Is your firm AI-ready? Tune in to The MoneyPot hosts pick the brain of the fintech legal sage, Charles Kerrigan, and explore the legal labyrinth of AI in finance. We leave no stone unturned on how AI's potential can be harnessed within the boundaries of law, and why understanding the fine print of AI regulations is not just important, but crucial f…

Discover the truth behind banking's innovation revolution with the formidable Leda Glyptis, a banking consultant and author who sheds light on the metamorphosis occurring within the industry's venerable institutions. In a revealing conversation, Leda recounts her serendipitous foray into the banking world amid the chaos of 2008's financial upheaval…

Get ready to unlock the secrets of the digital sovereign currency revolution with a deep dive into Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) alongside Alisa DiCaprio, Chief Economist at R3. We promise an episode brimming with insights as we traverse the nuanced world of CBDCs. Alisa, equipped with expertise from the blockchain powerhouse R3, helps us…

Embrace the chill of the 'funding winter' as The MoneyPot discusses how startups are navigating the investment landscape with the seasoned guidance of Kimberly Ofori, Partner & Director, Dutch New Narrative Lab. We are setting the stage for Money20/20 in Amsterdam as we dissect how the frosty financial climate fuels a meticulous approach to due dil…

This is episode 2 of Artificially Intelligent with Sam Maule and Maia Bittner, a new podcast from Money20/20. We are again putting them on our feed because of the immediacy of this story and the importance of payments and competition in our national infrastructure. Sam Maule and Maia Bittner have invited Boe Hartman, the CTO and co-Founder of Nomi,…

Discover the intricate labyrinth of medical payments and the heightened need for secure data as we sit with Boe Hartman of Nomi Health, whose expertise in banking and payments sheds light on the seismic effects of the United Healthcare cyber hack. Boe takes us through the trenches of an industry rattled by outdated systems, revealing how his work a…

Ever wondered what it takes to jump ship from the safety of corporate giants to the stormy seas of fintech entrepreneurship? Our latest episode brings you face-to-face with Caecilia Chu, YouTrip's co-founder and CEO, whose audacious switch from the world of Citi and McKinsey is nothing short of a high-stakes adventure. Her tale isn't just one of bu…

Embark on a transformative journey with Lyn Kok as we navigate the thrilling waters of career change and the creation of something truly impactful. Lyn, the visionary behind Mula X, shares her profound experience transitioning from the president and CEO of a major bank to the innovative world of financial inclusion through fintech entrepreneurship.…

When Hena Mehta decided to swap the dizzying heights of Wall Street for the bustling tech scene in Bangalore, she wasn't merely changing jobs—she was rewriting her life story. As founder of BASIS, the financial app changing the game for urban Indian women, she joins us to share the triumphs and trials of such an audacious career pivot. If you're te…

Discover the keys to entrepreneurial empowerment and financial inclusivity with Zahir Khoja, CEO of Wave, as we unravel his visionary approach to transforming opportunities for SMEs. Wave's mission to support small and micro-businesses is not just about simplifying the technical side of things; it's about igniting the passions of entrepreneurs and …

Ever wondered what the current landscape of VC dealmaking looks like? Brace yourself for an insightful journey with our expert guides, the Founders of Anthemis, Sean Park and Amy Nauiokas. They take us through the maze of economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and the post-pandemic slowdown that have led to a dip in deals. We delve into the e…

Are you prepared to navigate the thrilling maze of Africa's FinTech landscape? With our esteemed guest Benjamin Fernandez, CEO of Nala Money, we journey through the continent's dynamic financial terrain. We uncover the vast opportunities brought about by Africa's rapidly expanding population and the intricate tangle of diverse currencies and regula…

Ever wondered why 80% of the cloud computing market in Latin America is B2B, yet most purchases are still paid manually? Well, we're about to blow the lid off that mystery. Join us for a riveting conversation with our esteemed guest Paula Bellizia, President of Global Payments at EBANX, as we unravel the opportunities and challenges within the B2B …

Strap in for a riveting conversation with Randy Fernando, co-founder of Power, a company that has recently been acquired by Marqeta for a whopping $275 million! Randy, a trailblazer in the Fintech industry, has some compelling insights to share. His journey with Power is far from over, and we get an exclusive look into its inception, its growth, an…

MONEY20/20 LIVE Series!! Join us on a deep expedition into the intricate realm of banking in the modern era. We guarantee you'll gain valuable insights from our guest host, Ryan Falvey of Restive Ventures and distinguished panelists - former FDIC chairman Jelena McWilliams; Itai Damti, the CEO and founder of Unit; and seasoned banker Mary Dent. Tog…

Money20/20 LIVE Series!! Ever wondered how a tech genius transitions from being an IBM employee to a successful serial entrepreneur? Prepare to be enthralled as we invite Sunil Madhu, the innovative mind behind Instant, into an insightful conversation about his entrepreneurial journey. Sunil doesn't shy away from sharing the highs, the lows, and th…

