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Cross-border payments. Mobile money. Stablecoins. Crypto. Elizabeth Rossiello has lived through every cycle, not from a trading desk, but the front lines of African markets. Now, the founder of AZA Finance is selling her company to global fintech giant dLocal, a signal that the line between crypto and traditional finance is blurring fast. In this episode, she talks about: How stablecoins are powering 24/7 commerce in emerging markets Why new entrants keep failing to gain traction And how liquidity, not tech, will determine who wins this new game All that, plus the inside story of AZA's journey from a Nairobi-based Bitcoin exchange to one of the most important fintech players in Africa. Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Bitwise Human Rights Foundation Xapo Bank Elizabeth Rossiello, CEO and Founder of AZA Finance Previous appearance on Unchained: BitPesa's Elizabeth Rossiello on Necker Island dLocal announces intention to acquire AZA Finance to strengthen AZA Finance: dLocal announces intention to acquire AZA Finance to strengthen presence in Africa and expand capabilities Bloomberg: Uruguay's DLocal to Buy AZA Finance in Africa Push American Banker: What experienced payment execs can pass to a new generation The Startup Leap: Building A Remittance App for Africa's $1tr Market | Elizabeth Rossiello | Aza Finance Jack Zhang of Airwallex tweet saying he doesn't see “a single use case” for crypto Timestamps:

Elliot Colquhoun, VP of Information Security + IT at Airwallex, has built what might be the most AI-native security program in fintech, protecting 1,800 employees with just 9 security engineers by building systems that think like the best security engineers. His approach to contextualizing every security alert with institutional knowledge offers a blueprint for how security teams can scale exponentially without proportional headcount growth. Elliot tells Jack his unconventional path from Palantir's deployed engineer program to leading security at a Series F fintech, emphasizing how his software engineering background enabled him to apply product thinking to security challenges. His insights into global security operations highlight the complexity of protecting financial infrastructure across different regulatory environments, communication platforms, and cultural contexts while maintaining unified security standards.   Topics discussed: The strategic approach to building security teams with 0.5% employee ratios through AI automation and hiring engineers with entrepreneurial backgrounds rather than traditional security-only experience. How to architect internal AI platforms that contextualize security alerts by analyzing historical incidents, documentation, and company-specific knowledge to replicate senior engineer decision-making at scale. The methodology for navigating global regulatory compliance across different jurisdictions while maintaining development velocity and avoiding the trap of building security programs that slow down business operations. Regional security strategy development that accounts for different communication platform preferences, cultural attitudes toward privacy, and varying attack vectors across global markets. The framework for continuous detection refinement using AI to analyze false positive rates, true positive trends, and automatically iterate on detection strategies to improve accuracy over time. Implementation strategies for mixing and matching frontier AI models based on specific use cases, from using Claude for analysis to O1 for initial assessments and Gemini for deeper investigation. "Big bet" security investments where teams dedicate 30% of their time to experimental projects that could revolutionize security operations if successful. How to structure data and human-generated content to support future AI use cases, including training security engineers to document their reasoning for model improvement. The transition from traditional security tooling to agent-based systems that can control multiple security tools while maintaining business-specific context and institutional knowledge. The challenge of preserving institutional knowledge as AI systems replace human processes, including considerations for direct AI-to-regulator communication and maintaining human oversight in critical decisions. Listen to more episodes:  Apple  Spotify  YouTube Website

In this week's Digi-Tools in Accrual World - sponsored by Xledger, we ask the big question: What has AI actually done for us?  ...Well so far anyway. How are accountants and bookkeepers actually using these tools to make their work and lives better? From smarter tax tools to automated audit prep, the answer might surprise you. Tune in for real-world examples of AI adoption in UK accountancy, plus the latest accountant news:  • How accounting firms are using AI (email triage, Excel coding, audit docs, tax memos)  • Countingup's SmartTax AI trained on £10bn of data  • IRIS buys Instead – US-based AI tax prep platform  • Ravical raises €7.3m to challenge Silverfin with AI-native tooling  • Caseware acquires LeaseJava to boost lease accounting automation  • Airwallex lands £300m Series F for global expansion  • Builder.ai collapses after revelations it's not really AI… We also introduce Scoro's PSA platform (think.. operating system for your business)  and what it offers scaling firms trying to ditch disconnected spreadsheets. If you're an accountant wondering how to approach AI adoption or curious what AI for accountants actually looks like, this one's for you. 00:00 Coming Up… 01:03 Welcome to Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast App news 05:32 Real-life examples of AI in accountancy 14:07 Airwallex raises £300m to build global banking future 16:43 Caseware acquires LeaseJava to boost lease accounting 19:41 IRIS invests in AI-powered tax management platform Instead 23:15 Puzzle and Joiin team up for multi-entity consolidation 24:52 Ravical tipped to challenge Silverfin in practice tech 28:22 Ravical secures €7.3m to develop AI-native firm tooling 35:23 Countingup unveils Smart Tax AI assistant 37:36 Introducing Scoro 49:22 Outro #AIAdoption #AIAccountants #AccountantNews #AccountingTech #FintechNews #SmartTax #PracticeManagement #Scoro #Airwallex #IRIS #Caseware #BuilderAI #Ravical #DigiTools #AccrualWorld

Send us a text[Original air date, April 9, 2024]  Miguel Armaza interviews Jack Zhang, CEO & Co-Founder of Airwallex, a global payments and treasury giant that moves $7 billion in monthly transaction volume and serves 100,000+ clients, including Brex, Rippling, and SHEIN.Founded in Melbourne in 2015, Airwallex was last valued at $6.2 billion and has raised over a billion dollars from Sequoia, DST, Square Peg, Greenoaks, Mastercard, Tencent, Salesforce, and many more.In this episode, we discuss:How investing in a coffee shop led him to co-found a global payments networkWhy Airwallex prioritizes people with great leadership skills who are also technicalThe impact of AI in financial servicesNew risks of AI-powered financial fraudPartnering with almost 100 banks around the world… and a lot more!Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 80,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp

Airwallex is the most insane story in startups: The best angel investment ever: The angel that turned $1M into $1BN. One of the world's best VCs pulled a term sheet and lost $1BN.  The company turned down a $1.2BN offer from Stripe.  The company scaled to $1BN in transaction volume in 9 months.  The company has never not grown 100% in a year.  Jack Zhang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Airwallex, one of the world's fastest-growing global payments and financial infrastructure companies. Since founding the company in 2015, Jack has scaled Airwallex to over $130B in annual payment volume, $720M in ARR, and a global team of 1,800+ employees. Under his leadership, Airwallex has raised over $1.2BN from investors including Square Peg, Lone Pine, and Tencent.  In Today's Episode We Discuss: 00:00 – The Best Angel Investment Ever: From $1M to $1BN 06:55 – From Lemon Factory and Petrol Station to Billionaire: The Early Days 15:20 – $5M side hustle while working full-time: how Jack did it 24:45 – Failing Three Times Before Product-Market-Fit 31:00 – The Term Sheet That Got Pulled and Lost Matrix $1BN 34:40 – Why We Rejected Stripe's $1.2BN Acquisition Offer 49:05 – 0-$1B transaction volume in 9 months: How Shein Saved Airwallex 1:03:40 – We F****** Up Scaling internationally... & Burnt $200M/year 1:08:00 – When COVID hit, they lost 50% of revenue overnight 1:11:45 – Why Jack raised at 6x revenue and is now buying back stock himself 1:15:00 – The truth about secondaries and how much is “enough” 1:18:00 – The hiring mistakes that almost broke the culture 1:20:15 – Why Jack is Taking Out a Line of Debt for $70M  

Moving money internationally is mission-critical for many businesses in the world, particularly those outside the U.S. But, today, for businesses using traditional banks, moving money across borders is often expensive, slow and a terrible user experience. Wherever you have that combination you can be sure a fintech company is attacking the problem aggressively, which is certainly the case here.My next guest on the Fintech One-on-One podcast is Ravi Adusumilli, the President and GM of the Americas for Airwallex. They have built their own payments rails, as an alternative to SWIFT, to serve businesses who want to move money and accept payments internationally. How they have done that makes for a fascinating conversation.In this podcast you will learn:The target market for Airwallex in the Americas.How they help businesses expand internationally.Why they decided to build their own payments rails as an alternative to SWIFT.How the money moves exactly.The percentage of their payments that move in real time.What was behind their acquisition of MexPage in Mexico.Why they decided to build a business themselves in Brazil.How they are working with Brex.How Airwallex is able to serve smaller businesses.How they help tech companies offer embedded global payments as a profit center.How their multi-currency wallets work.Ravi's perspective on stablecoins and other alternative payments rails.His view on the future of embedded finance and global payments.Connect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

In this episode, we unpack the latest in accounting tech news and fintech developments for UK firms and beyond. We kick off with OpenTax's new feature for tracking corporation tax deadlines — a smart move for firms managing multiple client obligations. Then it's over to Wolters Kluwer's long-awaited cloud tools rollout, where existing customers face dual-platform fees and usage-based pricing as they migrate. Mid-market ERP is booming. We speak with Xledger and Moore Insight about the tier-two ERP explosion and what makes this segment increasingly attractive for growing businesses and charities.  Plus, there's a full preview of AccountAxe 2025 — now hosted at Fairgame London with support from Karbon, FreeAgent, Employment Hero, Advancetrack,  iPlicit, Xledger and Scoro Book your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accountaxe-2025-london-tickets-1235998257059 Also in the mix: • Airwallex is pursuing banking licences in the UK and US — signalling a major shake-up for cross-border payments, lending, and SME banking. • Xero's online bill payments go global, now supporting 25+ currencies through Crezco. • Intuit acquires HR platform GoCo, deepening QuickBooks' suite for SMBs with payroll and human capital management. • Caseware launches Validate, its new financial check automation tool. We wrap up with ERP consultancy insights and why scalable, cloud-based systems are making Tier 1 look bloated. A must-listen for anyone tracking the future of accounting tech. 00:00 Coming Up 00:35 Intro 05:16 App News 05:20 OpenTax launches first stage of Corporation Tax tracking 07:38 Airwallex to pursue UK and US banking licences 12:52 UK online bill payments from Xero go global 15:01 Wolters Kluwer rolls out cloud tax and accounts production tools 18:44 Caseware launches Validate to automate financial checks 20:11 Intuit to acquire HR platform GoCo 23:30 Moving on up from Tier 3: Xledger

Most builders know they need systems, but why do so many struggle to implement them? In this episode of The ToolShed Podcast, I sit down with James Hickey of JHC Consulting to uncover the biggest roadblocks that keep builders stuck—and the proven strategies to fix them. If you're overwhelmed with admin, struggling with cash flow, or feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this episode is for you. What You'll Learn: ✔ Why builders resist systemizing their business ✔ The three key pillars of a successful construction company ✔ How WorkflowMax improves job profitability and financial control ✔ The biggest cash flow mistake builders make ✔ How to balance automation with human relationships Why JHC Consulting Recommends WorkflowMax ✔ Full job lifecycle tracking (Leads → Quotes → POs → Invoicing → Xero Sync) ✔ Eliminates cash flow blind spots and reduces admin overload ✔ Affordable, scalable, and integrates with leading BI and payment tools ✔ API integrations with EzzyBills, RDI, and AirWallex for financial efficiency Exclusive Offer for ToolShed Listeners

Lowry Gladwell has been at the forefront of some of New Zealand's most iconic companies, from law to payments, tech partnerships to sales. Playing a key role in Vend's journey through to their successful exit in 2021 and leading Xero's embedded finance strategy and execution, Lowry knows his domain well. Now, as Head of New Zealand at Airwallex—an Australian unicorn transforming banking and financial service, Lowry is focused on building the local team and introducing Airwallex's game-changing product to the New Zealand market.In this episode, we discuss all things revenue and channel partner growth, and how you should build a function and hire a team. If you are a product company looking to go global, this one is not to be missed.

