Best Lex Sokolin Podcasts (2024)

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Embedding Insurance in digital lending, with Danielle Sesko of TruStage 39:58

1d ago39:58

39:58

Lex chats with Danielle Sesko about insurance and innovation in the fintech sector. They discuss the purpose of insurance and why it exists, the structure of insurance companies, the challenges of insurance innovation, and the integration of insurance into digital lending platforms. Sesko explains that insurance is necessary because most people can…

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How Provenance blockchain tokenised $10B+ of Real World Assets, with Provenance Foundation CEO, Anthony Moro 47:15

13d ago47:15

47:15

Lex chats with Anthony Moro, CEO of Provenance Foundation. Provenance is a blockchain platform for real-world assets and has a focus on financial services. Moro discusses his background in the traditional financial industry, particularly in security servicing, and explains how Provenance is positioning itself as a good control location for ownershi…

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What makes a successful AI investor, with Fusion Fund Founder Lu Zhang 49:08

30d ago49:08

49:08

Lex chats with Lu Zhang, the founder and managing partner at Fusion Fund, a venture fund that invests in deep technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare. They discuss Lu's experience as an entrepreneur and the challenges she faced in building her own company. Lu also shares her investment thesis on AI, highlighting the opport…

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Pioneering Shared Value in Digital Banking with Hylton Kallner 47:24

1M ago47:24

47:24

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank. Hylton provides an insightful overview of the bank’s journey and offerings, which have transformed the financial landscape in South Africa and garnered attention from international markets. Highlights: 💸 Forex Transactions Simplified 🤝 Innovative Custo…

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How a human trafficking incident spurred Gur Geva to form iiDENTIFii 46:18

2M ago46:18

46:18

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Gur Geva, Founder and CEO of iiDENTIFii. Gur shares how the future of digital identity and payments is one of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. By harnessing advanced biometric technologies and working closely with regulators and industry partners, companies can drive significant …

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The rise, fall, and turnaround of Better Mortgage, with CEO Vishal Garg 46:12

1M ago46:12

46:12

Lex chats with Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better Mortgage. Better is an all-in-one digital homeownership company. From finding a real estate agent and getting a mortgage, to shopping for homeowners insurance and title services, Better and its affiliates take customers through the entire homebuying process online. Garg shares the story of how he founde…

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The Round-the-Clock World of Crypto Trading with Peter Curk 41:02

2M ago41:02

41:02

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Peter Curk, CEO at Iconomi. We explore the psychological and strategic aspects of taking profits in cryptocurrency trading, emphasizing the importance of discipline, automation, and thorough research. We also delve into B2B crypto solutions, offering insights for fintech companies looking t…

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Fighting Wildlife and Human Trafficking with Jonny Bell 41:08

2M ago41:08

41:08

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Jonny Bell, Senior Director, Head of EMEA & UKI Market Planning at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. We uncover a striking revelation from Bell’s discussion about LexisNexis’s involvement in combating wildlife trafficking. Join us on this insightful journey as we uncover the dynamics of fraud in t…

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The AI-led digital wealth revolution, with Origin CEO Matt Watson 41:55

2M ago41:55

41:55

Lex chats with Matt Watson, the founder and CEO of Origin, a comprehensive money management platform for the modern workforce. Watson discusses his background as an entrepreneur and his first fintech experience working on Wall Street. He also talks about his previous business in the commercial insurance space and the challenges of building out the …

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Building Artificial Intelligence we can trust using ZK Proofs, with EZKL CEO Jason Morton 41:01

2M ago41:01

41:01

Lex chats with Jason Morton, CEO of EZKL - EZKL is a technology that helps people build around artificial intelligence using zero-knowledge proofs (ZK proofs) and the latest in technology. Jason explains that ZK proofs are a way to prove that a computation has been executed correctly without revealing any sensitive information. The proofs can be us…

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Looking to the Future of Fraud Prevention with Jason Lane-Sellers 48:29

