Best Wharton Fintech Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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PayJoy Founder & CEO, Doug Ricket – Helping the Underserved Escape Poverty and Gain Economic Freedom 46:32

3d ago46:32

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Kajol Char hosts Doug Ricket, founder and CEO of PayJoy. PayJoy is the leading financial platform dedicated to serving the underserved in emerging markets by providing access to smartphones, finance, and the modern financial system. This episode delves into Doug’s inspiring journey and his vision for PayJoy’s future.In this episode you will hear ab…

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Tech Intersect #215: The Future of Meme Coins: Tetherball's Vision for Accessibility, Utility, and Community Growth with Michele Musso, Kamz Alcantara, Kuan-Ning Tseng, and Jenny Q Ta 52:08

4h ago52:08

52:08

From internet jokes to market movers, meme coins are shaking up the crypto space. You may have heard of popular coins like Doge and Shiba Inu but a new meme coin, Tetherball joins the market changing the game entirely. I am joined today by Michele Musso, Kamala (Kamz) Alcantara, Kuan-Ning Tseng, and Jenny Q Ta, the brilliant minds behind the Tether…

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Tech Intersect #214: The Growing Impact of AI on Blockchain and Crypto [SPOTLIGHT] 31:13

7d ago31:13

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If the sudden growth of AI-powered chatbots has you feeling overwhelmed and not knowing where to begin, you’re not alone. AI has quickly taken over every industry and sure enough, this includes blockchain and crypto leaving many of us confused and with a list of endless questions. Today on the podcast I’m summarizing what I’ve learned from talking …

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Quona Co-Founder & Managing Partner Jonathan Whittle - Fintech Regulation, Innovation, & Financial Inclusion in Latin America 43:42

10d ago43:42

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In today's episode, Wesley Aster hosts Jonathan Whittle, the co-founder and Managing Partner of Quona Capital, a global venture capital firm investing in fintech in emerging markets.Tune in to hear about:- Jonathan's journey from entrepreneur to investor and how his experience as a founder has shaped his approach to investing- Quona's mission to dr…

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Tech Intersect #213: Demystifying Crypto Volatility: Understanding Price Fluctuations with Dr. Hans Boateng [SPOTLIGHT] 41:35

14d ago41:35

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When hearing the word “volatility” we automatically tend to think of the negative implications. But volatility isn’t always bad and it sure isn’t unique to crypto. Every market has its ups and downs, especially in the beginning so why would we expect crypto to be any different? Dr. Hans Boateng joins me today as we flip the script on this narrative…

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Tech Intersect #212: Real World Crypto: Separating Fact From Fiction in a No-Hype Zone with Dr. Tammy Francis [SPOTLIGHT] 1:00:19

21d ago1:00:19

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As I spotlight some of your favorite podcast episodes, I wanted to bring it back to my 200th episode where Dr. Tammy Francis and I celebrated our journey of education, exploration, and empowerment in the tech space. Dr. Tammy was the perfect guest to have back on the show because she truly embodies the very spirit of the intersection of innovation …

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Mesh Payments Founder & CEO Oded Zehavi - Automating Travel and Expense Management 39:43

24d ago39:43

39:43

Joshua Benadiva hosts Oded Zehavi, co-founder of Mesh Payments, whose innovative approach to expense management is reshaping how companies handle their finances globally.In this episode, they discuss:- Oded's rich background with giants like PayPal and Payoneer and how it paved the way for founding Mesh Payments.- The intricate challenges of launch…

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Tech Intersect #211: Digital Money Demystified for Leaders, Lawyers, and Advisors [SPOTLIGHT] 25:27

29d ago25:27

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The landscape of business, finance, and law is being changed at an unprecedented rate due to the emergence of Web 3 technologies, crypto assets, and blockchains–all of which have been part of this digital revolution. Anyone positioned to advise investors or innovators should be educated to pivot into fully embracing and being prepared for the new d…

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Tech Intersect #210: Spotlighting News, Policy and Inclusion in Web3 and DeFi with Cleve Mesidor 38:12

