Best Rofes Podcasts (2024)

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How Kindness, Faith & Humility Fueled Ron Rofe Remarkable Venture Capitalist Journey 1:21:03

20m ago1:21:03

1:21:03

In this episode we sit down with Ron Rofe General Partner of Rainfall Ventures, to explore his inspiring journey from a charitable childhood to remarkable success in venture capitalism. At the heart of Ron's story is a deep emphasis on personal values such as humility, passion, and a commitment to making a positive impact. He openly shares how thes…

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Building a $60 Billion Fintech Giant: Edward Kolodenko on Daily Rituals, Overcoming Challenges, and the Questrade Journey| Elevating Life through Faith and Business 52:51

15d ago52:51

52:51

Conversation with Edward Kolodenko, the founder of Questrade, we explore his remarkable journey from a young immigrant in Canada to leading one of the country's most significant financial institutions. Edward shares insights into his personal growth, the impact of his religious faith, and practical wisdom on achieving success without compromising c…

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Aaron Rosenson Cofounder Aption 45:04

2M ago45:04

45:04

I'm excited to welcome Aaron Rosenson, co-founder of Aption. With an impressive career at top venture capital firms like Insight Partners and Alef Partners, Aaron has a wealth of experience to share. We'll explore his transition from VC to startup operator, his personal challenges, and the invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. Don't miss t…

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Fintech is Femme: Empowering Fintech, Financial Inclusion and Equity with Nicole Casperson | PayTech Talk 22:41

2M ago22:41

22:41

PayTech Talks welcomes Nicole Casperson to the Money Pot at this year’s edition of Money 20/20. Nicole is a journalist and entrepreneur on a mission to shape the future of economic equity. Nicole is the founder of Fintech is Femme, a media agency dedicated to empowering and elevating women’s voices within the fintech industry. Nicole joins PayTech …

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Eran Bielski GP Entree Capital | 44:00

2M ago44:00

44:00

In this episode, we welcome Eran Bielski, GP at Entree Capital, to discuss his personal journey and experiences. Eran shares his reflections on serving as a reserve soldier in the IDF during conflict, emphasizing how this experience recalibrated his mind and heightened his tolerance for risk. He delves into what makes exceptional startup founders, …

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Roy Rubin VC @ R-Squared Ventures | Founder @ Magento | Finding meaning after selling Magento 37:37

3M ago37:37

37:37

Conversation with Roy Rubin, VC @ R-Squared Ventures. Founder @ Magento acquired by Ebay. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Roy Rubin 👥 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 💻 Website 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 💻 Website Investments 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment…

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Adam Fisher, Bessemer Venture Partners 34:55

3M ago34:55

34:55

Conversation with Adam Fisher Partner @ Bessemer Venture Partners and one of the most successful investors in Israel with 23 successful exits over the last two decades with seed investments in Fiverr, Wix, Melio, HiBob and more. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Adam Fisher 👥 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 💻 Website 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 💻 Website Investmen…

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Amitai Ratzon CEO Pentera | Live Conversation at RSA 9:49

4M ago9:49

9:49

Live conversation with Amitai Ratzon at RSA 2024 on the expo floor. Link to our first podcast recording in 2023: Spotify iTunes Transcript 🔗 CONNECT WITH Amitai 👥 Linkedin 💻 Website: 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin 🐦 Twitter 🎥 YouTube Channel 💻 Website 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If…

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Payments in Greece with Stavroula Kampouridou 40:58

4M ago40:58

40:58

Welcome back to PayTech Talk Payments Around the World! In this series, Elliot and Emily welcome experts from all over the world to discuss payments and payments technology in their country. This week, PayTech Talk travels to Greece to discuss with DIAS CEO Stavroula Kampouridou. Stravroula dives into the Greek payments ecosystem, highlighting the …

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Amiram Shachar CEO Upwind Security | Navigating Entrepreneurship, Purpose, and Impact 19:32

4M ago19:32

19:32

Conversation with Amiram Shachar CEO Upwind Security. 🎥 Video of the conversation 🔗 CONNECT WITH Amiram 👥 LinkedIn 💻 Website 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 💻 Website Investments 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star re…

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Ami Daniel CEO Windward | Learning from the Past | Why the #1 Trait for Leadership: Be a Mensch 38:48