2M ago48:29

48:29

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Jason Lane-Sellers, Director, Fraud & Identity EMEA at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. We delve into the realm of fraud, risk, and money laundering with industry an industry expert. In this special edition, we had the privilege of sitting down to unravel the mysteries of fraud detection and prev…

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How Affirm built the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) industry, with President Libor Michalek 44:11

3M ago44:11

44:11

Lex chats with Libor Michalek, the President of Affirm, a buy now, pay later (BNPL) company. Michalek discusses his early experiences with the internet and how it shaped his understanding of technology and its potential in the financial services industry. He explains how Affirm was founded with the goal of building honest financial products that im…

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Hidden Threats: The Underworld of Modern Fraud with Vincent Gaudel 46:38

3M ago46:38

46:38

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Vincent Gaudel, Financial Crime Compliance Expert at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. From money laundering to fraud, the complexities of regulatory controls and compliance measures require constant vigilance and adaptation. In a recent podcast, financial crime expert Vincent sheds light on the i…

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Betterment's path to $45B and beyond, with CEO Sarah Levy 47:42

3M ago47:42

47:42

Lex chats with Sarah Levy, CEO of Betterment - the largest independent digital investment advisor. Levy kicks off the conversation by discussing her career journey from working in the media industry to leading a fintech company. Levy explains that she was attracted to Betterment's mission of making people's lives better and saw the potential for gr…

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How Luno Obtained the First Ever Crypto License in South Africa 53:09

3M ago53:09

53:09

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Christo de Wit, Country Manager at Luno. In a world of digital currencies and evolving financial landscapes, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a revolutionary force. Darren and Christo dive into the heart of this transformation. Join us as we explore the shifting dynamics, changing demograph…

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Business Banking in South Africa is Broken 49:34

3M ago49:34

49:34

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Trevor Gosling, Co-Founder & CEO at Lula. This sentiment of "Business banking is broken in South Africa" echoes the frustrations of many entrepreneurs who have faced challenges with traditional banking services in the country. The conversation delves deeper into this issue, focusing on how …

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Powering $2.5T of Private Equity, with Carta Head of Policy Anthony Cimino 41:54

3M ago41:54

41:54

Lex chats with Anthony Cimino, the head of policy at Carta - an equity management company that builds the infrastructure for innovators, supporting approximately 35,000 companies, over 2.2 million stakeholders, and more than 5,000 funds. Cimino discusses his background in government and policy in the financial services industry and how he got invol…

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Navigating The Unchartered Territories of the Digital Age with Lex Sokolin 57:48

4M ago57:48

57:48

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Lex Sokolin, Managing Partner at Generative Ventures. We learn how DeFi challenges traditional financial systems and how the transformative potential of generative AI is reshaping economic output and labour dynamics. Highlights: 💫 The Digital Revolution: Manufacturing vs. Distribution 🤝 Bui…

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Beyond the Glitter: Scoin's Vision for Gold in the FinTech Era 45:50

4M ago45:50

45:50

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Rael Demby, CEO of the South African Gold Coin Exchange. We learn how the convergence of cryptocurrency and traditional gold transactions represents a pivotal moment in financial history. Highlights: 💫 Revolutionizing Gold Transactions 🚧 Building Bridges with Cryptocurrency 💸 Empowering Inv…

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How NVIDIA is accelerating financial services into the AI age, with NVIDIA Global Head of Financial Services Industry Malcom deMayo 47:42

4M ago47:42

47:42

Lex chats with Malcolm deMayo, Global Vice President for Financial Services at Nvidia. deMayo kicks off the discussion on how Nvidia has been working with financial services firms for over 15 years, providing accelerated compute platforms to help solve compute-intensive challenges in trading, banking, and insurance. DeMayo explains that Nvidia's ha…

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How To Fund Your FinTech Loan Book with Nelson Chu 36:03

4M ago36:03

36:03

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Nelson Chu, Founder and CEO of Percent. Nelson underscores the transformative power of standardization and technology in reshaping the private credit industry. Highlights: ❗❗ Risk in Emerging Markets 💳 Fintech Innovation with Private Credit 🤝 Opportunities and Partnerships Nelson Chu's Link…