Send us a textMiguel Armaza interviews Shensi Ding, Co-Founder of Merge, an integrations infrastructure platform that has quickly grown from serving early-stage startups to powering integration layers for some of the largest financial services companies in the world including Revolut, Airwallex, Ramp, Brex and many more. They have raised a total of $75 million from great investors including NEA, Addition, and Accel.In this episode, we discuss:Building credibility with engineers and product teamsUnique advantages of being a first-time founder. Plus some hard lessons learned.How customer obsession and early security investments shaped company strategyWhy fundraising is a game with rules first-time founders need to learn... and a lot more! Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 75,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp

In this episode of Fintech Chatter podcast, Dexter Cousins chats with Justin Greenstein, CEO of 1835i, about the evolution of corporate venture capital in Australia's banks. Justin shares insights on the structure and strategy of 1835i, its investment thesis, and the importance of aligning with ANZ's overarching strategy. We get Justin's top tips for partnering with a CVC, his thoughts on the future of fintech in Australia, and what he sees as the Biggest untapped opportunity in Fintech. About 1835iAs ANZ Bank's external innovation partner, 1835i invest in and partner with fintechs that are focused on homeowners, small and medium sized businesses, trade and capital flows, and transforming businesses through data, analytics and digital technologies.Notable Fintech investments include Airwallex, Cash Reward, Lendi, Valiant, Datamesh, Slyp and Citoplus.Chapters00:00 How To Raise Capital From a Big 4Bank - Justin Greenstein, CEO of 1835i04:24 The Evolution of 1835i: From ANZ to Independence09:05 Understanding Corporate Venture Capital vs. Traditional VC14:27 Horizon 2 and Horizon 3: Future Technologies and Startups19:22 Success Stories and Strategic Partnerships24:21 Navigating the VC Landscape and Founder Expectations29:06 The State of Fintech in Australia and Globally34:19 The Untapped Opportunities in Fintech39:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions for 1835iSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

What does it take to go from a punk rock guitarist to leading Enterprise in one of the fastest-growing fintech enterprises in the world? Huw Griffiths has never followed the conventional path. From his days playing in Kid Courageous to becoming Head of Enterprise ANZ at Airwallex, his journey is one of reinvention, resilience, and deep connection. In this episode, we uncover the defining moments that shaped Huw—his leap from music to finance, the bold career moves that propelled him forward, and why he believes people are the heartbeat of every successful business. Key Highlights from Huw's Odyssey: ~ From stage to boardroom: How a music career built the confidence and presence that later defined his leadership style. ~ Breaking into banking with no formal experience: The mindset shift that helped him land a role at the Royal Bank of Scotland. ~ The fintech boom: Lessons from Klarna, Afterpay, and Airwallex—why speed, vision, and adaptability matter in a high-growth environment. ~ The power of connection: How networking, relationship-building, and emotional intelligence have been the cornerstone of his success. ~ Balancing high-performance leadership with personal life: His take on resilience, energy management, and showing up as your best self. Huw's journey is a testament to trusting the process, backing yourself, and saying yes to opportunities—even when you're not ready. His ability to connect people, build cultures, and drive business growth makes him a standout leader in fintech and beyond. Whether you're scaling a business, navigating career transitions, or simply looking to strengthen your own network, this conversation is filled with insights that will change the way you think about leadership and connection.   Connect with Huw: LinkedIn Connect with Airwallex: LinkedIn | Website Connect with Kirsty Gee:  LinkedIn |  Instagram This episode is brought to you by: Airwallex | Thebeautychef | Naturally Glutenfree 

Our podcast show today features Jason Mikula, publisher of Fintech Business Weekly; a newsletter going beyond the headlines to analyze the technology, regulatory and business model trends, driving the rapidly evolving financial services ecosystem at the intersection of traditional banking, payments, FinTech and crypto. We discuss his recently released book, titled “Banking as a Service: Opportunities, Challenges, and Risks of New Banking Business Models” (Kogan Page 2024). The publisher describes the book as follows: “This book provides a comprehensive look at banking-as-a-service (BaaS), equipping readers with an understanding of the origins, evolution, future and applications of BaaS and the key differences across global markets.” BaaS is a game changer in the financial services sector, radically transforming both how consumers experience financial products and the business models delivering them. “Banking as a Service” cuts through the hype to provide a measured overview of BaaS, helping readers to demystify a complex evolving field, and understand its key opportunities, challenges, and risks. It provides a framework for understanding where BaaS came from, how BaaS changes the economics and business models of banking products and services, its impact on key stakeholders, and its key regulatory implications. “Banking as a Service” explains how business and operating models work, exploring different models such as interchange, deposit gathering, loan origination-to-distribute, legacy, API-first, own license, match-making and bank service providers, and offers a framework for thinking about whether or not they're sustainable. It explores how BaaS operating and business models compare in different global territories and is supported by real-world examples and cases profiling organizations such as Blue Ridge Bank, Unit, Synapse, Goldman Sachs, Railsr, Starling, Solaris, Cacao Paycard, QNB, OnePipe, Airwallex, Nium and Pomelo. It also explains the differences between BaaS, embedded finance and “open banking.” Alan and Jason discuss the answers to the following questions and topics: 1.              What do we mean when we say "banking as a service"? 2.              What are the different BaaS business models/operating models? 3.              What led to the explosion in banking-as-a-service? 4.              Why have bank/fintech partnerships had a rough go of it lately in the US and is that likely to change with a new administration? 5.              What is (or what should be) regulators' role in supervising non-bank entities in the BaaS value chain (eg, middleware, customer-facing fintechs)? 6.              What is an FBO and are FBOs the "original sin" of banking-as-a-service? 7.              What advice would you give to banks considering getting into the BaaS space? How do you see the market evolving from here - for banks, for technology providers, and for customer-facing companies? 8.              What advice would you give to fintechs that rely on a bank partner or are looking for one? Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel and former chair for 25 years of the Consumer Financial Services Group, hosts the discussion.

