In this special 250th episode of Breaking Banks Europe, titled “Fintech in a Word,” Matteo Rizzi celebrates 500 unique guests and 5 years of the show, by leading an insightful conversation with the six hosts, each reflecting on the one word that represents the last 15 years in fintech. Matthias Kroener emphasizes the importance of culture in shaping fintech’s future, while Paolo Sironi focuses on strategy as the key to success. Roberto Capodieci looks ahead, discussing the future of the industry and how it’s evolving. Elizabeth Kleinveld sees possibilities in every challenge fintech has faced, and Don Ginsel describes the industry’s exciting journey as a true rollercoaster. Francesca Aliverti highlights inclusion, with a special focus on emerging markets in EMEA. Finally, Matteo Rizzi shares his thoughts on the crucial role of talent, particularly upskilling through initiatives like Timepledge.org. Join us as we celebrate 250 episodes and reflect on our favorite show moments from the past five years!

In this installment of The Bankers' Bookshelf - guest and host roles mix in a discussion exploring the transformation of banking in the platform economy, focusing on embedded finance and conscious banking. Banks are shifting from traditional product-centric models to value-added services, leveraging data to offer personalized, outcome-driven solutions, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The conversation with Panagiotis Kriaris also highlights the importance of advisory platforms, where banks help clients make informed decisions, shifting value from products to relationships. Examples like Amazon show how transparency and data enablement can drive trust and engagement, shaping the future of banking through technology and customer-centric strategies. “Banks and Fintech on Platform Economies: Contextual and Conscious Banking” is the chosen work of the month, written by #BBE’s resident host, Paolo Sironi. Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/-/pt/dp/1119756979/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J9gh56H_DWuXjGWWUkdSYHU1M7BnvSKemankVx-6P4Fn7blQ6B19gyxjKT1gydTuzxr-en7ZdiYzkRvghKHhgN5H5IIlVfjGcPxtlc7O5QtqaMQNMrGJx2it0K3oodj9GsRbev3iKd4p32y16gwyWd5zwBdk4wJEEZq1oTYO6KNuabGfYpuNfO7clbUbSXLp.IzbK2jMEGiYQ3myvD_U9UdkOrkbV4Ej6oJs_gof4wRw&dib_tag=se&qid=1728041542&refinements=p_27%3APaolo+Sironi&s=books&sr=1-1 About our guest: Panagiotis Kriaris https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkriaris https://www.unzer.com/en Panagiotis has spent his career on the borderline between business and technology with a leadership background at an international level. Panagiotis brings senior expertise across Financial Services, Banking, Payments, FinTech, Retail and E-Commerce. Innovation, strategy, business development, strategic partnerships and building businesses and products from scratch have been at the center of his work and attention throughout his career. Being a recognized voice in the financial services industry, Panagiotis has contributed to various publications and podcasts and is often invited as a public speaker at events around the globe. Paolo Sironi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepsironi/ IBM FinTech Strategy and Author

In this month’s News From The Fintech Front, host Don Ginsel is joined by guests Alex Johnson and Gabriella Orille, marking a major milestone for the show: 500 unique guests! Key topics include the increasing role of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in transforming financial systems and how neobanks are strengthening ties with traditional banks to diversify their services. They also dive into the growth of Embedded Finance, reshaping consumer experiences by integrating financial services into everyday platforms, and innovations in RegTech and compliance technology to address regulatory challenges in fintech. The episode closes with the last Fintech Groove segment, promoting the upcoming Milan Fintech Summit, where Matteo Castelnuovo interviews Alberta Pelino. Pelino, herself a summit speaker, discusses gender equality in fintech, her experience founding We Are Fibi, and her mission to close the gender gap in finance through education and empowerment. Stay tuned as Breaking Banks Europe gears up to celebrate five years in two weeks! ‌ Connect with our guests: Alex Johnson - Founder, Fintech Takes https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Website: https://fintechtakes.com/ Subcribe now: https://newsletter.fintechtakes.com/ ‌ Gabriela Orille - Independent Board Member, Denarius https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielaorille Website: https://gabrielaorille.com/acerca-de/ ‌ Alberta Pelino - President, Young Ambassadors Society and CEO & Founder Fibi https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertapelino ‌

In this episode of The Bankers' Bookshelf, Paolo Sironi hosts Richard Turrin, author of "Cashless," as part of the Bankers’ Bookshelf series. They discuss the shift towards a cashless society driven by Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and fintech innovations. Turrin explains how CBDCs could reduce reliance on credit cards, lower transaction fees, and streamline commercial payments, while also benefiting financial stability. They also explore the risks and opportunities for banks, and how countries like China are leading in this transformation. Turrin highlights the future of less cash, improved payment systems, and the societal impact of digital currencies. ‌ About the Author: Rich Turrin is an international best-selling author and a leading expert on China’s digital yuan. He is a leading voice in the international central bank digital currency dialogue. His books “Cashless - China’s Digital Currency Revolution” and “Innovation Lab Excellence” highlight the good financial innovation can do and established him as a leading voice in Asia’s fast paced fintech community. He is rated number 4 globally on Onalytica’s prestigious Fintech Influencer list and an award-winning executive previously heading fintech teams at IBM following a twenty year career in investment banking. Living in Shanghai for the last decade, Rich experienced China going cashless first-hand and has a unique combination of banking and technology skills that allow him to bring the exciting story of China going “Cashless” to life in his book and keynotes. Rich is an independent consultant whose views on China’s astounding fintech developments are widely sought by international media and private clients. ‌ Connect here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turrin/ Official Website: https://richturrin.com/videos-and-interviews/ -Learn more about the bestseller "Cashless" the first book about China's new digital currency now with over 200 5 star reviews: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0925JY69H -Best seller "Innovation Lab Excellence" fixes "innovation theater.": https://www.amazon.com/Innovation-Lab-Excellence-Digital-Transformation/dp/1949642070/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= -Subscribe to the Cashless newsletter!: https://richturrin.substack.com/ ‌ Paolo Sironi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepsironi/ IBM FinTech Strategy and Author

This episode of Breaking Banks Europe explores the rise of embedded finance, its impact on businesses, and why today is the best time to be a fintech entrepreneur. Experts Nicolas Benady and Paolo Zaccardi discuss how companies of all sizes are integrating financial services through APIs, simplifying operations in a conversation with host Matteo Rizzi. Later on the “Fintech Groove” installment - Denis Gven from Wamo highlights how fintechs like his are revolutionizing banking for SMEs, offering faster onboarding, personalized services, and innovative credit solutions. The conversation also touches on the importance of maintaining a human touch in fintech, combining technology with personal interaction to support business growth effectively. ‌ Nicolas Benady: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasbenady Nicolas Benady is the co-founder of swan.io , a fintech platform that provides APIs for embedded banking. Under his leadership, swan.io empowers businesses to integrate banking services seamlessly, offering solutions like accounts and payments. Benady’s vision drives innovation, making advanced financial services more accessible and efficient. ‌ Paolo Zaccardi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolozaccardi Paolo Zaccardi is the CEO and co-founder of Fabrick, a fintech platform that bridges banks and fintechs through APIs. Fabrick’s ecosystem streamlines financial operations, fostering innovation and connectivity in the industry. Zaccardi's leadership enhances collaboration, driving forward the future of financial technology and services. ‌

In the latest episode of "The Bankers' Bookshelf," host Paolo Sironi converses with Brett King, the originator of the Breaking Banks brand, about King's upcoming book "Branch Today, Gone Tomorrow." This book, a refreshed edition of his 2011 release, examines the dramatic reduction in physical bank branches over the past decade, driven by the rise of digital and mobile banking. King discusses the predictions he made in 2011, such as the halving of U.S. bank branches by 2030, which appear to be on track. The conversation explores the global trends in branch closures, highlighting significant decreases in countries like Italy and Germany, while noting exceptions such as India. King emphasizes the shift towards digital banking and the increasing role of AI, predicting that future banking will be largely autonomous. The episode underscores the need for a balanced transition to ensure financial inclusion, particularly in regions with aging populations and limited digital access. About the Author: Brett King is an International Bestselling Author, a world- renowned futurist and media personality. President Xi Jinping cited his book Augmented. He has spoken in over 50 countries, given keynotes for TEDx, Wired, Techsauce, Singularity Universi-ty, Web Summit, The Economist, IBM's World of Watson, CES, SIBOS and more. He has appeared on CNBC, BBC, ABC, Fox, and Bloomberg. He advised the Obama administration on Fintech.King hosts the world's #1 Fintech Radio Show/Podcast called Breaking Banks (180 countries, 6.5 million listeners). He is the founder of Moven, a globally recognized mobile start-up, which has raised over US$40 million to date, and launched the first in-app mobile bank account offered anywhere in the world.Banking Exchange named him the King of the Disruptors, he was nominated as American Banker's Innovator of the Year, voted the world's #1 Financial Services Influencer by The Financial Brand and listed by Bank Innovation as one of the top 10 "coolest brands in banking". King was shortlisted for the Advance Global Australian of the Year for being one of the most influential Australians offshore. His book Aug-mented: Life in the Smart Lane, was a top-10 non-fiction book in North America. Bank 4.0 remained a global bestseller in banking more than 12 months after release. The Rise of Technosocialism, his 7th book was released November 2021.

In this episode of The Bankers' Bookshel, host Paolo Sironi speaks with Dr. Jobst Landgrebe and Professor Barry Smith about their book, "Why Machines Will Never Rule the World: Artificial Intelligence without Fear". The guests argue that artificial intelligence (AI) cannot achieve true intelligence or consciousness due to fundamental mathematical and philosophical limitations. Dr. Landgrebe explains that AI, including models like ChatGPT, is unable to solve novel problems independently, as it relies on patterns from pre-existing data. Professor Smith adds that human intelligence involves both "knowing how" and "knowing that," which AI lacks. They assert that AI's current capabilities are limited to specific tasks and cannot replicate the complexity of human thought or active perception. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding AI's limitations to prevent misuse and manage expectations. They encourage a realistic view of AI, focusing on its role as a tool rather than a threat. The episode challenges the hype around artificial general intelligence, advocating for a practical and informed approach to AI development and deployment. ‌ ‌ Dr. Jobst Landgrebe - Chief Technology Strategist, Indivumed TherapeuticsDr. Jobst Landgrebe obtained his MD/PhD in cell biology in 1998. He is a licensed physician and studied medicine, biochemistry and mathematics. He works as head of R&D in a cancer research biotech company based in Hamburg. His current research interests are theory of science (for which he is a visiting professor at the University of Italian Switzerland) and biomedical/biomathematical cancer research. Barry Smith - Professor of Philosophy, Computer Science, and Biomedical Informatics, University of Buffalo Barry Smith is one of the world’s most widely cited contemporary philosophers, known especially for his application of ideas derived from logic and ontology to the solution of problems in domains outside philosophy, including economics, biology and medicine. Most recently he has been working on extending this approach to the military and intelligence domains, where his proposals have been adopted as baseline standards by the US Department of Defense and by the US Intelligence Community. ‌ On the book:The main thesis of Why Machines Will Never Rule the World (Routledge 2023)'s main thesis is that so-called ‘Artificial General Intelligence’ – an AI with the level of intelligence achieved by human beings – is for mathematical reasons impossible. This means that many assumptions surrounding current AI, including assumptions concerning the future takeover of the planet by autonomous robots, are founded on hype. ‌

In this episode of Breaking Banks Europe, part of the Ecosystem Zoom-In series, host Matteo Rizzi explores the dynamic fintech landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo with guest Joel Tshilumba (Co-Founder, Ultimate Corporation). For the first time in #BBE, this special episode is presented in two languages, with the first section in English and the second in French, to honor the significant impact of francophone Africa on the continent (the YouTube video includes subtitles for wider accessibility) The discussion dives into how the Congolese fintech ecosystem has evolved, highlighting the key players driving change and innovation. They explore the vibrant start-up scene and the increasing investment opportunities that are shaping the financial landscape. The episode also examines how traditional financial institutions are adapting to this new environment, sharing compelling stories of transformation. Joel Tshilumba provides insights into the country’s demographics and economic statistics, offering a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities within this rapidly growing market. ‌ Follow Joel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-tshilumba-j-92797916b

In this month's episode of News From The FinTech Front, host and industry extraordinaire Don Ginsel unmutes Micky Tesfaye, and Grant Easterbrook discuss the latest fintech headlines from July 2024. They explore the upcoming integration of ChatGPT into Apple devices and its potential to revolutionize personal finance by serving as a voice-based advisor. This development could lead to outcomes ranging from tech companies disintermediating traditional financial firms to strengthening big banks' dominance or even having minimal impact on market dynamics. The episode also covers presidential candidate President Donald Trump's recent move to embrace cryptocurrency, including a promise to create a "national Bitcoin stockpile" and replace SEC chair Gary Gensler if re-elected. The hosts discuss Revolut's successful acquisition of a UK banking license after a prolonged delay due to regulatory hurdles. Additionally, they highlight MNT Halan's achievement of unicorn status with a $150 million funding round, marking its expansion beyond Africa into the Turkish SME lending market. ‌ Learn more about our guests: Micky Tesfaye - Content Manager, Money20/20 Fintech enthusiast and content strategist bridging innovation and engagement. As Content Manager for Money20/20, I curate thought-provoking content that shapes industry dialogue. Subscribe to his newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7221690904741376000/?displayConfirmation=true Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micky-tesfaye/ Join Money2020: https://www.money2020.com/ ‌ Grant Easterbrook - Longtime Fintech Consultant Grant is a longtime fintech expert based in Amsterdam. Over the course of 13 years in the industry, Grant has been cited in the media over 200 times. He co-founded the fintech startup Dream Forward, which was acquired in 2020. Dream Forward built a specialized AI chatbot designed to help people navigate saving for retirement and other long-term financial goals. Grant also organizes the AI on the Amstel meetup in Amsterdam. Check Grant on media: https://granteasterbrook.wordpress.com/in-the-news/ Join AI on the Amstel: https://www.aiontheamstel.nl/ Connect with Grant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/granteasterbrook/

In the latest episode of Breaking Banks Europe's "The Bankers’ Bookshelf," host Paolo Sironi chats with renowned fintech author Chris Skinner about his book, Intelligent Money. Chris delves into the transformative impact of digital money and AI on financial services, predicting major changes by 2030. The conversation explores key themes like personalization, automation, and the tension between centralization and decentralization. Chris highlights how AI and blockchain are shaping the future of finance, emphasizing the need for smart data use. He also shares insights on the evolving role of fintech startups and traditional banks. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of money and technology, and get inspired by one of fintech's most influential voices. Don't miss this enlightening discussion on how intelligent money is set to revolutionize our lives! ‌ Follow Chris Skinner: https://thefinanser.com/ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmskinner/ Chris Skinner, a top fintech influencer and award-winning speaker, is the author of 18 books, including "Intelligent Money." He blogs daily at The http://finanser.com and co-founded one of the first mobile banks. Skinner advises global leaders and organizations like the UN and the World Economic Forum. He also writes children's books and co-founded The Portrait Foundation. In 2023, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Payments Association. ‌ Paolo Sironi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepsironi/ IBM FinTech Strategy and Author

In the latest episode of Breaking Banks Europe, host Elizabeth Kleinfeld delves into the intersection of fintech and agriculture, focusing on how innovations are transforming the lives of farmers. Joining her are Trevor Sieck from Rabobank's FoodBytes and Jake Joraanstad, CEO of Bushel. Jake explains how Bushel’s software digitizes the grain supply chain, enabling seamless financial transactions and better data management for farmers. Trevor highlights the broader impact of such technologies, including improved sustainability and efficiency in the food sector. They discuss how fintech solutions like electronic payments and loan management are modernizing traditional agricultural practices, making it easier for farmers to access capital and manage their operations. Tune in to discover how agri-tech and fintech collaborations are driving positive change in the agricultural sector! ‌ Meet the guests: Trevor Sieck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-sieck-a27513131/ https://www.foodbytesworld.com ‌ Jake Joraanstad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakejoraanstad/ https://bushelpowered.com

Dive into our latest episode, “Revolutionizing Digital Assets: The Role of Chainlink in Financial Innovation,” where we explore how Chainlink is transforming the financial landscape! Join us as we unpack Chain.link’s innovative approach to tokenization, smart contracts, and cross-chain connectivity. Discover how their groundbreaking technology is creating new opportunities for financial institutions and reshaping the future of digital assets. From collaborations with major players like Fidelity International to the potential of blockchain for emerging markets, this episode covers it all! Whether you're a fintech enthusiast or new to the world of blockchain, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of digital finance and what’s next for Chainlink. ‌ Connect with Sergey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergeydnazarov/ chain.link ‌

In this episode of "The Bankers' Bookshelf," Paolo Sironi interviews fintech expert Efi Pylarinou about her new book "The Fast Future Blur" and its chapter "Thinking Like An AI Native." They discuss how AI can help businesses navigate complex, interconnected changes in technology and society. Pylarinou explains the transition from traditional to AI-native business models, emphasizing the need for nonlinear thinking and multidisciplinary approaches. She outlines five key dimensions—discovery, design, decision, dexterity, and deduction—that help businesses adapt. The conversation underscores the continuous, non-linear nature of transformation and the importance of leveraging AI to create integrated, seamless experiences. See the book here: https://www.fastfutureexecutive.com/thebook Dr. Efi Pylarinou: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efipylarinou Global Fintech & Tech Thought Leader Dr. Efi Pylarinou is a seasoned Wall Street professional and ex-academic who has become a Top Global Fintech & Tech Thought Leader. A domain expert with a Ph.D. in Finance, a prolific Content creator, and a Faculty at Fast Future Executive. She is trusted by global Brands in Tech and Financial services.

