Sarah Biller, co-founder of Fintech Sandbox, VC investor and board member and American Banker Top 20 Most Influential Women in Fintech, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about data accessibility and how her initiative, Fintech Sandbox, helps. Sarah talked about her journey and how she got involved in the start-up ecosystem. During the podcast, she provided an overview of  Vantage Ventures and Fintech Sandbox, including what sets them apart and their unique...

Greg Palmer, VP and Director of FinTech Strategy at Finovate, a series of FinTech conferences in Europe and the US, spoke to spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about key themes emerging at the recent FinovateEurope in London.  Here is what they covered in more detail: Intro - Greg's background, Finovate and Finovate London in particular - unique aspects: live demos, enterprise partners and start-ups in one place. There were more attendees and many new ones in...

In an engaging episode of the MENA Series hosted by Dorra Mahbouli, Andrew Riabchuk from Akurateco shared insights into the company's foundation and its strategic approach to offering specialized payment solutions in the Saudi Arabian market.  He highlighted how Akurateco's services are uniquely tailored to meet the nuanced demands of local businesses, effectively addressing their specific challenges. Andrew also shed light on the strategic considerations behind Akurateco's market entry,...

Bernard Marr, an internationally best-selling author, popular keynote speaker, futurist, and strategic business & technology advisor, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about what generative AI can mean for all of us! Here is what they talked about in more detail: Bernard's story: how he got to do what he does todayMany people recently opened up to AI with the advent of GenAI. But AI has been with us for much longer, right? An overview of AI developments since...

In this episode of the Voice of Fintech podcast, Wani Baumgartner sits down with Stevan Bajic, the innovative Founder-CEO behind Manigo, to delve into the intricacies of FinTech orchestration. Discover how Manigo streamlines financial services by seamlessly connecting users to their preferred fintech infrastructure providers via a single API. Join the conversation as Stevan shares invaluable insights into Manigo's journey navigating the dynamic FinTech landscape. Explore key milestones in...

Nelson Chu, founder and CEO at Percent, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about the booming Private Credit market and how he built a three-sided platform in this space. Here is what they discussed in more detail: Introduction - Nelson's entrepreneurial journeyWhy did Nelson decide to start his own companyWhat is Percent? What is the problem that they are trying to solveWhat is their unique advantage? How are they different from other investment platforms?Business...

In this engaging episode of the Voice of FinTech, MENA Series hosted by Dorra Mahbouli, we delve into the heart of Tunisia's burgeoning startup scene with Amin Ben Abderrahman, a pioneering force in the FinTech industry in Tunisia and beyond. With a rich history of innovation across global financial capitals and a deep passion for the transformative power of technology in finance, Amin has established himself as a visionary entrepreneur. Through the lens of his latest venture, Konnect...

Tess Bloch, co-founder of Spade, a provider of merchant intelligence solutions, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about enriching payment transaction data to facilitate better anti-fraud solutions and more. Here is what they talked about in more detail: Tess's backstoryWhat problem are you solving at Spade, and why is it worth solving?Why is merchant intelligence critical for optimal fraud detection?What are new use cases for merchant intelligence?What is your...

Today,  in another episode of the MENA series hosted by Dorra Mahbouli, we have the privilege of hosting Faraz Amjad, an industry leader in FinTech with an impressive trajectory in payments, technology consulting, and venture building. Over 25 years of experience, he has architected 12+ ventures, served in 7+ corporate leadership roles, and delivered 6+ successful M&A deals. Today's discussion promises to be enlightening as we dive deep into the FinTech scene of the MENA region, with a...

Deniz A. Johnson, COO at Stratyfy, an ethical artificial intelligence (AI) company that offers predictive analytics software for credit and risk teams spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about transparency solutions for AI, biases, diversity and more. Here is what they talked about in more detail: Deniz's backgroundWhat is Stratyfy – what’s the problem you are solving and the outline of its solutionsHow do you define successful digital transformation? What’s the...

Daniel Yubi, CEO of Payable, headquartered in London, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about improving Treasury operations through their software.  Here is what they talked about:  Daniel's backstory - how he got to do what he does todayWhat problem is Payable solving, and why is it worth solving?What is their solution and their unique selling pointWhat’s their technology angleWho are Payable's key clientsWhat is the role of the finance team in scaling...

Tonya Evans, professor, expert in crypto policy and law, and Board Member at Digital Currency Group, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about her new book, Digital Money Demystified, and hot issues still surrounding the crypto world. Here is what they talked about in more detail: Tonya's journey into the crypto world You have written the book 'Digital Money Demystified.' Isn't most of the money digital already? Let's talk fact vs. fiction: What are the most...