In this week's podcast episode, we speak with Shannon Scott, SVP, Global Head of Product at Airwallex, who shares insights on product leadership, career paths, hiring strategies, and the challenges of building enterprise products.Featured links: Follow Shannon on LinkedIn | Airwallex | Grow with, not through by Shannon Key takeaways Understanding the product leads to better outcomes.Career decisions in startups are reversible.Belief in the product is crucial for success.Hiring requires a balance of experience and adaptability.Reference customers are vital for enterprise success.Product management skills can be applied in various roles.Evaluating a company's growth stage is essential before joining.Diversity in hiring brings different perspectives to the team.Critical thinking is key in product management roles.Building enterprise products requires understanding complex customer needs. Your customers expect it to be complex.Building a strong relationship with customers is crucial.Understanding the intricacies of your product is essential.Mistakes in startups can lead to valuable learning experiences.Creating a culture of accountability helps prevent repeated mistakes.It's important to adapt quickly to market changes.The best products come from deep understanding of customer needs.Utilizing infrastructure effectively can enhance customer experience.Communication with customers can lead to better product fit.A direct organizational culture fosters better outcomes.Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

Airwallex is a remarkable Australian success story. Founded in 2015 in Melbourne, the payments company has grown to a valuation of $US5.6 billion, with customers and offices right around the globe.Lucy Liu, co-founder and President of Airwallex, talks to Sean about maintaining the growth rate, plans for an eventual IPO, and the role that ambition has played in the company's success.Airwallex is a supporter of Fear & GreedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Espresso covers news from PayMon, Olé Life, Finmaq, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:30] – Finmaq raises $29M to expand SME asset financing in Colombia[00:39] – Olé Life raises a $13M Series B led by PayPal Ventures[00:49] – PayMon raises $600K pre-seed round led by Magma Partners[01:00] – Airwallex acquires Mexpago to enter Mexican market[01:10] – Nubank partners with OXXO to expand cash services in Mexico[01:19] – Latamlist Roundup January 1st – January 15th[01:27] – Cuentología: Revolutionizing emotional growth through stories for children[01:44] – Interview with José Javier Cordero CEO of PayMonResources & people mentioned:Startups: Finmaq, Nubank, PayMon, Olé Life, Airwallex, Mexpago, Cuentologia Companies and Institutions: OXXO VCs: Magma Partners, PayPal Ventures,People: Fiorella De La Sotta Rubio, José Javier Cordero

Send us a textWe bring you a compilation of some of the best and most popular episodes of 2024. The guests of this episode have either founded or held key leadership roles in companies with a $200 Billion combined market cap, including Capital One, Kaspi, Mercado Libre, and Xero.It was an amazing year for Fintech Leaders with 42 new guests from 13 countries. Our interviews were viewed almost 3 million times across all platforms and we reached people in 184 countries. Thank you for tuning for what was an amazing year and I'm excited to bring you a 2025 full of rockstar business leaders.In this episode, you'll hear from:Mikhail Lomtadze, CEO of Kaspi.kz (Nasdaq:KSPI)Diya Jolly, Chief Product and Technology Officer at XeroPedro Arnt, CEO of dLocal (NASDAQ:DLO)Eric Poirier, CEO of AddeparNigel Morris, Co-Founder of QED & Capital OneRujul Zaparde, CEO & Co-Founder of ZipJack Zhang, CEO & Co-Founder of AirwallexWant more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join ~70,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp

Paul Bassat is a visionary leader in venture capital, technology, and community impact.As Co-founder and Partner at Square Peg, a top venture capital firm spanning Australia, Israel, and Southeast Asia -- Paul champions founders building transformative global startups. His portfolio includes investments in icons like Canva, Airwallex, and Rokt.In 1997, Paul co-founded SEEK, pioneering one of Australia's first globally successful tech companies in employment and education.In 2023, he launched AMPLIFY, a non-partisan platform empowering Australians to shape national conversations. Paul also serves as an AFL Commissioner, former Wesfarmers board member, and advocate for community progressPlease note: This a replay of the episode that was released in May 2023. ***Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast.It's now time to explore your curiosity. If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at vidit@thehighflyerspodcast.com today! -> Find out more about Vanta here and get your compliance superpower for your business today.***CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy!***Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! ***The High Flyers Podcast re-imagines the traditional notion of a "high flyer" and is a premier product of the Curiosity Center. The podcast showcases the journeys of relatable role models from their sunrise (childhood) to today. Listeners love the unique and direct inside access to these relatable role models, companies and industries in every walk of life to help us all be 1% better everyday, together.180+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from around the world including Heads of state, Olympians, Business and cultural leaders, Social Advocates, Investors, Entrepreneurs and more. Past guests include: Anil Sabharwal, Mark Suster, Ahmed Fahour, Holly Ransom, Daniel Petre, Paul Bassat, Simon Holmes a Court, Michael Traill, Osher Gunsberg, Ed Cowan, Carol Schwartz, Wyatt Roy, Jack Zhang, Martijn Wilder, Holly Kramer, Dom Price, Sam Kroonenburg, Mike Schneider and more.The Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Decision Makers and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best at www.curiositycenter.xyz***

How can you rise to unicorn status in an industry dominated by legacy players? Jon Stona, VP of Global Marketing at B2B global payments processor Airwallex shares his insights into growing the company from a coffee shop in Australia to a dominant player in the fintech space.  Today, Airwallex has a $5.6B valuation and handles $100B in processing volume. So, what's the marketing machine behind this financial challenger brand?  00:00 Intro 01:29 What is the marketing budget for a $5B company? 02:55 Sponsorships and the theory of economic value10:48 Celebrity partnerships 22:04 The mechanics of sports marketing23:48 Bringing structure to a marketing team26:53 The role of product marketing within a company33:14 Transforming company culture35:47 The difference between leadership and therapy45:17 Building a sustainable brand59:43 Measuring growth through branded search 1:06:20 Are operating principles important for a company? 1:12:01 Differentiating yourself as a commodity1:14:08 Building out PMM teams for different products1:16:57 Allocating SEO budget1:18:48 The usefulness of industry reports1:26:11 How to use case studies in marketing1:31:04 Getting your name in the press1:34:33 Driving growth through industry events1:41:17 Industry awards 1:46:48 Outro We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ahrefs Podcast! As always, be sure to like and subscribe (and tell a friend).  Where to find Jon: LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstona/) Website: https://www.airwallex.com/ Where to find Tim: LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsoulo/) X: @timsoulo Website: https://www.timsoulo.com/ -------------------------Referenced: McLaren: @mclarenF1: @Formula1Lando Norris: @LandoNorrisShifted Perspectives: https://www.airwallex.com/airwallex-mclaren-racing-shifted-perspectivesMichael Murphy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Murphy_(sculptor)Mere exposure effect (psychology): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mere-exposure_effectForrester: @forresterEdgar, Dunn & Company: https://www.edgardunn.com/Skift: @skiftnewsYouGov: https://www.yougov.com/David Fallarme: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dfallarme/) Stripe Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcoWp8pBTM3CYTQho8i-a_lzx4cq7-ePhBeyond Black FridayeCommerce Champion Awards: https://www.airwallex.com/newsroom/amid-online-spending-resurgence-airwallex-unveils-inaugural-airwallexMoney20/20: https://www.money2020.com/ Cloud 100 list: https://www.forbes.com/cloud100/list/