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The promise behind investing in private credit, with Percent CEO Nelson Chu 44:37

4M ago44:37

44:37

Lex chats with Nelson Chu, founder and CEO of Percent - the modern credit marketplace. Nelson kicks off the discussion b by walking through his inspiration for building the private credit marketplace and the challenges of operating in the fintech industry. He explains that Percent aims to provide a better alternative investment platform for credit …

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The True Potential of Bitcoin with Lorien Gamaroff 51:51

4M ago51:51

51:51

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Lorien Gamaroff, Co-Founder and CEO of Centbee. Beyond speculative trading and get-rich-quick schemes, Laurian emphasized the transformative power of blockchain technology in reshaping industries and fostering innovation. Highlights: ⚙ Understanding Bitcoin's Utility 💫Differentiating Bitcoi…

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Saving DeFi from financial hacks, with Quantstamp CEO Richard Ma 37:12

4M ago37:12

37:12

Lex chats with Richard Ma, CEO of Quantstamp -a leading blockchain security company. Richard kicks off by discussing the origins of the company and the importance of security in the blockchain space. He explains that the idea for Quantstamp came after he invested in Ethereum and witnessed the hack of the DAO, which prompted him to focus on the secu…

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How Innovative Lending Solutions Are Impacting Retail Dynamics 52:25

5M ago52:25

52:25

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Andrew Katzwinkel, Founder and CEO of Layup Technologies. A testament to FinTech entrepreneurship, this episode takes us on a journey through perseverance, strategic pivots, and a commitment to addressing real-world challenges. Highlights 💫 Consumer Concerns and Merchant Considerations 📈 En…

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Building on Bitcoin Lightning Network and Lessons from Libra, with Lightspark Chief Strategy Officer Christian Catalini 50:51

5M ago50:51

50:51

Lex chats with Christian Catalini, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Lightspark - a company aiming to break down global payment barriers, throwing its weight behind a new standard intended to make payments as easy as sending an email. Christian kicks off by discussing his career in blockchain and academia, as well as the challenges and oppor…

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The Intersection: Banking and FinTech with Panagiotis Kriaris 37:51

5M ago37:51

37:51

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Panagiotis Kriaris, Commercial Director, Head of Business Development at Unzer. Panagiotis offers a nuanced exploration of the multifaceted FinTech landscape. From the evolution of payment systems to the societal impact of FinTech, the discussion underscores the transformative potential of …

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Going Unscripted with David Birch - CBDC's, Tokenization and the Metaverse 52:44

5M ago52:44

52:44

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, Darren chats with David Birch, an Industry legend, Author and Keynote Speaker. Their conversation takes you on a journey into the intriguing world of digital currencies. Highlights 🔎 Demystifying CBDCs 💼 The Case for Digital Pound 🚀 Navigating Uncertainty David Birch's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.…

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How AI is generating and digitizing documentation across financial services, with Arteria AI CEO Shelby Austin 40:06

5M ago40:06

40:06

Lex chats with Shelby Austin, co-founder and CEO of Arteria AI - Arteria AI is an AI-focused company that develops a contract lifecycle management platform for end-to-end digital contracting. Shelby kicks off by discussing her career journey and the development of her company, which focuses on solving documentation challenges in the financial servi…

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FinTech's maturing and no longer just the cool younger brother of financial services - With Ron Shevlin 39:20

5M ago39:20

39:20

Send us a Text Message. In this Talking Success episode, we get to be a part of a captivating conversation between Darren Franks and Ron Shevlin, two luminaries in the realms of finance and technology. Their discussion delves deep into the dynamic landscape of financial technology (FinTech), providing invaluable insights into its evolution, challen…

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The evolution of derivates from structured products to decentralized perpetuals, with SynFutures CEO Rachel Lin 35:47