LIVE AT MONEY20/20 SERIES: Fasten your seatbelts and ready your minds for a thrilling ride into the booming world of open banking. We promise a journey of discovery, where we'll delve into the regulatory and market conditions that have catapulted this innovative industry into the stratosphere. Led by our guest host Don Cardinal of FDX, our fellow t…

AUTHOR SERIES!!!! In the true spirit of our RiseUp initiative, we have an interview with Winnie Wong, the author of You Don't Have to Look the Part: How East Asian Women Thrive as Entrepreners. Women-led start-ups get only 2% of venture capital funding, even though women own 1 in 3 businesses globally. Of that percentage, East Asian women-led start…

This is a special series from the EBANX Payments Summit, which focused heavily on Rising Market - aka- Latam, Africa, and India. In this episode, we speak with Wiza Jalakasi, Director of Africa Market Development, EBANX Ready to take a journey into the financial future of Africa? We've got an exciting exploration planned with our special guest, Wiz…

This is a special series from the EBANX Payments Summit, which focused heavily on Rising Market - aka- Latam, Africa, and India. In this episode, we speak with Costanza Lopez Vela, the Deputy Managing Director for Acquiring Business, Banorte. Since its foundation, Banorte has successfully navigated all stages of the financial services industry's re…

This is a special series from the EBANX Payments Summit, which focused heavily on Rising Market - aka- Latam, Africa, and India. In this episode, we speak with Wagner Ruiz, Co-Founder and Board Member, EBANX Delve into the transformation of credit and the incredible opportunities of the global south in this discussion with about the growth of ecomm…

This is a special series from the EBANX Payments Summit, which focused heavily on Rising Market - aka- Latam, Africa, and India. In this episode, we speak with Kesheni Moodley, Chief Commercial Officer, OZOW Explore the world of e-commerce payments in South Africa, where a remarkable 85% of adults possess a financial account, setting a continental …

This is a special series from the EBANX Payments Summit, which focused heavily on Rising Market - aka- Latam, Africa, and India. In this episode, we speak with Carlos Eduardo Brandt, Head of PIX Management and Operation, Central Bank of Brazil Pix Automático, the new launch of Brazil's Pix to enable recurring payments: how it will work, capabilitie…

Pranav Sood from Airwallex joins The MoneyPot LIVE at our booth in Amsterdam, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of programmatic money movement including the importance of financial infrastructure and how it can enable businesses of all sizes to scale across borders. Every entrepreneur will want to listen to this one! Guest: Pranav Sood, E…

With the launch of FedNow in July, the US has jumped into the mix of several different nations who have inspired incredible innovation with real time payments. However, the ubiquity and persistence of financial crimes and fraud rose, and RTP make these schemes harder to fight or prevent. We need to engage in practices, and arm ourselves with the to…

What if we misunderstand the value of crypto and where its value is derived? When Bill Spence bought a power plant in western Pennsylvania, he wasn’t aiming to become a crypto-pioneer. His thoughts were more local, and more about reviving the communities that he had grown up in. Western Pennsylvania is at the top of the Appalachian Basin coal regio…

What if we misunderstand the value of crypto and where its value is derived? When Bill Spence bought a power plant in western Pennsylvania, he wasn’t aiming to become a crypto-pioneer. His thoughts were more local, and more about reviving the communities that he had grown up in. Western Pennsylvania is at the top of the Appalachian Basin coal regio…

Embedded Finance seems fait accompli, but in reality, it is just getting started. As products come into the market, and with the current regulatory oversight, there needs to be great care in looking toward the safety and security of users and consumers. As they say, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. In much the same way, building c…

In Indonesia, 40 percent of the population is unbanked, but Yada Piyajomkwan, Co-founder and CPO of Ajaib saw a future where learning to invest could actually be the on ramp to financial inclusion and building wealth, allowing people to achieve financial literacy while growing their own portfolios. We got to speak to her about why she started Ajaib…

Co-hosted with Convera. Avowed crypto skeptic and Convera CEO Patrick Gauthier sits down with crypto evangelist Teana Baker-Taylor, VP of Policy and Regulatory Strategy at Circle to discuss the fragmented global regulatory landscape for crypto assets, the new SEC lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, regulation by enforcement, blockchain for real-…

Ruth Wandhofer has a vision for “ReDecentralization” of the internet. In that vision, the “metaverse” or “web3” is the opportunity to embrace change and explore how it can help humans. She sat down with us to talk about why she is passionate about this new challenge for financial services, and how hopeful it can be. Guest: Dr Ruth Wandhofer, global…

Embedded finance is providing tons of opportunities to reimagine payments. When it all becomes digital, the nature of payments has to be more mindful, and the decisions around processes are growing more deliberate. So, we talked with Maria Prados, the Head of Vertical Growth at Worldpay, who designs payments for different industries, taking into ac…

ChatGPT and Bard have reinvigorated the imaginations of entrepreneurs and investors, creating a bright spot among everything going on. We are once again on the bank of a great shift in expectations for and from financial institutions. Everyone must be thinking about appropriate use cases, and what kind of transparency is needed. We spoke to Maarten…