听众朋友们大家好！这一年的尾声将至，我们也迎来了《创业内幕》第六季的收官集。今年我们曾对话过不少女性创业者——有的跳出大众认知中的医生“铁饭碗”，带着热忱创业、带领团队突破医疗技术瓶颈；有的在创业多年后，依然能够在高压琐碎的生活中，保持心灵的弹性。本期节目的嘉宾也是一位女性创业者，她是跨境支付平台Airwallex空中云汇的联合创始人&总裁刘月婷（Lucy Liu）。Airwallex的故事始于墨尔本的一家咖啡店——这原本是创始人们的副业，他们在经营中发现进口物料的手续费相当高昂，需要一个更透明、成本更低、效率更高的跨境支付方式，在这个契机下成立了Airwallex。在全球化商业浪潮中，企业对于高效、安全的跨境支付与金融服务的需求日益迫切。从解决人民币跨境结算的难题，到在多文化交融的墨尔本选择创业之路，我们将和刘月婷一起，聊聊他们从一家咖啡店起步，逐步整合全球各地银行的优势，实现无缝跨境支付、并管理全球1800人团队的故事。【01：50】为出海企业打通全球的支付体系【03：15】如何解决人民币跨境结算困境？【04：41】选择在墨尔本创业的契机【08：59】故事从咖啡店这份“副业”开始【13：18】从小额高频支付场景出发，整合全球不同地区银行的优势【15：58】单一技术不是门槛，无缝衔接才是【18：37】降低实时跨境转账的手续成本【19：56】如何尽可能规避支付业务出现的风险【23：13】支付以外的产品路径探索【26：41】「同时做很多行业这件事是对的」【28：48】疫情加速了许多行业从线下到线上的变革【31：21】如何管理1800人的全球化团队？【41：17】「有竞争才是一门好生意」【42：56】评论区抽取五名听众送出Airwallex与迈凯伦联名周边《创业内幕》粉丝群已经开通，在这里，你可以跟节目制作人/主持人直接沟通，也可以第一时间了解到纪源资本线下活动动态，见到纪源资本的投资人，结交其他互联网圈子里的小伙伴。 入群方式：1）添加微信号“JiyuanFans”为好友，并在好友请求中标注“创业” 2）把你的全名和职称发给创业小助手；如果您想约访谈，请添加小助手微信，并附上访谈嘉宾简介，小助手将帮您对接。

Fintech is transforming the financial services industry at an unprecedented pace, reshaping how we pay, borrow, and manage money. Embedded finance—integrating financial services into everyday platforms like Superapps—is revolutionising the customer experience, making financial transactions seamless. What are the opportunities businesses can unlock from this trend, and what's in store for 2025? Lucy Liu, President and Co-founder of payments and financial platform Airwallex, shares about the Singapore-based firm's global growth and initiatives includingYield, an asset management service, and why embedded finance is an important part of the future of fintech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to today's 'Digi-Tools in Accrual World' episode and this week we're looking at the real impacts of AI on practice and the labour market.   In App News we look at Xero extending classic invoicing, Agicap's €45 million funding, and the fall in demand for freelance jobs due to AI.   Ruben from Briefcase shares exciting insights on making accounting great again!   Get the lowdown on talent shortages, TaxCalc's big investment, skyrocketing salaries, impressive partnerships, and a hint on future AI recruitment. Hit play, stay ahead!   AdvanceTrack's accounting Talent Index: https://www.advancetrack.com/talent/ Find out more about Briefcase at: Briefcase.so   00:00 Coming Up... 02:16 Intro   App News 05:23  Xero Classic Invoicing 11:16 Agicap Raise €45m 17:14 TaxCalc Receive Investment 21:35 Studies show AI's impact on labour markets 23:51 Roveel x Joiin 26:09 Moss x Airwallex   29:39 46% of firms struggling with client deliverables - AdvanceTrack 35:43 AI in Practice - Reuben Steenkamp   55:17 Leave a Review!

The guys go head-to-head on the benefits and costs of crowd funding, deep dive into the Class of '21 including Canva, Culture Amp, Airwallex and ROKT, gold vs BTC and the wonders of Starlink Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspod

In this episode of Ecommerce Australia, Ryan speaks with Huw Griffiths, head of enterprise in ANZ for Airwallex, a leading payments platform. They discuss Huw's background in e-commerce finance, the evolution of Airwallex, and the importance of brand integrity in e-commerce. Huw shares insights on current trends, challenges faced by e-commerce businesses, and the role of Airwallex in facilitating growth through innovative payment solutions. The conversation also highlights the inaugural e-commerce champion awards, celebrating outstanding contributions in the industry.

Our host Jeff Ignacio sits down with Roxanne Taku, Revenue Strategy & Operations lead at Airwallex. They spoke about building an operations strategy in EMEA and how to find the right tools and data sets for your region. They also discuss how to balance the quantitative and qualitative insights, drive improvements and productivity gains and centralise reporting.