5M ago35:47

35:47

Lex chats with Rachel Lin, the Co-Founder & CEO of SynFutures, a decentralized derivatives trading platform. Lin discusses her background in traditional finance and her transition into the fintech and cryptocurrency industry. She explains her experience working in structured derivative sales and trading at Deutsche Bank, where she interacted with c…

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Building a Startup with Rahul Jain, Co-Founder & CEO of Peach Payments 42:57

6M ago42:57

42:57

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Rahul Jain, Co-founder and CEO of Peach Payments. Rahul provides valuable insights into navigating the African FinTech landscape and how FinTech entrepreneurs can position themselves for success in an evolving and dynamic market environment Highlights: 💸The Investment Process and Regulatory…

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Investing in frontier capital markets, from Eastern Europe to ICOs, and tokenized securities, with TenSquared Capital Managing Partner Stan Miroshnik 43:45

6M ago43:45

43:45

Lex chats with Stan Miroshnik, founder and managing partner of 10Squared Capital, discusses his early experiences in financial services and his journey into the world of digital assets and crypto. He talks about the challenges of navigating the ICO market and the importance of price discipline in investing. Miroshnik also shares his insights on the…

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Redefining Fintech: A Candid Conversation with Chris Skinner 52:38

6M ago52:38

52:38

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Chris Skinner, The Finanser, podcast host and author. They explore FinTech's present challenges and future possibilities which beckons industry stakeholders to reflect, adapt and collectively shape the contours of banking in the years to come. Highlights: 💻 Decoding Web 3.0: empowering indi…

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Building modern digital lending across Capital One, Barclaycard, Funding Circle, and TRIVER, with TRIVER CEO Jerome Le Luel 47:05

6M ago47:05

47:05

Lex chats with Jerome Le Luel, founder and CEO of TRIVER - a London-based startup that uses open banking data and AI to provide short-term working capital to SMEs. To kick off, Jerome discusses the application of AI in fintech lending for small businesses. He explains that traditional banks have struggled to automate lending decisions for SMEs due …

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Aeryn Quarmby- Surviving a Year with No Money 49:42

6M ago49:42

49:42

Send us a Text Message. Can he survive a year only using stable coins? In this episode, Darren chats with Aeryn Quarmby, Co-Founder and COO of Xion Global. They cover crypto market trends, emphasizing the prominence of stablecoins and efficient layer two networks. Highlights: 📈Crypto market trends, emphasizing the rise of stablecoins and alternativ…

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Understanding Autonolas, the $2B autonomous agent network running on blockchain, with Valory CEO David Minarsch 55:47

6M ago55:47

55:47

Lex chats with David Minarsch, co-founder and CEO of Valory - a team focused on providing research, products, and services at the intersection of multi-agent systems (MAS) and distributed ledger technology (DLT), one of them being Autonolas - a platform that offers an open-source software stack and an on-chain protocol, facilitating secure operatio…

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Exploring the FinTech Universe with Faith and Darren 14:32

6M ago14:32

14:32

Send us a Text Message. Join Faith and her super cool guest, Darren, as they explore the magical world of FinTech on Talking Success. Darren, who's like a FinTech wizard, spills the beans on why FinTech is soooo cool! Discover how FinTech helps people save money, spend wisely, and keep their moolah super-duper safe. Darren even shares a cool secret…

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How Nedbank's Chipo Mushwana is Revolutionizing Banking 49:24

6M ago49:24

49:24

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Chipo Mushwana, Executive Emerging Innovation & Payments at Nedbank, reveals Nedbank's journey in innovation and payments as a dynamic exploration of merging technological advancements with real-world challenges, signaling a promising future for the bank in shaping the financial landscape of South Africa Hig…

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The state of Fintech and the sector's biggest opportunities, with FT Partners CEO Steve McLaughlin and Fintech Meetup CEO Jon Lear 51:57

6M ago51:57

51:57

Lex chats with Steve McLaughlin, CEO and founder of FT Partners - the premier financial technology investment bank, and Jon Lear, president and co-founder of Fintech Meetup - the leading fintech conference in the world today. They discuss the early days of fintech, the growth and evolution of the industry, and the current market trends. They also t…

