Best BCG Platinion Podcasts (2024)

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Introducing BCG on Compliance 20:44

9d ago20:44

20:44

We know that you’ve just been dying for more episodes of Fintech Files since we wrapped up season three, so we’ve decided to throw one final one in for you. This week we’re bringing you one of BCG’s other shows that covers Fintech as it relates to compliance and risk. BCG on Compliance is hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, ant…

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Throwback: Surviving and Thriving with Writer’s May Habib 20:09

10d ago20:09

20:09

In this special episode, we’re taking you back to Season 2 for Suchi’s conversation with May Habib, CEO and Founder of Writer, an enterprise AI platform. May Habib has been a CEO for the past decade and always knew she wanted to build a company. As she juggles family and work, May acknowledges that her incredible support system allows her to thrive…

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Highlights from Season 3 of Fintech Files from BCG Platinion 23:25

23d ago23:25

23:25

Join hosts Nora, Annika, and Bianca as they wrap up the season with a special compilation episode of FinTech Files from BCG Platinion. This episode revisits the season's standout moments, featuring a diverse lineup of guests from around the globe. From the transformative power of generative AI to the challenges and opportunities of cloud transforma…

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Throwback: Growing in Tech with Women Who Code’s Alaina Percival 20:55

24d ago20:55

20:55

In this special episode, we’re taking you back to Season 1 for Andrea Gallego’s conversation with Alaina Percival, CEO and co-founder of Women Who Code—the largest and most active community for technical women worldwide. Alaina shares her career path; she’s run niche products for Puma in Germany, led developer outreach for a technical recruiting co…

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Highlighting Saving and Financial Literacy with Reem Ikram, CEO and Co-Founder of Thriftplan 30:30

1M ago30:30

30:30

How financially prepared are you for retirement? It’s a question that too many people don’t think about until it’s too late. Reem Ikram, CEO and Co-Founder of Thriftplan is on a mission to change that. In this episode we’ll explore how Thriftplan is revolutionizing savings for both employees and employers, promoting long-term financial stability. W…

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Defying Expectations with Scribe’s Jennifer Smith 23:39

1M ago23:39

23:39

As an entrepreneur, you sometimes have to go against the grain and defy expectations. But how can you keep yourself motivated? For Jennifer Smith, founder and CEO of Scribe, it’s the pride of building an amazing product that keeps her going through the difficult moments. When Jennifer first started her career in consulting, she had no idea that one…

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Neobanking: The Digital Revolution for SMEs from the Step Conference in Dubai 2024 32:09

2M ago32:09

32:09

From the Step Conference in Dubai, February 2024, comes an insightful discussion on the transformative impact of neobanks on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Moderated by Annika Melchert, the episode features Meenah Tariq of Metric and Dyota Marsudi of Bank Aladin, who share their pioneering work in making financial management and banking…

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Imposter Syndrome as a Super Power with Cable’s Natasha Vernier 19:45

2M ago19:45

19:45

Imposter syndrome, or self-doubt, is something that we all experience in our lives and careers. But how can we turn this often negative experience into a positive one? Natasha Vernier believes you can make it your superpower and has used it to build her own business. Natasha is the co-founder and CEO of Cable, a financial crime compliance platform.…

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Breaking Barriers: Women in FinTech with Jacqueline O'Flanagan, Canadian Financial Services Industry Lead at Microsoft 30:32

2M ago30:32

30:32

Join us as we delve into the vibrant intersection of technology, finance, and diversity with Jacqueline O'Flanagan, the guiding force of Microsoft's financial services strategy in Canada. In this enlightening conversation, Jacqueline discusses the efforts to enhance women's roles in finance, the transformative power of AI in the sector, and Microso…

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Being Courageous with Element Bioscience’s Molly He 24:06

2M ago24:06

24:06

Many expert women decide to take the plunge into entrepreneurship - but what are the realities of this decision? For today’s guest, Molly He, CEO and co-founder of Element Biosciences, it was never her dream, but something she saw as a means of pushing the groundbreaking scientific work she was doing forward. Molly grew up in an economically disadv…