5M ago38:48

38:48

Conversation with Ami Daniel CEO Windward 🔗 CONNECT WITH DANIEL 👥 LinkedIn 💻 Website 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 💻 Website Investments 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others disco…

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Phone Phreaking with Matt Danzico 26:51

6M ago26:51

26:51

Welcome back to PayTech Talk, the podcast about payments! In today's episode, Elliot and Emily welcome Matt Danzico, Director and Executive Producer at Danzico & Company. Matt joins PayTech Talk to discuss his experience with Phone Phreaking, the art of using audio frequencies to make long distance phone calls for free. Enjoy the show! This episode…

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Women in Payments: Advice, Industry Insights, & Selling Yourself with Esther Groen, Lina Saleh, and Dajana Nozic 32:51

6M ago32:51

32:51

Welcome back to PayTech Talk, the podcast about payments! Today's episode was recorded during Women's History Month, welcoming Esther Groen, of European Women's Payments Network (EWPN), Lina Saleh, Co-Founder and COO at Cino, and Dajana Nozic, Director Compliance and Fin.Crime Advisor. In this episode, Emily sits down with Esther, Lina, and Dajana …

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Crafting Your Identity: Insights from a 14-Year VC Journey | Daniel Frankenstein Joule Ventures 44:25

6M ago44:25

44:25

Conversation with Daniel Frankenstein GP Joule Ventures 🔗 CONNECT WITH DANIEL 👥 LinkedIn 💻 Website 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 💻 Website Investments 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will hel…

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Steve Kaufer Founder TripAdvisor, GiveFreely 46:07

7M ago46:07

46:07

This conversation is with Steve Kaufer, Founder TripAdvisor and Give Freely. 🔗 CONNECT WITH STEVE LinkedIn GIVEFREELY 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin 🐦 Twitter 🎥 YouTube Channel 💻 Website 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rev…

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Cross-border payments with Pedro Batista and Laura Rofe | Payhawk 43:21

7M ago43:21

43:21

Welcome back to PayTech Talk, the podcast about payments! Today's episode covers one of the biggest pain points in the payments industry..Cross Border Payments! To cover this subject, Elliot and Emily welcome Pedro Batista, VP Payments & Operations at Payhawk and Laura Rofe, Director Account Management EMEA at Thunes. Pedro and Laura discuss subjec…

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Marketplace Payments with Arnold van Sabben | Bol. 25:08

8M ago25:08

25:08

Welcome back to another episode of PayTech Talk! On today's episode, Elliot and Emily welcome Arnold van Sabben, Senior Product Manager Payments & Fintech at Bol., the top online marketplace in the Netherlands and Belgium. Arnold discusses a wide array of topics such as the meaning of a marketplace, it's payments mix, and the new iDeal. Arnold also…

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Payments in Poland with Dariusz Mazurkiewicz 38:31

8M ago38:31

38:31

Welcome back to PayTech Talk Payments Around the World! In this series, Elliot and Emily welcome experts from all over the world to discuss payments and payments technology in their country. This week, PayTech Talk travels to Poland and discusses Payments in Poland with BLIK CEO Dariusz Mazurkiewicz. Dariusz tells Elliot and Emily about the Polish …

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From Tragedy to Triumph: Ido Neeman, CEO of Firefly | Reflections on OCT 7th | Navigating The Loss of His Co-founder | Resilience of Israeli Startup's 36:32

9M ago36:32

36:32

Welcome to this special episode where we sit down with Ido Neeman, the CEO of Firefly, to delve into the events of October 7th. In this candid conversation, Ido shares the harrowing details of that day, recounting his efforts to rescue his co-founder and friend, Sefi Genis. Join us as we explore the profound impact of losing such a crucial figure, …

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Quantum Computing and Payments with Mary Ann Francis and Ray Harishankar 46:43

9M ago46:43

46:43

PayTech Talk is back with an all new episode on Quantum Computing and Payments! Elliot and Emily welcome Mary Ann Francis, Executive Advisor Global Payments and Strategic Initiatives Advising, and Ray Harishankar, IBM Fellow, IBM Quantum Safe to discuss the importance of Quantum Computing in the payments industry. According to Mary Ann and Ray, Qua…

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Payments Innovation with Anna Blyablina | Stockholm Fintech 17:31

