Digital Transformation & Leadership with Danny Levy Danny Levy

To launch a new season of Digital Transformation & Leadership we've got a special episode recorded live from the MoneyPot podcast studio at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok.



Danny talks to Tessa Wijaya the COO at Indonesian fintech Xendit, the expanding payments gateway.



On top of being a driving force for the company’s growth, Tessa is also a passionate advocate for more women in tech; she initiated Xendit’s Women in Tech Indonesia program, where entrepreneurs and tech professionals share experiences in workshops and digital forums.



Unlisted Xendit doesn’t disclose its profits, but it has clearly gained the confidence of many venture capital firms. In September 2021, Xendit became a unicorn after it raised $150 million in series C funding, bumping up its valuation to $1 billion.



Xendit helps businesses get what’s due to them from payment channels such as credit cards, online wallets, QR codes and other tools for electronic purchases. Xendit’s website says that in fewer than five minutes, it can set up an account for a business to start receiving digital payments. In Indonesia, the company competes with Doku and Goto’s Midtrans.



From fewer than 10 employees at the start, the company now has more than 900. Xendit, which initially focused on Indonesia, has expanded to the Philippines and is eyeing other parts of Southeast Asia.



In the episode Danny and Tessa discuss:


How Xendit has navigated local payment preferences and integrated them with existing payment infrastructures to facilitate seamless transactions.


Many individuals in emerging markets may be skeptical of new financial technologies or lack the necessary knowledge to use them effectively. How Xendit has gone about overcoming these challenges.


The fintech industry is highly competitive, with both local and international players vying for market share. Fintech startups in emerging markets face competition from traditional financial institutions, established tech companies, and other startups. How has Xendit has overcome this to stand out in the market.



Then in part 2 of the episode Tessa talks through her entrepreneurial journey sharing what she is most proud of, the biggest risk she's taken in her career, how you go about finding strong mentors, how to find the right work/life balance, and her big career lesson.



To contact Tessa get in touch via LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessawij/

To check out Xendit go to - https://www.xendit.co/en/


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In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny Levy talks to Garik Tate an AI Futurist, Investor, and AI Strategy Consultant. His expertise lies at the intersection of AI, IQ, and EQ. He makes companies more valuable to institutional buyers and increases their profits with AI.

With over a decade of experience as a successful entrepreneur, Garik has founded companies spanning Software Development, Outsourcing, and Publishing. Notably, he has led and nurtured organizations to a team size of 75 employees.

Garik is a sought-after speaker on AI’s future, and its practical application in business. His expertise and passion for the subject have earned him a reputation as a respected voice in the AI community, and he is often sought out by companies looking for advice on how to leverage the power of AI to drive growth and success.

In the episode Garik shares insights on:


The human element of people’s friction and fear of implementing AI
How to navigate your team toward implementing AI on a soft skills basis
What AI is actually good for. And what should you be looking out for when finding areas in your business where you can easily add AI without a lot of friction
How to get your team on board, find a champion, and put in place success criteria
Specific AI case studies

To get in touch with Garik get in touch via LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garik-tate/

To find more information on Valhalla.Team - https://www.valhalla.team/

The VA company referenced in the conversation - https://2xyou.com/

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In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny Levy talks to Zennon Kapron the Director of Kapronasia, one of Asia's leading financial technology research and consulting firms.

Prior to Kapronasia, Zennon was the Asia Pacific Financial Industry Manager and Global Banking Industry Manager for Intel. At Intel, he helped position and sell Intel-based architecture to financial services firms globally. Before Intel, Zennon worked at Citi at a number of different technology management roles culminating in his role as CIO for Citigroup Portugal.

Zennon is a recognised thought leader on fintech in Asia and a regular speaker at financial conferences and shows globally including: Money 20/20, TradeTech, Sibos, SIFMA, Innovate Finance, Future of Fintech in Asia, APFIC and many others.

He has testified in front of the U.S. Congress on matters of China Fintech and is regularly quoted in the press and television appearances including CNBC, Bloomberg, The Economist, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times to name a few.

Zennon is the author of 'Chomping at the Bitcoin: The Past, Present and Future of Bitcoin in China' published by Penguin as well as countless reports and commentaries on the state of financial technology in Asia.

He is also a Top Voice on LinkedIn in Asian finance talking about fintech, payments, digital banking, DeFi, CBDCs.

In the episode Zennon shares insights on:


The surge in digital payments in Asia and how this is playing out across the entire region.
How for more than a decade, the Asian tech ecosystem has been dominated by “super-apps:” platforms such as WeChat, Alipay, and Meituan that offer an enormous network of services all in one integrated app. Something Elon Musk has recently labeled an ‘everything app’. Zennon shares what constitutes a super app. And if are all platforms that are regarded as a super-apps are worthy of the title.
If BNPL in Asia will replace traditional credit cards.
Government led domestic card networks replacing Mastercard and Visa.
A commonly held belief around digital banks in Asia that Zennon passionately disagrees with.
Zennon's counter-intuitive, half-crazy prediction about the next five years for the Asian payments industry.