1M ago38:12

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Although Black and Latino communities lead the national adoption of cryptocurrency, these are not the stories being told in the media. Cleve Mesidor, CEO and Co-Founder of butterscotch Media aims to change that by highlighting the marginalized people fueling this industry and advocating for the policy that drives innovation. She returns to the podc…

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Tech Intersect #209: How DeFi Can Revolutionize Financial Inclusion with Rashan Colbert 34:21

1M ago34:21

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A common challenge those of us in DeFi face is this idea that we don’t want rules and regulation when in actuality, we just don’t want bad regulation. Policy and regulation are a key part of ensuring that crypto is used how it was intended. Today we’ll be diving into the world of DeFi with Rashan Colbert, Head of Policy at dYdX, as he shares his ba…

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Tech Intersect #208: Crypto’s Pivotal Influence in Today’s Financial World with Noelle Acheson 37:15

2M ago37:15

37:15

Crypto plays a pivotal role in today’s financial world, influencing global economic landscapes and challenging traditional definitions of money. Noelle Acheson, a seasoned crypto market expert shares on the podcast why it is now more important than ever to start seeing crypto as not just a technology but an important player on the global stage, unp…

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Tech Intersect #207: Future-Proofing Your Law Practice for Web3 and Beyond with Jamilia Grier 38:07

2M ago38:07

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Technology is advancing faster than we can keep up, leaving lawyers, regulators, and businesses in its wake. Of these three groups, it's up to the lawyers to keep their finger on the pulse and spearhead these education efforts, keeping businesses compliant and advising regulators on potential new risks. Jamilia Grier, international technology lawye…

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Adyen, Davi Strazza (President North America) - Growing a Global Payments Powerhouse 38:29

2M ago38:29

38:29

Kailee Costello hosts Davi Strazza, the North America President at Adyen. Adyen is a global fintech platform for enterprise businesses, offering end-to-end payments, data, and financial management in a single solution. Tune in to hear about: - Adyen’s unique value proposition, and how Adyen runs their platform across the world under a single tech s…

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Tech Intersect #206: The Essence of Transformative Leadership with Tony Martignetti 31:09

2M ago31:09

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As we evolve, so do our expectations of our leadership. We no longer praise the authoritarian leadership style but instead celebrate the leaders who take an intentional, collaborative approach with their team. Tony Martignetti, a trusted leadership advisor, dynamic coach, and acclaimed author joins me today as he shares the challenges that today’s …

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Plaid COO Eric Sager – On Fintech Innovations at Plaid and Beyond 31:55

2M ago31:55

31:55

Nate Gee hosts Eric Sager, COO of Plaid, whose technology links fintech apps and financial institutions in a network empowering the fintech solutions that millions of people use. In this episode, they discuss:- How Plaid has transformed the fintech landscape in the past decade- Eric’s journey into fintech and becoming Plaid’s COO- The role of APIs …

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Tech Intersect #205: Arlan’s Academy and the Blueprint for the New “Higher Learning” with Arlan Hamilton [SPOTLIGHT] 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

Coming off of the “Your First Million” LIVE event I was so honored to be a speaker at, I wanted to revisit this incredible episode with Arlan Hamilton, the catalyst behind Your First Million, founder of Backstage Capital, and creator of Arlan’s Academy She is changing the game for how we learn and interact with one another in the business and tech …

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Diving into the Banking Industry with VP of Goldman, Chris Malabver 31:28

3M ago31:28

31:28

Chris Malabver is a Corporate Banking Professional with more than 14 years of experience focused on Debt Solutions and Treasury Management through application of solid Risk Assessment principles and techniques using extensive product knowledge, diverse execution strategies and structuring approaches. In this episode, host Alex Gramatzki asks Chris …

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Tech Intersect #204: Using Predictive Coding to Revolutionize Legal Research with Jim Sullivan 39:25

3M ago39:25

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If you ask someone if they want to use predictive coding they may decline, but if you ask them if they want an easy way to prioritize relevant documents they’ll likely say yes. Like most technological advancements, the misunderstanding of what it is and how it can be used discourages people from adopting it. Jim Sullivan joins me today to share how…

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Tech Intersect #203: Bitcoin’s Bounce Back 36:08

3M ago36:08

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April is Financial Literacy Month and it is no better time than now to start reconsidering what we are traditionally taught about income and savings, especially those looking ahead toward retirement. This week, episode 203 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about Bitcoin’s bounce back! POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Unlock Crypto Secrets with D…

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Tech Intersect #202: Leveraging Data Analytics to Drive Operational Improvements with Russ Hawkins 32:41

3M ago32:41

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Looking back at how data has been managed historically, only a small subset of people have access to the business data. Russ Hawkins and Agilence set out to change that. In an era where companies are strategizing ways to collect more and more data, Agilence is working with companies to expand what they can do with the data they already have. This w…

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Jon Zanoff Founder of Empire Startups - Building the NY Fintech Community 34:07

3M ago34:07

34:07

Zoey Tang sat down with serial Investor, VC, Former Techstars Exec Jon Zanoff. Previously featured on the Wharton Fintech Podcast before, Jon is the founder of Empire Startups, one of the the largest FinTech communities of entrepreneurs, investors, bank innovators, and operators.As a fintech legend in New York, Jon is back on the show to share late…

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The power of breathing and AI with Fintech expert Sanjay Phadke 35:15

3M ago35:15

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Sanjay Phadke has spent many years in the banking sector and is a fintech specialist, HealthTech mentor, and Author. In the latest episode we dive into his latest project with Breath Ai. There are some very interesting and useful take aways when it comes to breathing and how it relates to stress, anxiety and depression.…

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Tech Intersect #201: Unlocking Global Financial Opportunity via Web3 CBDCs with Carmelle Cadet 47:22

3M ago47:22

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A Web3-based CBDC (central bank digital currency) is a solution that bridges the gap between traditional finance and the innovative world of Web3. This would not only create a secure and efficient way to make payments but would broaden the scope of inclusivity in the financial space. Carmelle Cadet, a beacon of innovation and Founder of EMTECH join…

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Graham Weaver - Founder & CEO, Alpine Investors - On Finding Purpose & Exceptional Investing 54:53

4M ago54:53

54:53

In today's episode, Wesley Aster and Djavaneh Bierwirth host Graham Weaver, the founder and managing partner of Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm that invests in software and services businesses.Tune in to hear about:- Graham's journey from starting Alpine in his Stanford dorm room to growing the firm to $16B in AUM- Graham's pe…

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Tech Intersect #200: Real World Crypto: Separating Fact From Fiction in a No-Hype Zone with Dr. Tammy Francis with Dr. Tammy Francis 59:54

4M ago59:54

59:54

As we celebrate 200 episodes of the Tech Intersect Podcast we’re also celebrating our journey of education, exploration, and empowerment in the tech space. And as I continue my mission to educate on the future of work, wealth, and creativity, I wanted to bring on Dr. Tammy Francis, a leader who embodies the very spirit of this show, not to look bac…

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Navigating Business Leadership & leading exponential growth for a Successful Digital Future with Ashish Saxena 43:54

4M ago43:54

43:54

Ashish Saxena is President at Innova Solutions where he works on delivering complex technology products for companies. Ashish has worked at multiple companies that have experienced exponential growth. From those experiences Ashish, has seen what it takes to build empires. In the episode we dive into how to look at acquisitions and other ways compan…

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John Beccia - Co-Founder and CEO, FS Vector & Edin Trto - Managing Director, Canaccord Genuity 40:40

4M ago40:40

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Trevor Prince sits down with John Beccia, the Co-Founder and CEO of FS Vector, and Edin Trto, a Managing Director at Canaccord Genuity. FS Vector is a strategic consulting firm in the FinTech industry, focused on regulatory issues and other critical functions.In this episode, John and Edin discuss how their teams prepared FS Vector for its first in…

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Tech Intersect #199: How Black Women Are Redefining Wealth in the U.S. from Bondage to Blockchain 36:16

4M ago36:16

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In honor of Women’s History Month, I partnered with the Harlem Book Fair and Harriett’s Book Shop to curate the Black Women and Wealth series, a virtual author chat in recognition of the economic, business, and leadership contributions of Black women. Last night was the first of the four discussions aimed at exploring the nuanced and complicated la…

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dLocal, SVP Head of Americas Justo Benetti - Payment Processing in Emerging Markets 22:31

4M ago22:31

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In today's episode, Wesley Aster hosts Justo Benetti, SVP Head of Americas at dLocal. Justo formerly served as VP of Strategic Solutions at Worldpay.In this episode you will hear about:- Justo's background and new role at dLocal- Payment processing in emerging economies- Managing regulatory complexity across emerging markets- dLocal's $100M investm…

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BILL Chief Product Officer, Irana Wasti - Building Finance Solutions for Small Businesses 38:26

4M ago38:26

38:26

In today’s episode, Joshua Benadiva hosts Irana Wasti, Chief Product Officer at BILL. Irana was previously the Chief Product Officer at Typeform and President of GoDaddy EMEA.In this episode you will hear about:- How to be a successful product manager in fintech- How Irana measures and implements successful strategies for building for small busines…

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Solving Solutions Across Cross Functional Business Units with Michael Brouillet 32:24

4M ago32:24

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Michael Brouillet has over 20 years of experience in leading technology and business teams and is a passionate and visionary executive who strives to create innovative solutions that align with the strategic goals and values of Credit Human. As the Chief Business Systems Officer, he oversees the entire technology portfolio, managing multiple teams …

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Tech Intersect #198: Navigating The Legal and Regulatory Landscape of the Crypto Economy with Marisa Coppel 32:39

4M ago32:39

32:39

Advancements in technology and the need for continued advocacy don’t take a pause just because it is an election year. It just means we have fewer legislative days to do the work that keeps our industry up with the times and protects the future of cryptocurrency. This week, episode 198 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about navigating the legal an…

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Spade, Co-Founder & Head of Operations Tess Bloch: Pioneering the Future of Merchant Intelligence 22:56

4M ago22:56

22:56

Rhea Advani Bobba hosts Tess Bloch, co-founder and Head of Operations of Spade, a fintech startup reshaping the card ecosystem with real-time merchant intelligence. They delve into how Spade is revolutionizing transaction data clarity, enabling FIs to enhance fraud detection, authorize more transactions, and foster innovation in financial products …

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Mastercard, President & CTO Ed McLaughlin: Emerging Technologies in Payments 32:21

4M ago32:21

32:21

Kailee Costello hosts Ed McLaughlin, the President & Chief Technology Officer of MastercardTune in to hear about: - Evolution of payment systems: Mastercard's journey into the digital era- Adapting to the digital payment landscape: Mastercard's evolution and innovations- Navigating quantum computing: securing payment systems and anticipating future…

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Tech Intersect #197: Navigating the Crypto Tax Maze: Expert Insights with Charles “CJ, The Smart Guy” Kelly 49:58

4M ago49:58

49:58

With the ever-evolving regulations around cryptocurrency, it can be a challenge to keep up. As the IRS ramps up regulations on documenting and taxing your cryptographically secured assets, you want someone like Charles J. Kelly on your side to make sure you’re staying compliant and maximizing your wealth. This week, episode 197 of the Tech Intersec…

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From spine surgeon to building a business empire with Charles Theofilos 46:04

4M ago46:04

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Dr. Charles Theofilos, a renowned spinal surgeon whose expertise extends beyond the operating room. Known for his work with PGA players and countless individuals seeking relief and recovery, Dr. Theofilos's commitment to excellence has positioned him as a leading authority in spinal health. His meticulous attention to detail and keen business sense…

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John Mitchell, CEO of Episode Six – Customized Payments Infrastructure 30:05

4M ago30:05

30:05

Trevor Prince sits down with John Mitchell, the Co-Founder and CEO of Episode Six. Episode Six is a provider of payments infrastructure to firms across the financial services industry seeking to build customized products for their customers.In this episode, John discusses his background in the payments industry, Episode Six’s business model and gro…

