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Luke Boland shares insights from his journey spanning over 15 years in banking, from managing merchant relationships during the early days of contactless payments in Australia to building Standard Chartered's FinTech client coverage across Asia. In this conversation, he discusses the evolution of bank-fintech relationships, the bank's approach to supporting both global players and homegrown innovators like StraitsX and Finmo, the role of stablecoins in bridging traditional finance and digital innovation, and practical advice for FinTech founders on building strong partnerships with financial institutions.About our GuestLuke Boland is the Executive Director and Head of Fintech for ASEAN, South Asia, and GCNA (Greater China and North Asia) at Standard Chartered Bank, based in Singapore. In this role, he leads the Corporate & Investment Banking initiatives within Banks & Broker Dealers, focusing on expanding Standard Chartered's FinTech client coverage across Asia and the bank's global network.Boland joined Standard Chartered in March 2020 as Director of FinTech, and was promoted to his current executive director role in January 2024. His career spans over 15 years in banking, with a strong focus on transactional banking, cash management, and payments. Prior to Standard Chartered, he spent over a decade at National Australia Bank (NAB), where he held various leadership positions across Singapore and Melbourne, including Director of Transactional and Trade Asia and Associate Director of Transactional Banking Asia.Boland's early career included a role as Business Relations Manager at Merchantlink, a merchant acquiring business, where he developed deep expertise in card acceptance and payments infrastructure. He holds a Bachelor of Business in International Business (Applied) from RMIT University in Melbourne.Throughout his tenure at Standard Chartered, Boland has been instrumental in fostering partnerships with leading fintechs in the region, including Xfers (now StraitsX), Finmo, and Atome. He has been at the forefront of the bank's digital asset strategy, supporting the integration of stablecoin infrastructure and blockchain technology into traditional banking services. Under his leadership, Standard Chartered has positioned itself as an active participant in Asia's evolving FinTech ecosystem, supporting both global players and homegrown innovators.Directed by Paulo JoquiñoProduced by Paulo JoquiñoFollow us on LinkedIn for more updatesThe content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, tax, or business advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any Insignia Ventures fund. Any and all opinions shared in this episode are solely personal thoughts and reflections of the guest and the host.

The following article of the Finance & Fintech industry is: “Resilience is the Only Story That Matters” by Sebastian Kreis, CEO & Founder, Xepelin. (AA1111)

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This Fintech CEO Is A Pioneer In Helping People Buy Now & Pay LaterGuestCharlie Youakim CEO Executive Chairman SezzleCompany Sezzle (NASDAQ: SEZL)Website https://sezzle.com/Sezzle Bio: Sezzle is a fintech company empowering the next generation to shop smarter and build financial confidence. Its all-in-one app combines point-of-sale financing with tools that help users manage spending responsibly. Sezzle connects millions of consumers with a global network of merchants through a transparent, easy-to-use platform.Charlie Bio: Charlie Youakim is a tech entrepreneur who has founded two companies, including Passport Parking and Sezzle. He currently serves as co-founder and CEO of Sezzle, a leading Buy Now, Pay Later platform focused on responsible spending and financial empowerment. Under his leadership, Sezzle has experienced rapid growth, completed two stock listings, and built key strategic partnerships, all while maintaining a strong commitment to transparent financial products and a purpose-driven culture.

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War and Markets – Not a great mix South Korea tumbles the most in history Inflation risk is real again – the Fed's quandary is real Investors questioning AI trends and the impact of current policies with our Guest – Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki. NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment)   Ross Gerber is the Co-Founder, President and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management. Ross oversees Gerber Kawasaki’s corporate and investment management operations as well as serves individual clients. Ross has become one of the most followed investors on social and in traditional media. His investment ideas and advice have made him a regular in the business news and he is featured on CNN, CNBC, Fox Business News, Bloomberg and Reuters as well as a contributing writer for Forbes.com. He has been ranked as one of the most influential investment advisors and Fintech innovators in America. Ross and the Gerber Kawasaki team oversees well over a billion dollars of investments focused on technology, media and entertainment companies for clients and the firm. Gerber Kawasaki has grown to be a leader in Fintech by leveraging technology to work with a younger generation of clients. Ross is an expert in online marketing and social media as well as co-developed the company's app for IOS. Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Follow @andrewhorowitz Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy – HERE Stocks mentioned in this episode: (NVDA), (MSFT), (AMD), (TSLA)

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In this episode, I speak with Robin Wauters, European tech ecosystem builder at EU-Inc, about a topic that goes far beyond startups and venture capital headlines: the structural fragmentation of Europe's innovation landscape — and the ambitious idea behind EU Inc.Unlike many Finscale conversations focused on a single company or founder journey, this episode zooms out. It explores whether Europe needs a new legal and financial framework to truly compete on a global scale — and what is structurally holding it back today.We discussed:The origin of the EU Inc initiative: a proposal to create a single, pan-European corporate structure that would allow startups to incorporate once and operate seamlessly across all EU member states, instead of navigating 27 different legal systems.The concrete friction points founders face today in Europe — from incorporation and employee stock options to cross-border investment complexity — and how these barriers slow down scaling compared to the US.The political and regulatory challenges of building such a framework, including the tension between national sovereignty and the need for deeper integration to foster innovation.The role of capital markets in Europe, and why fragmentation in listing rules, taxation and supervision makes it harder to create true European champions.The broader competitiveness question: how Europe positions itself between the US and China in technology, capital formation and regulatory agility.The realistic path forward — what can be implemented pragmatically, what requires political courage, and why timing matters in the current geopolitical and economic context.A thoughtful and strategic conversation about Europe's future as a startup continent — not just in terms of funding rounds, but in terms of structural design.Robin's recommendation:Podcast “Stuff you should know”: https://stuffyoushouldknow.com/Useful links:Robin Wauters: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinwauters/EU-Inc: https://www.eu-inc.orgSirris: http://www.sirris.be********************Finscale is much more than a podcast. It's an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships.