In this episode of "The Bankers’ Bookshelf," host Paolo Sironi discusses the paper "AI Revolution: Productivity Boom and Beyond" with Christian Keller, Head of Economics Research at Barclays Investment Bank. The paper examines AI's potential to drive significant productivity gains across industries, addressing the "productivity puzzle" where digital advancements haven't translated into expected growth. Keller highlights historical lags between innovation and productivity, potential GDP measurement inaccuracies, and AI's promise as a general-purpose technology. Key challenges AI could address include aging populations in developed economies, low productivity in developing countries, and the shift from manufacturing to services. The episode emphasizes the need for balanced regulation to manage AI's rapid advancement and potential societal impacts. Sironi and Keller call for collaboration among industries, tech developers, and regulators to responsibly harness AI's benefits, making informed business decisions based on this groundbreaking research. ‌ Read now: https://www.ib.barclays/our-insights/AI-productivity-boom.html Connect with Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-keller-a520717 ‌

This week on #BBE, we highlight the Point Zero Forum conference, an organizational endeavor between Elevandi and the State Secretariat for International Finance SIF. As a media partner for the Zurich event from July 1-3, in this episode we discuss the status of displaced people and refugees, emphasizing their importance post-EU elections. Explore how fintech sectors offer solutions beyond prepaid cards, with showcases like Cardano's blockchain and biometric ID systems by the International Rescue Committee and iRespond. Discover innovative approaches, such as UNHCR’s award-winning blockchain initiatives in Ukraine, and learn how to support efforts like those of UNHCR. And of course, don’t forget to join us in Zurich to continue this vital conversation. Register now: https://registration.pointzeroforum.com/pzf2024/register?ref=PZF-BBE&code=PZF-MEDIAPARTNER20&c_3636463=18491865&c_3778097=19391241&utm_medium=media20&utm_source=affiliate-mp&reg_type_id=536412&utm_campaign=breaking-banks-europe ‌ Guests: Frederik Gregaard, CEO of Cardano Foundation: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregaard Carmen Hett, Treasurer at UNHCR https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hett-7b94801

In the latest episode of The Bankers' BookShelf, host Paolo Sironi engages in an insightful discussion with renowned economist Arnoud Boot. Boot, a professor of Corporate Finance and Financial Markets at the University of Amsterdam and a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, delves into the European Central Bank's Working Paper, “Financial intermediation and technology: What’s old, what’s new?” The paper examines the impact of technological change on financial intermediation, highlighting the evolution from traditional in-person banking to digital interactions driven by data collection, AI, and digital platforms. Boot and Sironi explore how these technological advancements are reshaping the banking industry, leading to the disintegration of traditional business models as specialized providers and platforms challenge banks' roles. They also discuss the limitations and policy implications of these transformative trends.

Our monthly edition of "News From The FinTech Front" puts the most recognizable thought leaders discussing the latest news for the industry and gives them space to comment, or often explain what exactly happened to our audience. This month, the Simon Taylor and Rita Martins join Elizabeth Kleinveld live at the MoneyPot podcast booth and stage at Money2020 Europe in Amsterdam, ‌ Connect with our guests: Rita Martins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritamartins2/ https://qrfy.io/r/fwAx8I9EPd Simon Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sytaylor/ http://fintechbrainfood.com/

The book is now on the Kogan Page website frontpage Home | Kogan Page Please find included my headshot and 50 word bio, as well as the book cover as provided by Kogan. ‌ Short title would be: Anette Broløs, Fintech Analyst Dr. Anette Broløs, Director and Co-Founder, Finthropology Anette is a fintech analyst based in Denmark. She is an experienced network leader working with strategic innovation and partnerships. She holds an industrial PhD in collaborative innovation and has a background in economics. Anette has extensive work experience in finance including six years as CEO of Copenhagen FinTech Innovation and Research. ‌ Dr. Erin B. Taylor, Director and Co-Founder, Finthropology Erin is an anthropologist based in the Netherlands. She specialises in how people's financial behaviour is changing along with innovation in financial services. She holds a PhD from the University of Sydney, Australia, and has carried out ethnographic research in the Caribbean, South America, Africa and Europe.

Another month, another "News From the Fintech Front." In Episode 223, March 2024 unfolds with the latest in fintech, hosted by Elizabeth Kleinveld. Joined by Oana Ifrim, Lead Editor at The Paypers, and David Gyori, CEO of Banking Reports London, the episode delves into the industry's hottest topics. Discussions center around the transition from cash to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), Capital One's acquisition of Discover, and its implications for competition and fintech. The episode also explores the EU's instant payments regulation and its challenges for banks, GoCardless's acquisition of Nuapay for addressing new use cases, and the evolving landscape of digital disruption and adaptability for survival. Moreover, increased regulation affecting Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) businesses, banking anomalies like Commercial Bank of Ethiopia's glitch and talent shortages, and innovative solutions like "Monzo Mafia" startups automating coding processes are thoroughly examined. ‌ Oana Ifrim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oana-ifrim/ Lead Editor, The Paypers David Gyori: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgyoribankingreports/ CEO of Banking Reports London

In the second episode of THE BANKERS’ BOOKSHELF hosted by Paolo Sironi, Mario Nava (Director General of DG REFORM for EU Commission) and Thorsten Beck (Director of the Florence School of Banking and Finance at the European University Institute) discuss the recent research "Digital Finance in the EU: drivers, risks, and opportunities”. The episode delves into the establishment of the EU-SFDA, an initiative promoted by the European Commission to enhance financial supervisory expertise in coping with advancements in technology. Mario and Thorsten emphasize the importance of fostering trustworthy artificial intelligence to uphold fundamental rights and safety standards. Furthermore, they explore the challenges and risks associated with decentralized finance, cybersecurity, and the need for resilient business models that adapt to fast digitalization changes. The dialogue with Paolo highlights the significance of dynamic knowledge acquisition for supervisory authorities and stresses the social aspect of transformative policies to ensure inclusion and societal benefit across the EU. Ultimately, the episode encourages continuous critical thinking and exploration within the realms of banking and finance. Connect with our guests: Mario Nava is the General Director of EU Commission leading the DG for STRUCTURAL REFORM SUPPORT to assist EU member states in the implementation of technical and structural reforms. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-nava-849794172 Thorsten Beck is the Director of the Florence School of Banking and Finance at the European University Institute. https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorsten-beck-1b262712/

In the premiere episode of "The Bankers' BookShelf," Sangeet Choudary and Paolo Sironi explore the intricacies of sandwich economics, AI, and the future of banking. Drawing inspiration from Choudary's book "Platform Revolution," they delve into how platforms reshape industries and the geopolitical landscape. They discuss AI's role in commoditizing knowledge, the shift from labor to capital, and the imperative of adapting to AI-driven disruptions. The dialogue highlights the need for a balanced approach to navigating these transformations and underscores the importance of creativity and prioritization in the future of work. Join Choudary and Sironi as they embark on a journey into the evolving dynamics of banking and fintech in the digital age.

In this episode of #BBE's Ecosystem Zoom-In series, we finally reflect on The British Case. Coinciding the podcast's inception and the historic Brexit event four years ago, this fascinating nation finally takes the spotlight of our show. Janine Hirt, current CEO of Innovate Finance, joins to discuss how Britain has risen to prominence as a global leader in nurturing innovation ecosystems, trailing only behind the US. Hirt offers insights into the evolving landscape for UK companies and also announces the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Innovation Finance Global Summit, where host Matteo Rizzi will participate. Tune in to explore Britain's dynamic innovation and finance sector in 2024. Connect with our guest: Janine Hirt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-hirt-4441664/

In Episode 217, Matteo delves into Poland's dynamic FinTech landscape with Piotr Brewiński, Co-Founder of FinTech Poland, and Dariusz Mazurkiewicz, CEO of BLIK Polish Payment Standard. They dissect the country's financial technology sector, exploring its evolution, regulatory framework, and technological advancements. Brewiński sheds light on emerging trends and collaborative initiatives propelling the industry forward, while Mazurkiewicz provides insights into the evolution of payment systems and consumer behavior. Together, they highlight Poland's position as a key player in the global FinTech arena and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the innovative solutions and strategic collaborations driving Poland's FinTech ecosystem toward continued growth and success. ‌ Connect with our guests: Piotr Brewiński: Co-Founder & Vice President, FinTech Poland https://www.linkedin.com/in/piotr-brewi%C5%84ski-481a89142/ Dariusz Mazurkiewicz: CEO, BLIK Polish Payment Standard https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariuszmazurkiewicz/

"Don't Do Your KYC Naked," this is sage advice from Alexander Bychkov, CEO of Embily, that is interviewed by expert Roberto Capodieici. In this episode, they navigate the smooth integration of cryptocurrency into traditional financial systems. Embily, born from Singaporean company Blockchain International Group, introduces a co-branded VISA card, enabling users to effortlessly convert digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT into cash. Bychkov shares Embily's global vision for providing seamless business-to-business solutions while underlining the significance of regulatory compliance in the crypto realm. Tune in for profound insights into the future of finance and the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies. Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-bychkov

In this episode titled "Carbon Equity 101" from the Fintech4Good series on Breaking Banks Europe podcast, host Don Ginsel engages in a compelling discussion with Jacqueline van den Ende, the co-founder and CEO of Carbon Equity. Together, they explore the core principles of carbon equity and its pivotal role in addressing climate change, emphasizing its relation to fintech. Jacqueline provides valuable insights into how Carbon Equity, showcased on CarbonEquity.com, leverages financial technology to merge environmental responsibility with investment opportunities. Through innovative solutions, they streamline carbon asset trading, promoting sustainability while creating economic value. This enlightening conversation underscores the transformative potential of fintech-driven carbon equity in building a greener, more resilient future. ‌ Connect with our guest: Jacqueline van den Ende https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlvdende/

Update time! Our Ecosystem Zoom-In series takes us back to the dynamic landscape of the Nigerian Ecosystem, this time hosted by Elizabeth Kleinveld and with guests Babatunde Ogundipe (E-Doc Online) and Uwem Uwemakpan (Launch Africa). Building upon the foundations laid in our December 2020 episode with Lexi Novitske and Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Kleinveld explores the remarkable transformations that have unfolded over the past three something years. This deep dive into Nigeria unveils the evolving narrative of innovation, challenges, and triumphs, providing invaluable insights into the ever-changing entrepreneurial landscape. Join us for a nuanced exploration of Nigeria's progress and the unfolding stories that shape its vibrant ecosystem. ‌ Babatunde Ogundipe https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatunde-ogundipe-02899140/ Uwem Uwemakpan https://www.linkedin.com/in/uwemuwemakpan/

In this engaging podcast episode hosted by Paolo Sironi, and joined by Bruno Macedo and Natasa Kyprianidou the discussion delved into the dynamic landscape of financial technology. The JPMorgan Chase latest announcement kicked off the conversation by revealing a staggering increase in hacking attempts, reaching 45 million cyber attacks daily, highlighting the evolving sophistication of fraudsters. The exploration continued with insights from the IBM Institute for Business Value's research on embedded finance, envisioning the “emergence of an everywhere, everyday bank”. Davos 2024 took center stage, emphasizing generative AI regulation, climate change, and conflict as pivotal topics in elite discussions. The episode transitioned to legal matters, touching on the New York Times' lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement, raising questions about AI tools using content without permission. Temenos' Bruno Macedo contributed to the conversation with revelations about how Generative AI is poised to positively transform the face of banking. Samsung's Galaxy S24 Series ushered in a new era of Mobile AI, promising barrier-free communication, creativity, and endless possibilities. The guests shared their "WOW moments," highlighting the rise of Chief Product Officers in Financial Services and the potential impact of splitting savings optimally. The podcast concluded with a glance at JPMorgan Chase's strategic move, leading a $300 million funding round in a quantum computing firm, showcasing the industry's commitment to embracing cutting-edge technologies. ‌ Connect with our guests: Bruno Macedo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armindom/ Technology Evangelist at Temenos, Founder FusionAlgo Natasa Kyprianidou: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashakyprianides/ Independent FS Consultant, Founder of Fintecher Stories Newsletter

In the latest NFF of the year, FTS Group's founder, Francesca Aliverti, orchestrates a discussion with Lex Sokolin and Richard Turrin, unraveling the tumultuous year of 2023 in crypto. From SBF's guilt in the FTX scandal to historic settlements, including CZ and Binance, and Kraken under SEC scrutiny—the crypto market surged amid unpredictability. Shifting focus, the conversation explores CBDCs, spotlighting the European Central Bank's plans and China's digital yuan success, particularly in an intriguing oil purchase. The discussion then turns to the regulatory landscape, contrasting US and European approaches to AI, prompting a debate on the balance between innovation and regulation. Concluding with a few fintech predictions - tune in for a concise yet comprehensive exploration of pivotal financial trends. ‌ Connect with our guests: Richard Turrin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turrin/ Lex Sokolin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexeysokolin

In the latest "MoneyUnder20" Mini Series episode on Breaking Banks Europe, the spotlight is once again, on kids' financial education. The discussion reveals that children primarily learn about finances from parents, creating a knowledge gap. Limited financial education in schools is noted, with solutions mainly found in the US and UK. Kle, an industry player, shares insights into their mission, emphasizing the importance of a friendly tone and gamification. The founders, currently raising funds, stress the need to start financial education early and empower young people to manage their money. They tackle the challenges posed by families lacking financial knowledge and financial institutions not addressing the issue. Kle envisions a B2B model, collaborating with financial institutions to bridge the education gap. The podcast underscores the impact of early financial literacy on future decisions, aiming to stimulate savings and curb consumerism. ‌ Connect with Alessia and Kle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessiatoscano/ kle-app.com

It’s time for some "News From the Fintech Front", and what a November it was! Together with host Matteo Rizzi alongside esteemed guests Jas Shah and Helen Yu, the conversation traverses the buzzing fintech sphere, exploring rumors (or not so much of a rumor?) of Alphabet Inc.'s potential investment in Monzo and the unwinding of Apple's partnership with Goldman Sachs for its credit card. The dialogue expands to discuss Intuit's decision to shut down its popular Mint budgeting tool, sparking reflections on the broader landscape of Personal Finance Management (PFM). The hosts dissect Binance's CZ and SBF trials, pondering the future of crypto amidst rising trends and the importance of trust. The episode takes a closer look at the UK Government's ambitious smart data expansion, questioning the magnitude of its impact. The episode also touches on the OpenAI Saga, emphasizing the importance of a savvy board in navigating pivotal moments. To cap off this engaging episode, Matteo draws an analogy between the unfolding events and the real-world entrepreneurship dynamics, linking the drama to HBO Max's "Silicon Valley (2014)." ‌ Connect with the guests: Jas Shah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jas-shah/ Independent Fintech Consultant and Advisor Subscribe to his newsletter: https://jasshah.substack.com/p/fintech-r-r-1033-us-open-banking-deep-dive Helen Yu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuhelenyu/ CEO of Tigon Advisory Corp; Fintech Board Director Subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/cxo-spice-newsletter-6936095680272769024/ ‌

Embark on a fintech journey with Breaking Banks Europe's exclusive live coverage of the Singapore Fintech Festival, presented by executive producer Matteo Rizzi. Proudly championing this premier global event, the episode unfolds with insightful interviews at the Singapore Expo. In a captivating 44-minute special, Matteo engages with Kosta Peric, Deputy Director of Financial Services for the Poor at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Neha Mehta, CEO and Founder of FemTech Partners; and Richard Sikang Bian, the Senior Manager of New Strategic Initiatives and Head of Open Source Program Office at Ant Group. Delve into the conversations that explore financial inclusion, global development, and the transformative impact of fintech on a global scale. This episode is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to grasp the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of finance, directly from the heart of the Singapore Fintech Festival. Connect with our guests:Kosta Peric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kostaperic Neha Mehta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-mehta-fintech Richard Sikang Bian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardbian/

Embark on a journey through the dynamic landscape of Belgian fintech and beyond with host Don Ginsel on the latest Breaking Banks Europe episode. Joining the conversation are Alessandra Guion, Co-Founder and General Manager of FinTech Belgium, and Quentin Colmant, Co-Founder of Qover—a noteworthy insurtech scale-up that recently secured an impressive $30 million in funding. Together, they unravel the intricate rhythms and collaboration models between stakeholders across industries, regions, and Europe. Delve into the ambitions of Belgium, eagerly pacing for its first fintech unicorn, and gain insights into the regulatory shifts steering the industry. With the upcoming Digital Finance Summit 2023 in Brussels as a backdrop, this episode offers a compelling exploration of the fintech pulse one of the Europe’s most vibrant cultures. Join the digitalfinancesummit.com ‌ Connect with our guests: Quentin Colmant: linkedin.com/in/quentin-colmant-89b0697/ qover.com ‌ Alessandra Guion: linkedin.com/in/alessandraguion/ fintechbelgium.be/

In the latest episode of Breaking Banks Europe, the reins were handed over to Roberto Capodieci, the visionary creator behind the ConQuest series. This week, the spotlight shone on none other than the remarkable Pleasant Green. Known for delving into the lives of internet's versatile scammers, Pleasant Green shared his unique insights. He told us how every scammer has a story, a past, and a reason behind their actions. As a teacher, he's on a mission to impart knowledge and education to both the audience and the scammers themselves. It was a thought-provoking exploration of the human side of this issue, showcasing how education and understanding can be a powerful weapon in the fight against financial scams. Connect with our guest: By d Grace of God Pleasant Green

Dive into the world of Microfinance in the newest episode of "Breaking Banks Europe." Our guest, Beryl Spoor van Andel, Innovation & Financial Product Development Specialist at Oiko Credit, sheds light on the vital role of microfinance in today's financial landscape. Hosted by Elizabeth Kleinveld, this 30-minute conversation, explores the transformative power of small-scale lending and financial inclusion. Beryl also spotlights the most impactful Microfinance projects, showcasing how they empower underserved communities and drive economic growth. Tune in to discover the ripple effect of Microfinance and its potential to reshape financial futures. ‌ Connect with our guest: Beryl Spoor van Andel Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beryl-spoor-van-andel-58350a/ oikocredit.coop/en/

September is gone, and it's time for some "News From The FinTech Front" hosted by Don Ginsel into the latest FinTech developments: Apple Wallet UK has introduced the feature to display current account balances; JPMorgan Chase is escalating its competition with Square and PayPal by offering online payroll services; Chase UK has implemented a policy to block cryptocurrency transactions; in the US, the very awaited 1033 Ruling now ensures consumers have easier access to their personal financial information - where are we at? The episode featured the opinions of guests Jason Mikula, live from Amsterdam, and Mary Wisniewski in Los Angeles, on route to Money2020 US in Las Vegas, where Amy Zirkle, Senior Program Manager at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will be present! ‌ Connect with our guests: Mary Wisniewski - Editor at Large, Cornerstone Advisorshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-wisniewski-3a7578b/ Mary Wisniewski (@MaryMWisniewski) / X ‌ Jason Mikula - Fintech consultant & Publisher, Fintech Business Weeklyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmikula/ Fintech Business Weekly | Jason Mikula | Substack

In this enlightening episode of ConQuest for Breaking Banks Europe, host Roberto Capodieci engages in conversation with the remarkable content creator ModderPaul about the significance of understanding the scamming party in scamming networks. The discussion delves into the importance of providing literacy, employment, and housing options to individuals often portrayed as villains. It unveils the complex reality that some scammers themselves are victims of their circumstances. 'Educating The Scammer' challenges stereotypes and highlights the transformative potential of empathy, shedding light on how compassion and education can break the cycle of scams while addressing the broader issues that lead individuals into this world." ‌ Meet our guest: ModderPaul YouTube Channel:  Modder Paul Scambaits Twitch Channel:  ModderPaulScambaits - Twitch Kick Channel: https://kick.com/modderpaulscambaits TikTok Channel:  Modder Paul | Scambaiter's Creator Profile FaceBook:[ Modder Paul ScamBaits]( Modder Paul ScamBaits "smartCard-inline") Twitter Channel:[ ModderScamBaits]( ModderScamBaits "smartCard-inline") Instagram:  Instagram (@modderphuckers) Discord:[ Join the Modder Paul Scambaits Discord Server!]( Join the Modder Paul Scambaits Discord Server! "smartCard-inline")