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What is Islamic Banking and what does the future hold? 44:34

6M ago44:34

44:34

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren chats with Mohammed Kaka, COO at Al Baraka Bank. We learn how Islamic banking continues to evolve globally, Mohammed's journey at Al Baraka reflects the industry's dynamic nature. From its foundational principles to embracing digitalization, Islamic banking navigates the intersection of tradition and …

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Advancing Bitcoin with Lightning, Inscriptions, and L2s, with Blockstream's Chief Product Officer Jeff Boortz 44:51

7M ago44:51

44:51

Lex chats with Jeff Boortz, the Chief Product Officer of Blockstream. Blockstream is a company at the forefront of Bitcoin ecosystem development, and they discuss the new developments and innovations in the Bitcoin space. Boortz talks about his career background, including his time at Google, and how he transitioned to Blockstream. They also discus…

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How Animoca Brands built an empire at the intersection of Gaming and Finance, with Animoca Brands Chairman Yat Siu 50:15

7M ago50:15

50:15

Lex chats with Yat Siu, co-founder and chairman of Animoca Brands - a global leader in blockchain and gaming that is working to provide property rights for virtual assets via NFTs and related technologies. Yat discusses his journey into technology and gaming, as well as the intersection of gaming and decentralized finance. He shares his early exper…

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Guardians of Integrity: Decoding AML Compliance with Bradley Elliott 44:38

7M ago44:38

44:38

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply, sheds light on their groundbreaking efforts in the anti-money laundering (AML) compliance space. The discussion centres on the challenges faced by financial services businesses in streamlining AML processes amid evolving regulations, with a particular focus on greylisting.…

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Can open banking power AI-based finance?, with Bud CEO Ed Maslaveckas 46:22

7M ago46:22

46:22

Lex chats with Ed Maslaveckas, the founder and CEO of Bud, a FinTech company focused on data aggregation and artificial intelligence in financial services. They discuss the evolution of Bud's business model, the atmosphere of the FinTech industry in the UK, the challenges of data enrichment and customer insight, and the potential of AI agents and g…

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Riding the Digital Wave with Brett King 50:36

8M ago50:36

50:36

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Brett King, Best-selling author, futurist, founder and podcast host. Brett shares his predictions for the future, particularly in the banking and FinTech space, reflecting on past forecasts and their accuracy. Highlights: 💳 Evolution of Banking: A Journey from Plastic to Mobile 🌍 Glo…

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Bringing MetaMask to the next billion users, with Agoric CEO Dean Tribble and MetaMask Co-Founder Daniel Finlay 46:37

8M ago46:37

46:37

Lex chats with Dan Finlay, co-founder of MetaMask, and Dean Tribble, CEO of Agoric, about the future of wallet strategy and the underlying technological changes in the Web3 space. They discuss the growth and usage of MetaMask, the philosophy behind its development, and the core dimensions in which they have tried to grow the wallet. They also talk …

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Crossfin's Strategic Tapestry: A Diverse FinTech Venture 36:47

8M ago36:47

36:47

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Anton Gaylard, Co-Founder and Chief Exponential Officer at Crossfin Holdings. Anton unveils the intricate landscape of the company's investment philosophy, providing a compelling narrative that traverses borders and embraces innovation. From their stronghold in South Africa to ventur…

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Modernizing private investment infrastructure, with Templum CEO Christopher Pallotta 38:19

8M ago38:19

38:19

Lex chats with Christopher Pallotta - founder and CEO of Templum, a company focused on alternative investments and private markets. Pallotta discusses his background in technology and investing, as well as the journey of Templum and its transformation into becoming the operating system for private markets and alternative assets. He explains how Tem…

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The Cash Conundrum with Michael Oluwole 52:36

8M ago52:36

52:36

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Michael Oluwole, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at TAP. Michael highlights the prevalent cash-based nature of everyday transactions in Africa, focusing on the challenges of achieving financial inclusion in a predominantly cash-dependent society. While banks and fintechs have add…

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