10M ago17:31

17:31

Welcome back to PayTech Talk, the podcast about payments! Today's guest is Anna Blyablina, Co-founder and Chairwoman of the Board at Stockholm Fintech. Anna joins hosts Elliot Lyons and Emily Robida to discuss payments innovation. Anna discusses her thoughts and opinions on the leading payments innovation technology, what is happening now in paymen…

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Payments in the USA (Part 2) with Mary Ann Francis and Jim Marous 27:01

11M ago27:01

27:01

As promised, Payments in the USA with Mary Ann Francis and Jim Marous Part 2 is here! This episode dives deeper into person to person payments, e-commerce in the United States, the effects of the pandemic on the payments infrastructure, and where the US is now! For more PayTech Talk: LinkedIn: PayTech Talk Twitter (X): @PayTechTalk Instagram: @PayT…

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Payments in the USA (Part 1) with Mary Ann Francis and Jim Marous 34:32

11M ago34:32

34:32

This week, Elliot and Emily return to the USA with Mary Ann Francis and Jim Marous as guests. Mary Ann and Jim discuss all things payments in the USA and how that differs from the rest of the world. From Instant Payments to Regulations to Check, Mary Ann and Jim cover it all! So much so, this episode of Payments Around The World is a two-part episo…

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Payments Around The World: Israel with Eliad Saporta 20:21

12M ago20:21

20:21

PayTech Talk is going global! Welcome to PayTech Talk Payments Around The World. In this series, Elliot and Emily welcome experts from all over the world to discuss payments and payments technology in their country. This week: Eliad Saporta joins the show to discuss payments in Israel! Eliad discusses the popular ways people are paying, the payment…

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Payments Around The World: Ecuador with Andres Obando Rojas 20:41

1y ago20:41

20:41

PayTech Talk is going global! Welcome to PayTech Talk Payments Around The World. In this series, Elliot and Emily welcome experts from all over the world to discuss payments and payments technology in their country. This week: Andres Obando Rojas tells the audience all about the payments ecosystem in Ecuador. Andres discusses Ecuador's use of cash,…

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Amit Garg Tau Ventures | What makes a VC tick | Inside look into venture 46:17

1y ago46:17

46:17

On this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Amit, a seasoned technology professional with over two decades of experience in Silicon Valley. As a venture capitalist, Amit's focus lies in seed-stage applied AI investments, particularly in the realms of Digital Health, Automation (including automotive and robotics), and Enterprise solutions. Amo…

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Payments in the Travel & Leisure Industry with Sandra Mianda and Pragya Jauhari 36:32

1y ago36:32

36:32

This episode of PayTech Talk kicks off an exciting new series: Payments around the world. In this episode, Hosts Elliot Lyons and Emily Robida welcome Sandra Mianda, CEO and Founder of Paypr.work, and Pragya Jauhari, Senior Product Manager (Fintech) at Booking.com. Sandra and Pragya discuss the ways payments has changed since the increase in travel…

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Amitai Ratzon CEO Pentera | Your never ready to be CEO | growing to $100 Million & unicorn status 56:17

1y ago56:17

56:17

I had the distinct privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Amitai Ratzon, the visionary CEO of Pentera. Amitai's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, and our conversation delves deep into his inspiring ascent to the CEO position at the age of 40. Join us as we explore his incredible journey, from propelling Pentera from a humble beginni…

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The Sound of Payments with Monica Millares 13:21

1y ago13:21

13:21

Ever wonder what sound payments can make? In this episode Elliot and Emily welcome Monica Millares to discuss exactly what payments could sound like! This episode was recorded following the Money 20/20 event in Amsterdam in June 2023. Monica discusses her experiences in fintech, payments innovations, what the sound of payments is and how it impacts…

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Nathan Shuchami Hyperwise Ventures 53:08

1y ago53:08

53:08

Conversation with Nathan Shuchami Managing Partner Hyperwise Ventures. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Nathan Shuchami 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-shuchami-1152721/ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/HyperwiseVC 💻 Website: https://hyperwise.vc/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ 🎥 YouTube Channel - https:…

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All about AI: How payments are affected by Artificial Intelligence with Angelique Schouten 18:06

1y ago18:06

18:06

On this week's episode, PayTech Talk welcomes Angelique Schouten, Author and Founder of 10x.team. Hosts, Elliot Lyons and Emily Robida sit down with Angelique to learn about her expertise with Artificial Intelligence and what it means for payments and fintech. This episode covers everything from ChatGBP, to Open AI, to AI generated images, and more…

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The Future of Subscriptions with Tiama Hanson-Drury 23:30

1y ago23:30

23:30

On this episode of PayTech Talk, hosts Elliot and Emily welcome Tiama Hanson-Drury, Chief Product Officer at Minna Technologies. Tiama discusses a particular aspect of payments that has become increasingly popular in the consumer's wallet: subscriptions! This episode covers everything from the benefits of the subscriber model to businesses "game-pl…

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Startup Struggles to a $200 Million Acquisition to CheckPoint | Zohar Alon, Co-founder of Dome9 and Angel Investor | Luck, Skill, and Perseverance and why you need it 59:37

1y ago59:37

59:37

Zohar Alon is an entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups. He co-founded Dome9, which Check Point Software Technologies acquired in 2018 for $200 million. Alon is also a co-founder and chairman of the Israeli cybersecurity think tank Cyberstarts, and an active investor and mentor in the startup community. we delve into his story and …

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All about payments orchestration with Sunil Jhamb 10:39

1y ago10:39

10:39

PayTech Talk welcomes Sunil Jhamb to discuss Payments Orchestration! Sunil is the founder and CEO of WL Payments, focussing on enhancing user experience and increasing payment conversions. In this episode, hosts Elliot Lyons and Emily Robida discuss the basics of payment orchestration with Sunil and understand its valuable role in the industry. Enj…

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Danny Leshem Managing Partner INT3 1:05:30

1+ y ago1:05:30

1:05:30

🎙️ Exciting Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ Join us for a captivating conversation with Danny Leshem Managing Partner INT3. Former founder of OpenRest (ACQ BY WIX) & Kidaro (ACQ BY MICROSOFT). 🔗 Connect with Danny: 👥 Linkedin: Danny 🐦 Twitter: Danny 💻 Website: Danny 💻 Website: INT3 🔗 Connect with Ephraim: 👥 Linkedin: Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter:…

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Financial inclusion, equality, & equity with Laura Rofe 18:06

1+ y ago18:06

18:06

PayTech talk welcomes Laura Rofe, Director of Partner Developments at PPRO. Hosts Elliot Lyons and Emily Robida sit down with Laura to discuss financial inclusion; What is it? Who is involved? How can Fintech foster financial inclusion? How can individuals? Find more PayTech Talk content on: LinkedIn: PayTech Talk Twitter: @PayTechTalk Instagram: @…

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VC Turned Founder | William Lin Previously Forgepoint Capital now Founder | "The VC Field Guide" | Using Gratitude to get ahead 41:19

1+ y ago41:19

41:19

Conversation with William Lin former VC at Forgepoint Capital now founder at stealth. 🔗 CONNECT WITH WILLIAM: 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linwilliam/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/williamlin 💻 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6922608965763694593/ 📚 Book: https://www.amazon.com/VC-Field-Guide-Fundamentals-Venture/dp/1394180…

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Banking Renaissance Retreat: Digital Transformation in Banking and Payments with Chris Skinner 21:27

1+ y ago21:27

21:27

Chris Skinner, Advisor, Author, Speaker, and "Troublemaker" joins the podcast with host Elliot Lyons to discuss the digital transformations in the banking industry. Chris shares his knowledge in financial services and the way technology will advance the future of banking and finance. Chris dives into what it actually means for the banking world to …

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Banking Renaissance Retreat: What Sci-Fi teaches us about the future of payments with Brett King 16:57

1+ y ago16:57

16:57

This week, host Elliot Lyons speaks with Brett King, Futurist, Podcast Host and Best-Selling Author. Brett discusses the Banking Renaissance Retreat here in Amsterdam, illustrating his points from his presentation at the event. Brett and Elliot discuss in depth the lessons Science Fiction can have when trying to analyse the future of the payments a…

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Banking Renaissance Retreat: Transformation in Banking with Jim Marous 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

26:31

This week, host Elliot Lyons speaks with Jim Marous, Co-Publisher of the Financial Brand. Jim discusses the Banking Renaissance Retreat here in Amsterdam, illustrating his points from his presentation at the event. Jim and Elliot touch on the importance of change in the Banking and Payments industry to stay up to date with the changing infrastructu…

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Amit Kurz Sweetwood Ventures | $250 Million Fund of Funds | Why FoF is the best Venture model | Choosing the best managers | What we can learn from baseball 56:44