Join us on a captivating journey through the heart of Nordic innovation in the world of finance! In this episode, we dive deep into the Danish fintech ecosystem with two visionary leaders. Thomas Krogh Jensen, the nordics very number one thought leader and CEO of Copenhagen FinTech, and Ken Villum Klausen, the trailblazing Founder and CEO of Lunar, Denmark's very own unicorn. Discover how the Nordics, knownly the cradle of tech innovation, have seamlessly extended their prowess to financial services. We explore the delicate balance between corporate and personal success that the Nordics have perfected for decades. Together, we unravel the brilliant tapestry of the Scandinavian and Danish fintech ecosystem, setting the stage for the upcoming Nordic Fintech Week, where our very own host, Matteo Rizzi, will take the stage as a speaker. Tune in for a thrilling blend of insights and inspiration! ‌ Join the Nordic Fintech Week:  Home | Nordic Fintech Week ‌ Meet our guests: Ken Villum Klausen: Founder & CEO at Lunar linkedin.com/in/kenvillum/ lunar.app ‌ Thomas Krogh Jensen: CEO, Copenhagen Fintech linkedin.com/in/thomaskroghjensen/ copenhagenfintech.dk

Step into the heart of fintech innovation with our live coverage of Amsterdam's Fintech Week (XFW)! Join resident host Don Ginsel as he welcomes the brilliant industry thought leader Conny Dorrestijn to lead our captivating interviews with two powerhouses of the week. Jacob Paolo, representing NCC Group, and Paula Kant, the face of Invest Hong Kong, share their insights and visions in these exclusive conversations. If you missed the excitement of XFW in Amsterdam, don't fret! Tune in to catch these remarkable interviews and stay in the loop with the future of fintech. ‌ Meet our guests: Paula Kant - Head of Investment Promotion at InvestHK linkedin.com/in/paulakant/ investhk.gov.hk/ ‌ Jacob Paolo - Senior Account Manager linkedin.com/in/jacob-paolo/ nccgroupplc.com/

In this episode of ConQuest, host Roberto Capodieci engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Trilogy Media's Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik about Scambait Networks. We get a glimpse of their inception as a duo, and discuss their fascinating work with institutions and the dynamics of their community in harnessing crowdfunding campaigns to support scam victims, showcasing the tremendous power of collective goodwill. However, beneath the surface, Scambait Networks have a darker side. Mob-like networks of scammers can exploit their employees, revealing complex power dynamics and ethical dilemmas. This discussion underscores the dual nature of these networks, where the pursuit of good in combating scams and helping victims coexists with the potential for exploitation and unethical behavior. ‌ Connect with our guests: Trilogy Media (Ashton Bingham & Art Kulik) Learn more: trilogymedia.com Watch them on YouTube:  Trilogy Media Art Kulik: linkedin.com/in/art-kulik-90928b30/ Ashton Bingham: .linkedin.com/in/ashton-bingham-259990139/

In our newest "Fintech4Good" episode, Elizabeth Kleinveld and guest Lisa di Sevo dive into the world of gender lens investing in financial services on a captivating podcast episode. Their engaging discussion explores the intersection of finance and social change, highlighting the potential of gender-conscious investment strategies to drive growth and equality. Through our guest's life story, concrete examples and analysis, they challenge conventional investment norms, advocating for more inclusive practices. The episode serves as a catalyst for change, inspiring listeners to embrace investments that not only yield profits but also create a meaningful societal impact. Meet Lisa:President @ SheTech ItalyManaging Director and CEO @ PranaVentureshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisadisevo

It’s the end of the month and these news are not commenting themselves – hence we called a powerhouse duo – Conny and Don, two of the biggest global thought-leaders and part of the #BBE family. In this episode, we will talk on the venture front with the 1bln GBP Fintech Fund backed by Mastercard, Barclays and the London Stock Exchange Group and across the Atlantic an impressive $800 million in the three months for Latin American startups. Then Adyen shares falling 40%, a sign of the general climate? We talk about all things AI #FOMO and addressing bias in algorithms and well as news on the fraud monitoring front. We talk responsive credit and regulation (#DORA). And then we wrap up with the most exciting event of the coming weeks – the XFW Amsterdam – building the week of September 12th to 15th multiples themes, and culminating in an XXL Meetup for the community. More:  Amsterdam FinTech Week - XFW23 and use XFW23BBE for 20.00% off on your tickets, and don’t forget to follow the live coverage of your favorite podcast (that’s us!) on-site!

Discover the future of investing with generative AI in the episode of Disruption Stories by BBE! Unveiling its revolutionary potential, we delve into http://Public.com , a New York-based company at the forefront. Explore how generative AI reshapes investment strategies, making them smarter and more accessible. From predictive insights to risk assessment, this innovation propels the investment landscape into a new era. Join us as we unravel the transformative power of http://Public.com 's Alpha and its role in reshaping the financial industry. Don't miss this insight into the game-changing world of generative AI for investments. ‌ Meet our guest: Jannick Malling - Co-Founder & Co-Ceo, Public.com Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmalling Meet Alpha:  Meet Alpha - Your investing co-pilot. Powered by GPT-4

Welcome to ConQuest: the frontline sentinel safeguarding against the deceit of the financial world. Breaking Banks Europe is proud to introduce our new series, where 'Con' stands for the conniving con artists we intend to confront, and 'Quest' represents the relentless pursuit, investigation, and unmasking of their fraudulent activities. And we're not alone on this quest. We'll be joined by guests who battle these financial fraudsters daily, in their tireless efforts to protect, educate, and entertain. On our first installment, we welcome Kitboga - one of the biggest creators making incredible content, who will join us in understanding what's being the profile of victims and scammers biggest psychological traits. Connect with our guest:Kitboga - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm22FAXZMw1BaWeFszZxUKw https://twitter.com/Kitboga

Roberto Capodieci completely unmuted his host mic, and performed a live interview in Vincenza (Italy) with Commercio.network’s President Enrico Talin. The network’s 96 companies consortium seamlessly integrates eIDAS rules via a compliant third-generation blockchain, revolutionizing and legally binding practices across the financial services industries. Their innovation unifies fintech and regtech, offering a harmonious solution that transcends traditional boundaries, ensuring a cohesive and secure future for the sectors. Welcome to Disruption Stories. ‌ Meet the guest: Enrico Talin - President, Commercio.network https://www.linkedin.com/in/enricotalin/ commercio.network

It's a wrap up for July - and that means only one thing... it's News From The FinTech Front time, and what a month! Liz Kleinveld takes the hosting seat, and welcomes industry experts Jeroen de Bel (Fincog) and Angelique Schouten (10x.team/Holland Fintech) to discuss a multitude of topics - from hot new features in banking apps both from the incumbent (Lloyds) as well as neobanks (Bunq, Revolut) side and a little consolidation talk on the latter as well (Papara / Rebellion and Monzo / Lunar) ; the use of AI in Financial Services #AppleGPT; the recent report from EY on the Dutch fintech ecosystem and the regulatory environment for fintech throughout (and yes - we are looking at Binance, Maven 11 and Aegon's movements) What an episode! Connect with our guests:Jeroen de Bel - Founder & Director, Fincoglinkedin.com/in/jeroendebel/ fincog Angelique Schouten - Founder & CEO, 10x.team / Board Member, Holland Fintech / Authorlinkedin.com/in/angeliqueschouten/10x.team/ Homepage - Holland FinTechRead: "Monkey Money Mind":  Monkey Money Mind: How to Stop Monkeying Around with Your Money ‌ Find them at xfw.amsterdam

Close to 90% of the world's carbon emissions comes from coastal and marine ecosystems, but yet there is so much ambiguity on how exactly to measure, manage and take advantage of its protection towards the creation of credits. We spoke plenty about it in previous episodes, but here comes the time to put the focus on "Blue Carbon Credits" in its own. Jahed Momand, the Co-Founder of Cerulean Ventures took the challenge of getting interviewed by Roberto Capodieci - resident host and expert of the show. Connect with our guest:Jahed Momand - Co-Founder and General Partner, Cerulean VenturesLinkedln: linkedin.com/in/jahedmomand/Twitter: @‌cerulean_xyzTwitter: @‌againstutopia Website: cerulean.vc

If the mountain will not come to Breaking Banks Europe, let’s just interview the mountain bike rider! Lewis Buchanan - which is not only an athlete, but a pioneer in his sector, reinventing its brand through the use of this creators' economy we all heard about - against many polemic around it. Lewis is a Scottish content creator that can be seen all over the world, showcasing his tricks and tips on OnlyFans. If you haven’t heard yet about how the $100 billion ever-growing creators' economy, then this is the moment! Lewis comes to tell us about his personal background, this incredible new revenue stream, and how he is the sector evolving. Follow and support Lewis (wherever he chooses to be around the world!): Only Fans: @lewbuchananmtb YouTube: @LewisBuchanan Instagram: @lewbuchanan

Breaking Banks Europe newest host Elizabeth Kleinveld had an enlightening discussion with Andrew Stewart, representing Thunes and Ivan Maryasin from Monite on #BBE, diving into the realms of cross-border payments, fintech infrastructure, and customer experience at Money20/20 Thunes Stand. Following it (25:49) an amazing and captivating conversation at exquisite MoneyPot stage to wrap up the Live Coverage of #BBE at Money20/20, hosted by our brilliant Don Ginsel with Iana Dimitrova. The future of finance is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and Iana Dimitrova's insights into OpenPayd and the latest trends are truly enlightening. It's evident that OpenPayd's commitment to innovation, global expansion, and customer-centricity will continue to shape the industry and empower businesses worldwide. Connect with the guests:Ivan Maryasin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanmaryasin/Andrew Stewart - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-stewart-368bb1/Iana Dimitrova - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iana-dimitrova-575b291b/ ‌ This show is brought to you by Thunes – a B2B company that powers payments for the world’s fastest-growing businesses, and in the fastest-growing markets. Thunes has built a Payment Network that focuses on the emerging markets and alternative payment methods, which helps customers solve payment challenges that other companies can not solve. Thunes Network currently covers 127 countries worldwide and offers 300+ payment methods. With a single API integration, your business and customers can send or accept payments in every corner of the world. For more information on Thunes solutions, visit  Thunes | Connecting People with Payments

We teased, and teased and here we are!The first episode of our Live Coverage at Money2020 Europe just dropped and we are ready to share it with you. Curated by non-other than our favourite partner Ecology Media, Elizabeth Kleinveld and Don Ginsel host Fatemeh Nikayin & Thomas Müller (Rivero), Abe Smith (18:50' - Paymentology) and John Ryan (34:06 - PayEd) on all things about their company mission, and goals for the future - including how to best leverage their experience at Money2020 Europe. Connect with our guests:Fatemeh Nikayin: linkedin.com/in/fatemeh-nikayin/Thomas Müller: linkedin.com/in/thomas-müller-8a314bb6/rivero.techhttps://meetings.hubspot.com/fatemeh-... Abe Smithlinkedin.com/in/abesmith/ The Ultimate Global Card Issuer Processor | Paymentology John Ryanlinkedin.com/in/john-ryan-5514315/Win one of their two-day course prizes, by registering here: https://qrco.de/bdzlP0

Too much to catch up with? No problem, your "News From The FinTech Front" is back - this time unmuting the incredible Sandra Mianda and Monica Millares, hosted by Paolo Sironi.In this episode, we talked about Goldman Sachs spinning off an AI-powered social-business network Louisa. Linda Yaccarino wanting to turn Twitter into a super app? The VC returned a negative third quarter in a row, the worse slump in a Fintech decade … will the reality-gravity continue? And a fan favorite - with Revolut's challenges in entering the UK banking.And of course, it's the last week before Money2020 Europe and you already know you will see us there, but you know who else? Paolo and Monica! See all information on their sessions below. JUNE 6 (Giesecke+Devrient Lounge (BR5) "Meet fintech's renowned voice: Paolo Sironi" http://relinks.me/1119756979JUNE 6 (Outer Limits Stage) - "This is the Sound of Payments" Monica Millares Connect with this episode's guests:Sandra Mianda - Founder & CEO, Paypr.worklinkedin.com/in/sandra-mianda/paypr.work/ Monica Millares - Principal Product, BigPayhttp://bigpayme.com/linkedin.com/in/monicamillares/ ‌

At this point, we're assuming you might be into exploring the financial services ecosystem? If so - then this is no news for you, Money2020 Europe is happening next week, and we're ready for it. Before it all goes down, Don Ginsel - himself based in Amsterdam, takes the pod to talk to Tracey Davies and Scarlett Sieber - the two big orchestrators behind the most interactive and meaningful experience in Europe for the industry. Which talks, which speakers, the tools, the spaces, the beach! (yes, you read it right) - this and much MUCH more, next week in Amsterdam and through our podcast live coverage on all social media and streaming platforms. Grab your ticket at save €200 by using the code: BBE200 at  Money20/20 Europe Tickets (As mentioned in the episode)JUNE 6: Man vs Machine: Algorithmic Bias with ex-Twitter Exec, Rumman Chowdhury Who Cares Wins: Nurturing Champions with Activist Lily Cole & Tracey Davies Banking On It: HSBC UK CEO Ian Stuart Creating Dynamism in Financial Services: LSE CEO Julia Hoggett and FCA Executive Sheldon Mills This is the Sound of Payments with Monica MillaresJUNE 7: An iDEAL Move? Can EPI Change the Way Europe Pays? with Don Ginsel Soaring: The Money20/20 RiseUp Story Breaking Banks Europe @ MoneyPot Stage: JUN 6 - Francesca Aliverti & Lewis Buchanan (OnlyFans) JUN 7 - Matteo Rizzi & Mirna Sleiman (Fintech Galaxy) JUN 8 - Don Ginsel & Iana Dimitrova (OpenPayd) Connect with the participants on Linkedln or through the app: Scarlett Sieber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scarlettsieber/ Tracey Davies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyd/ Don Ginsel (Host - Holland Fintech): https://www.linkedin.com/in/donginsel/

Zooming-in! Were you expecting another European focused discussion? Time to spin it and turn to the African continent, where Matteo Rizzi brings to the #BBE stage non-other than ecosystem driver Milton Cabral, accompanied by non other than Secretary of State for Digital Economy at Government of Cabo Verde – Pedro Lopes. An unmissable episode on how Cape Verde is truly spinning the innovation motor in the region, being a clear best case example for the continent and beyond. Connect with our guests:Pedro Lopes: Secretary of State for Digital Economy, Government of Cabo Verdehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrolopescv/ Milton Cabral: Cabo Verde Digital PMO, NOSihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/miltoncabral/

A schnitzel with a side with industry innovation for the Breaking Banks Europe table, please! The "Ecosystem Zoom-In" series just landed in Austria, and moderated by ecosystem builder himself Don Ginsel, the discussion revolved around the different local initiatives, their regulation, and appetite for collaboration, putting a very specific focus on how female entrepreneurship is now a core axis for the country. Gabriele Tatzberger (Vienna Business Agency) and Markus Raunig (AustrianStartups) described the innovation climate with specific stats and made us all too eager to discover the country. Join us, this week on #BBE for The Austrian Case. Connect with the guests:Gabriele Tatzberger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriele-tatzberger-53421b3/Markus Raunig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusraunig/ JOINYouth Entrepreneurship Week: https://lnkd.in/dhsSRZmjViennaUp: viennaup.com

The spotlight is full-on BITPANDA, everyone’s favorite 24/7 trading platform. And we really mean everyone’s! Integrated with Lydia, Plum, N26, Hype; partners with VISA, Fabrick, and Mambu - Bitpanda is a one-stop-shop for cryptocurrency exchange, commodities and securities trading, and ETFs; offering more than 2500 assets in five categories. But why are you still reading this? Take a LISTEN to Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad (Deputy CEO & COO) in conversation with our executive producer Matteo Rizzi - available on all your favorite podcast platforms. Connect with Lukas!Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/enzersdorfer/http://bitpanda.com This episode is powered by Bitpanda.Bitpanda Technology Solutions is the most scalable Investing-as a-service infrastructure available in Europe and globally. The platform allows fintechs, traditional banks and online platforms to offer trading, investing and custody services across Stocks/ETF’s, Cryptocurrencies, Precious Metals and Commodities. Partners can build their own user experiences on an ISO 27001 certified and battle-proofed infrastructure. This infrastructure is set up as a modular system to enable our partners to pick and choose from our features such as savings plans, asset-to-asset swaps, crypto staking, fractionalised Stocks, our full blockchain and more services via one API connection. Your design, our technology.