Elliot Chun, Partner at Architect Partners, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about crypto and FinTech-related M&A. Here is what they covered in more detail: Elliot's backstory: how he got to do what he does today Architect Partners' approach towards advising FinTechs - M&A or other matters? Does it mean AP advises only scale-ups or incumbents interested in this space? Specifics of the FinTech M&A and lessons learned The average time to go public...

Colin Levy, Chief Lawyer @ Malbek, Legal Tech Author and Commentator, Fastcase 50 2022 Honoree, and Legal Tech Start-up Advisor and Investor, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about how technology drives the legal profession to be more efficient and benefit its clients, start-ups and incumbents and individuals. Here is what they covered: Backstory: How did you get to do what you do today? Law practice is changing—why are lawyers and technology quickly becoming...

Geert Van Kerckhoven, CEO and co-founder at Oper, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about upgrading the mortgage process for the 21st century. Here are the questions Geert answered:  Geert – what is your backstory? How did you get to do what you do today?  What problem are you solving, and why is it worth solving?  What is your unique selling point?  What’s your technology angle, or do you have more brilliant engineers than other players?  Are you a brokerage...

Alysia Silberg, author, speaker, and AI Investor, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about her latest book, Unemployable – How I Hired Myself. Here is what they talked about:  Alysia's journey from venture capital to writing "Unemployable – How I Hired Myself" The core message of "Unemployable" and what inspired Alysia to write it How does Alysia's venture capital experience influence her perspectives in "Unemployable" "Train the Trainer" program and its...

Marcus New, CEO at InvestX Capital, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about providing access to growth companies (later stage PE / pre-IPO) to a wider range of investors and investing in growth companies. Here is what they covered: Marcus' serial entrepreneurship journey InvestX Capital - what does it do?  Are you US-focused or global? How much money have you facilitated since inception, and for how many growth companies? How many investors? What kind of growth...

Sherry Jiang, a co-founder of Bluejay Finance, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about bringing private asset investment opportunities to more investors, leveraging technology to transform investment management. Here is what they covered in more detail: Introduction: How did you get to do what you do today? What is the problem you are focusing on? You focus on Private Credit, Staking, and Tokenization  - why these products? Private assets are a much larger asset...

Lisa Nestor, Chief Strategy Officer at Airtm, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about how her company leverages stablecoin  USDC (AirUSD)  - digital dollar in Airtm wallet to facilitate small cross-border payments faster and cheaper, supporting online workers everywhere. Here is what they covered in more detail: Lisa's journey to Airtm What is the problem you are focusing on? Why is it worth solving? What is your digital dollar, and how does it differ from the...

Darshita Mehta Gillies, founder and CEO of Maanch, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about helping asset managers to engage better with their clients and follow through on their ESG promises. Here is what they talked about: Darshita – what is your backstory? How did you get to do what you do today? What problem are you solving, and why is it worth solving? Can you provide insights into your platform's (data and analytics) capabilities that enable asset managers...

Emmanuel Daniel, the founder of the Asian Banker and the Wealth and Society, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about how banks face disintermediation as decentralized Finance or personalization is taking hold.  Here is what they covered: Emmanuel –  what is your backstory? How did you get to what you do today? Are we experiencing another banking crisis? Banks have been complaining about low-interest rates for a long time (they enjoy better margins when interest...

Paul Resch, co-founder, and CEO of Valutico,  spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about leveraging technology to make the valuation process more efficient. Here is what they discussed: Paul –  what is your backstory? How did you get to what you do today? What problem are you solving at Valutico, and why is it worth solving? What’s your focus? Many bankers want to simplify valuation models – they start with templates, and in the end, they go back and start from...

Rosalia Gitau, co-founder and CEO of Bixie, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about why women don't invest enough and how her platform helps to change that. Here is what they discussed: Rosalia –  what is your own personal finance journey and family background? How has your background working in Fintech and blockchain inspired you to create Bixie?  What problem are you solving, and why is it worth solving?  What is your unique selling point? How does your...

Elliot Kallen, the owner of Prosperity Financial Group, a wealth advisor to entrepreneurs, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about the importance of financial planning for entrepreneurs and his charity helping tackle depression and thoughts of suicide. Here is what they covered in more detail: Elliot's background Prosperity Financial Group's mission The importance of financial planning for entrepreneurs What common mistakes do entrepreneurs make when gaining...