To get in touch with Zennon get in touch via LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zennon/

To check out Kapron Asia go to - https://www.kapronasia.com/


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In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny Levy talks to Medhy Souidi a passionate innovator and a driving force in the financial industry. Serving as the Head of Transformation and Ecosystems at DBS Hong Kong, one of Asia's top-tier banks, Medhy brings fresh ideas to life, creates customer-centric services, and ensures DBS stays on the cutting edge of fintech.

Drawing from his deep industry knowledge and a wealth of experience, Medhy plays an instrumental role in the bank's success. As a trusted voice in fintech, AI, and the Metaverse, he's the go-to speaker at industry events, and his insights are eagerly sought by those eager to understand the latest in fintech.

Outside his work at DBS, Medhy shares his love for all things fintech through his newsletter and podcast, "What the FinTech". Launched in 2019, the podcast and YouTube channel provide unique perspectives on the fast-paced fintech world, featuring expert interviews and wide-ranging topics. Medhy has created a vibrant community of fintech enthusiasts, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities.

In addition to all of this, Medhy makes time to actively participate in industry events and initiatives. He was a board member of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong, committed to enhancing the regional fintech ecosystem. His expertise, professional network, and engaging content have earned him recognition as a leading voice in the fintech industry. He was awarded the "Fintech Changemaker of the Year" by Asian Private Banker in 2019 and identified as a young innovator by Tatler's Gen T list, marking his significant impact on Asia's financial and tech landscapes.

Medhy also serves as Senior Advisor / Senior Editor for Money20/20, the place where money does business.

In the episode Medhy shares insights on the latest Artificial Intelligence considerations, how the technology is evolving and what this means for the future of work, complexities you need to be aware of, data and tools to get the most out of this fast evolving technology, generative AI pilot use cases, where the technology is headed and what the next 5 years will look like.

To get in touch with Medhy get in touch via LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/

To check out What the FinTech go to - https://linktr.ee/wtf_fintech01

To check out Money20/20 Asia go to - https://asia.money2020.com/

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In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny Levy talks to Wenbin Wong the Managing Director, GrabFin, where he oversees Grab's fintech business in Singapore. He works closely with partners and regulators to deliver services to Grab's users, drivers and merchant partners. Prior to this, he was the Head of Product for GrabFin, setting the vision and delivery of usable, innovative products that enable social and financial mobility across Southeast Asia. He joined Grab in 2015 and held various roles before assuming his current position, and was Chief Product Officer at Ovo and Director of Strategy at Grab.

Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, offering a suite of services consisting of deliveries, mobility, financial services, enterprise and others. Grabbers come from all over the world, and they are united by a common mission: to drive Southeast Asia forward by creating economic empowerment for everyone.

Six in 10 Southeast Asian adults are unbanked or underbanked and nine in 10 do not have credit cards. Grab Financial Group (GFG) is a leading Southeast Asian fintech platform which aims to meet their needs by providing simple, transparent, and flexible financial products. GFG comprises GrabFin (digital payments, financing, insurance, rewards, and wealth management) and Digibanks - Grab’s regional digital banking business.

In the episode Wenbin shares insights on how they're establishing Grab as the #1 super app in Singapore and Southeast Asia, how they've made financial services more accessible for different user groups, how GrabFin has evolved post pandemic, insights on embedded finance, supporting the growth of everyday enterprises, BNPL integration, key lessons learned and how that is impacting what they're doing moving forward, and what's next for GrabFin.

To connect with Wenbin get in touch via LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wenbinwong/ or email wenbin.wong@grab.com

For more information on Grab visit - https://www.grab.com/sg/

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In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny Levy talks to Christopher Bishop a workplace futurist, Deep Tech MC, Quantum Tech Podcast Host, Former IBM'er, and Bass Player.

Nanopharmacist? Lunar tour guide? Robotic ethics consultant? Augmented reality medical content designer? Have you heard of these jobs? If not, you will. And you and your children will be doing them. And working in many other roles we can only dream about - sitting here in the early 21st century.

85% of the jobs that today's workers will be doing in the next decade have not been invented yet. And they will have 8-10 jobs by the time they are 38 - according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

So how do you prepare for the 21st century’s global borderless workplace?

That's what we get into in this episode. Tune in as Danny and Chris discuss how economics drives workforce trends, new careers emerging at the intersection of historically unconnected disciplines, the future career toolkit, and the three steps to finding your next job...And the one after that.

To connect with Chris get in touch via LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbishop123/

To check out the Quantum Tech Pod tune in here - https://www.insidequantumtechnology.com/news/podcast/

Or if you just want to learn more:Book a meeting -> https://calendly.com/christopherbishopCall or text Chris @ 203.247.7555Email: chris@improvisingcareers.com


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