Nurter that MONEY-TREE!Taylor Price said it best in a Spring friendly metaphor we encourage you to listen to it - it's not only poetic but deeply impactful on the way we believe "money does not grow on trees!"Taylor is accompanied by top industry financial literacy content creator Milan Singh. Together they told us everything and beyond the new strategies through which GenZs are LEARNING, experimenting, and building impact with their finances.Financial literacy & inclusion advocate and top industry thought leader, Don Ginsel hosts our guests in another installment of MONEY UNDER 20!  Connect with our guests:- Milan Singhhttps://milansingh.co/tiktok.com/@milansinghhhlinkedin.com/in/milansinghhh/ Taylor Pricehttps://www.dfinitiv.io/https://www.pricelesstay.com/tiktok.com/@pricelesstaylinkedin.com/in/taylor-price-pricelesstay/ Don Ginsel (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/donginsel

The month is almost over and you know what this means - it's "News From The FinTech Front" and a very special one. Crossing over with our show siblings at Asia Pacific and with guests all in very matching locations 📌 From Australia, welcoming Simon Spencer (co-host of Breaking Banks Asia), "The Asian Banker" himself live in Vietnam Emmanuel Daniel (Author of "The Great Transition"), and from Indonesia our resident host, the incredible Roberto Capodieci, that selected and provided the necessary context to this incredible episode. For all Westworld (HBO Max), Dire Straits and Arrival (2016) fans, this one is for you! Meet the guests:  Emmanuel Daniel - Author, "The Great Transition"Get your copy now: https://bit.ly/3ZhRzBXConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-daniel-5764482/ Simon Spencer - CTO, Appscore / Host Breaking Banks Asia PacificConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonspencer/

You thought one take over was all we had? Think again - the first LIVE COVERED event of 2023 for Breaking Banks deserved 2 installments, and we could not wrap it up in the best manner. Francesca Aliverti unmuted the incredible Saira Khan (fresh out of the "Women in Fintech Powerlist" '22 by Innovate Finance) and Michael Ramsbacker from Trulioo one of the event's most prominent companies on and outside the stage! Connect with the guests:Saira Khan - Head of Innovation & Partnerships, First Direct Bankhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sairakhan/firstdirect.com Michael Ramsbacker - Chief Product Officer (CPO), Trulioohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ramsbacker/trulioo.com

The two magic words are back at our show: LIVE COVERAGE! The first event of the year is Finovate Europe, and Francesca Aliverti flew to London to connect directly with the coolest industry leaders and thought makers in #FS. This first episode brought to us together with Informa, gives you the inside scoop with Bianca Zwart (bunq) and Elizabeth Rossiello (AZA). Connect with the guests:Bianca Zwart - Chief of Staff to the CEO, bunqhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-zwart/bunq.com Elizabeth Rossiello - CEO & Founder, AZAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-rossiello-589b8b1/azafinance.com/

Guess what - yesterday's teens are tomorrow's consumers, entrepreneurs and thought-leaders, and the way they consume financial literacy and THINK ABOUT MONEY, is not exactly how previous generations did. This is why Breaking Banks Europe is proud to introduce MONEY UNDER 20 - an exclusive new series that is dedicating time to explore the behaviour of the GenZ around their pocket money, allowances, savings, platforms, purchasing habits etc. To all our audience - please welcome, on their first public speaking appearance, tomorrow's leaders: Romane, Sam, Charlotte and Elian from Sciences Po Lyon! Connect with tomorrow's leaders the guests:Charlotte Aimard:http://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-aimard-840b63253 Elian Guerrero:www.linkedin.com/in/elian-guerrero Samuele Rizzi:https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuele-rizzi-176163234/ Romane Vitalis:https://www.linkedin.com/in/romane-vitalis-549306230

Ready for the new week? How about a little deep dive into the global macro perspective on alternative payments? Yes, please! ZotaPay is helped our team power this truly incredible episode – that gives Francesca Aliverti the possibility to explore exactly different nuances of emerging markets, payments methods, and infrastructure, how ZotaPay is supporting all the mechanisms aforementioned and shaping the future of payments. This is a must-listen (or seen) episode that unmutes the truly impressive Valerie Standret and CIO Alex Behar for this week’s episode of Breaking Banks Europe Meet the guests: Valerie Standret – Product Manager, ZotaPayConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-standret-19469811b/ Alex Behar – Chief Information Officer, ZotaPayConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbehar/ This episode is powered by Zotapay - a payment gateway service that enables online businesses to access a wide range of alternative payment methods to suit their specific needs, and those of their customers. With their connections to more than 1000 financial institutions around the world, Zotapay helps companies branch out into emerging markets, ensuring that their products are accessible to anyone, anywhere. For more to go: zotapay.com

Everyone’s favorite topic is back, this time led by our own expert – Roberto Capodieci, that led the incredible trio: Gwera Kiwana, Lorenzo Sicilia, and Alexandru Stefan Gheban on a conversation on the impact of cryptocurrencies on regular people – how familiar is your own mom with the benefits of the technology? This is the moment to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly – in this hour-long episode on Breaking Banks Europe. Meet the guests!Alexandru Stefan Gheban - Chief Financial Officer & Co-Founder, Young Platformhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ste-youngplatform Gwera Kiwana - Founder in Residence: Crypto, MFS Africahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gwera Lorenzo Sicilia - Head of Engineering, Outlier Ventures https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzosicilia

Were you expecting a quiet uptight sneak peek show? Then maybe this is not it for you! This week Breaking Banks Europe is all about Finovate Europe, the + decade-long event that marked its place in industry decision-makers, and upcoming startup entrepreneurs' calendars year after year. Find out more on the main focus of this year's edition of the conference, all about the production's efforts for more diversity, different ways they are turning the space into a more sustainable gathering, and also on different networking opportunities such as... "HOT OR NOT?" Curious? We are too! Find more in this episode of BBE together with Greg Palmer and Theodora Lau, and/or live in a few weeks in London for the live coverage with Francesca Aliverti. Finovate Europe:  FinovateEurope fintech event OUR GUESTS!Greg Palmer - VP, The Finovate Grouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbpalmer/ Theodora Lau - Author, Host, Advisor, Speaker, and Founder, Unconventional Ventureshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ Powered by: Informa Connect

Our Euro trip is far from being over and this week - we landed in Romania! We know what you are thinking, natural landscapes and multiple UNESCO sites, yes... but financial services and industry innovation? Well, we'll have you know that Revolut has more than 2.5 million users in Romania - the second market after the United Kingdom; with incredible numbers evolving around the nurturing of tech talent - but hey, it's time to press pay, and get to know the Romanian ecosystem! Meet the guests: Ioana Guiman - Managing Partner, AllevoConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioanaguiman/www.allevo.ro/ Bogdan Stefan - Tech and Innovation Advisor and CTO, InnovX Business Accelerator / IT Solution and Software Development Director, EximBankConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdan-stefan-0a37842/innovx.eu/eximbank.ro/

We hope you are in a comfortable position to listen to one of the most inspiring discussions our show has ever seen. Learn about how impact can really be an economic driver - through the beautiful stories of our host in the pursuit of African entrepreneurs' empowerment; how a experienced #FS professional decided to reclaim the rebellious drive to inspire others towards the power of social good through storytelling; the story of a life dedicated to #GivingBack and the way she created a link between growth and sustainability with positive impact; and final - as a true fairytale, how a GOOD stepmother helped nurter the idea to create the incredible GoParity platform, which currently funded +250 (profitable) projects that are changing the world. Meet the our guests: Rita Casimiro - Partner @ MAZEConnect - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-casimiro-96164850maze-impact.com/ MAZE is an impact investment firm that offers a toolbox to everyone committed to delivering positive social and environmental outcomes.Our toolbox encompasses financial and non-financial tools for entrepreneurs, investors, businesses, and governments. MAZE tools are built and optimized to prove that impact is the greatest economic opportunity of our time link to our impact thesis. Cátia Davim - Founder @ Social Good Summit Australia & Partner, KPMG AustraliaConnect - https://www.linkedin.com/in/catiadavimsocialgoodsummit.com.au/ The Social Good Summit Australia (SGSA) is a United Nations-affiliated event that connects individuals, corporations, not-for-profits, government, and grassroots organisations to inspire and discuss solutions for the greatest challenges of our times. Through powerful speeches and stories telling from inspiring industry leaders and change managers, the SGSA educates and inspires individuals to take action for social good. Nuno Brito Jorge - Founder & CEO, GoParityConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nunobritojorgegoparity.com GoParity is an online savings and investment platform that uses a P2P business model to simplify investment and allow citizens and companies to get a decent return on their sustainable loans. Citizens and companies invest their funds in projects they believe in to generate economic, social and environmental impact. They are driving the transition towards a more sustainable and inclusive economic system, making investment in sustainable solutions accessible to all, from citizens to small enterprises.

Welcoming Croatia to Breaking Banks Europe and the Euro Area! The 20th country to join the euro family is finally showcasing its financial services and technology ecosystem on our show, telling us the tales and the stories of its entrepreneurs - that are now dealing with both the glory of the bronze medal at the 2022 World Cup and the transition from their kuna to the euro currency. So much to unpack, and a full hour dedicated to it!Matteo Rizzi welcomes Luka Sučić and Nikola Škorić (Electrocoin) in this episode of #BBE and on "Money Motion - The only fintech conference you should attend" - March 9-10 in Zagreb. More: https://www.money-motion.eu/ Luka Sučić - Partner, Meta Change CapitalConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukasucic/ Nikola Škorić - Chief Executive Officer, Electrocoin d.o.o.Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nskoric/https://electrocoin.hr/en

Please welcome front and center – Roberto Capodieci, the industry’s mastermind that accepted our invitation to join #BBE this year, and toasts us with a fantastic first episode on “The Future of Banking” – if you’re wondering about the leading factors to the evolution of the sector, the dichotomy metaverse/online banking, virtual branches in the Metaverse, associated risks to all the above – this is the right episode for you! Roberto is joined by industry leader Demetrio Migliorati (Banca Mediolanum) and our executive producer Matteo Rizzi.  Demetrio Migliorati: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demetriomigliorati/Matteo Rizzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteorizzi/Roberto Capodieci: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rc10/

The last segment for the WebSummit Take Over is here and we bring two industry giants - straight from Paris to the #BBE hot physical seat, this time in Lisbon. Didier Lallemand (Treezor) is in the show for the first time and brings the familiar voice of Claire Calmejane for this special episode.  Connect with the guests: Didier Lallemand - CEO at TreezorLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/didier-lallemand-/treezor.com Claire Calmejane - Chief Innovation Officer at Société GénéraleLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairecalmejane/particuliers.societegenerale.fr/ This episode was powered by the Societe Generale Group - one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale and its teams seek to build, day after day, together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions.

It comes as no surprise that we have another incredible taking over our podcast, but this year with a focus on African communities. On one end, the incredible Anie Akpe and AWIT provide high-quality small business education and relevant comprehensive assistance to the African Diaspora Community, and furthermore Zach Bijesse and PayHippo - whose mission is to make financial services seamless for African SMEs. Education and access made easy by these two industry leaders - that accepted to sit at the hot seat in the intense busy WebSummit week, in conversation with Matteo Rizzi and Francesca Aliverti - now available on all #BBE channels. More on our guests:Connect with Anie Akpe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anie-akpe-abb48312/africanwomenintech.com/ Connect with Zach Bijesse: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zbijesse/payhippo.ng

If you haven't been attentive to our social media channels, here is a clue - the biggest tech event in the world? The WebSummit event was back in Lisbon - and it was really a massive experience. Breaking Banks Europe was an official media partner and we have several great episodes coming your way. So let's start strong - Adrian Mizzi (Weavr.io) and Shane Happach (Mollie) required no introduction to the fintech sector, and they were kind to take the very comfortable hot seat at our live recordings.  Meet them now: Adrian Mizzi - Co-founder and CTO at Weavr.iohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-mi...weavr.io Shane Happach - CEO at Molliehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shanehapp...mollie.com

Catch up with Jean Christian Mies (PPRO) & Matteo Rizzi as they talk about HOT topics from how to succeed in LATAM, what payment Orchestration means, or how many languages both really speak fluently. Connect with Jean:General Manager Americas | Member of the Executive Team, PPROLinkedln - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmies/ppro.com This episode was powered by PPROPPRO globalizes payment platforms for businesses so they can offer more choices at the checkout and boost sales. Payment service providers, enterprises, and banks that run on their infrastructure are able to launch payment methods faster, optimize checkout conversions, and reduce the complexities of managing multiple fund flows. Citi, PayPal, and Stripe are just some of the names that depend on them to expand their platforms beyond borders. In 2021, they processed €14.7 billion for their partners. And with a growing global team of over 500 people, it’s no wonder why they’re considered the go-to digital payments experts.

One last small bite from our last appearance at the incredible RAI Amsterdam – this time with SIBOS 22, the excellence showcase by Swift dedicated to connecting the global financial services industry.In this installment, we proudly introduce two fantastic stakeholders who themselves are true trailblazers for the industry with a combined +50 years experience in the fintech and specifically payments industry. Meet our guests:John Salter – Chief Customer Officer, ClearbankLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-salter-/clear.bank Silvia Mensdorff-Pouilly - SVP & Head of Sales, EuropeLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvia-mensdorff-pouilly/fisglobal.com

Make some room for this fantastic episode – where we will be discussing “mergers and acquisitions” together with Olympian Tosin Oke (Payoneer) and Louis Clement (TapNation) to this conversation led by Executive Director – Matteo Rizzi, to the much-anticipated episode 150. Be honest – when you think of the topic, the first thing that comes to mind ... “Elon Musk attempt to buy Twitter or Facebook purchasing Instagram?”, that’s not wrong! But it happens on a much smaller level. According to KPMG, 2021 was a record year for M&A activity within the SMB sector and this trend is set to continue. So let’s deconstruct this – into trust, security/KYC, across-border payments, escrow services ... so much to consider! Luckily, we did it for you – have a listen at this Breaking Payments episode on the “NEXT Stage Of Growth for SMBs”. Connect to our guests:Tosin Oke - Director, SMB Europe, PayoneerLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tosin-oke-ba623058/Payoneer.com Louis Clement – CFO, TapNationLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisclt/TapNation.io This episode is brought to you by Payoneer – the world’s go-to partner for digital commerce, everywhere. From borderless payments to boundless growth, Payoneer promises any business, in any market, the technology, connections, and confidence to participate and flourish in the new global economy.

Here it is, our Take Over of SIBOS 22 has given us fantastic content - and we are kicking it off with two incredible interviews with Tom Zschach (Swift) and Richard Neve (Cognito). Thank you once again for taking the hot seat at the Breaking Banks Europe Live Interviews installments in Amsterdam. Connect with the guests:Richard Neve - Managing Director | Partner, Cognitolinkedin.com/in/richardneve/cognitomedia.com Tom Zschach - Chief Innovation Officer, SWIFTlinkedin.com/in/tomzschach/swift.com

(Spoiler alert: this episode contains Kim Kardashian commentary!) The suits were back! #SIBOS is in Europe - Amsterdam in specific, and the fintech front was more united than ever. Nobody was pretending the big hiatus wasn't there and hence the reunion feeling was stronger than ever. The goodies were less, no more Deutsch Bank toy cars, but the event production was incredible with 6 months prep timeline. The double supply chain crisis, the war, the pandemic, the crisis, the pausing and the acceleration, the fiscal pressure and of course - the Metaverse! Starbucks NFT programs, the government of Japan and NFTs, everyone and their uncles are on it, so ... what's next?Don't miss this incredible live interview, and stand still as we explore the News from the FinTech Front and don't forget to "Keep Up with the Kardashians" :D  Connect with the guests:Liz Lumley - Deputy Editor, The Banker - Financial Times https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethlumley/ Leda Glyptis - Chief Client Officer, 10x Technologieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leda-glyptis-phd-272492/

This one requires no introduction - SIBOS is back, the dominant conference of the industry since '78 and 8 stages, and #BBE will be live at the venue interviewing the industry leaders building the landscape of innovation. But first, what can you expect from the conference after this digital hiatus? How will SIBOS break through and continue to be relevant still in 2022? Matteo Rizzi (Executive Producer but also ex.SWIFT and co-founder of Innotribe) is hosting this show that welcomes Jaime Lee and Nick Kerigan, to unmute their mics on this special episode of Breaking Banks Europe. More on our guests:Jaime Lee, Head of Sibos and SWIFT EventsConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-lee-530a0230/ Nick Kerigan - Head of Innovation, SWIFTConnect: linkedin.com/in/nick-kerigan/swift.com

In the past decade, global green financing increased to $540 billion in 2021 from $5.2 billion in 2012 - a huge jump in saving the planet? Definitely! But how can users see the impact of such investment? How can we ensure it? What is "green" and what is just "greenwashing"? Let's take a deep dive into how exactly major banks play a crucial role as they hold the money and power to incentivize and keep the rest accountable. How important is it to partner to contribute to positive initiatives?  Thought leader and expert @Don Ginsel is THE master of increasing awareness, financial education, and solutions to empower people and organizations to understand a variety of topics in the financial services and technology industry, and is back to #BBE this time to lead the discussion together with Jean-Louis Warnholz (Future) and David Lais (Ecolytiq) - two experts in the topic that are actively (both personally and professionally) taking big and small steps to transform the world. (this is not an overstatement, have a listen and find it yourself as well!) HERE: https://spoti.fi/3dYB10c Jean-Louis Warnholz – Co-Founder and CEO of Futurehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-louis-warnholz-89573791/future.green David Lais – Co-Founder and Managing director of Ecolytiqhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paymenthippieecolytiq.com Don Ginsel - CEO / Board MemberCEO / Board Member, Holland FinTechhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donginsel/hollandfintech.com

That’s right, the Milan FinTech Summit is around the corner and we have THE exclusive sneak peek with three of the organizing party representatives to tell you exactly what you can expect from this ecosystem event. What exactly is the aim of creating a new banking and financial services culture in Italy inside out, in conferences like this? What are the focus topics and networking opportunities for all participants? Get to know exactly how this event will be Milan’s industry motor for the week at this episode of #BBE.Register now: milanfintechsummit.com Meet the guests:Clelia Tosi – Head, FinTech DistrictConnect: linkedin.com/in/clelia-tosi-82033546fintechdistrict.com/ Carlo Antonelli - Director at Business International, Fiera MilanoConnect: linkedin.com/in/carlo-antonelli-8b7885180/Businessinternational.it

Hold on a minute! Metaverse? What is it? What ISN'T? One or multiple?The high level of interest and curiosity by users and corporations is rising - no doubt, but let us create some understanding of what exactly the metaverse is. As Dr.Martha Boeckenfeld mentions, if you put several experts together to answer these questions, you will likely have multiple definitions, but let us give it a try! Matthias Kroener is hosting two incredible guests to discuss the topic. Welcome Matthew Gardiner and Dr.Martha Boekenfeld to the show, and enjoy this hour-long discussion while we decode the buzzword together. Useful resources mentioned in the podcast:- Wilderworld: https://www.wilderworld.com/- Futureverse Whitepaper: https://www.futureverse.com/whitepaper- JPM piece - Opportunities in the Metaverse: https://bit.ly/3LvYPVC- Understanding the Metaverse conversation: https://bit.ly/3R5I8S4- Blockworks timeline on banks entering the metaverse: https://bit.ly/3SzSGKn More on our guests:  Matthew Gardiner - Founder @ A1 AIConnect: linkedin.com/in/web4Follow: twitter.com/matwgWebsite: aa1.aiEmail: [email protected] Dr. Martha Boeckenfeld - Dean and Partner @ Metaverse AcademyConnect: linkedin.com/in/dr-martha-boeckenfeld/Website: metaverse-academy.ch Matthias Kroener: Founder @ TradeliteConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-kr%C3%B6ner-602bb512/Website: matthias-kroener.com/Tradelite.de: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tradelite-solutions-announces-launch-leading-131400192.html

Secluded golden sand beaches extended through the Mediterranean sea with an average of 320 sunny days, plus ... a fintech ecosystem? That's right, after the big success of the Cyprus FinTech Summit, the team invited Andreas Livadiotis - THE local fintech mogul, to help us find some fantastic guests to join us and tell us exactly where are the banks in Cyprus, how can we involve the regulator more in the work performed by the industry players and exactly how (providing solutions throughout the episode) to make sure we increase visibility on the local scene - hopefully in time for the upcoming Cyprus week in 2023. Meet the guests! Andreas Livadiotis - CEO & Founder, XValley Technologies / CEO, Cyprus Fintech SummitConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaslivadiotis/Cyprus FinTech Summit: cyprusfintechsummit.comXValley: xvalley.tech Nikolas Xenofontos - Managing Director, Salvus FundsConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolas-xenofontos/Salvus Funds: salvusfunds.com Vladimiros Spanos - Chief Operations Officer, Exclusive CapitalConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimiros-spanos-4046ba25/Exclusive Capital: exclusivecapital.com