In This Episode Which trends are genuinely reshaping and transforming banking? Is fintech hitting its “awkward adolescent phase”—past the hype but not yet fully mature? Today we sort through the signal and the noise. Which trends are actually changing how banks work and which are mostly theater. There are lots of pitches coming at banks, but just like in baseball, you can’t swing at them all. How do financial institutions decide what’s worth pursuing versus what’s just the latest headline? Joining host Jason Henrichs are two people who view the landscape from different vantage points: Alex Johnson, Founder of FinTech Takes who analyzes and challenges the narratives shaping fintech, and Meghan Kober, Head of Fintech Partnerships & Investments at U.S. Bank who sits on the side of who decides which innovations get deployed within one of the most innovative banks. Together, they dig into where fintech stands today and what the next phase might look like once the noise settles. This episode of Breaking Banks is part of the FintechXchange recording series at the University of Utah, powered by U.S. Bank.

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Credit unions entered 2026 with more digital ambition than any segment of the banking industry. Yet 60% are still in early stages of transformation or lack clear goals. That's not a strategy issue. It's an execution issue. In this episode of The Experience Factor, sponsored by Q2, Jim Marous sits down with Jesus Garcia, Chief Experience Officer at OceanAir Federal Credit Union, to examine what the 2026 Retail Banking Trends and Priorities report reveals about the credit union sector and how one institution is moving beyond ambition to measurable results. This conversation covers: * The execution gap * The branch expansion paradox * The talent contradiction * Fintech partnerships that actually drive impact * The open banking blind spot * AI: substance vs optics This discussion isn't about strategy decks. It's about what's actually working and what must change. The Experience Factor is sponsored by Q2. Download the 2026 Retail Banking Trends and Priorities Report here.

“The most curious person in multifamily,” Moshe Crane is the VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures, a Maryland-based real estate investment and management firm focused on multifamily and other asset acquisitions and development in the Baltimore-Washington corridor. The company manages more than $1B in assets and over 4,000 apartment units while developing and selling new homes. Moshe also hosts the Curious Wire podcast and writes the Curious Deal newsletter, where he breaks down multifamily deals, careers, and industry trends while exploring how operators build, finance, and scale real estate businesses.(01:45) - Moshe's Real Estate Path(02:32) - Deals Returning to the Market(06:05) - Sage Ventures' Market Focus(07:27) - Defining Great Operators(08:27) - The Third-Party Talent Crunch(10:17) - Systems Beat Stars(12:36) - The Sage Operations Playbook(15:47) - Fraud Screening Tools(19:01) - The Roving Team Mindset(21:05) - Moshe's Role(23:56) - Feature: CREtech New York Oct. 20–21 (25:52) - The Accidental Self-Storage Win(26:41) - Office-to-Storage Conversions(28:21) - A Scrappy Deal Mix(28:58) - Low-Basis Development Opportunities(29:46) - Pitching Flexibility to LPs(30:26) - No Gurus, Just Operators(33:58) - Discipline Over Vertical Integration(36:19) - PropTech Ecosystem Shifts(39:38) - Proptech Adoption(44:42) - Motivation, Curiosity & Faith(49:31) - Collaboration Superpower: Bill Walsh