On this episode of The CMO Show, Mark is joined by Jon Stona, Vice President – Global Marketing at Airwallex and Melissa Shannon, Global Head and Managing Director, Digital Sales and Performance Marketing at Standard Chartered.  In this climate, how are banks reimagining the experience they offer customers when it comes to convenience, transparency, and protection? And as trust becomes ever more central to consumer engagement, what role do marketers play in the how those principles are carried and expressed?   Tune in today. You might also like: How WithYouWith Me amplifies diversity in tech talent How The Conversation is rising above the chatter How Adobe is driving dynamite digital experiences   The CMO Show is produced by ImpactInstitute, in partnership with Adobe. Visit our websites to learn more about what we do.  www.impactinstitute.com.au  https://business.adobe.com/au/

In this weeks episode:   Go-Catch v Uber windup. Government continues to have sexy fingers with taxing unrealised capital gains. Reasons why Sam Altman was fired. Extortion attempt: WiseTech CEO says criminals tried to impersonate him using AI. Not all AI is very clever. YouTube's original seed investment.  Canva continues to go enterprise. Airwallex staff turnover continues. Capital on thecapital.  WeMoney capital raise.  Find good investors that will support you.  Sharts   hello@tribeglobal.vc 

Join Tyler Jefcoat, host of Return on Podcast and founder of Seller Accountant, as he delves into the current e-commerce landscape with Curtis Shoung from Airwallex. In this episode, they discuss the challenges and opportunities of international expansion, the importance of diversified revenue streams, and strategies for building robust, scalable businesses. Learn how to navigate the evolving market dynamics post-pandemic and hear about practical tools like Airwallex for managing global payments efficiently. Plus, discover key habits for success from two industry experts.   Curtis Shoung's Contact Links: curtis.shoung@airwallex.com Social Media Links: Website: http://www.airwallex.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisshoung/   #AmazonFBA #EcommerceTips #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessPodcast #StartupSuccess #OnlineSelling #FinancialAdvice #InternationalBusiness #ecommerce #businesspodcast #businessowner #tylerjefcoat #amazonbusiness #payments #epayments

Adam chats with Airwallex's Christo, discussing its benefits for WooCommerce and WordPress merchants, including multi-currency accounts, cost-saving solutions, and community engagement.

Adam chats with Airwallex's Christo, discussing its benefits for WooCommerce and WordPress merchants, including multi-currency accounts, cost-saving solutions, and community engagement.

Miguel Armaza interviews Jack Zhang, CEO & Co-Founder of Airwallex, a global payments and treasury giant that moves $7 billion in monthly transaction volume and serves 100,000+ clients, including Brex, Rippling, and SHEIN.Founded in Melbourne in 2015, Airwallex was last valued at $5.5 billion and has raised 900 million dollars from Sequoia, DST, Square Peg, Greenoaks, Mastercard, Tencent, Salesforce, and many more.In this episode, we discuss:How investing in a coffee shop led him to co-found a global payments networkWhy Airwallex prioritizes people with great leadership skills who are also technicalThe impact of AI in financial servicesNew risks of AI-powered financial fraudPartnering with almost 100 banks around the world… and a lot more!Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 65,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp

Tyler Caskey, Partner at The Bean Counters joins me in this episode. Here are five interesting insights we talk about in the show: 1. Live Banking and Direct Digital Receipting: Tools like Weel and Airwallex enable real-time banking transactions, while solutions like Slyp and Tyro streamline payment processes by sending receipt details directly to accounting systems, reducing manual data entry. 2. Global Banking Solutions: Digital technology solutions like Airwallex, OFX, Paytron, and Wise facilitate international transactions with ease, offering competitive rates and near real-time transfers and bill payments in multiple currencies. 3. Google's Updates: Google is removing underutilised features across Android, including some related to voice controls, and shutting down its podcast app in favour of integrating podcasts into YouTube Music. This shift intrigued the author, who recently upgraded their device. 4. Updates in the Reporting Space: Various accounting software solutions have introduced updates, such as Calxa's unlinked accounts feature for cash flow forecasting, Fathom's improved KPI library experience, and G-Accon's introduction of automatic workflows within Google Sheets. 5. Xero's Invoices Changes: Xero is retiring classic invoicing in September 2024, prompting concerns from the community about missing features, like the ability to process an overpayment, inability to edit exchange rates, and inability to invoice bulk contact groups.  However, you can quickly switch back if you need features only currently available within classic invoicing. These insights highlight the ongoing technological advancements and changes within the accounting industry, offering both opportunities and challenges for practitioners and stakeholders alike.  Contact details: Tyler Caskey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercaskey/  Accounting Apps newsletter: http://HeatherSmithAU.COM Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting  X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU 

In this episode, host Reggie Young converses with Jas Randhawa, founder of StrategyBRIX, a fintech risk and compliance consultancy. They delve into Jas' experiences at Stripe and Airwallex, the intricacies of fintech risk and compliance, and how fintechs can safeguard themselves against regulatory scrutiny. The discussion also covers the evolving landscape of fintech-bank partnerships and the increasing importance of compliance technology.