Can empowering employees to know more of their worth actually be a benefit to their employer? Aydan Al-Saad, Head of the UK, Ireland and Nordics at Ravio and TikTok sensation believes that pay transparency and employee empowerment will benefit their organizations as much as the individuals. He sat down with Gina Clarke, our Director of Content in t…

Why is embedded investing the next step to wealth inclusion with Mary Agbesanwa Financial Inclusion means so much more than access to a money account. Building wealth requires access to many financial tools that are not understood broadly, but are vital to creating health and wealth. This has created a gender wealth gap that Mary Agbeswa, Fintech G…

Every once in a while, someone uses truly clever solutions to leapfrog forward and show us how technology can truly solve real problems. That’s what Carmen Vicelich did with Valocity. Carmen, a self-described data nerd, realized that a platform that brought together all the players in real estate, shortening the valuation process, and allowing for …

Utilizing payments as a tool to aim towards a more inclusive system requires more than just an extended tech stack. There is a lot of work to be done to make payments as inclusive as possible, and that challenge has increased as our world has gone more digital and there are barriers to acquiring proper payment products. But Joanne Dewar, former CEO…

Simon Taylor is one of the most forward thinkers and trusted movers in fintech, and last year when sanctions around SWIFT were announced, he wrote an incredibly clear and compelling explanation in his Fintech Brainfood Substack. One line stood out: “I think as Fintech Nerds, we have a real opportunity to build a better SWIFT and a better dollar glo…

The ESG space is busy, busy, busy. Sustainability is becoming a key indicator for our industry. And one of its busiest proponents is Gerrit Sindermann, the Deputy Executive Director at the Green Digital Finance Alliance, a Swiss-based non-profit promoting the next generation of green digital finance. We spoke with Gerrit about how to get serious ar…

In December 2021, 10 nations and several international institutions participated in a simulation "war game" on the global financial networks. It was organized and led by the Israeli Ministry of Finance, to anticipate the need for smarter international cooperation to protect systems. The goal was to prepare for the possibility of wide-spread simulta…

With ChatGPT and its cousins flourishing and fleshing out our imaginations of what AI can do, there is more open scrutiny about the ethics and definitions of AI. We will be looking to talk more about this in the coming months, but in the meantime, we wanted to revisit an episode that seems even more relevant now. AI has a ‘black box’ issue and the …

AI applications are surging and fueling the imagination of innovators and entrepreneurs. We had the opportunity to speak to Rana Gujral, the CEO of Behavioral Signals, who have been working on AI and communication applications. Mr. Gujral has been recognized as among 'Top 40 Voice AI Influencers to Follow' by SoundHound, ‘Entrepreneur of the Month’…

Banks today aren't great at innovation, but simply mimicry, because of Conway's Law - “Any organization that designs a system (defined broadly) will produce a design whose structure is a copy of the organization's communication structure. So, what changes in technology would be enough to change the way teams in banks are structured, and thereby the…

Fintech Policy wonks are having a field day. While companies are finding new advantages to having smart policy teams, regulators are hungry for tech savvy employees. To help us find a pathway, we invited John Pitts, Head of Policy at Plaid, and Kaitlin Asrow, the Executive Deputy Superintendent of Research and Innovation, at NYDFS to our stages to …

Jim Magats has been a part of Fintech since before it was a hashtag. During his career, his leadership was central to the growth of PayPal, spearheading their bread and butter- partnerships. In 2021, he took on the new challenge of leading MX as their CEO. MX had a very difficult 2021- not due to business- but due to the challenges and heartbreak l…

Financial services companies are swimming in data, and everyone suspects that the secrets to client satisfaction and increased profits are hidden in it. However, with that much data, the challenge is- how do you organize it into something useful with genuine answers? Something that tells a real story? And can you anyone paint the picture? Robert Co…

When Rachel Schneider wrote “The Financial Diaries”, the research uncovered several misconceptions that the financial industry has about the financial lives of the average person. When her research was done and her book was published, the Omidyar Network that had funded the study then presented her with the opportunity to solve one issue that she f…

We spoke to Colin Luce, the Co-Founder & CEO of Basis Theory - a tokenization platform built to manage data compliance and help companies navigate the increasing complexity of global regulations about how their tech can change the nature of data security and compliance. This was recorded at the Money20/20 Show in October 2022 Guests: Colin Luce, Co…

We sat down with Ricardo Amper, CEO of Incode to discuss how financial institutions are combatting spoofing and identity fraud through biometric digital identity verification. We also discussed the use of synthetic data to commit fraud, and what can be done at scale to help. This was recorded live at The MoneyPot Booth in Las Vegas in October 2022.…

On this MoneyPot Raw, Sanjib Kalita and Rachel Morrissey sit down with Mr. Victor D. Lombard, aka DIVINE, to speak about his journey and his mission to create fintech that solves systemic disadvantages. In this vulnerable and extraordinarily honest interview, DIVINE left us inspired and humbled. We are very grateful he shared his time and considera…