Are you all about GameFi? Not yet - no worries, we prepared an episode to get you on this, exploring what the concept means, its main applications and implications. These complex new blockchain-based games are currently enabling users to gain real-world financial benefits and even making it ... FUN? Get on board of this discussion with Ajit Tripathi, Matthias Kroener, and Yelena Kensborn. Meet the guests:Matthias Kröner - Founder & Managing Director, Tradelite SolutionsConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-kr%C3%B6ner-602bb512/tradelite.com Yelena Kensborn - Crypto Growth Hacker / Chief Marketing Officer, Questgamers.ioConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yelenakensbornInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryptokitana/ Ajit Tripathi (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajitkt/

It's story time! A story of many, brave individuals that decided to launch new initiatives, leave the often big comfort of the corporate path, and create something new. This is often a moment for extreme personal introspection for a professional, and we started thinking - what factors make someone jump out of the golden cage? how did this pandemic accelerate or not some of these career shifts? or perhaps other major technological advancements? which internal impulses bring one to reprioritize career/work lifestyles?Matteo Rizzi is an example of such an individual, and he invited friends Conny Dorrestijn, David Mellett, and Damien Dugauquier for this episode of #BBE. Meet these incredible stories:Conny Dorrestijn - Advisor; Principal, Shiraz Partners; Mentor; Founding Partner, BankiFiConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conny-dorrestijn-74b365/ David Mellett: Co-Founder & CEO, BeeFoundersConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmellett-impact-investor/ Damien Dugauquier: Co-Founder & CEO, iPiDConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-dugauquier-40026119/

Culture, culture, culture - such a buzzword in organizations these days, and especially an essential part of what is now considered a successful workplace. So let's bring us back to basics: what is this, why is it a thing, and since when? How does it evolve and can one even stop a problem? Listen - it seems unbelievable, but Mariela Atanassova - co-founder of the FTS Group herself, is finally at the Breaking Banks Europe, THE industry expert on all things facilitation, design of learning, and collaborative spaces, the strategic innovation specialist you want to hear from, is on the show.And who is joined by her? Betty Encinales, decade-long specialist (Goldman Sachs, Financial Times, Becruit) is a serial talent executive experienced in full cycle recruitment, market research, market intelligence, business development projects, diversity & inclusion, talent strategy & sourcing, and consulting, and business partnering with stakeholders at all levels.We did good, didn't we? Have a listen, and of course - don't forget to connect:Mariela Atanassova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marielaatanassova/Betty Encinales: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettyencinales/

"Spend on experiences, not things" - Thomas Negrit (FlyWallet) said it the best, and that is why we invited him, together with expert Tania Ziegler (Booking) to join us in discussing what is this new wave of innovation, that is now transversal across all travel industry, from payments, insurance, budgeting trends, local experiences, car rental, and many other factors that could take the whole sector to the next level, and make the consumer feel more and more ready to leverage personal experiences, explore the benefits of fintech applications and ... ultimately reinvent the concept of traveling. Join them, together with our host Meaghan Johnson in knowing more and this new foreseen investment boom. Connect with the guests:Thomas NegritLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-enzo/flywallet.io Tania Ziegler - Senior Partnership Manager, Fintech | Payment Partnerships, Booking.comLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tnzglr/booking.com

Ever wondered: “How does this big ecosystem all works out?” – if you are an ecosystem builder yourself, maybe your knowledge of this is already better trained to answer this question, but for all other stakeholders, here is a good one for you “Building A FinTech Ecosystem” with three of our favourite builders across continents, unmute their mic to discuss exactly their perception of the key elements, KPIs and collaboration models between all parties that build this big financial services and technology industry. Matthew Gamser (SME Global Finance Forum – IFC), Rodrigo Garcia de la Cruz (Finnovating) and Isio Nelson (BAI), this week on #BBE. Connect with our guests:Matthew Gamser (SME Global Finance Forum – IFC)Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-gamser-a3580110/https://www.smefinanceforum.org/awards-2022 Rodrigo Garcia de la Cruz (Finnovating)Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigogarciadelacruz/Finnovating.com Isio Nelson (BAI)Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isio-nelson-65a4523/https://www.bai.org/

No more avoiding the topic, let us face the crypto crisis and discuss it, provide examples, best (and worst) cases, some anecdotes and advise from non-other than our Executive Producer's crypto & blockchain life guru - Roberto Capodieci, returning to the show to bring us back to the basics and explain how to look out for the future of this technologies, both for the user, the enabler, and ultimately the regulators. Roberto Capodieci: DecBC, CEOhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/decbc/https://capodieci.comhttps://capodieci.medium.com/

There is nothing better than a good old “Ecosystem Zoom In”, today in one of the wealthiest, more integrated societies in Europe - that proven stat, after ranking, after investment round and even unicorns what the #nordic nation has to contribute. We got Daniel Isdal Furset (FinTech Norway) on board, and they made sure to connect us to the best of the best in the ecosystem - providing us with the entrepreneurial perspective of Thuc Hoang (Firi), the industry knowledge of Stefan Astroza (Itera), and even an hybrid investor/entrepreneurship spirit of Henna Raknes (Amp Eleven / Stacc). Do Norway does it better? Ask them!Daniel Isdal Furset: Secretary General, Fintech NorwayConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-furset-dif/fintechnorway.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintech-norway/ Stefan Astroza: Head of Financials Services & Insurance, IteraConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-astroza-435b3243/"Fighting financial Crime with AI" co-authored with IBM.https://www.itera.com/aml-2021Itera: https://www.linkedin.com/company/itera-asa/ Henna Raknes: Partner Amp Eleven/ COO StaccConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henna-raknes-24a8902a/amp11.nostacc.com Thuc Hoang - Founder and CEO, FiriConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thuc-hoang-4056765a/firi.com

June came and went bringing with it some pretty spectacular noteworthy news, that our show is ready to comment!Matteo Rizzi invited previous #NFF host himself Ali Paterson, and got Darren Franks to connect from Cape Town to help us with a more global perspective. Klarna's new deal valuing brought up some questions on the company's apparent valuation decline, the general valuations fall trend and the future of BNPL; with Money2020 Europe came an incredibly immersive experience for its audience, and also for SWIFT? For the first time, the company made a presence at the event, proving the value of collaboration across the sector, and increasing the expectations for SIBOS 2022 this year in Amsterdam for the first time. And of course, #buythedip - with the non-stop fall of cryptocurrencies and even GAFAMs, is it possible to achieve healthy returns? What about the booming rise of African-based fintechs - such as Ghanian Fido with a new 30M$ round? Africa is non-stop breaking investment records. Is this trend to continue, and how is it possible to scale it up? This and much MUCH more in this month's installment of "News From The FinTech Front" Meet the guests:Ali Paterson - Founder & Editor in Chief, FF News - Fintech FinanceConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alipaterson1/https://ffnews.com Darren Franks - Co-Founder, Fintech Association of South Africa / Founder & CEO, TalentintheCloudConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/https://finasa.org.za/https://talentinthecloud.io/

Before we wrap up the content created at the incredible Money2020 Europe experience, we bring you two interviews recorded live from the Société Generale Group booth, in the epicenter of the venue - where between familiar faces of the podcast, we found Damien Fontanille (Forge) and Cédric Sahut (Moonshot Insurance) ready to tell us more about their companies. Meet the guests:Damien Fontanille - Business Development, Societe Generale - FORGEConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-fontanille/sgforge.com/ Cédric Sahut - Chief Sales Officer, Moonshot InsuranceConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c%C3%A9dric-sahut/moonshot-insurance.com/ This episode was powered by Société Generale Group

The MoneyPot booth at Money 2020 Europe was on fire and today we are releasing three fantastic interviews hosted by executive producer Matteo Rizzi.Starting with Brad Goodall the incredible serial entrepreneur behind the founding of Banked, also acting as CEO; then the dynamic duo behind Griffin: Allen Rohner (Co-Founder and CTO) and Adam Moulson (CCO and interim CEO) - tell us the story behind the company and whats coming ahead; and the ultimate treat with a conversation with Joe Hurley, CCO of Crown Agents Bank! Meet the guests:Brad Goodall - Co-Founder & CEO, Banked:Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-goodall-86331524/banked.com Adam Moulson - Interim CEO & CCO, GriffinConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammoulson/griffin.sh Allen Rohner - Co-Founder & CTO, GriffinConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenrohner/griffin.sh Joe Hurley - CCO, Crown Agents BankConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johurley/crownagentsbank.com/ This episode was supported by MISSIVE: Technology PR and Communications and Ecology Media.

Haven't you heard? We have a lot of great content straight from the Money2020 Europe studios for you! This episode is dedicated to the latest scoops in the literary sphere. Both are incredibly relevant and important for this time in #FS - embedded finance and financial inclusion! Sophie Guibaud and Scarlett Sieber are co-authoring: "Embedded Finance: When Payments Become An Experience"Get your copy: https://amzn.to/3MMzvtsConnect with Sophie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieguibaud/Connect with Scarlett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scarlettsieber/ The Financial Inclusion just released their latest eBook, ‘The Network Effect – digital payments as a gateway to Financial Inclusion’, in celebration of Finclusion Day. Neil Harris - Chair Of The Board Of Directors, comes to talk a little a bit about it in the show.Read it here: https://bit.ly/3mGeSV8Connect with Neil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-harris-8ab1515/

We were back in the Netherlands for Europe's most immersive experience in the industry - Money2020 Europe! In this first Take Over, we interview three extraordinary guests in the sector that in a nutshell introduced us to their companies, backgrounds, and future plans ahead.  Meet them and connect now:Jakob Pethick - CCO, YouLendConnect: www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-pethick-89b7bb2ayoulend.com Geertjan van Bochove - Co-Founder iPIDConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gvanbochove/ipid.tech/ Anders la Cour - Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Banking CircleConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anders-la-cour-48b6a53/https://www.bankingcircle.com/

This Breaking Payments Take Over it's all things #SMBs - Meaghan Johnson took the hosting hat, to discuss "The Rise of SMBs in the Digital Economy", welcoming James Allum (Payoneer) back to the show and Shany Koubi-Malbin (Fiverr) - top marketplace for digital services. We're talking access to capital, markets and services, customer expectations, and multichannel experiences! Connect with our guests:James Allum - SVP, Regional Head of Europe, Payoneerpayoneer.com Shany Koubi-Malbin - General Manager of Fiverr Business & Head of Payment Strategy, FiverrLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanyk/fiverr.com This episode is brought to you by Payoneer - the world's go-to partner for digital commerce, everywhere. From borderless payments to boundless growth, Payoneer promises any business, in any market, the technology, connections, and confidence to participate and flourish in the new global economy.

This Breaking Payments is powered by Thunes and is here to deep dive into the Creator Economy, a phenomenon that is more and more coming into the spotlight lately. But what exactly is it? What are the main tools and platforms? How do you monetize passion? How do you find the right payment provider - based on what best practices? Does it work the same for all markets? This show is hosted by #BBE Executive Producer, Matteo Rizzi, together with Bogdan Dinu, Laura McCracken, Michael Callas, and Eloine Barry. Meet the guests:Bodgan Dinu - Chief Produc Officer, ThunesConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdan-dinu-ro/https://www.thunes.com/ Eloïne Barry - CEO, African Media AgencyConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elo%C3%AFne-barry-she-her-82390a2/https://africanmediaagency.com/ Michael Callas - SVP, Head of ElloU, TalenthouseConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcallas/https://eu.ellou.com/ Laura McCraken - MD, eCommerce & Payments – Global Industry Lead, AccentureConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramccracken/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/social-commerce-west-meet-east-laura-mccracken/https://www.accenture.com/ This show is brought to you by Thunes - a B2B company that powers payments for the world’s fastest-growing businesses, and in the fastest-growing markets. Thunes has built a Payment Network that focuses on the emerging markets and alternative payment methods, which helps customers solve payment challenges that other companies can not solve. Thunes Network currently covers 127 countries worldwide and offers 300+ payment methods. With a single API integration, your business and customers can send or accept payments in every corner of the world. For more information on Thunes solutions, visit www.thunes.com

Look out! Plaid is back in taking the wheel once again, but this time for our newest series of Breaking Payments - to discuss "The Open Banking Evolution", led by Ajit Tripathi. We were lucky to figure out the perspectives of Liam Gray (Plaid) and Elena Alicea (Gemini) for a lively conversation on the current and future crypto adoption, accessibility, and impact of crypto apps. Where do payments cause friction and possible drop-offs, and how can they influence more and better adoption and conversion? What is the role of UX in this puzzle? And more importantly, how does the relationship between Plaid and Gemini contributes to improving all the dynamics above? Plus, a treat for our audience - the latest "Global State of Crypto 2022" is available here if you haven't checked it out yet!https://www.gemini.com/gemini-2022-state-of-crypto-global.pdf Connect with our guests:Liam Gray - Growth Account Manager, PlaidLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-gray-38b75077/plaid.com Elena Alicea - Head of Product - UK/EU, GeminiLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaalicea/gemini.com This episode was powered by Plaid - Around the world, more people than ever before rely on digital finance for their everyday lives. Plaid provides the open finance platform to make it all possible. Over 6,000 companies worldwide use Plaid to unlock financial freedom for everyone. Plaid helps people connect to and pay from their financial accounts at over 12,000 financial institutions across the U.K., Europe and North America. To learn more about Plaid and how they can help you build convenient, fast, and secure digital financial and payment experiences, reach out to their team at plaid.com/breakingbanks.

Show us the happiest people in the world! Francesca Aliverti invited a couple of industry leaders from Finland and posed some important questions regarding their ecosystem both on their local skills, talent, investment, plans, and aspirations for the future, but also local struggles and comparisons to their northern neighbors. We only mentioned Nokia once, but left space for ample discussion into their accelerated digital and fintech adoption, education system, and of course - happiness rankings!In one our of the most honest and deep Ecosystem Zoom Ins ever made, we give you "The Finnish Case" with Mika Markalaakso and Kirsi Larkiala. Connect with our guests:Mika Marjalaakso - Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, CEO & Co-founder at Aivohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mikamarjalaakso/ Kirsi Larkiala - Founding Partner & CEO, FFE / Finnish Fintech Ecosystem Ltdhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsilarkiala/

The "Unconventional Saving Products" episode is here! As the industry has been attentively exploring different segments for investments, and it has been said, these days the safest can really be considered "cash and commodities" ... guess what #BBE brings you? Just that!First, we were thrilled to invite Ingrid Brodin and listen to her passion as the founder and CEO of Vindome, a solution that combines blockchain technology, wine and removes the problem of bottle traceability for its varied customers. (pause for WOW factor!) Giancomo Bertoldi (Walliance), the truest #pioneer European investment platform where you can invest in real estate projects from your smartphone, basically reinventing the future of #RealEstate, worldwide ... and last but not least, one of our favorite speakers, back for the 3rd time to the show Caroline Lamaud from Anaxago, a 2012 founded crowdfunding platform dedicated to innovative companies and consulting investors, completely reinventing the traditional equity capital investment model. Hosting this conversation, non-other than our executive producer and investor himself - Matteo Rizzi. Meet the guests! Caroline Lamaud Dupont (Anaxago)Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-lamaud-dupont-5967182a/Anaxago.com Ingrid Brodin (Vindome)Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridbrodin/Vindome.net Giacomo Bertoldi (Walliance)Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsgec/Walliance.eu

The first Breaking Payments episode is here! PPRO is powering this incredible overview of some of the "Keys to success in hyper-growth companies" - basically how to ensure growth through the voices of some of the most dynamic companies in the industry. How to generate growth for your clients? Which are the operational challenges that payment providers have to resolve? Which are the key differences amongst markets that need to be resolved when scaling from local operations to a global presence? Which is the winning culture - how inorganic growth can foster competitive advantages to succeed especially when targetting distant markets? A lot to talk about and discuss through the voices and stories of our guests, beautifully led by non-other than industry top thought leader and #BBE's resident host - Paolo Sironi. Connect with our guests:Javier Vallaure de la Paz - Chief Operating Officer, PPROConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-vallaure-de-la-paz-02644b6/PPRO: ppro.com Dora Ziambra - Chief Operation Officer, AzimoConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doraziambra/Azimo: azimo.com/en Sendi Young - Managing Director, Europe, RippleConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sendiyoung/Ripple: ripple.com This episode was powered by PPROPPRO globalizes payment platforms for businesses so they can offer more choices at the checkout and boost sales. Payment service providers, enterprises, and banks that run on their infrastructure are able to launch payment methods faster, optimize checkout conversions, and reduce the complexities of managing multiple fund flows. Citi, PayPal, and Stripe are just some of the names that depend on them to expand their platforms beyond borders. In 2021, they processed €14.7 billion for their partners. And with a growing global team of over 500 people, it’s no wonder why they’re considered the go-to digital payments experts.

Your “News From The FinTech Front” monthly installment is back with pioneer entrepreneur Matthias Kroener, together with top fintech thought leaders Xavier Gomez (INVYO) and Giada Gambadoro (PwC) - discussing the #BNPL trend and the dept bubble, crypto regulation in the US, fraud detection market after the new round for Seon and the strong funding rounds of the latest weeks. This and much more, this week on #BBE. Our guests!Giada Gambadoro - FinTech Drive, PwCConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giada-gambadoro/pwc.it Xavier Gomez - Founder and Chief Operating Officer, INVYOConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xavier-gomez-0202796/invyo.io/

"Brace yourself cause this episode has all the potential to create a completely new perspective on how you perceive "Cross Border Payments" - Currencycloud is powering this incredible discussion, giving the hosting responsibility to #BBE's Executive Producer - Matteo Rizzi, in a conversation together with Richard Arundel (Currencycloud), Terry Angelos (VISA) and Hugh Kingdon (Revolut). Don't miss this unique episode and connect with our guests: Richard Arundel - Chief Evangelist & Co-Founder at CurrencycloudConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardarundel/More: https://www.currencycloud.com/ Terry Angelos - SVP Global Head of Fintech & Crypto at VisaConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tangelos/ Hugh Kingdon - Advisor - Card Payments and Strategy at RevolutConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-kingdon-077b8a4/ This episode is powered by Currencycloud - specializing in a fully cloud-based platform for B2B cross-border payments."