In this episode, Lex chats with Yoshi Yokokawa, CEO of Alpaca — a brokerage infrastructure company that provides API-based trading and custody services to fintechs and developers globally. The conversation begins with their shared experience at Lehman Brothers during the 2008 financial crisis, where Yoshi worked in fixed income securitization and learned that even when market participants sense a bubble, they keep dancing because timing the exit is impossible. After Lehman's collapse, Yoshi pursued entrepreneurship, building a computer vision AI company acquired by Kyocera before founding Alpaca in 2017. Initially inspired by Robinhood, Yoshi pivoted after experiencing firsthand the friction of accessing brokerage infrastructure—realizing the deeper opportunity was building API-first brokerage rails for developers. Today Alpaca powers 9 million accounts through 300+ partners across 45 countries, recently raising $150 million at a unicorn valuation. The discussion explores how Alpaca follows Robinhood's product roadmap to anticipate partner demand, the challenges of adding crypto, and Yoshi's thesis that finance is undergoing a generational shift from digital to on-chain operations. Lex shares examples of legacy infrastructure dysfunction—from faxing PDFs to TD Ameritrade in 2012 to the Synapse collapse caused by manual CSV uploads—illustrating why Alpaca built its own custody and ledger systems as a path to competing in the $350 trillion global securities custody market. NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS: Alpaca's biggest breakthrough was not a better investing app idea, but recognizing that the real bottleneck was brokerage infrastructure. Yokokawa and team initially explored B2C product concepts, but pivoted once they experienced firsthand how painful broker-dealer setup, custody, and clearing integrations were. For readers building fintech, this is a huge lesson: the highest-value opportunity is often the “invisible” infrastructure pain, not the user-facing feature set. They found product-market fit by starting with a narrow wedge (API for automated traders) and only then expanding into a broader platform (Broker API for fintech apps). Alpaca did not begin by serving large fintechs; it first attracted power users who urgently needed programmable execution, then used inbound demand (“can I build my own Robinhood?”) as proof to build account opening, reporting, and full brokerage APIs. This is a valuable go-to-market pattern for infrastructure startups: win with a sharp use case, then expand into the system of record. Yokokawa's core strategic edge is full-stack control of licenses, memberships, and ledger technology rather than relying on legacy vendors. He explicitly ties this to lessons from historical fintech fragility (manual workflows, broken reconciliations, middleware failures) and argues that owning the custody/clearing layer is what makes Alpaca defensible long term. For readers, this is the key takeaway on moat-building in financial services: if you don't control the ledger and operational core, your product may scale faster at first but remains structurally fragile. TOPICS Alpaca, Lehman Brothers, Barclays, Nomura, Neuberger Berman, Blackrock, Robinhood, Interactive Brokers, TD Ameritrade, BNY Mellon, Brokerage infrastructure, API, trading, tokenization, embedded finance, fintech, crypto, web3   ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

What does it actually take to secure a payments company in an era of sophisticated, well-funded cybercriminals? In this first episode of The Trust Advantage Series, brought to you by Payroc, host Greg Myers sits down with David Edwards, Payroc's Senior Vice President of Information Security, for a candid and eye-opening conversation about modern cybersecurity in the payments industry.With 30 years in technology — spanning private banking, retail, and payments — David brings hard-won perspective to the questions keeping payments executives up at night. Sparked by a real-world ransomware attack on a payments company, this episode cuts through the compliance checkbox mentality to explore what genuine, operational security actually looks like.David and Greg cover a wide range of critical topics: why passing audits doesn't equal being secure, how AI has radically changed the phishing threat landscape, the three pillars of identity and vulnerability management, and why resilience — not prevention — is the new gold standard. David also breaks down Payroc's layered approach to ransomware defense, how the company integrates acquired platforms without creating security gaps, and the right questions ISVs, ISOs, banks, and merchants should be asking their payment partners.Whether you're a developer, a risk officer, or a business owner processing transactions, this episode delivers a masterclass in why security isn't just an IT issue — it's everyone's job.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the search for high-caliber talent is a constant challenge for U.S. businesses. Yet just a short flight away, a vibrant and largely untapped reservoir of skilled professionals is driving innovation across Latin America. Plugg Technologies was founded on the recognition of this immense potential, creating a dedicated pathway for U.S. companies to access the exceptional tech expertise found in countries like Argentina, Mexico, and beyond. This is the story of how a bold vision turned into a company that is redefining staff augmentation and forging powerful, cross-border partnerships.In 2015, Brian Samson, made a bold move. He left San Francisco for Buenos Aires, taking on the challenge of growing a FinTech startup. What started as a small team quickly evolved into a thriving workforce of 85 talented professionals in Argentina. This eye-opening experience revealed a powerful truth: Latin America is home to a wealth of untapped tech talent ready to drive global innovation. This insight led to the creation of Plugg Technologies, a company dedicated to connecting U.S. businesses with the best and brightest minds in LATAM. With the addition of Ruben Santana a 30-year staffing veteran with extensive experience leading nearshoring operations in Mexico our team grew stronger. Ruben's knowledge of the region's talent landscape has been instrumental in our success.Today, Plugg Technologies has become a trusted partner for U.S. companies, placing hundreds of top Latin American tech professionals from Argentina, Mexico, and beyond. We have the infrastructure, leadership, and expertise to make nearshore staff augmentation a seamless experience, empowering companies to scale quickly and efficiently. At Plugg, we're driven by a mission: to provide personalized, hands-on service for every client we work with. Our deep roots in the region, combined with a commitment to excellence, mean we don't just fill positions we build lasting partnerships.CONTACT DETAILS:Email: brian@plugg.tech Business: Plugg TechnologiesWebsite: www.plugg.tech Social Media:Podcast: nearshorecafepodcast.com LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansamson/ Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing.Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services.