Our expert host Benjamin Ensor is joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week, including Yapily and Ant Group bringing Commercial VRPs to Europe, new research from Wise highlighting the impact of junk fees, and Airwallex are getting into Formula 1. PLUS, do you think you could be fooled by a deepfake? Get ready for a mind-blowing scam that cost one bank $25m... This week's guests include: Valentina Kristensen, Director of Growth & Communications at OakNorth Roland Selmer, CPO at Yapily Rina Wulfing, Senior Policy Lead for North America at Wise We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space: Ant International and Yapily Launch Europe's First Commercial Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) for e-Commerce (04:35) Research from Wise highlights the widespread consequences of junk fees on American consumers (18:35) Airwallex race into partnership with Formula 1 team McLaren (33:36) Australian payments firm Fat Zebra buys open banking outfit Adatree (46:30) HSBC instals the first of ten ‘cash pods' in towns with no bank branches (55:43) Hong Kong finance worker gives $25m to fraudsters after call with deepfaked CFO (57:43) --------------------------------------- Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services.  Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Friday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you're already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm speaking with Tyler Caskey, Partner at The Bean Counters In this episode, we talk about . . . Accounting industry trends in 2024  Crafting accounting stories for clients, marketing and career coaching. AI, Automation & ChatGPT in accounting.  Remote work trends and virtual teams in the accounting industry.  Pay raises, career progression, and work-from-home impact.  The role of accountants in strategic business planning and advisory Trends in practice management software for accounting firms.  This episode is kindly sponsored by Employment Hero: The All in One HR, Payroll & Benefits Platform  https://employmenthero.com/ Translucent The Multi-Entity Accounting solution  https://www.translucent.io/  Technology Mentioned Account-Kit https://www.account-kit.com/  AirWallex https://www.airwallex.com/au  Dashboard Insights https://dashboardinsights.com/  Employment Hero https://employmenthero.com/  FYI Docs : https://fyi.app/  Handisoft : https://www.theaccessgroup.com/en-au/products/handisoft/  KarbonHQ https://karbonhq.com/  XBert https://www.xbert.io/  Xero Practice Manager https://www.xero.com/au/xero-practice-manager/  Weel https://letsweel.com/   Contact details: Tyler Caskey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercaskey/ The Bean Counters: https://www.thebeancounters.com.au/  "The Accounting Podcast," Blake Oliver's interview with Ben Richmond, the Country Manager of Xero USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqSYir84htg   Weel Natalie Lennon https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalielennon/  Accounting Apps newsletter: http://HeatherSmithAU.COM Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting  X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU

Kailee Costello hosts Jack Zhang, the CEO and co-founder of Airwallex. Airwallex is revolutionizing the way that businesses operate globally; their financial infrastructure provides a modern tech stack for businesses of all sizes to operate internationally without the challenges of the current global financial system. They discuss: - Airwallex's growth story - How Airwallex built their global money movement infrastructure - AI opportunities Airwallex is pursuing, including using LLMs to improve KYC and onboarding processes - Why Jack does not expect crypto to play a significant role in cross-border payments For more FinTech insights from Wharton Fintech, follow us on: WFT Medium: medium.com/wharton-fintech WFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech WFT Instagram: instagram.com/whartonfintech Kailee's Twitter: @KaileeCostello_ Kailee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaileecostello/

In this week's episode of Tribe Talkin':  Sam Bankman-Fried being found guilty in his fraud trail as part of the FTX collapse. Investor due-diligence and post investment safeguards.  WeWork about to declare bankruptcy. Capital Brief article here.  F45 gym chain to leave the NYSE after their shares have fallen 99.7%.  Apart from being spectacular failures for shareholders and customers, the other pattern that ties FTX, WeWork and F45 together.  Australia's biggest weight loss drug selling start-up, Eucalyptus and their growing pains. Capital Brief article here.  Where do unicorns come from? A study by Endeavour on founder pathways prior to creating unicorns. Study can be found here.  Airwallex, Employment Hero show the fintech freeze is thawing in Australia. Capital Brief article here.  The $31 million Greenhouse climate tech hub has opened in Sydney's newest skyscraper, Salesforce Tower. Startupdaily article here.  www.tribeglobal.vc/events/   

Trust in banks in some markets in the Asia Pacific is at an all time low - so you'd think that would give fintechs and neobanks a red hot chance at stealing main bank customers - think again! In this episode we explore the nuance of trust in digital banking, the relationship between good tech and trust, and why gaining trust takes more than being always-on. In this panel show, we hear from Airwallex's new GM for Australia and New Zealand, Luke Latham, and RegTech Association Executive Director Jo Mikleus, who also sits on the boards of CorticAI and Yondr Money. This show is brought to you in partnership with Airwallex. Produced by Rachel Williamson and Charis Palmer, with sound engineering by Kevin Hirshorn. Music credits to Raz Burg and BalloonPlanet.

Block's shares jumped 25% late last week after its CEO listed its forecast for the next two years and announced a major share buyback. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on a record $157 billion USD in cash because he just can't find any good deals. Airwallex has launched a new product to challenge the banks on business savings accounts — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our expert hosts, Benjamin Ensor and Kate Moody, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. This week's guests include: Pranav Sood, Executive GM, EMEA at Airwallex Jeremy Balkin, Founder of TodayPay Randy Fernando, VP of Product at Marqeta We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space: Former J.P. Morgan fintech lead launches Refund-as-a-Service platform TodayPay (https://fintech.global/2023/10/24/todaypay-launches-from-stealth-debuts-innovative-payment-solution/) Airwallex continues expansion into LATAM with acquisition of MexPago (https://fintechmagazine.com/articles/airwallex-expands-to-latam-with-deal-for-mexican-psp-mexpago) Money 20/20 to launch TwentyFold, a communication platform for finance professionals (https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/98506/money2020-unveils-fintech-intelligence-platform-for-investors) Marqeta launches a credit card platform (https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/98505/marqeta-unveils-credit-card-platform) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issues its open-banking proposal (https://www.mofo.com/resources/insights/231023-cfpb-issues-long-awaited-open-banking-proposal) FCA to lift the ban on banker's bonuses (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67206997) The Central Bank of UAE to launch payments platform Aani (https://fintechmagazine.com/articles/uae-central-bank-launches-instant-payments-platform-aani) A WhatsApp scammer goes firal after his target shares conversation on social media (https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/i-have-money-but-i-want-love-mans-chat-with-a-scammer-will-make-your-day-4487864) Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services. Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Techcrunch, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Friday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you're already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Jeremy Balkin and Pranav Sood.