The Breaking Impact series is back, and in this episode, Matteo Rizzi takes over accompanied by three exceptional guests coming from three different African Portuguese-Speaking countries (PALOP) to discuss all things ecosystem building and the local challenges faced in each one. Telma Seidi, Digital influencer (AKA Tita Pipoka), focused on the role of knowledge and the need to boost digital literacy and entrepreneurship literacy to make the startup ecosystem possible with private-government cooperation.Connect: https://www.facebook.com/Titapipoka/ Jose Bucassa, Managing Partner at PROA and founder of Angola Summit, stressed the importance of giving young people the tools to be independent and build the ecosystem to unlock the big opportunities that are in Angola.Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josebucassa/Angola Summit: https://angolasummit.co/ Milton Cabral, Cabo Verde Digital PMO - Ecosystem builder, introduced the opportunity that comes from the people that come back and support with their know-how of the processes of capability building and the challenges to developing an ecosystem in Cape VerdeConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miltoncabral/

Financial literacy and inclusion are hot topics both in developed and developing markets and addressing them is a challenge. Considering the trend of gamification our question is whether gamification can play a role in the design of effective solutions. Francesca discussed it with two exceptional guests.- Louise Hill, co-founder and CEO at GoHenry, brought her point of view about gamification that in GoHenry is used to teach kids personal finance- Margot de Broglie, co-founder at Your Juno, a startup that announced a new 2.2 million dollars funding round earlier this month, stressed the inclusion purpose as they address specifically women and non-binary people as there is a specific need and they generally feel less confident discussing about money Get in contact with the guests:- Louise Hill - https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-hill-5197614/- Margot de Broglie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-de-broglie/- Francesca Aliverti (Host) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-aliverti-625006ba/

Ecosystem zoom-in is back, today heading to Bulgaria with 3 exceptional guests who bring their point of view from the Bulgarian startup scene interviewed by Meaghan Johnson.Valentin Savov, Partner of Savov&Partners, Tax&Legal firm in Sofia, focused his speech on the wide opportunities that are in the Bulgarian ecosystem.Hristo Borisov, Co-founder and CEO of Payhawk, brought his experience of being a startupper and in the team of the first Bulgarian unicorn, that raised a Series B of 100M$ with 1B$ valuation.Max Gurvits, Partner at Vitosha Venture Partners, explained that, as an investor, he sees a great opportunity in the Bulgarian ecosystem as there are all the ingredients to build global stuff Get in contact with the guests:Valentin Savov - https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentinsavov/Hristo Borisov - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hristoborisov/Max Gurvits - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxgurvits/Meaghan Johnson (host) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaghan-johnson-b5506613/

The number of startups in the DeFi scenario is growing and that's why we decided to explore the new directions this sector can take as Ajit Tripathi did in this episode with two other DeFi experts.- Hart Lambur, co-founder at UMA, explained his view of this change in paradigm recalling the history of financial services that is a history of contract laws and public enforcement. DeFi is something made possible because technology allows us to enforce contracts in a different way.- Marc Zeller, Integrations lead at AAVE, decided to highlight what is necessary to make DeFi work: the need of an ecosystem of non-speculative stablecoins that can be decentralized or not and allows to design stable contracts without the volatility issues. Get in contact with the guests:- Hart Lambur - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hartlambur- Marc Zeller - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-zeller-8153753b- Ajit Tripathi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajitkt/

Welcome back to Breaking Leaders - our series for Breaking Banks Europe's network to invite some of the most inspiring and pioneering profiles in the financial services sphere. In this new episode, Matteo Rizzi (Executive Producer) talked about fintech, the history of Breaking Banks (and BBE) and the challenges in becoming podcasters with the one and only Brett King, founder of Breaking Banks and Provoke.fm Brett is a futurist, an Amazon bestselling author, an award-winning speaker, and is the founder of Moven, a $200m mobile bank, with the world’s first smart bank account, used around the globe with over a million users. In his spare time enjoys flying as an IFR pilot, scuba diving, motor racing, gaming (mostly FPS) and Sci-Fi

Distance, forced switch to online are only some of the ways customer experience changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meaghan Johnson discussed that with two financial sector experts.- Natasha Kyprianides, fintech expert that supported both incumbent and challenge banks, explained that customer experience is a key to stand out and differentiate in competitive markets, especially thanks to fintech and challenger banks that raised customers' expectations in digital customer experience.- Catherine Richards, Head of Customer Design at Tesco Bank, exposed her experience, which is wider than the one in a typical bank because of the Tesco ecosystem that requires an integration effort but creates opportunities to integrate financial services in Tesco customers' experience. Get in contact with the guests:- Natasha Kyprianides linkedin.com/in/natashakyprianides/- Catherine Richards linkedin.com/in/catherine-richards- Meaghan Johnson (host) linkedin.com/in/meaghan-johnson

Partnerships between big corporations and startups, hackathons and partnerships with research institutions are key to innovation nowadays.The financial sector is not an exception and that's why we invited two super guests to discuss open innovation and fintech.David Rasson, Innovation Lead at De Cronos Groep, explained his point of view of how cooperation between banks and startups happens, warning also about technical issues that emerge when open innovation projects are in place.João Dias, Chief Digital Officer at Novobanco, stressed the role of the pandemic in accelerating the startup ecosystem in Portugal but also talked about the challenges faced in the industry that still has a strong incumbent culture. Connect with the guests:João Dias - Chief Digital Officer, novobancoLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaodias1510/Novo Banco: https://www.novobanco.pt/english/investor-relations/financial-information0/presentations David Rasson - Innovation Lead, De Cronos GroepLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rasson-59025b8/

Payments are cool again. The renewed interest in payment technologies made us launch a new spin-off of Breaking Banks Europe focused on the payment ecosystem, “Breaking Payments”.Today is the first edition of Breaking Payments hosted by Matteo Rizzi and four great guests: James Allum (Payoneer), Tamer El-Emary (Thunes), Keith Grose (Plaid) and James Booth (PPRO).Payment is one of the pillars of our economies, innovations like real-time payments, according to our guest Tamer El-Emary, drive economic growth, create new opportunities for entrepreneurs and boost financial inclusion. That’s why we need to talk about payments.We hope you'll find this new point of view interesting and to enjoy this first episode Connect with the guests!Plaid: Keith Grose - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithgrose/PPRO: James Booth - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbooth87/Payoneer: James Allum - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jallum/Thunes: Tamer El-Emary - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamer-elemary/Matteo Rizzi (host) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteorizzi/

Green transition is one of the hot topics today. Nina Mohanty with two top guests explores the fintech opportunities to make the carbon offset trade market work.Mathias Wikström, CEO of Doconomy presents his solution that allows calculating the carbon impact of every transaction. Calculating emission is the first step and without it is not possible to proceed to a proper reduction or offset strategyIwa Pawlak, COO&Founder of Smart Forest puts the focus on the offset stage by allowing people to easily invest in new sustainable forests. This investment opportunity goes beyond the approach of the many tree-planting projects. Connect with the guests!Iwa Pawlak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iwapawlakMathias Wikström: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/mathiasw1Nina Mohanty (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninamohanty/

Today's word is "Capital Markets". Paolo Sironi with two top guests explores the fintech opportunities in corporate finance for companies and investors.Mariem Mahdbi, founder and CEO of Valuecometrics proposes a solution to make ESG analysis on companies to include these metrics in valuation, considering not only backward-looking but also forward-looking data.Rami el Dokany, Secretary General of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets, presents the role of trading platforms in this changing financial world and the opportunities to improve access to finance through fintech Connect with the guests!Mariem Mahdbi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariemmhadhbi/Rami El Dokany: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rami-el-dokany-msc-a1236a13/Paolo Sironi (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepsironi/

It's the last Monday of the month and you could probably guess that it's time for "News From The FinTech Front" - this month led by Francesca Aliverti, together with giants in the industry Chris Gledhill and Gustavo Vinacua. January was all about the growth of cross-border e-commerce and the demand for Forex Fintech solutions, CBDC and the future of finance, #BNPL, the VISA acquisition strategy, spectacular funding rounds for digital banks, and, of course - into some crypto news - with the Arsenal football club in the hot seat! Don't miss it. Meet the guests:Gustavo Vinacua - Partner & Co-Founder at Net Positive LabsConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavovinacua/More on Net Positive Labs: Services | Net Positive Labs Chris Gledhill - FinTech Futurist, Speaker, Writer, and AdvisorConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgledhill/

So here is a buzzword for you - "gamification" --- what does it mean? How is it being applied and manipulated across industries? Matthias Kroener, resident host expert in the topic - unmutes three incredible voices to discuss not only what it means to gamify products, the difference between them and actual games, but also dives a bit deeper into the rabbit hole by exploring the ethical part of the topic - what are good case scenarios, what about dangerous ones? Where does one draw boundaries? Well - read no more, our guests explain it all, connect with Mieszko, Melinda and Kerim below and win 50 coins for doing so :) Meet the guests:  Mieszko CzyzykConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mieszkoczyzyk/THX website: https://thx.network andTHX Network: https://linktr.ee/thxnetworkTHX Article worth a read! https://bit.ly/3AwYxIs Melinda Jacobs - Co-CEO of Perkio / Founder & Managing Director of SubatomicConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindajacobs/More about Perkio: https://www.perkio.co/More about Subatomic: https://www.subatomic.nl/ Kerim Derhalli - Founder & CEO InvstrConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerim-derhalli-5184499/More about Invstr: https://invstr.com/ Matthias Kroener: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-kr%C3%B6ner-602bb512/Know more about Tradelite Solutions: tradelite.de

This week, #NicheBanking is the topic of choice - led by Nina Mohanty and Meaghan Johnson! Rik Coeckelbergs (The Banking Scene) explains the concept of niche banking and how he had the freedom to create his own personal vision on future banking, which is the main driver for The Banking Scene. After the break, who would have the Nerve to build a bank for the music industry? John Waupsh would, and he explains us how playing in the niche banking space for artists is also important and how it makes their lives much easier, and also helps music to be created, and music groups to stay together. More on our guests:  Rik CoeckelbergsLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikcoeckelbergs/Medium: https://rik-coeckelbergs.medium.com/The Banking Scene: https://thebankingscene.com/The Banking Scene - News & Opinions: https://thebankingscene.com/opinionsThe Banking Scene - Events: https://thebankingscene.com/eventsThe Banking Scene - Afterwork: https://thebankingscene.com/afterwork John WaupshLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waupsh/Nerve: https://nerve.pro/

Hereby the best way to kickstart 2022 - with a discussion between two #leaders, where Matteo Rizzi interviews one of the key thought leaders of the current DeFi landscape - Stani Kulechov himself! Join them on a discussion of the challenges of managing a fintech; plus the intricate synergy between the upcoming "mainstream" sphere and the institutional partners and players in the space. This episode is brought to you by Deloitte Italia, in cooperation with the #FTSFEST.

This episode is about the spreading of Fintech regulation, which instruments are in order, which sectors are the most targeted, what is the best theory/practice combination, sandboxes (are they still a thing?), does meeting markets regulation need to have a special spin/focus, and what are the approaches we know of that did/did not work. Two previous guests come back to the show Iyinoluwa (E) Aboyeji (Future Africa) and Gabrielle Inzirillo ( Connect with our guests:Iyinoluwa Aboyeji - Founder & General Partner, Future Africahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eaboyeji/Future Africa: https://www.future.africa/ Gabrielle Inzirillo - Head of Market Development - Financial Technology, Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)https://www.linkedin.com/in/gainzirillo/Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM): https://www.adgm.com/

Let's talk about Crypto Staking! - the process through which you earn income with your crypto by contributing to the Proof of Stake (PoS) network of a particular asset. When you stake your crypto, you make the underlying blockchain of that asset more secure and more efficient. And in exchange, you get rewarded with more assets from the network. But hey, don't take it from our streaming summary - listen to Ajit Tripathi (Aave), Marcus Maute (Bridgetower Capital) and Kirill Kutakov (StakeWise) for this absolute impressive discussion on the topic. Connect with our guests!Marcus Maute - COO, Bridgetower Capitalhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusmaute/ Kirill Kutakov - Co-Founder, StakeWisehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kirill-kutakov/ Ajit Tripathi (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajitkt/

And when you least expected here is a new twist to the line-up, we bring you a special African Take-Over! so shine light on issues related to how money flows in the continent, reporting on different news, investment rounds, internal processes and advices from local industry leaders - Ntoudi (2D) Mouyelo, Paul-Harry Aithnard, and Eric Osiakwan that kindly accepted the invitation to join our show!Matteo Rizzi opens the curtain for Katharina Dalka to host this exceptional intercontinental bridge created by Breaking Banks Europe - that we surely hope you enjoy. Liked to have Katharina as our host? Gives the episode a shoutout and we'll invite her back soon!  Connect with the host and guests: Katharina Dalka - Co-Founder and CEO, StellarOnehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katharinadalka/StellarOne: stellarone.biz Paul-Harry Aithnard - Regional Executive Francophone Africa Ecobank, Managing Director Cote d'Ivoirehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-harry-aithnard/Ecobank: ecobank.com Eric Osiakwan - Managing Partner, Chanzo Capitalhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ericosiakwan/Chanzo Capital: chanzocapital.com Ntoudi (2D) Mouyelo - Chief Investment Officer at Kigali International Financial Centrehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mouyelo/Kigali International Financial Centre: rfl.rw

Matthias Kroner is leading the conversation today, for our monthly segment of News From the Fintech Front! together with the extraordinary - Leda Glyptis and Mariano Belinky. The Glasgow Climate Pack, globalized greenwashing movements, the N26 US pull out, what exactly is and will become of DeFi, amongst different topics, for an unmuted/unfiltered discussion. Don't miss it! Connect with the guests:Mariano Belinky - Industry Partner, Motive Partnershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mbelinky/ Leda Glyptis - Chief Client Officer, 10x Technologieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leda-glyptis-phd-272492/

The WebSummit was a few weeks ago and as the true new crypto hub of the world, Portugal showcased its potential by hosting some of the most impressive cryptopreneurs on-site at the Altice Arena in Lisbon! n.exchange is a great example of this migration of tech talent to the country, as the platform is now opening a new office in Braga - in the north of the country, and is ready to leverage the crypto wave potential from there, through more literacy and more employment to the region. Our guest - Oleg Belousov is from London, but for six months he chose Lisbon to live, and today he joined an episode of Breaking Banks Europe - hosted by non-other than Ajit Tripathi, resident expert in the field for the show. Meet the guest:Oleg Belousov - Founder n.exchangeConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beoleg/More on n.exchange: https://n.exchange/

What makes francophone Africa such a specific region of the continent to conduct and grow innovation? With a vibrant startup ecosystem and growing access to investors, different entrepreneurs, institutions, and governments support and engage to enhance the growth of digital industries and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Get to know two stellar stakeholders in the region - Hanae Bezad (Beehane), Raphael Dana (Gozem) are hosted by Matteo Rizzi - and accompanied by a special participation of Alex Sea: founder of the Africa FinTech Forum, taking place this week in Abidjan. More on the guests: Raphael DanaConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaeldana/Gozem: https://gozem.co/en/ Hanae BezadConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanaebezad/Beehane: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beehane-llc/about/ Alex SeaConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsea/Africa FinTech Forum: africafintechforum.net

The WebSummit was just last week and as the true new crypto hub of the world, Lisbon showcased its potential by hosting some of the most impressive cryptopreneurs on-site at the Altice Arena! After holding a masterclass at the event, Boson Protocol unmuted the microphone (and camera) and joined an episode of Breaking Banks Europe - hosted by non-other than Ajit Tripathi, resident expert in the field for the show. Meet the guest:Justin Banon - Co-Founder Boson ProtocolConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbanon/More on Boson Protocol: https://www.bosonprotocol.io/

A new installment of Breaking Carbon is here and this time - it is all about ESG! During this one-hour episode, we forget the acronym and step by step - break down what it actually means to integrate "environmental, social and corporate governance". The momentum was well chosen with the #COP26 summit in Glasgow, and our experts take us on a journey on value vs values, impact investing, double materiality, transparency, the expected impact on corporate disclosure, and the role of social media activists.This exceptional conversation is brought to you by Société Generale - led by indsutry top thought leaders - Paolo Sironi and Isabelle Millat (Societe Generale Global Markets), Stephan Pouyat (Euroclear SA/NV) and  Meet the guests:Isabelle Millat - Head of Sustainability, Societe Generale Global MarketsConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-millat-5890aa1/Société Generale: https://www.societegenerale.com/en Stephan Pouyat - Global Head Capital markets, Funds, ETFs & Sustainable Finance, Euroclear SA/NVConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanpouyat/Euroclear's Sustainability Report: https://www.euroclear.com/newsandinsights/en/Format/Whitepapers-Reports/sustainable-finance-market.html Matteo Stefanel - Managing Partner, Apis PartnersConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteostefanel/Apis Partners' Insights: https://apis.pe/insight

The WebSummit came and went, but we have several different "knowledge bites" to showcase in our podcast for the coming weeks, products of the exceptional stakeholder that were (or still are) in Portugal for this year's edition of this incredible event. We start by providing some context - why exactly is Portugal relevant (with a little update from episode 17 - in case you were already one of our listeners), and follow up with the benefits of being in Portugal, why is such a desirable location currently for new companies and iniciatives to "set up shop", the reversed brain drain observe in the past years, and the interesting relationship between the worldwide Portuguese community in strengthening their commonalities, resources and possibilities through language to leverage their individual nations. None of this is parallel to aspects such as regulation, financial inclusion, digital absorption, funding - always present in our ecosystem zoom-in shows. Meet the guests! António Dias MartinsConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-dias-martins-19300319/Startup Portugal: https://startupportugal.com/ Pedro Santos Vieira - Partner, Shilling Capital PartnersConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santosvieira/500 Startups: 500.comShilling Capital Partners: shilling.vc

Let's take walk on the memory lane of debt, revisiting how it all got shaped into the current cutting edge strategies - to not only collect but also reinvent solutions for customers, their personal backgrounds and social contexts. Debt Collection - as mentioned in the episode, is no longer this rudimentary "man in a trenchcoat barging on our doors", but an evolved process that understands and meets citizens/organizations realities. And to tell you all about this and more - non-other than Amon Ghaiumy (Ophelos) and Sheila Monroe (TrueAccord), beautifully moderated by our host and entrepreneur herself - Nina Mohanty. Connect with the guests:Amon Ghaiumy: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/amonghaiumyOphelos: ophelos.com Sheila Monroe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilamonroeTrueAccord: trueaccord.comOhad Samet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osamet

October is a month of anniversaries! Not only for BBE, but also for two guests that joined the show for the first episodes - Conny Dorrestijn and Liz Lumley, beautifully moderated by Meaghan Johnson. All on the recent N26's valuation; Klarna & Squid Game; Payday loans & lenders, BNPL, ESG washing, and other buzzwords; Klarna's Carbon footprint PFM; a commentary on Finch Capital's report - "State of European FinTech 2021"; Coinbase and a need for crypto regulation; Revolut's new London family office - what a month! Don't miss the newest #BBE episode.  A little throwback? Listen to Conny and Liz on Episode 5: https://bit.ly/BBE5PVKFinch Report - "State of European FinTech 2021": https://www.finchcapital.com/post/state-of-european-fintech-2021 Like the conversation?Connect with the guests:Liz Lumley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethlumley/Conny Dorrestijn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/conny-dorrestijn-74b365/