In this episode of One Vision, Theodora Lau hosts Angi Milano, Founder and CEO of Maven Advisory, about her diverse career journey in financial services. They discuss the challenges and rewards of embracing independence, the importance of saying 'no', as well as the complexities and the art of selling in regulated industries. Angi shares insights on current trends in fintech, emphasizing the need for relationship building and community engagement as the industry evolves.Hot take: “… power of no and knowing when your limits really are hit and you have to turn somebody down is a powerful lesson that I wish I had learned.”Hot take: “In sales, if you are not thinking ahead, you're falling behind.” 00:00 Welcome and Introductions01:04 Angi's Career Pivot 05:39 Betting on Yourself10:17 The Power of Saying No13:24 The Art of Selling21:12 Trends for 202625:18 Slow Down and Recharge27:46 Magic Wand WishMore about our guest 

Javier Riaño, de IronIA Fintech, importancia de las clases y las retrocesiones, que ahora que se busca seguridad con fondos monetarios. “El fondo es un vehículo que en España no se ha hecho relativamente fácil el conocerlo en profundidad”, afirma el invitado. Además añade que tiene varios matices, ya que como señala es que el más importante es que“el mismo fondo tiene varias clases”. ¿Qué significa esto? El experto explica que “el mismo producto si compras la clase A te cuesta un euro y medio y si te cuesta un clase C un 0,50”. Señala que es “similar a cuando vas a un supermercado y el mismo producto en un supermercado y en otro distinto te cuesta diferente”. Javier Riaño también habla del código ISIN en los fondos de inversión. “El código ISIN es el DNI, te marca todo: el coste, la divisa, si paga dividendos o no”, afirma el invitado. “Entre los códigos ISIN que son diferentes lo que se diferencia entre ellos es el coste y también puede haber que uno sea en euros y otros en dólares”, asegura el entrevistado. ¿Cómo puede elegir el cliente entre todos estos fondos? El invitado destaca que destacan con símbolos para que el consumidor no se pierda. ¿Para qué la compañía da a elegir todas esas opciones? El entrevistado destaca que la compañía “enseña todo” y además asegura que “a la gente que no tiene ese conocimiento le damos ese servicio de gestión discrecional”. ¿La volatilidad en el mercado está provocando que esté entrando más dinero? “Los movimientos bruscos del mercado lo que hacen es retraer a la gente” y también asegura que esto hace que adquieran fondos monetarios de hasta un 1% de gestión, cuando “en IronIA te puedes encontrar fondos con una comisión de un 0,10%”.

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Neste episódio do Fintech Talks nós recebemos Luiz Gustavo Neves, CEO e cofundador da GigU, para uma conversa sobre plataformas de inteligência e eficiência para motoristas e entregadores de apps — a linha de frente da Gig Economy.Falamos sobre como esses profissionais tomam decisões em segundos em um ambiente de precificação dinâmica e alta assimetria de informação — e por que aceitar “qualquer corrida” pode acabar treinando o algoritmo para oferecer sempre as piores oportunidades. Luiz explica como a GigU atua como um copiloto financeiro, calculando em tempo real o valor por hora e por quilômetro de cada oferta para ajudar o trabalhador a escolher melhor e aumentar sua rentabilidade.Também exploramos a trajetória da empresa, desde quando se chamava Stop Club — com pontos físicos de apoio no Rio — até a pivotagem para um produto 100% digital e o crescimento da base de assinantes. Além disso, falamos sobre expansão internacional, o desafio do mercado americano e novas frentes de serviços financeiros que estão sendo desenvolvidas pela empresa, com foco nas necessidades específicas de gestão e nas transações cotidianas dos profissionais da gig economy.Confira!

There's a tension at the heart of modern banking that technology doesn't seem to totally resolve: how do you be both, digitally excellent and deeply human at the same time? Most banks have picked a lane: either betting on digital efficiency or doubling down on relationship banking. But consumers aren't asking for one or the other. They want both. They want their banking app to work flawlessly when they need it, and they want someone who actually knows them when it matters. My guest today is Dontá Wilson, Truist's Chief Consumer and Small Business Banking Officer. He leads 20,000 teammates serving clients through both digital channels and more than 1,900 community banking branches. His portfolio spans core deposits and loans to mortgage, auto, credit cards, and the full stack of consumer products. He also oversees Truist's multi-year growth plan that's reimagining both their digital experience and their physical branches using insights and AI. We talked about how AI is redefining consumer expectations and trust, what it takes to innovate inside a highly regulated industry while keeping client purpose at the center, and why Dontá believes innovation without empathy is empty.

In this episode, Alex and I had the chance to discuss:* Block's plan to sell access to its proprietary Cash App credit score* So-called “no KYC” crypto cards* Stablecoin infrastructure firm Bridge's apparent derisking* The brewing internecine fights over regulating prediction markets* And, as always, what Alex and I just can't let go of Get full access to Fintech Business Weekly at fintechbusinessweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to Fintech Recap. I'm Alex Johnson, joined as always by my partner in recapping, Jason Mikula. We kick things off with Block's move into credit scoring. Block stitched together data across Cash App and Afterpay into a proprietary score it's now surfacing to consumers and selling to other lenders, claiming auto lenders could approve 30% more borrowers at identical loss rates using the Cash App score. We dig into adverse selection when consumers choose what to share, where this fits in lender workflows, and the FCRA wrinkle that “transactions and experiences” data can fall outside the definition of a consumer report… Then, we dive into stablecoins. Jason walks through the rebirth of “no KYC” crypto-funded spending cards, including testing several of these services himself (tune in to discover the pattern!). The core mechanic Jason flags is a corporate card loophole: KYB the company, then issue incremental “employee” cards with no legal or regulatory requirement to verify the person behind each card. From there, we zoom out to Bridge, Stripe's stablecoin infrastructure subsidiary. Bridge got conditional OCC approval to form a national trust bank and moved jurisdictions (which include Russia, Belarus, Gaza, South Sudan, and Venezuela) from “controlled” to “prohibited,” while still defining “prohibited” with an “extraordinary situations” carveout. Plus, in our Can't Let It Go corner: prediction markets.  CFTC Chair Mike Sig told the Senate during his nomination hearing that he'd defer to the courts on sports betting and prediction markets. But early this year, he reversed course, asserting the CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction and filing amicus briefs against state prohibitions aimed at sports betting. Kalshi and Polymarket loved it, and I'm sure that's unrelated to the fact that Sig's boss's son is an advisor to both. We close with Substack's new partnership with Polymarket to embed prediction markets into journalism, set against a real-world example of the incentive problem: Israeli authorities investigated and arrested military reservists and a civilian for allegedly using classified information to place bets on Polymarket. This episode is brought to you by Plaid.  Most lenders see the value of cash flow data. The hard part is getting started—and knowing what to do with it once you have it. Plaid makes it easy to access real-time cash flow and behavioral insights in seconds, through a familiar experience borrowers already trust. No heavy lift. No added friction. Learn more at www.plaid.com/ftt Sign up for Alex's Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/  And for more exclusive insider content, don't forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Jason: Newsletter: https://fintechbusinessweekly.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmikula/   Follow Alex:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgfH47QEwbQmkQlz1V9rQA/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson

This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Robin Wauters, European tech ecosystem builder at EU-IncFinscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.********************Finscale is much more than a podcast. It's an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships.

What if checkout was the growth engine instead of an add-on? We sit down with Ismael Wrixen, CEO of ThriveCart, to explore how a payments-first platform can power the modern creator economy from a $99 template to a $10,000 mastermind without locking you into a brittle tech stack. Ismael breaks down how ThriveCart layers affiliates, an LMS, and marketing automation on top of payments, then uses smart funnels to turn checkout into predictable revenue.The conversation gets especially interesting around financing. As ticket sizes rise, traditional BNPL hits limits on geography and amount. Enter Thrive Pay Installments: interest-free plans using a customer's existing card limit, delivered globally in USD, CAD, GBP, EUR, and AUD. Early data shows 3.3x higher average order values, approvals jumping from ~40% to ~85%, and checkout time collapsing to five seconds. Merchants still get paid up front; buyers spread payments over three, six, or twelve months with no new loan application, no extra friction.We also zoom out to the bigger picture of the creator economy and AI. Demand for reskilling surges as companies retool, and creators step in with specialized courses and coaching across finance, business, wellness, and AI. Ismael shares why flexibility is non-negotiable—keep your payment funnel, swap your LMS, integrate with 50+ tools, and sell globally with automated taxes and e-invoicing support coming online. We discuss where LLM commerce is heading, why human-in-the-loop purchasing still matters, and how adaptive pricing and localized experiences unlock international growth.If you care about conversion, funding bigger baskets, and building a stack that won't trap you as AI reshapes the landscape, this is your roadmap. 

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Community finance is under pressure. On this episode of Credit Union Conversation, Mark Ritter sits down with Doug Wadsworth to unpack the realities facing small credit unions, including expanding regulatory burdens, rising compliance costs, and growing competition among credit unions. They discuss why credit union advocacy matters, how the cooperative model must evolve, and what practical leadership looks like when serving members in an increasingly complex financial environment.What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ How small credit unions manage increasing regulatory burden and mounting compliance costs during NCUA examinations✅ Why credit union advocacy is essential to protecting the cooperative model and strengthening member impact✅ How credit union competition from large financial institutions and FinTech competition is reshaping credit union strategySubscribe to Credit Union Conversations for the latest credit union trends and insights on loan volume and business lending! Connect with MBFS to boost your credit union's growth today.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Doug shares his journey into the credit union space and his introduction to small credit unions06:25 The challenges of obtaining services, the weight of NCUA examinations, and the rising regulatory burden on small credit unions17:18 Survey results reveal growing credit union competition from larger credit unions over smaller ones21:04 Breaking down compliance costs, HMDA reporting, and NMLS registration27:58 Advocacy efforts aimed at achieving regulatory relief for small credit unions31:15 A vision for strengthening the cooperative model and sustaining community financeKEY TAKEAWAYS:

Bienvenidos a un nuevo análisis de nuestra mentoría grupal de la comunidad EMPRENDE! con Juan Manuel. En esta sesión diseccionamos tácticas vitales para la supervivencia y escalabilidad de cualquier negocio en el ecosistema digital actual.En este episodio vas a encontrar respuestas a problemas reales del día a día de un anunciante, pasando de ser un mago de los trucos diarios a un gobernador de tu negocio:

Block Just Cut 4,000 Jobs. WiseTech Cut 2,000. Here's What To Do Next.Last week was a wake-up call for anyone working in fintech and tech in Australia.Block — the company behind Square, Cash App, and Afterpay — cut more than 4,000 employees. That's nearly half the company, down from over 10,000 to just under 6,000. The stock surged 24% on the same day. Afterpay is still headquartered in Sydney, and Australian staff have been directly affected.The same week, WiseTech Global announced 2,000 job cuts over two years — 29% of their workforce. CBA quietly cut 300 roles, mostly in technology. All three cited AI as the driver.In this video, Dexter Cousins breaks down what actually happened and gives you three practical steps to take today if you've been affected or think you might be next.Chapters00:00 Navigating Job Loss in FinTech01:39 How Your Experience Is In Greater Demand Than Ever03:02 Avoid Three BIG Mistakes03:49 Career Balance Sheet05:03 Identifying Opportunities05:45 GTM Strategy — Quick Wins07:09 Building Momentum and NetworkingCareer Balance Sheet - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hLJJQl2B_h1u00G46sNxlhGNRXXZlCv6/viewPart 1 - https://tieronepeople.com/2025/11/14/find-fintech-jobs/Part 2 -https://tieronepeople.com/2026/01/12/professional-networks-job-hunting/Part 3 - https://tieronepeople.com/2026/02/16/professional-brand-first-principles/Send a textContact: info@tieronepeople.comConnect on with Dexter Cousins on Linkedin Hire Exceptional Fintech Talent Subscribe on LinkedIn

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Eric Byunn of Centana Growth joins Nick to discuss The Future of Fintech, If VC Growth Has Become a New Asset Class, and the Case For and Against Vertical Integration in the AI Age. In this episode we cover: Due Diligence and Value Creation Investment in Jumio and Identity Verification Growth Expectations and Market Realities Lessons from Netscape and Industry Evolution Investor Responsiveness and Connectivity Guest Links: Eric's LinkedIn Centana Growth Partners' LinkedIn Centana Growth Partners' Website The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

In this episode of One Vision, Theodora Lau hosts Angi Milano, Founder and CEO of Maven Advisory, about her diverse career journey in financial services. They discuss the challenges and rewards of embracing independence, the importance of saying 'no', as well as the complexities and the art of selling in regulated industries. Angi shares insights on current trends in fintech, emphasizing the need for relationship building and community engagement as the industry evolves.Hot take: “… power of no and knowing when your limits really are hit and you have to turn somebody down is a powerful lesson that I wish I had learned.”Hot take: “In sales, if you are not thinking ahead, you're falling behind.” More about our guest

How can I invest in the next Monet? Guiding us through the world of art investments is Clear Art Reserve founder Clare Baukham. Why you don't need to be an art expert and how the returns can be surprisingly strong this week on the Fintech Newscast https://www.clear-art-reserve.com Click Subscribe to keep up to date on … Continue reading Ep 277- Clear Art Reserve founder Clare Baukham

This week on The Lazy CEO, Jane Lu sits down with Jeremy Cabral, co-founder of Finder, one of Australia’s biggest fintech success stories.Jeremy spent 16 years growing Finder from a bootstrapped startup into a global brand trusted by millions, expanding into 23+ countries and surpassing $100M in revenue before ever raising external capital. When the company eventually raised, it did so at a $680M valuation.He’s experienced every stage of the journey, from scrappy beginnings to international expansion. Today, Jeremy works with founders and leaders to scale smarter, navigate growth, and make sense of emerging shifts like AI. In this episode, they cover: How to use scrappy, crazy PR stunts to get your business noticed How startups should actually use SEO The reality of expanding internationally and why you can’t just copy and paste what worked at home Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO Podcast: @thelazyceo_podcastStay updated with Jane Lu: @thelazyceoConnect with Jeremy: @jeremyjcabral & LI: Jeremy Cabral Follow Ranged Group: @finder.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live im Podcast „3x3=10“ sprechen wir mit Leon Merx, Geschäftsführer von Otto Payments, über ein Thema, das selten Hype produziert, aber Milliarden bewegt: Payment.

Drop us a message!Hey guys and welcome to Social In 10, your Monday morning ritual full of digital marketing insights to go with your coffee, brought to you by the team here at Giraffe Social with a range of other industry experts.In this episode, James Story, Content Marketing Manager at Ten10 Group, shares how to market complex topics like agentic AI, intelligent automation, and enterprise tech without overwhelming your audience. We explore how to judge the right level of technical depth so content actually drives understanding, trust, and action.James breaks down how to maintain a consistent B2B content narrative across SEO, LinkedIn, webinars, and sales enablement, and why coherence matters more than channel tactics when moving from awareness to lead generation. We also discuss what really drives successful B2B LinkedIn growth, beyond posting frequency or chasing trends.Plus, we're also speaking to Lizzie Linford, Paid Media Manager at Giraffe Social, to get her thoughts on why empathy-led content performs better long-term, and how marketers can intentionally build audience understanding into content planning and strategy from day one.Want to be featured on the pod? Drop us a voice note on Instagram at @GiraffeSM. About Giraffe Social's Social in 10 Podcast Giraffe Social is a multi-disciplined digital marketing agency specialising in social media marketing based on the South Coast of the United Kingdom. We work with a wide range of industries, spanning from Fintech and L&D, to Beauty and Retail. Social in 10 is a weekly podcast about all things digital marketing. We discuss all the things social media managers want to know, including the latest platform updates, emerging trends, campaign ideas, and best practices to help you stay ahead of the curve. Whether you're managing multiple clients or growing your brand in-house, each episode is packed with actionable insights… all delivered in under ten minutes. Hosted by the Giraffe Social team, this is your fast, fun, no-fluff guide to making sense of social. New episodes every week, so tune in and level up your marketing game!

這集我超級榮幸邀請到前外商銀行副總裁、現任阿爾發金融科技董事長的琇惠姐！我們深聊了她退休後投入FinTech領域創業的艱辛，以及在台灣推動數位金融時所面臨的重重法規挑戰。面對大家常有的疑問：「AI機器人理財到底安不安全？」、「它會不會取代人類理專？」琇惠姐為我們破解了「黑箱」迷思，解釋機器人理財背後其實是嚴謹的諾貝爾獲獎經濟學理論與高規格的政府監管。她也強調，未來的趨勢是「人機協作」，機器負責24小時不帶情緒的紀律演算與資產配置，而人類則提供無可取代的服務溫度與陪伴。 我們更深入探討了國外非常流行的「外包投資長（OCIO）」概念，教中小企業如何活用閒置資金，不僅能抵抗通膨，還能創造源源不絕的員工福利與退休金，實踐真正的ESG。我也分享了姑姑如何運用奶奶留下的本金，每年穩定滾出全家族聚餐費的真實故事，這不只是財富的累積，更是愛與記憶的傳承。 投資理財從來都不是為了每天焦慮地預測市場高低點，而是設定好目標並堅定前行。當我們學會信任並善用AI這個強大的理財小幫手，建立好穩健的資產配置系統，就能把寶貴的時間還給生活，讓時間與紀律自然地為我們滾出安心富足的未來。 * ┏━精算媽咪的家計簿━┓**

JX Lye, Founder and CEO of Acme, joins Jeremy Au to unpack how execution compounds advantage in Southeast Asia fintech. They explore Acme's journey from solving delayed bank reconciliation to becoming a core bank connectivity layer serving fintech platforms, direct debit infrastructure, and ERP systems across Singapore and the region. The conversation covers the hard realities of going from zero to one customer, the discipline required from one to five, and how scaling to 80 customers shifts growth toward retention and upsell. Joshua reflects on fintech's COVID boom and 2023 reset, the Brex versus Ramp execution debate, and why Singapore rewards niche depth in financial services. He also shares how AI is shifting from model hype to vertical application, and why founder endurance, health, and signal reading matter more than chasing a visible summit. 03:12 Instant payments exposed a broken backend: FAST and PayNow moved money instantly, but apps waited days because reconciliation relied on end-of-day bank statements. 09:18 From one to five customers demands discipline: Founders must resist custom builds, stay product focused, and lead sales personally to avoid fragmentation. 13:08 Scaling to 80 customers shifts growth drivers: Upsells and retention begin compounding faster than new logo acquisition in Southeast Asia's shallow markets. 17:24 Fintech's COVID boom distorted reality: Easy capital and soaring markets fueled inflated valuations that later reset in 2023. 22:38 Execution beats first mover advantage: Ramp outcompounded Brex through speed, alignment, and focus rather than positioning alone. 25:42 Focus and alignment define execution quality: If teams describe different priorities, compounding slows and distraction spreads. 38:32 Founder stress never disappears, it evolves: Milestones do not remove pressure; resilience, health, and signal reading sustain long-term ambition. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/jx-lye-compounding-execution Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts #Fintech #SoutheastAsiaTech #StartupExecution #FounderJourney #BankingInfrastructure #B2BGrowth #AIinBusiness #SingaporeStartups #VentureBuilding #BRAVEpodcast

Dive deep into the world of global finance, fintech, and payment strategy with Viktoria Soltesz — a visionary leader reshaping how modern businesses think about money. As the founder and CEO of PSP Angels, Viktoria brings 20+ years of real-world experience in banking, payments, taxation, and financial strategy to every conversation.In each episode, Viktoria unpacks complex financial topics — from international payment flows and risk mitigation to banking psychology and ethical industry practices — and translates them into practical insights businesses can use today. Whether you're scaling a startup, navigating cross-border banking, or just trying to understand where your money really goes, she breaks down the barriers between institutions and individuals with clarity and candor.Expect behind-the-scenes stories from her work with global companies, deep dives into trends shaping the future of money, and expert guidance on how to build financial systems that are secure, efficient, and strategically sound. With bestselling books, international speaking experience, and award-winning leadership, Viktoria's mission is clear: to educate and empower you to master the mechanics of money — and never be in the dark about your finances again.Thanks for watching! Go ahead and like, comment, subscribe and turn on post notifications!