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Sellernomics Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with special guests Cainen Gerety and Curtis Shoung from Airwallex to delve into the world of boosting global sales through the implementation of effective payment strategies. Expanding your business on a global scale comes with its challenges, especially when it comes to handling payments. Cainen and Curtis bring a wealth of knowledge as they discuss proven strategies for overcoming payment barriers and enhancing the customer experience. From navigating currency conversions to minimizing transaction fees, we cover it all. Whether you're a seasoned e-commerce professional or just starting out, the insights shared in this episode will provide you with actionable tips to optimize your payment processes and drive international sales growth. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights from experts who have helped countless businesses thrive in the competitive world of global e-commerce. #CainenGerety #CurtisShoung #Airwallex

In this episode of Tribe Talkin' we discuss: AI tools in the classroom Interacting with AI like a colleague/ coach  Elon Musk's Neuralink announcing human trials Results from the Cut Through Ventures quarterly report A random chart on trucking employment trends, and the correlation of this data to historical recessions A report on Airwallex's culture following some scathing Glass Door reviews A discussion on organisaitonal health  hello@tribeglobal.vc     

A top-tier panel of guests joins David Barton-Grimley to talk all things commercial banking in the wake of the release of our latest expert report - ‘Digital business ecosystems are reshaping commercial banking' which is available to download now. In this episode we unpack the six characteristics of digital commercial banking; real-time, standardised, automated, embedded, contextual, and extendable. We'll explore what they are and how they can (or can't) support a more efficient, reliable, and secure industry. To download our 70-page commercial banking report that features unique insights from 16 industry experts from every corner of financial services, visit 11fs.com/commercialbanking to get your copy today. This week's guests include: Pranav Sood - Executive GM, EMEA, Airwallex Sarah Kocianski - Fintech Consultant and Advisor Valentina Kristensen - Director, Growth & Communications at Oaknorth Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services. Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Techcrunch, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Friday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you're already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Pranav Sood, Sarah Kocianski, and Valentina Kristensen.

Our expert host Kate Moody, Strategy Director at 11:FS, is joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. This week's guests include: Alia Mahmud, Customer in Residence, Regulatory Affairs for ComplyAdvantage Siddharth Venkataramakrishnan, Banking and Fintech Correspondent, The Financial Times Dann Bibas, General Manager, International, Public.com We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space: Klarna silence their doubters as year to date losses improve 78% against last year One in eight high street branches in the UK are expected to close in 2023 Airwallex and Public.com are partnering to launch a new investment platform Switzerland could have the toughest ALM regulations in Europe. Nigerian BaaS platform Anchor raises $2.6m Santander launch a new campaign to raise awareness of romance scammers Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services. Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Techcrunch, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Friday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you're already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Alia Mahmud, Dann Bibas, and Siddharth Venkataramakrishnan.

Today's companies think about going global from the start and in fintech, that means thinking about payments and money movement across borders. Partnerships can play a strategic and tactical role in going international. Join me Tearsheet's editor and Airwallex's Ravi Adusumilli, SVP of Partnerships for a LinkedIn Live session. As General Manager, Americas, Ravi oversees the company's strategy and operations in the region, identifying opportunities to drive the company's rapid regional growth. As SVP of Partnerships, Ravi oversees an international team across the US, APAC and EMEA, managing Airwallex's extensive global network of strategic and financial partnerships. Prior to Airwallex, Ravi was Head of Global Partnerships at Pinterest, and also held a number of executive leadership roles across several fast-growth startups and tech businesses including with Tile, Netflix, Hitachi and Hewlett Packard.

In the newest strand of Fintech Insider, in association with Visa, we're taking a burning question from financial services across the globe - and really putting it under the microscope with explainers, expert panels, and in-depth interviews all to bring the global community into focus. In this episode, David Barton-Grimley sat down with Pranav Sood, GM, EMEA at Airwallex to continue exploring the question set out in our previous Focus episode: “Can APAC's travel sector spur on its financial services one?” Join us to find out how Airwallex's APAC roots helped them expand their business, how customer expectations have changed in the past few years, and what key challenbges and issues are being tackled right now in this space. All of this, and so much more! This episode is sponsored by Visa Visa's Fintech Fast Track program is streamlining the onboarding process for fintechs – enabling them to gain access to Visa's powerful capabilities and network. Visa and their enablement partners help fintechs launch and scale cards, virtual credentials, and disbursement programs. To learn more visit, partner.visa.com Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It's hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Ross Gallagher, Benjamin Ensor, and Kate Moody - as well as a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Send us your questions for the Fintech Insider Mailbag here (https://11fscompany.typeform.com/to/kBMan5qL?typeform-source=t.co) Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guest: Pranav Sood.

On today's podcast we celebrate International Women's Day with two female leaders. Firstly Dame Caroline Dinenage, former Minister of State for Digital and Culture in the British Parliament, talks about the need to regulate 'Big Tech' (perhaps against their will), and working with industry leaders to keep the sector in the UK as a leading force globally. She also outlines an approach to education which could see real changes to the number of young women interested in technology. Secondly we welcome Jessie Apple, Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Airwallex, to the show to discuss fraud, compliance as a tool for growth, and the red flags to look out for when criminals are trying to take advantage of our confusion in a complex world.

What's the future of finance?To answer this question I spoke with James Butland, Vice President of Financial Partnerships, EMEA for Airwallex.Airwallex was founded by four friends, Jack Zhang, Max Li, Lucy Liu, and Xijing Dai, in Melbourne, Australia in 2015 and was inspired by real-life experiences.Out of their love for good coffee, engineering-banking friends Jack Zhang and Max Li started Tukk & Co, a café in Melbourne. As small business owners, they recognised first-hand the impact of high foreign exchange (FX) fees and banking costs on their profit margins, and sought out to build a better solution for businesses operating cross-border, improving on the constraints of the current global financial system.Specifically they wanted to solve the pain points surrounding cross-border transactions and empower businesses of all sizes to operate anywhere, anytime.What's the future of the financial services industry?The financial services industry is undergoing a radical transformation, partly through the forces demanded by regulation, as well as the needs of consumers and small and large enterprises.New Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms can help to drive improved customer experience and business growth, and also could be the key to unlocking the future of the financial services industry.Increasingly companies are now investing in incorporating financial products and services into their core business models. To meet this rising demand for embedded finance, traditional financial institutions and challengers are increasingly offering BaaS options.But where do you start?James answers these questions and more, including how new banking platforms can empower a “talent anywhere” strategy for a reimagined workforce, allowing the best people to be hired no matter where they live, even if a company doesn't have a physical presence in that country.More on JamesJames on LinkedInAirwallex websiteYour Host: Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereAndrew's upcoming book