Happy birthday is in order - and as we enter the not so “terrible two’s”, the entire host team gathers for this special episode – unmuted and unfiltered, on a reflection of their favorite episodes, the ones that need a follow-up and even revealing some line-up themes to the coming year. The #BBE “Magnificient Seven” are all here together in a celebratory 2-year show. Join them! Follow your favourite hosts:Matteo Rizzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteorizzi/Paolo Sironi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepsironi/Meaghan Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaghan-johnson-b5506613/Nina Mohanty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninamohanty/Ajit Tripathi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajitkt/Matthias Kröner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-kr%C3%B6ner-602bb512/Francesca Aliverti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-aliverti-625006ba/Brett King: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettking/ Available on:Spotify: https://bit.ly/BBESpotifyApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/BBEAppleGoogle Podcasts: http://bit.ly/BBEGooSoundcloud: http://bit.ly/BBESoundcloudYouTube: https://bit.ly/BBEVideosYTWebsite: http://bit.ly/BBEPodcast Follow the podcast:Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbankseuLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/company/63036911/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbankseu/

Wrapping up the week with a new episode of Breaking Banks Europe live from Amsterdam, where Matteo Rizzi infiltrated himself to the Thought Machine stand and got access to the biggest scoop live between Paul Taylor’s fintech and the JPMorgan Chase giant. Additionally, we sat down with the masterminds behind Radar Payments’ Founder & CEO and BCP’s strategy chief - Evgenia Loginova, together with expert Matthias Horvath. An absolutely great way to saying goodbye to the RAI Amsterdam venue!  Like the conversations?Connect with the guests:Paul Taylorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-taylor-a2ba232/Evgenia Loginovahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/evgenia-loginova-a10b454/Matthias Horvathhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiashorvath

Our Take Over is not over yet! For our second installment of this partnership – Matteo Rizzi unmuted the mic to a couple of industry trendsetters and industry shakers: Michael Kent (Azimo) and Pavel Matveev (Wirex) to tell us the stories behind their solutions and market opportunities – live from the MoneyPot booth at the Money2020 show.Like what you heard in this episode?Connect with our guests Michael Kent (Founder and Executive Chairman, Azimo)Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdfkent/Azimo: https://azimo.com/ Pavel Matveev (CEO, Wirex)Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmatveev/Wirex: https://wirexapp.com/

BREAKING NEWS: Fintech Finance founder Ali Paterson took over the #BBE streaming platforms, and is hosting this that is explosive highly energetic episode on the trending news for the Fintech sector. Curve , Monzo Bank, the "FLEXs", JPMorgan Chase & Co. feat. Thought Machine, #BankOfIsrael,... it’s all here. Get your popcorn ready and join Ali Paterson, alongside Hannah Duncan, Eleanor Demuth (Curve), and Ron Delnevo (SONECT) for an update about the current fintech revolution. Connect with the guests and host:Ali Paterson - Editor in Chief, FinTech Finance:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alipaterson1/ Hannah Duncan - Content Writer & Founder, Hannah Duncan Investment Content:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-duncan-investment-content/ Eleanor Demuth - Director of Risk, Curve:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-demuth-04134a1/ Ron Delnevo - UK Director, Sonect; Chairman, Cash and Card Consultants:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rondelnevo/

The doors are finally open and the vibe on site could not be more positive - it is another edition of Money2020 Europe, and the entire world has been waiting for longer than usual to see old friends, create new business ideas, and set the trends for the year to come in the financial services industry. Breaking Banks Europe set sail to Amsterdam and brings you several incredible interviews in the coming weeks with the coolest, most interesting stakeholders we could find, wandering around the beautiful scenario of the RAI Amsterdam.Join us for this first installment, where Francesca Aliverti interviews Claire Calmejane (Chief Innovation Officer, Socitété Generale) followed by Matteo Rizzi and Manuel Silva Martinez (General Partner, Mouro Capital). Connect with the guests:Claire Calmejane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairecalmejane/Manuel Silva Martinez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msilvamartinez/ More on the event: europe.money2020.com

AI is taking over! But fear not, at the wheel of this movement, we find some top key players in the field - to educate our audience on its termonology, current landscape, pandemic impact, the evolving roles and opportunities for the technology - either for entrepreneurs or large entreprises. This and more, in an engaging conversation hosted by Executive Producer Matteo Rizzi, Adrian Lovell (Hewlett Packard Entreprise) and Kevin Levitt (NVIDIA), this week on Breaking Banks Europe. Meet our guests:Adrian Lovell - Chief Technology Officer, Hewlett Packard EnterpriseAdrian is a Chief Technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, working with some of the world's largest companies to bring technical innovation to their businesses. Prior to his time at HPE, Adrian held a number of roles at a large global bank.Connect with Adrian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianlovell/HPE: https://www.hpe.com/ Kevin Levitt - Global Industry Business Development, NVIDIAKevin Levitt leads global business development for the financial services industry at NVIDIA. He focuses on global trends in accelerated compute and AI for consumer finance – including fintech, retail banking, credit card, and insurance. Previously, Kevin led sales and business development organizations at two fintechs: Credit Karma and Roostify. He also helped comScore, a digital measurement and analytics firm, grow into a publicly traded, multinational organization, where he served as senior vice president of the financial services practice. Kevin holds a B.A. from American University in Washington and an M.B.A. from the R.H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlevitt/NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/

If you are an insider in this revolutionary industry, you already know it - but let us shout it out loud... Money2020 Europe is back! Breaking Banks Europe takes the lead into this exclusive sneak peek, led by our Executive Producer - Matteo Rizzi, and the event orchestrators Tracey Davies (President) and Scarlett Sieber (Chief Strategy and Growth Officer). What can you expect, what are the main focus topics, what opportunities are still available, and how did the reboot impact the 2021 event, are some of the conversation points you can expect! And of course here is the list of speakers: https://europe.money2020.com/speakersand full agenda here: https://europe.money2020.com/whatshappening/agendathemes Connect with Scarlett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scarlettsieber/Connect with Tracey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyd/

Time to shake things up! This week, Matteo Rizzi takes us on the "Talent Revolution", showcasing stories and strategies that two brilliant trailblazers on the space went through in their impressive careers both in the corporate space and as advisors for diverse projects in order to create some structure for retaining and attracting real measurable talent for institutions. Neville Bourke and Drew Graham are our guests of the week, join them at this episode of Breaking Banks Europe. Meet the guests:Neville Bourke - Partner, FuturusNeville Bourke has 25 years of experience in HR Strategy & Change Management across diverse industry sectors. Neville’s most recent corporate role was at the Bank of Ireland as the HR Director of Retail Banking. He was responsible for designing, leading, and implementing the people, culture and capability change elements for the 230-year old organisation transitioning initially through financial crisis, then through digital transformation of Financial Services. Neville is now an independent Organisation Change & Leadership Specialists who excel’s at developing people strategies and then converting those strategies into impactful, implementable people plans that have a demonstrable positive impact to performance and the bottom line. Neville is also Senior Expert Advisor to the Irish Smart Ageing Exchange (ISAX) and has previously been awarded the Charles Harvey Award for academic excellence in 2003.Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nevillebourke/ Drew Graham - Advisor and MentorDrew is a serial entrepreneur turned banker; a sheep in wolf's clothing. He joined Barclays as Director of Digital Strategy in April 2019. He was previously the Head of Platform for the Standard Chartered Virtual Bank in Hong Kong. He joined Standard Chartered as Director of Fintech Strategy and Engagement in 2016. Before renting his soul, hefounded and led a financial inclusion payments company in Indonesia, a financial services Cloud services company in Hong Kong, an oil and gas technology infrastructure company in Papua New Guinea, a data analytics startup in Berlin and a zip line in Singapore. He is a believer that the only difference between bravery and insanity is success, a keen mentor of entrepreneurs, a passionate advisor to startup accelerator programs and a reluctant wearer of formal clothes.Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-graham/

How do you define a community-led approach to helping recent migrants? What are the needs and context of each specific migrant and destination? What level of preparation, financial security and conditions does one have in order to be prepared? Nina Mohanty is no stranger to these important issues - being the founder of Bloom herself, and next week - she takes the lead in both hosting Tori Samples (Leaf Global) and as a guest together with our co-host Meaghan Johnson - in a wide discussion for our new installment of Breaking Impact. Meet the guests:Tori Samples - Co-Founder and CTO, Leaf Global Fintech.Tori has a background in technology and fifteen years of personal experience working with resettled refugees in the United States. As a Data Architect at HCA—a Fortune 75 healthcare company in the US—Tori developed products on some of the largest datasets in the world and helped manage sensitive clinical and financial data for 33 million patients. In addition to designing Leaf's technical system from the ground up, Tori has lectured on blockchain systems in university, corporate, and professional association settings. She has an MBA from Vanderbilt University and is currently based in Kigali, Rwanda leading Leaf’s in-market team.Leaf is a blockchain-based, digital wallet that provides cross-border financial services on a mobile device—no smartphone required. With Leaf, customers can store, transport, exchange, send, and receive money digitally. Leaf targets the nearly 500 million cross-border traders across Africa and 79.5 million forcibly displaced refugees and migrants, though anyone can use Leaf. Leaf Wallet is live in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, available both on USSD and as a smartphone app on Google Play and the App Store. Leaf has processed over 100,000 transactions since going live in September 2020 and has been recognized by the Vatican, the US National Science Foundation, the United Nations, and Fast Company. Connect with Tori: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tori-samples-a0b85055/Leaf: https://leafglobalfintech.com Nina Mohanty - Founder, Bloom MoneyNina’s interest in digital technology stems from her childhood growing up in the Silicon Valley, where she was surrounded by tech Giants such as Apple, Facebook, and Google and grew to recognize the awesome opportunities for technology to improve processes, functions, and more importantly – lives. This was confirmed during her time on the Digital Payments team at Mastercard, with a focus on digital payment acceptance. While at Mastercard, she was able to see how powerful small changes to a user experience can transform the way people interact with their money. Her time at Starling Bank further solidified the possibilities for tech to help people live healthier financial lives. Since then Nina worked at London-based Open Banking start-up, Bud, to build out a financial marketplace and rethink the way we interact with financial services. Today, Nina works with the magnificent team at Klarna, making payments smooth. Nina is a fiercely passionate feminist and vocal advocate of diversity (of all kinds) in the workplace. She volunteers for organizations including I Can Be, a charity whose goal is to share non-stereotypical careers with underprivileged school girls in London as well as Ada’s List, a community of women working to advance women in technology. She is a member of FemTech Global and Tech Ladies, both international communities for women working in technology. Nina is also a mentor to students from her alma mater, the London School of Economics and regularly volunteers her time as a guest lecturer or panelist at LSE events. She is also a regular public speaker at events hosted by Money20/20, Innovate Finance, General Assembly, BrightTalk, Salesforce, and more speaking on topics ranging from payments, ethical AI, diversity, the future of work, and tech for good.Bloom Money is an app built to help people borrow and save money in a simple, transparent way,

This week we finalize our BlockIS Mini-Series with the fascinating theme of AgriFood. Matteo Rizzi (also mentor at the BlockIS.eu initiative) leads the discussion, where Alessandro Chelli (Apio) and Žiga Drev (Trace Labs – OriginTrail Core Developers) showcase their incredible track records and innovative solutions for the space. Join us this week for one more episode of Breaking Banks Europe. Meet the guests: Alessandro Chelli - CEO, ApioAlessandro is graduated in Computer Engineering, in the same year, he co-founded Apio with Lorenzo Di Berardino. Passionate about blockchain, he mastered knowledge about several BC technologies and teach it on master courses in Italian Universities.Apio is a Venture Builder that creates a solution for large companies. After became one of the IBM Food Trust certified partners Apio develops Trusty. Trusty is a Direct to Consumer Channel based on Trust and transparency that uses traceability information timestamped on blockchain captured from the agri-food supply-chain. Trusty is a Software as a Service platform that democratize the Blockchain Access for small food producers. Connect with Alessandro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alechelli/Apio: https://www.apio.cc/ Žiga Drev - Co-Founder & Managing Director, Trace Labs – OriginTrail Core DevelopersŽiga co-founded OriginTrail in 2013 with the mission to bring transparency to supply chains and has led the implementation of several traceability projects around the world. OriginTrail’s open-source, blockchain-based protocol for data exchange in global supply chains is enabling businesses to speak the same language with integrity. Žiga is an authority on the topics of data integrity and using the blockchain for solving supply chain challenges. He is an established speaker at events around the globe, sharing first-hand experience from the implementation of blockchain technology in practice.Trace Labs is a blockchain company developing enterprise solutions for trusted dataexchange across the supply chain. Their solutions enable forward-thinking organizations to gain the most knowledge possible and make better decisions based on interconnected data from their supply chains. Trace Labs is also the core development company of the open-source OriginTrail protocol for blockchain-based data exchange. Founded in 2013, Trace Labs has built award-winning enterprise solutions for supply chains, including those for traceability and verifiable claims. In 2017, Trace Labs received an award from the Walmart Food Safety Collaboration Center. Trace Labs believes sustainable supply chains are only possible when all organizations, big or small, are allowed to benefit from trusted data exchanges. Connect with Žiga: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziga-drev/Trace Labs: https://tracelabs.io/OriginTrail: https://origintrail.io/

Your "Breaking Chains" series is back with a new topic that has certainly crossed your path in the latest years, and that is rapidly accelerating for the financial services industry – and so today our expert Ajit Tripathi leads “The Rise of Crypto Exchanges”, and brings three companies building this landscape themselves - Gabriele Sabbatini (Hercle), Diego D'Aquilio (Young Platform) and Ognjen Ikovic (Vladam). Meet the guests!Gabriele Sabbatini: Co-Founder, HercleHercle: https://www.hercle.financial/Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gs-fintech/ Diego D'Aquilio: Chief Business Development Officer, Young PlatformYoung Platform - https://youngplatform.com/Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegodaquilio/ Ognjen Ikovic: Co-Founder and CEO, VladamVladam - https://www.vladam.ai/Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ognjen-ikovic-49591858

Your Block.IS Mini-Series is back for its 3rd installment - and today Francesca Aliverti, focuses on the logistics sector, which has been truly been shaken as a place for best practices, through the use of blockchain. Logistics overall is a market projected to hit the 12 trillion mark in the coming years. Yet, a massive part of the sector is opaque and is pushing hard to radically innovate. But let's hear it from the innovators themselves - Marco Filippi (Volvero) and JC Finidori (HODLNG) Meet the guests: Jean-Christophe (JC) Finidori: Founder & General Manager, HODLNGJean-Christophe holds an MSc in organizational behavior and a post-graduate degree in electronic media. A real self-starter, serial entrepreneur, backed by more than 25 years of experience on the Internet, he builds the narrative and collaborations around new technologies (from the Web 1.0 to the Decentralized Internet). Known for award-winning publications; honored by the Commercial Science Academy in France. Former UN civil servant with UPU; ICANN staff member; EY Senior consultant.With HODLNG, we build a Blockchain solution for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector. LNG operators benefit from creating unique digital assets. A digital asset captures all information of a given LNG volume, including non tangible attributes associated with a cargo to divide, track, negotiate, offset, and strengthen sustainable actions; governed by smart contracts, triggering positive social impacts. Tracked-volume is coupled with GHG emissions and carbon compensation; achieving a proof-of-offsetting (certification) consensus. We duplicate the mechanism for social & governance (ESG) values. Fees collected throughout the digital asset's lifetime are donated to vetted NGOs, indigenous communities, to achieve the SDGs.Connect with JC: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcfinidori-hodlng/HODLNG: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hodlng Marco Filippi: CEO & Founder, VolveroMarco has a business background and experience in international contexts due to his career in hedge funds and PwC. His best soft skills are public speaking, group leadership, planning and general management. He is a Fellow of “StartupLeadershipProgram" in London and the "Fulbright Program" in Silicon Valley.Volvero is an app for sharing vehicles that connects owners with people who need one, saving time and money. Through AI and advanced technologies, we improve quality and security with crystal-clear full insurance coverage. Volvero is easier, safer and more reliable than any other app. Volvero: https://www.linkedin.com/company/volvero/Connect with Marco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-filippi/

This month's News From The FinTech Front is hosted by Matteo Rizzi and starred by two of the responsables for providing the fintech audience with the latest updates in the financial industry. We will be exploring the neo banks panorama (Bunq, Railsbank, Revolut, Starling), the intensified "talent battle" in the US banks and the rise of embedded finance in tech giants such as Google and Booking.com. Anna Irrera (Reuters) and Ali Paterson (FinTech Finance) are in charge of the commentary for the July installment of the format. More on the guests: Ali PatersonEditor in Chief - FinTech FinanceConnect with Ali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alipaterson1/ Anna IrreraChief Correspondent - Fintech, ReutersConnect with Anna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annairrera/

The Breaking Banks Europe podcast is back to the Baltics, this time Estonia is under the magnifying glass of our "Ecosystem Zoom In" and Meaghan Johnson is joined by Risto Rossar (INSLY), Allan Martinson M (Xolo), and Aleksei Kolesnikov (Bolt) to tell us all about the country of exclusive only-founders Slack rooms and of course - mindreading! 😂 Curious to get inside the joke? Join another unique tour around this great European nation. Connect with our guests:Aleksei Kolesnikov - Regional Operations Manager: Baltics & CIS, BoltLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alekseikolesnikov/Bolt: bolt.eu Risto Rossar - CEO and Founder of Insly. Investor and AdvisorLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ristorossar/Insly: https://insly.com/en/ Allan Martinson - CEO, XoloLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanmartinson/Xolo: https://www.xolo.io/zz-en

Your Block.IS Mini Series is back, and today Francesca Aliverti takes the lead to showcase some companies in the realm of FinTech that are connected to the Block.IS initiative, as well as discussing some buzzwords related to blockchain in financial services. A must-listen episode, to get to know a few solutions in the market! More on our guests & companies: Ognjen Kurtic - Co- Founder and CTO, FinspotBefore Finspot, worked for 10 years as a software engineer, team lead, and lead architect at various companies on projects spanning large-scale enterprise applications and innovative startup products for clients from around the world. Interested in asset tokenization and blockchain solutions for the enterprise. Coauthor of the Baseledger whitepaper and contributor to the Baseline protocol. At Finspot, responsible for leading the team which is in charge of building our pioneering platform for MSME financing.Finspot is a fintech startup from Belgrade, Serbia with a mission to solve liquidity problems for MSME across Europe by utilizing the latest technologies and innovative financial products. Since the official launch in Serbia at the beginning of 2021, we are proud to report that we have financed more than 700 invoices and have a portfolio of 1.2m euros. We are currently busy building a blockchain-based module to allow private investors to participate in our portfolio, scheduled for release in Q4 2021. Actively looking for debt financing or investment to strengthen our position in Serbia and start regional expansion. Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ognjen-kurtic-b74236a6/Finspot: https://www.finspot.rs Guruprasad Venkatesha - Co-Founder & CEO, b-cube.aiGuruprasad started his first FinTech Company Sharegiants Wealth Advisors Private Limited in Bangalore, India, when he was 16, managing an AUM of $2 million and had a successful exit from the company. Later he worked for Morgan Stanley as an investment 15 analyst and a trader, where he was in a team managing $50 million. He defined many successful strategies during his term at Morgan Stanley, and some of them are used in the current trading models of b-cube. He has 15 years of experience in fund management & defining trading strategies in equities, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from a reputed MSRIT (now called RIT, among the top 25 best engineering schools in India). He is a guest writer on cryptocurrencies & technical analysis on bitcoinbazis.hu, Hungary's Leading Cryptocurrencies & Digital Payment platform & has been interviewed by several media's including Forbes Magazine.BCUBE is the one-stop-shop for crypto trading. You can start trading with our completely automated AI-driven crypto bots for both CEX & DEX developed completely in-house that dynamically adjusts to market conditions. Build your own bot on top of our already working AI/ML strategies & education courses to learn the basics of Blockchain/cryptos to even Blockchain programming such as solidity to code your own smart contracts. You can access all these services for free if you stake "BCUBE" tokens in the staking smart contract. BCUBE is listed on Uniswap. Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guruprasadvenkatesha/BCUBE: https://www.b-cube.ai/index.html Dimitar Kyosev - Project Coordinator, DeriveumDimitar is one of the co-founders of the Deriveum project. He has Master's degrees in Public Administration, Law, and Economics. He has studied at the University of Twente, the University of Ghent, and the University of Haifa. In the last 10 years of his work experience, Dimitar has worked on a number of complex cross-border restructuring.Deriveum anchors investment risk allowing capital inflows to support the Economic Transformation utilizing innovative blockchain technologies. We are a solution designed to solve the critical issues facing the $8 trillion Credit Defaults Swaps market. Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.