1+ y ago56:44

56:44

Conversation with Amit Kurz, General Partner Sweetwood Ventures 🔗 CONNECT WITH AMIT: 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitkurz/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/amitkurz 💻 Website: https://www.sweetwoodventures.com/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTO…

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Value based leadership | Nurit Shiber Chief people officer Axonius | How to live by your values 43:29

1+ y ago43:29

43:29

Conversation with Nurit Shiber, Chief People Officer at Axonius. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Nurit: 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nurit-shiber/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 💻 Website: https://founderst…

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Banking Renaissance Retreat: Banks and Fintech on Platform Economies with Paolo Sironi 26:51

1+ y ago26:51

26:51

This week, host Elliot Lyons speaks with Paolo Sironi, Global Research LeaderBanking and Financial Markets at IBM. Paolo discusses the Banking Renaissance Retreat here in Amsterdam, illustrating his points from his presentation at the event. Paolo also discusses his book, Banking and Fintech on Platform Economies, which is available to purchase on …

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Guy Gamzu, Serial Angel Investor 40+ companies | 1:01:02

1+ y ago1:01:02

1:01:02

🔗 CONNECT WITH Guy: 💻 Website - https://www.guygamzu.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guygamzu 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/guygamzu 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 💻 Website: https://fo…

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The Banking Scene with Rik Coeckelbergs 15:21

1+ y ago15:21

15:21

PayTech Talk welcomes Rik Coeckelbergs, Founder and Managing Director of The Banking Scene. Rik joins PayTech Talk host Elliot Lyons to discuss the payments industry in Belgium and the upcoming boutique banking event, The Banking Scene. Are you a fan of PayTech Talk? Find more content on: LinkedIn: PayTech Talk Twitter: @PayTechTalk Instagram: @Pay…

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Itamar Novick GP Recursive Ventures | Solo GP | Scaling from $0 to IPO 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

39:35

Some of Recursive investments include Deel, Cherre, Credible, Honeybook, and many others. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Itamar: 💻 Website - https://www.recursiveventures.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarnovick/ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Itamar_Novick 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ 🎥 YouTube …

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Money 20/20: Meet payment technology’s first payment unicorn with Andrés Obando & Andy Myers 28:47

1+ y ago28:47

28:47

In this special Money 20/20 edition of Pay Tech Talk, we welcome Andrés Obando, VP Product Solutions at Kushki, and Andy Myers, GM of Kushki. Host Elliot Lyons sits down with Andrés and Andy to discuss Kushki’s recent successes in being the first Ecuadorian unicorn in the Fintech industry. Andrés and Andy share their own unique perspectives on the …

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Money 20/20: Breaking the data silos in financial service with Friso Paping & Kevin O’Leary 13:11

1+ y ago13:11

13:11

In this special Money 20/20 edition of Pay Tech Talk, we welcome Friso Paping, Head of Growth at Sentinels, and Kevin O’Leary, Director of Financial Crime Strategy at Fenergo. Host Elliot Lyons sits down with Friso and Kevin to discuss Fenergo’s recent acquisition of Sentinels. Friso and Kevin discuss the importance of onboarding and problem-solvin…

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Uncovering Life Lessons 3: A Special Episode with Ran Ribenzaft, Shahar Erez, Dan Scheinman, Guy Benjamin, Alon Arvitz. What Message They'd Give Their Younger Selves 12:40

1+ y ago12:40

12:40

Show Notes: 0:00 - 2:22 Introduction 2:23 - 4:18 Ran Ribenzaft 4:19 - 7:00 Shahar Eerz 7:01 - 8:49 Dan Scheinman 8:49 - 10:03 - Guy Benjamin 10:04 - 12:01 Alon Arvatz 12:02 - 12:39 ending 🔗 CONNECT WITH Ran Ribenzaft: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ran-ribenzaft/ Shahar Erez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaharer/ Dan Scheinman: https://www.linkedin.co…

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Money 20/20: Untangling payments with James Booth 18:38

1+ y ago18:38

18:38

In this special Money 20/20 edition of PayTech Talk, we welcome James Booth, VP Head of Partnerships EMEA at PPRO. Host Elliot Lyons sits down with James to discuss the fragmentation of the fintech payments ecosystem and “untangling” the complexity of the payments market. Are you a fan of PayTech Talk? Find more content on: LinkedIn: PayTech Talk T…

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