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Introducing Fintech Files from BCG Platinion 33:48

3M ago33:48

33:48

This week on In Her Element, we're bringing you Fintech Files, a podcast from BCG Platinion. A show where we delve deep into the dynamic landscape of Fintech, NeoBanks, and the Digital Banking world, sparking insightful conversations with industry disruptors from around the globe. In this episode, we ask the question: “How many globally lack access…

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Introducing In Her Ellement from BCG 22:26

3M ago22:26

22:26

This week on Fintech Files, we're bringing you 'In Her Element' from BCG. A show featuring conversations with women at the vanguard of business, digital, and technology. We're delving into how these powerhouse leaders got to where they are—covering everything from the joy of projects gone right to the realities of family responsibilities. In this e…

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Throwback: Staying Open with Michigan State University’s Professor Anjana Susarla 24:08

3M ago24:08

24:08

In this special episode, we’re taking you back to Season 2 for Suchi’s conversation with Professor Anjana Sursala, Professor of Responsible AI at Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business In this episode, she talks about her journey to becoming one of the leaders in her field, her work advocating for more inclusive AI models, and ho…

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Cloud for Value with Maxim Afanasyev, Financial Services Industry Lead at Google Cloud 30:08

3M ago30:08

30:08

How do we elevate our perspective of the cloud from merely a technological tool boosting efficiency, to a strategic ally that addresses key business challenges? Maxim Afanasyev, Financial Services Industry Lead at Google Cloud, shares his insights on the transformative approach of 'cloud for value' within the financial sector. This approach require…

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Data and Impact with Starbucks Coffee Company’s Emily Miner 22:08

3M ago22:08

22:08

Leadership puts you in the spotlight. Others will scrutinize everything you do, and you must challenge yourself to remain honest and authentic throughout. This is something that today’s guest, Emily Miner, learned by trial and error. Emily is Vice President of Partner Science and Business Operations at Starbucks Coffee Company. She started her care…

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Interoperability in Africa's Financial Landscape with Alfred Mukudu, Financial Services Go-To-Market Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS) 31:43

4M ago31:43

31:43

We dive into the complexities and opportunities within Africa's financial services sector with Alfred Mukudu, Financial Services Go-To-Market Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS) South Africa. With over 50 countries and about 42 different currencies, Africa presents a unique landscape for financial innovation. Alfred shares insights into the critical …

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Flexibility in Tech with Juniper Network’s Sharon Mandell 21:22

4M ago21:22

21:22

A career in technology isn’t usually associated with flexibility. But Sharon Mandell, CIO of Juniper Networks has managed to carve out an incredible career that has allowed her to also spend time with her family. But how did she do this? Sharon almost became a professional ballet dancer but switched suddenly to a degree in computer science. Her fat…

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Navigating Compliance and Risk: The Crucial Role of Data with Camila Vicenci Witt, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at InPay 33:10

4M ago33:10

33:10

How do companies combat financial crime and adhere to the strict regulations of our industry? Camila Vincenci Witt has unique insight as the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Inpay, a fintech specializing in facilitating cross-border payments. Camila shares the importance of data and data governance in compliance and risk, as well as highlightin…

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Clearing Space for Yourself with BCG’s Adi Zolotov 20:31

4M ago20:31

20:31

Adi Zolotov began her career in astrophysics as an academic but decided to broaden her horizons by transitioning to the private sector. In her current role as managing director and partner at BCG X, Adi focuses on building AI and digital solutions that unlock value and insights in aerospace, defense, and the public sector. There have been many time…

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Season One Throwback with Solaris: “How the Latest German Fintech Unicorn Plans to Stay Ahead of Competition” with Dr. Jörg Howein, Former Chief Product Officer 30:01

4M ago30:01

30:01

In this special throwback episode, we revisit one of our favorite moments from Season One with a fintech titan, Dr. Jörg Howein, formerly the Chief Product Officer at Solarisbank. Since we last spoke with Jörg, Solarisbank, now known simply as Solaris, has continued its meteoric rise in the fintech world. In this engaging conversation, Jörg shares …