Open Innovation! A key concept for the financial services industry, in which several use-cases have been drawn for, on how innovation has been deployed and collaboration has been instaurated. To start this new series, Matteo Rizzi calls 4 stakeholders from different corners of the planet - absolute leaders in their regions: Diego Calascibetta (Grupo Santander, Spain), Noémie Ellezam (Société Générale, France), Edwin De Pauw (Euroclear, Belgium), and Gavin Payne (Bank FAB, United Arab Emirates) showcase their collaboration and growth stories in this week's Breaking Banks Europe episode. Connect with the guests: Gavin PayneHead of FABRIC, First Abu Dhabi BankLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinapayne/ Edwin De PauwHead of the Data Services and Innovation Division, Euroclear SALinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-de-pauw-9956047/ Noémie EllezamChief Digital Strategy Officer - Group Innovation Division, Société GénéraleLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/no%C3%A9mie-ellezam-5b6b70165/ Diego CalascibettaManaging Director Digital Business Development & Partnerships / Global Head of Fintech Station, Grupo SantanderLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcalascibetta/

Breaking Banks Europe meets Block.IS! The mission of our show is to highlight European Fintech at large with a special taste for specific projects along the way - one of which, is the Block.IS. A European Commission project that set sail to find, nurture and boost solutions and clusters across the continent in the search for blockchain solutions that can impact the European economy. Hence, we are introducing you to this project in this episode hosted by Matteo Rizzi (FTS Group), accompanied by Vytautas Černiauskas (CIVITTA), António Damasceno (F6S), Babis Ipektsidis (Intrasoft International), and Danijel Pavlica (InoSens) - 5 of the structural orchestrators behind the initiative. Join this BBE mini-series in the coming weeks, on your favorite podcast platform! More about Block.IS:Block.IS is an EU-funded acceleration programme that aims to build an open and collaborative cross-border, cross-sectoral innovation ecosystem that fosters the use of blockchain technology in three vital sectors for the European economy: agrifood, logistics and finance. The programme supports SMEs and startups from the ICT sector all the way from ideation to commercialisation offering them tailored business and technical support as well as direct funding. Block.IS aims to provide competitive and market-oriented European SMEs access to knowledge, technology, capital, and markets with the aim to place new products/services in the market targeting blockchain technology.Website: blockis.euContact: https://blockis.eu/contact/ Connect with the guests:Vytautas Černiauskas (CIVITTA): https://www.linkedin.com/in/vytvyt/António Damasceno (F6S): https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniodamasceno/Babis Ipektsidis (Intrasoft International): https://www.linkedin.com/in/babisipektsidis/Danijel Pavlica (InoSens): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpavlica/

Time for our first trip to the Nordics, this time with the great Nina Mohanty, that took the task to hosts us around the Swedish ecosystem, well accompanied by local experts Anna Blyablina (Stockholm FinTech Week, Mambu), Mikael Hussain (Anyfin, Ex.Klarna) and Tanya Jull Kjær (Tink) that took the stage a few hours after the announcement of Tink acquisition by Visa! Talk about serendipity? Enjoy the show! More on our guests:Tanya Juul KjærTanya is head of Payments at Tink. She has worked in Product for most of her career, hereunder leading the checkout area at H&M Group, Product Director at Zettle by Paypal and various product and leadership roles at Klarna. She has a Master degree of International Law (LL.M.) at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, and a Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Copenhagen. She is a board member of Yabie AB in Sweden and Zwipe AS in Norway.Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyajuulkjaertink.com Mikael HussainMikael is the CEO of Anyfin and long time fintech veteran that previously headed up credit risk at Klarna.Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/mikaelhussainanyfin.com Anna BlyablinaAnna is a well-known figure in the Fintech Scene. She is working with different actors in the Financial Ecosystem (Fintech startups, Financial Institutions, Investors, Regulators, Educational Institutions, Financial Services) on the EMEA level and Globally. That active position in FI led her to create and lead Sthlm Fintech Week, a Nordic-based annual, community-driven initiative focusing on knowledge sharing. She is also helping Financial and non-Financial Institutions in their Digital Transformation journey through the lens of the Partner Commercialisation team at Mambu. Anna is passionate about establishing partnerships, collaboration and believes that bringing together different parties can create more value in business as well as society.Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/annablyablinasthlmfintechweek.commambu.com

Transactions at the point of sale have been shifting for some time now withapps like Uber turning payments invisible and contactless. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed even more transactions online and consumers have begun to experiment with new ways of paying. Improved, innovative payment experiences will be in many more places in the years to come and as new companies outside of finance incorporate fintech and digital wallets gain prevalence. Up to this point, plugging in card numbers has been the default way to pay online. But physical cards weren’t built for a digital world, and they come with a steep cost for merchants. Now, embedded, invisible payments take off, that means more people will link a card, account, or wallet and pay from that on an ongoing basis - “card on file”. That creates an opportunity for account-to-account payments, made much easier by PSD2 and Open Banking, to take off as the predominant means of payment. More on our guests:Keith Grose is the Head of International for Plaid, an open finance platform and data network that powers the global digital financial ecosystem. In his role, Keith leads the strategy and operations for Plaid in the UK and Europe.Keith joined Plaid from Google, where he scaled hardware efforts with Pixel phones and Google Home speakers, and helped run business strategy for some of the company’s new technology bets, including Google Pay and virtual reality. Prior to Google, Keith began his career as a management consultant at Bain & Company.Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithgrose/Plaid: plaid.com About PlaidPlaid is an open finance platform and data network that powers the digital financial ecosystem. Over 4,500 apps and services including Wise, Monzo, Coinbase, and Curve, and many of the largest banks use Plaid to make it easy for their customers to connect and pay from their financial accounts. Plaid connects with over 11,000 financial institutions across North America and Europe. The company was founded in 2013 by Zach Perret and William Hockey and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, US. Eric Lassus:Eric is a serial entrepreneur who began his carreer in the tech world at IBM, in 1988, where he acquired tech skills and knowledge. He stayed at IBM for about ten years before starting his very first company, in 1998. In 2004 he joined the ranks of Euroclear Bank, champion of securities dematerialization, in which he remained for three years. In2006 he co-founded his first fintech. In 2011, with his business partner, they released their first payment card program, and it is in 2014 that Treezor was officially incorporated. Treezor has been operating since 2016 when it received its approval from the French regulator and signed its two first clients, two of the other most succesful European fintechs. Treezor is now the leader of Banking-as-a-Service in France, with more than 40 clients. In 2019, as Treezor was acquired by the Societe Generale group, Eric remains the Managing Director. Since then he continues to lead the company towards new hights and through its internationalization.Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lassus-184b791b/Treezor: treezor.com/

One more passport stamp in the BBE world tour, that this week makes another stop in the Canadian nation, set with clear goals to understand exactly how has the ecosystem been adapting to the digital leapfrog of the current crisis, but also exactly when did the biggest movements took place. Find out what makes the canadian landscape so interesting and unique in this week's episode, led by Meaghan Johnson together with local experts Ranjit Sarai (Credit Sesame) and Jan-Christopher Arp (Holt XChange). More on our guests:Ranjit Sarai (VP of Digital Banking, Credit Sesame)Ranjit is responsible for developing the product strategy and roadmap of Sesame Cash - one of the fastest growing challenger banks in the US. Prior to Credit Sesame, Ranjit was co-founder and Chief Product Officer at STACK, a Canadian challenger bank and Banking as a Service Platform. STACK was acquired in 2020 by Silicon Valley-based Credit Sesame. Prior to his role at STACK, Ranjit spent over a decade in digital banking as the Head of Digital Strategy and Innovation at President’s Choice Financial (PCF) and Director of Mobile Banking at CIBC. Ranjit is active in the startup community as an advisor and angel investor in consumer retail and fintech startups. Ranjit holds a Software Engineering (BEng) degree from Concordia University in Montreal as well as a MBA from the Ivey School of Business in London, Ontario.Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranjit-sarai-83308b11/Credit Sesame: https://www.creditsesame.com/ Jan-Christopher Arp (Founding Managing Partner, Holt XChange)Jan Christopher Arp is a fintech evangelist, passionate about improving society through finance and technology. He is Managing Partner & co-founder of Holt Accelerator that has currently invested in 27 early-stage Canadian and International Fintech, in which those portfolio companies have a combined valuation of $300M. Previously, he founded Fintech Cadence, a non-profit that has trained thousands of individuals in fintech, resulting in the creation of +100 fintech projects. Prior to this, he was Head of Finance at Bus.com, helping it from incorporation to Series A, as well as Head of Finance at District 3, helping 20 early-stage teams raise more than $15 million. He began his career as a Consultant for billion-dollar investment banking projects in space & satellite sector. He holds an MBA from HEC, a finance degree from Ottawa University, passed II levels of the CFA and was awarded Montreal’s 2018 Ambassador of the year at the Montreal Startup Awards.Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janchristopherarp/Holt XChange: https://holtxchange.com/

We know #NFT is the acronym of the moment, and Ajit Tripathi took on the mission of gathering industry experts Roberto Capodieci, Amelia Tomasicchio and Donna Redel to explain to us all, the meaning and implications of this technology. More on our guests:Roberto CapodieciDecBC, CEOhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/decbc/ Amelia TomasicchioCo-Founder and Editor in Chief, The Cryptonomisthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliatomasicchio/ Donna RedelAngel Investor / Advisor / Blockchain-Digital Assets Professor, Fordham Fordham University School of Lawhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-redel-92652653/

Your bimonthly instalmment of "News From The FinTech Front" is here for its May Edition, and this time Ajit Tripathi takes the lead, removes all filters and hosts this energetic trio to discuss all the buzzwords and trending news together with Iana Dimitrova (OpenPayd) and Ronit Ghose (Citi)! More on our guests:Iana Dimitrova - Chief Executive at OpenPaydIana sets the strategic direction and vision for OpenPayd and leads the Executive Team. She has extensive experience in the fintech and payments industries. Prior to joining OpenPayd, Iana served in positions with increasing responsibility at Paysafe and previous to that she was working in private practice as a corporate lawyer.Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iana-dimitrova-575b291b/OpenPayd: https://www.openpayd.com/ Ronit Ghose - Global Head - Banks Research & Co-Head - FinTech Theme Group, CitiRonit Ghose is the lead author of Citi’s GPS Bank of the Future and FinTech report series – the first edition has had more than 250,000 downloads making it the most read report ever published by Citi, and one of the most read FinTech reports ever published. Since joining Citi in 1997, Ronit has covered banks in the Americas, Asia and EMEA. He isGlobal Sector Head for Banks and Co-Head of the FinTech Theme Group in Citi Research. He is also an Advisory Board Member at the Centre for Finance, Technology, and Entrepreneurship. Ronit previously worked at the British Bankers’ Association and as a research assistant in Parliament.Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronit-ghose-86033610/Citi: https://www.citi.com/

Did someone say..#BLOCKCHAINN? The buzzword is out, and we are making a case for real blockchain use cases & digitally native financial products, on our first installment of the new series "Breaking Chains", hosted by Matteo Rizzi and (of course...) Ajit Tripathi! For this, we invited Stani Kulechov (Aave) and Jean-Marc Stenger (Societe Generale Forge)!  More on our guests: Jean-Marc Stenger, CEO Société Générale - ForgeJean-Marc joined Société Générale in 2000 as an analyst based in Frankfurt, Germany. In 2003 he started with 35 other employees Lyxor Asset Management, a specialized asset management company of the Equity Derivative division of the bank. He took responsibility for global portfolio management in 2005 and became Chief Investment Officer and member of the Executive committee in 2013. Jean-Marc notably contributed to the development of Lyxor’s activities in Europe, the US, Japan and Middle East with major pension plans and sovereign wealth funds. He left Lyxor in 2019, the company employing 600 staff world-wide and managing €137 billion at the time, to create Societe Generale - Forge and expand Société Générale capabilities in digital capital markets. He is an active member of the European blockchain ecosystem for many years.Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-marc-stenger-89115040/SG Forge: sgforge.com Stani Kulechov, Founder & CEO - AaveStani Kulechov is the Founder and CEO of Aave, an open-source and non-custodial liquidity market protocol to earn interest on deposits and borrow assets. Stani was studying law at the University of Helsinki when he first got into Ethereum and he started exploring how it could impact the traditional financial system. In 2017, Stani released ETHLend, one of the first DeFi DApps ever. Since then, he has made it his mission to create tools for an open, transparent, and equitable financial ecosystem through Aave Protocol.Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stani-kulechov-361284132/Aave: aave.com

BBE brings you the first installment of “Breaking Wealth” with a focus on the particular “Intersection between the Wealth of Families and the Needs of entrepreneurs” led by Paolo Sironi and industry experts Matteo Novelli and Roberto Nicastro! Wealth Management never sounded more insightful featuring the personal journeys and specific touchpoints in each conversation, respectively. More on the guests:  Roberto Nicastro (Chairman of BoD, AideXa)Roberto Nicastro, born in 1964, is Chairman of AideXa, Fintech aimed at small business and entrepreneurs as well as an “angel investor” in the Fintech sector. He is also European Advisor to Cerberus Capital, one of the leading Private Equity global funds, specialized in banking and finance and, on behalf of the same fund, Chairman of Officine CST, company managing both performing and non-performing receivables deriving from supplies to public administrations (P.A.). Prior to this, Roberto was also: Board member and Vice-Chairman of UBI Banca (2019-2020); Chairman of the so-called Four Good Banks (Chieti, Ferrara, Etruria, Marche), in charge of their financial restructuring and subsequent divestiture on behalf of the Bank of Italy, in compliance with the BRRD (Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive), the first completed bail-in resolution in Europe (2015-2017). Formerly, Roberto worked for 18 years within Unicredit Group, which he joined in 1997 starting as Planning Manager and becoming its General Manager in 2011. In Unicredit, he was previously in charge of founding and guiding its Central Eastern European leadership as well as of managing the Retail Business. In 2010-2012, Roberto was Chairman of the European Financial Marketing Association and Deputy Chairman of the Italian Banking Association. Beforehand, Roberto worked with McKinsey & Co. and with Salomon Brothers in London. Roberto is married and has two children.Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnicastro8848/AideXa: https://www.aidexa.it/#/landing/home Matteo Novelli (Managing Director, Borletti Group)Matteo joined Borletti Group in 2013 as a managing director to set up the Asset Management division with Gotzon. Matteo has 15 years of experience as a fund manager and a financial analyst. Prior to joining Borletti Group, Matteo worked for seven years as a portfolio manager at Republic Asset Management and Compagnie Financière de Deauville, for eight years as a financial analyst at Exane BNP Paribas and for two years as an auditor with Mazars. In 2008, he set up his own investment boutique which he then sold in 2013. Matteo graduated from Bocconi University in Milan and holds a Masters from H.E.C in Paris. He speaks Italian, French, English and Spanish."Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteo-novelli-88044b/Borletti Group: https://borlettigroup.com/

Join us for our segment featuring the honorable Lord Mayor of London, William Russell, exploring the latest in fintech and highlighting the Kalifa report. 

3 million people, and around 250 fintechs. This is what it took to put Lithuania in 4th place in the GLOBAL FinTech Index in 2020. The population is truly devoted to "Building the Lithuanian dream" and the results are visible. Meaghan Johnson agreed and hosted this vibrant episode with 3 stakeholders creating impact themselves: Zygimantas Zabieta (Ioon Technologies), Vytautas Černiauskas (Contribee) and Sarune Smalakyte (ROCKIT). We can't recommend enough for you to take an hour and enjoy the first Baltics Ecosystem Zoom In at Breaking Banks Europe. More on our guests:Zygimantas Zabieta (CEO at Ioon Technologies)Zygimantas is a future innovation maniac, founder of the e-mobility startup, and enthusiast of the renewable energy and blockchain industry. He is a professional speaker, moderator of tech events, startup mentor, professional networker, and Global Shaper. He holds an MSc degree in Environmental Management and Policy at Lund University. Zygimantas managed a number of renewable energy and e-mobility projects, including the development of the first Lithuanian EV fast-charging network in 2017. In 2018 he started to build the Lithuanian blockchain community by organising 70 events in just 8 months. Later, he joined a business consultancy, where he managed international blockchain startup acceleration projects. In the mid-2020, he started his own company in the e-mobility sector. Ioon Technologies develops a mobile battery-powered EV charger that will provide access to faster EV charging anywhere in the world.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zabieta/ClubHouse: @zzabieta Vytautas Černiauskas (Co-founder of Contribee, Expert at Startup Division and Civitta)Vytautas is deeply engaged in innovations and the startup ecosystem. He has mentored, coached and advised more than 100 startups. He has over 14 years of experience in business development, operations, project management, communications. Vytautas has earned an MBA degree, worked at Swedbank, Uber and has startup experience.Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vytvyt/Contribee: https://contribee.com/ Sarune Smalakyte (Head of ROCKIT)Sarune is the Head of ROCKIT – the Home of FinTech and Sustainable Innovation in Lithuania powered by Swedbank.Since 2016 she has been managing the biggest community of FinTech creators and founders in the country. Together with ROCKIT, she brings talent, expertise, knowledge, and infrastructure to support the local ecosystem through various programs, events, B2B matchmaking, direct links to the ecosystem leaders, hosting and accelerating startups. Sarune is an active supporter and mentor for entrepreneurship programs, especially focusing on women in technology. Before joining ROCKIT, she has worked as a Community Manager for an international FinTech Hub Rise created by Barclays.ROCKIT: https://www.rockitvilnius.com/Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarunesmalakyte/