundraising hurdles, maintaining a consistent outreach to VC's, keeping the company ahead of the competition. What you’ll learn...

Welcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE  What are the key principles to building a bank from scratch? We couldn't have a better guest on our podcast to answer this question, Olivier Crespin, Digital Bank Builder & General Partner at True Global Ventures. Olivier has established multiple digital banks across MENA and Asia, including DBS Digital Bank in India, DC Bank in Indonesia, and Digi Bank in Vietnam. Let’s take a deep dive into the world of neo banks & the...

Welcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE  Join us as Simon discusses the evolution of FinTech, and the models shaping the fintech industry. Fintech now goes beyond  mobile apps and debit cards; it's now about reshaping the entire financial value chain, having moved ahead of  its initial disruption in the mid-2010s. Discover the various challenges that the VC and startup landscape presents, deep fakes as a source of disruption and the universality of fraud and compliance...

Welcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE! Join us, as Karl unpacks the latest trends in carbon footprint reduction, and strategies for inspiring businesses to embrace eco-conscious practices including greener and net-zero alternatives. Explore how cloud-based solutions and KPIs tracked and motivated sustainable practices, and learn more about Karl's innovative proposal to introduce a business sustainability grading system through the UAE's trade license. 🔍Listen to this...