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Role Modelling Vulnerability with Kensho’s Bhavesh Dayalji 25:36

5M ago25:36

25:36

We need more allies at all levels in tech. But what does allyship mean if you’re in a leadership role? Sometimes it’s about being honest and vulnerable. Bhavesh Dayalji is the CEO at Kensho Technologies, an artificial intelligence solutions provider. Bhavesh also has a second role - Chief AI Officer at S&P Global. So how does he balance all of this…

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Empowering Finance through Financial Inclusion with Vera Futorjanski, Founder and CEO of Beyond Global and Veritas Ventures 33:00

5M ago33:00

33:00

How many globally lack access to banking? Astonishingly, one in three. In this insightful conversation, Vera Futorjanski, former Head of Communications at Rocket Internet and founding member of Dubai Future Accelerators, shares her journey. Emphasizing the transformative role of technology, she explores challenges and strategies to enhance accessib…

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Meet the Host Kamila Rakhimova 20:55

5M ago20:55

20:55

In this episode, we're excited to introduce our new co-host, Kamila Rakhimova, managing director, and partner at BCG. Kamila takes us on a journey from her native Tajikistan to the USA and through a career that she has mapped out on her terms. Every few years, Kamila gets the itch to try something new. Back in her home country, her proficiency in E…

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Happy New Year from Fintech Files! 25:20

5M ago25:20

25:20

Happy New Year from your friends at Fintech Files! To kick off 2024 in style, we’re bringing you a throwback to our very first episode of 2023; “Revolutionizing the Future of Finance in the Middle East through Open Banking” with Emir Isik, Head of Business Development from Tarabut Gateway. We felt this was the perfect episode to kick off the new ye…

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Developing Confidence with Icertis’ Deanna Lanier 26:00

5M ago26:00

26:00

Our confidence levels can change over time. They can also be influenced by "life events": the stuff that happens outside of our career that we have no control over. Despite her years of experience, today’s guest, Deanna Lanier, CSO of Icertis, doesn’t feel confident all the time. Deanna began her career in technology in sales. When she moved into a…

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Happy Holidays from Fintech Files! 28:35

6M ago28:35

28:35

As a special holiday treat for you, our listeners, we’re revisiting one of our favourite season 2 episodes. It’s “The Art of Navigating a Company Through Rapid Growth and Post-Merger Integration” – with Michael Stephan, COO and Co-founder of Raisin.” They are the first and only pan-European deposit marketplace. Since our 2022 episode, this Berlin-b…

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Holiday Throwback: The Unconventional Path with The Alan Turing Institute’s Dr. Erin Young 20:42

6M ago20:42

20:42

In this special holiday episode, we’re taking you back to Season 2 for Corin Lines’ conversation with Dr Erin Young, Research Fellow at The Alan Turing Institute. How do you carve out a way to follow your passions in your own way? Dr. Erin Young has followed her professional interests across disciplines, and the world. As a Research Fellow at The A…

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Gen AI for Financial Institutions: Navigating Regulation, Risk & Opportunities with Kirsten Rulf, Partner and Associate Director at BCG 31:47

6M ago31:47

31:47

How should banks navigate Gen AI's regulatory challenges? Kirsten Rulf, BCG Partner and Associate Director, shares key strategies and opportunities. As the former Senior Digital Policy advisor aka “nerd-in-chief” to Chancellor Angela Merkel, Kirsten played a key role in negotiating the EU AI Act. Now, Kirsten guides global Fintech clients in adopti…

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Micro-Optimizations with Flatiron Health’s Cat Miller 23:52

6M ago23:52

23:52

What do you do when you don’t have a big-picture goal in mind? You ‘micro-optimize’ and follow your passions wherever they take you. Cat Miller has built an amazing career off the back of micro-optimizations and now works as the CTO of Flatiron Health. Cat began her technology journey at MIT. One of her modules centered around AI and how it can be …

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Sustainable Fintech: Eve Morelli shares Radicant’s Unique Approach to Transparent Digital Banking and Investing 29:45

7M ago29:45

29:45

What is the role of technology in aligning banking and investments with sustainability? Eve Morelli, Head of Sustainable Transparency unveils Radicant’s unique approach to sustainable finance. Discover how this Swiss digital banking startup integrates the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its framework, ensuring users can see where their…

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Trusting your Inner Voice with CO2 AI’s Charlotte Degot 20:21

7M ago20:21

20:21

Sometimes we doubt ourselves, and forget to trust what our inner voice is telling us. Charlotte Degot wishes she had begun listening to hers earlier in her career, but believes the journey to this understanding takes time. Charlotte is the CEO and founder of CO2 AI, an AI platform that helps the world's largest organizations successfully manage the…

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Meet the Hosts 21:26

7M ago21:26

21:26

Welcome back to Fintech Files from BCG Platinion! In this special episode, "Meet the Hosts," we'll bring you up to speed on our latest endeavors since the last episode and introduce the newest member of our hosting team. Join us for a sneak peek into the exciting topics we're eager to explore this upcoming season. Host Introductions: Nora Hocke: Ma…

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Raising Your Hand with Airbnb’s Naba Banerjee 22:00

7M ago22:00

22:00

If you raise your hand, what's the worst that can happen? You'll either get a yes or a no. Naba Banerjee is Airbnb’s Head of Trust and Safety, and she has made it her mission to raise her hand and put herself forward for all the opportunities she can. Naba was born and raised in India and has a father who encouraged her to apply for an engineering …

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Fintech Files Trailer 1:59

7M ago1:59

1:59

Are you ready to unravel the most innovative trends disrupting the world of Fintech today? Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion, where we delve deep into the dynamic landscape of Fintech, NeoBanks, and the Digital Banking world, sparking insightful conversations with industry disruptors from around the globe. Hosted by Nora Hocke, a manager …

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Introducing Our AI Mini Series 16:31

8M ago16:31

16:31

In 2023, AI entered the collective consciousness like never before. In Season 3, we want to hear from the women who have a deep knowledge of the space and who might even be able to tell us where it's heading. In true In Her Ellement style, we're not just going to be speaking to technologists, but also with women who are using AI to augment their bu…

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Welcome to Season 3 of In Her Ellement! 1:52

8M ago1:52

1:52

We’re back for Season 3 of In Her Ellement, a podcast from BCG! We’re going to be doing something a little different this time. We’re spending a little time at the start of Season 3 talking to women leaders at the forefront of the AI revolution. Join AI and digital expert Suchi Srinivasan and product lead Corin Lines for more meaningful and vulnera…

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Prying Open the Doors of Opportunity with Girls Who Code's Dr. Tarika Barrett 30:09

8M ago30:09

30:09

Dr. Tarika Barrett is the proud daughter of immigrant parents who, through generations, instilled the value of education in her. Taika lives this legacy every day in her work as CEO of Girls Who Code. Fighting for education equity is Tarika’s life mission. She spent her early years traveling between Jamaica and the US; a learning experience that sh…

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Big Decisions with Former CEO of Puppet and Airware Yvonne Wassenaar 24:35

9M ago24:35

24:35

Many assume that senior career women with impressive resumes have a plan that they’ve stuck to without fail. Yvonne Wassenaar is here to tell you that that's not always the case. Things can happen to you that you don’t expect. Yvonne is the former CEO of Puppet and Airware and now serves on a number of boards, influencing change from the top down. …

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Throwback: Paying it Forward with Slalom’s Kesha Williams 21:30

9M ago21:30

21:30

In this special episode, we’re taking you back to Season 1 for Corin Lines’ conversation with Kesha Williams, Senior Principal at Slalom. Kesha shares how she became an expert across Java, cloud technologies, artificial & machine learning, and AWS. Kesha is a lifelong learner, a passionate mentor, and advocates for more diversity in tech. She firml…

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Making Things Better with F5’s Kara Sprague 19:34

10M ago19:34

19:34

How do we encourage more women and girls into cyber security? Kara Sprague is Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at F5, a multi-cloud application services and security company. She believes that we need to re-brand cyber-security to make it more appealing to women and girls. Kara began her fascination with STEM when her father broug…

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Falling in Love with the Problem with Qunomedical’s Dr. Sophie Chung 20:36

10M ago20:36

20:36

Starting her career as an ER doctor has taught today’s guest that “so long as no one is dying, it’s not an emergency”. Dr. Sophie Chung is the Founder and CEO of Qunomedical, an organization that helps patients navigate often complicated healthcare systems to get the treatment they need. Sophie may have started on the path to cardiology, but she de…

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Understanding your Key Skills with FYLD’s Shelley Copsey 23:29

11M ago23:29

23:29

How can you harness your strengths and understand your weaknesses? FYLD’s CEO Shelley Copsey has spent her extensive career figuring out just that and has some great advice for anyone that is hard on themselves about their perceived shortcomings. At FYLD she spends time with junior colleagues, unlocking their potential and expanding their horizons.…

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Spotlighting Women’s Experiences with BCG’s Neveen Awad 20:01

11M ago20:01

20:01

When women are asked about their experiences at work, what challenges do they face and what are their significant milestones? Neveen Awad is a Managing Director and Partner at BCG and leads the Women in Technology Initiative in North America. This wide-ranging study surveys a diverse range of women, bringing their career experiences to life through…

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Surviving and Thriving with Writer’s May Habib 22:05

12M ago22:05

22:05

May Habib has been a CEO for the past decade and always knew she wanted to build a company. She currently heads up Writer, an enterprise AI platform, and has an incredible support system that allows her to do her best work and also hang out with her two children. May is truly a global citizen. She was born and raised in Lebanon and moved to Canada …

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Training Self-Belief with Women In Data Science’s Professor Margot Gerritsen 20:35

12M ago20:35

20:35

Self-belief is a journey, and there will be bumps in the road. A lack of self-belief is something Professor Margot Gerritsen still experiences sometimes, even after achieving Professor Emeritus status at Stanford. Margot now dedicates her time to running Women in Data Science (WiDS) Margot began her career in computational science over thirty-five …

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Welcoming Challenge with Malaysia Airlines' Former Head of Product Shaku Kandan 18:46

1y ago18:46

18:46

Facing constant challenges can be daunting. How can you welcome them into your life? Shaku Kandan has always chased new challenges. From joining the groundbreaking startup AirAsia X to joining Malaysia Airlines at a difficult time, she’s always seeking out new ways to push herself further. Full Episode Description: Facing constant challenges can be…

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Becoming a Role Model with Insight’s Suma Nallapati 20:33

1y ago20:33

20:33

When Suma Nallapati was growing up, she didn’t have many women in STEM that she could look up to. During her extensive career in tech, and in her current role as CIO at Insight, she’s put herself forward, inspiring the next generation of talent and giving women and girls a role model to give them hope. Suma was one of only two women who graduated f…

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Leaders and Allyship with BCG’s CEO, Christoph Schweizer 17:46

1y ago17:46

17:46

How do you use your leadership position to help women thrive? Today on In Her Ellement we’re welcoming our first-ever male guest - Christoph Schweizer, CEO of BCG. Christoph is vocal about how leaders have a responsibility to speak out and advocate for women in the workforce. Christoph has worked at BCG for over twenty-five years, rising up through…

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Applied Hope with Agrosmart’s Mariana Vasconcelos 22:57

1y ago22:57

22:57

How can we have the courage to tackle problems that seem insurmountable? Mariana Vasconcelos is the founder of Agrosmart, an agricultural startup that helps farmers use data to become more sustainable and thrive. Mariana grew up in a farming family and decided to try and find solutions for the types of issues that her father faced every day. From t…

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The Unconventional Path with The Alan Turing Institute’s Dr. Erin Young 20:58

1y ago20:58

20:58

How do you carve out a way to follow your passions in your own way? Dr. Erin Young has followed her professional interests across disciplines, and the world. As a Research Fellow at The Alan Turing Institute in the UK, Erin co-leads the Women in Data Science and AI project, examining AI and gender bias. Starting her career officially as a cabaret d…

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