Crypto and fintech are converging. But who captures the value? Nick Almond on stablecoins, DAOs, and the future of capital formation. As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. – Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Nick: https://x.com/DrNickA Follow David: https://x.com/dcanellis — Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ —-- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:07) FinTech vs Crypto Today (03:28) Banks Onramps and Walled Gardens (07:53) Where Value Accrues Onchain (16:47) DAS PROMO (17:39) Where Value Accrues Onchain (Con't) (25:02) Tokens Culture and Market Outlook - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on The Breakdown is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Host and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this first episode of a new series on the Leaders in Payments podcast, host Greg Myers sits down with Chris Aristides, Founder and CEO of Jaris, to explore what it truly takes for payments companies and ISOs to remain competitive as the market shifts toward owned, embedded finance experiences.Chris brings an unconventional background to the payments world, having spent 22 years in the hedge fund industry as an analyst and portfolio manager before making the move into building a company. The conversation begins with the origin story of Jaris, which set out to bring a Square Capital-style lending product to the broader payments market. Rather than following the typical merchant cash advance route, Chris made the deliberate choice to build on a bank-backed model with a modern tech stack, prioritising regulatory alignment and a foundation flexible enough to eventually expand into multi-product banking services.A significant portion of the discussion centers on the complexity of working with legacy payment processors. Unlike vertical SaaS platforms, which offer high conversion and seamless integration, the legacy world is fragmented, running on outdated infrastructure with no easy outlet to plug into. Jaris has spent years building around this challenge, developing its own cloud-based core and processor-agnostic settlement infrastructure to bridge that gap.Chris also addresses the broader vision, making the case that lending alone is insufficient and that engaging the full merchant base requires a suite of products including instant payouts and commercial banking. He closes by framing Jaris not as a disruptor, but as a complement to the existing infrastructure, doing the hard work the industry has long needed done.

Corinna Stukan, Product Leader and Founder of Fintech marketplace Bizzy, lays out practical advice for connecting your product roadmap to business goals. She explains how a metrics one-pager aligns day-to-day product decisions with company goals, why understanding whether your business is in growth, acquisition or cost-control mode should shape every prioritisation call, and how to frame initiatives so stakeholders see commercial impact, not just better UX.Chapters4:00 — Why product people should care about business acumen6:01 — Organisational causes of weak commercial context for PMs8:10 — What business acumen means in practice9:10 — Wake-up story: prioritisation shifted after asking the CEO about revenue drivers11:05 — Misalignment: company goals vs team OKRs12:13 — How to run the metrics one-pager and link product to business goals14:37 — Strategy: where we are, where we're going, how we'll get there15:03 — Encouraging ideas while setting business context17:01 — Running collaborative bets before creating the roadmap19:20 — Communicating value: turn “better onboarding” into business impact22:08 — Avoiding over-attribution and internal attribution fights23:05 — Example: marketing's 12 touchpoints and joint contribution to acquisition24:26 — Practising stakeholder storytelling; where LLMs help and don't29:17 — Presentation craft: fewer slides, start with numbers, end with actions31:03 — Using LLMs for synthesis, not hOur 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.

With no clear external enemy left, crypto may be facing its next antagonist: fintech. This episode explores whether crypto is winning — or being domesticated. Plus, a conversation with Nick Almond. As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. – Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Nick: https://x.com/DrNickA Follow David: https://x.com/dcanellis — Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ —-- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro (01:42) The Birth of TradFintech (05:04) Make Way, Crypto Natives (08:55) Rising Tides (10:40) DAS Promo (11:30) Interview with Nick Almond - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on The Breakdown is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Host and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode of the Leaders in Payments podcast, host Greg Myers sits down with Alex Dewison, Director of Digital Solutions at Global Payments, to explore the rapidly evolving world of online commerce and checkout experiences. Alex brings a rich background to the conversation, having started his career in software development before moving into payments at Worldpay, where he worked with major UK retailers like Tesco and Next, and eventually transitioning into his current role overseeing digital product strategy across Europe, Asia, and Oceania.The discussion covers how consumer payment expectations have shifted dramatically, with digital wallets now accounting for over twenty percent of transactions and instant refunds becoming a baseline expectation rather than a perk. Alex argues that friction at checkout is no longer tolerable and that the industry is moving toward what he calls "invisible" or zero-click commerce, where the act of paying becomes seamlessly embedded in the shopping experience itself.The conversation also tackles the tension between platform simplicity and merchant control, the dangers of offering too many payment options, and the importance of localizing payment methods when expanding internationally. Alex shares practical guidance on how merchants can reduce cart abandonment by addressing surprise fees, slow page loads, and poor mobile optimization.On the topic of AI, Alex separates genuine near-term value, such as intelligent payment routing and adaptive fraud detection, from the longer-term hype around fully autonomous AI agents. He closes with a pointed message for e-commerce leaders: in 2026, your payment experience is your product, and the winners will be those who relentlessly remove friction rather than add features.

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In this episode of The Risk Reversal Podcast, Dan Nathan and Guy Adami break down the massive rotation rocking the tech sector. Why are investors dumping software darlings like Salesforce, Adobe, and Oracle while Apple hits new highs? The guys debate whether the "AI tailwind" has officially become a headwind for SaaS companies and if the massive infrastructure spend by Microsoft and Google will ever generate a real return. After the break, Dan sits down with Jason Wilk, Founder and CEO of Dave ($DAVE). Jason shares his incredible founder journey—from a professional golf aspirant to landing Mark Cuban as a lead investor who capped his salary at $30k. They discuss how Dave is using AI-driven underwriting to disrupt JPMorgan and Wells Fargo, slashing default rates from 20% to 1%, and the future of fintech in a high-rate environment. —FOLLOW USYouTube: @RiskReversalMediaInstagram: @riskreversalmediaTwitter: @RiskReversalLinkedIn: RiskReversal Media

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