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Nik Milanovic & Rex Salisbury - From Fintech Builder to Solo GP 56:55

5M ago56:55

56:55

Zoey Tang and Rocky Gowni sat down with Rex Salisbury and Nik Milanovic. In today’s episode, we discussed -Latest updates from This Week in Fintech and Cambrian -Nik and Rex’s experiences as solo GP-Their perspectives of the latest fintech ecosystem and what to look forward to in 2024 About Nik Milanovic & This Week in Fintech Nik is the founder of…

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Tech Intersect #196: The Intersection of Blockchain, Policy, and Advocacy in Congress with Dave Grimaldi 37:23

4M ago37:23

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Blockchain has unfortunately not yet been defined by its numerous important and consequential ‘pros’ but rather spotlighted in the news by the few debilitating high-profile cons (pun intended). This puts us in the challenging position to reverse the perspective of skeptics in Congress to advocate for innovation-friendly policies and regulations tha…

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Navigating Talent Management with Horacio Zambrana 41:43

5M ago41:43

41:43

Horacio Zambrana leads an executive team and is responsible for attracting, onboarding, and retaining top talent for a $200B public pension fund for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Previously he was Head of Talent Development at Cupertino Electric and before that he was Sr. Talent Development at Cisco Systems. Horacio has incredible experie…

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Tech Intersect #195: Africa's Advantage in Crypto + Blockchain with AZA Finance's Elizabeth Rossiello 34:13

5M ago34:13

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Elizabeth Rossiello has transformed the foreign exchange landscape through her company AZA Finance. She joins us today to share her pioneering journey in launching one of the first cryptocurrency exchanges in Africa, empowering other women in fintech to find their footing and navigate the industry like a pro. This week, episode 195 of the Tech Inte…

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Pagaya CEO Gal Krubiner – Transforming consumer lending with AI 41:36

5M ago41:36

41:36

Nate Gee hosts Gal Krubiner, Co-founder and CEO of Pagaya, whose AI-driven network of investors, lenders, and borrowers aims to reshape the credit underwriting process and extend financial opportunity to more consumers. In this episode, they cover:- Gal’s motivation for founding Pagaya - How qualified loan applicants can be left behind in tradition…

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Dan Kimerling - Founder & Managing Partner of Deciens - Insights From The Most Honest Man In Fintech 27:07

5M ago27:07

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In today’s episode, Joshua Benadiva hosts Dan Kimerling, founder and Managing Partner of Deciens, a leading early-stage fintech venture capital firm. Dan shares insights into the fintech industry, emphasizing the importance of timing in entrepreneurship and the need for businesses to have increasing returns and moats as they scale. In this episode …

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Tech Intersect #194: Next Generation of Podcasting in Web3 with Meta-David 47:22

5M ago47:22

47:22

Podcasting is currently a one-lane road where podcasters put their content out for listeners to consume. But what if we expanded on this, opening lanes for podcasters to connect with listeners, listeners to connect with podcasters, and listeners to connect with other listeners? That is exactly what today’s guest Meta-David is aiming to do with Scoo…

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Sarah Hinkfuss and Saanya Ojha, Partners of Bain Capital Ventures - Fintech Revolutionized 41:21

5M ago41:21

41:21

Zoey Tang sits down with Sarah Hinkfuss and Saanya Ojha from Bain Capital Ventures. At BCV, Sarah and Saanya partner with growth-stage founders building the next generation of software products, with a particular focus in Fintech. Before joining Bain Capital, Sarah started her investing career on the growth team at KKR. She previously worked at App…

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Navigating disruption across marketing and business management with CEO and ex-CMO Jonathan Anastas 52:18

5M ago52:18

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In this episode, I have a chance to talk to Jonathan Anastas who is CEO of Clash TV and was formerly the CMO at One Esports. As part of his career journey, he had a chance to market iconic games like Guitar Hero at Activision Blizard and launch new games like Call of Duty.

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Tech Intersect #193: The Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund Breakdown with JoAnn Holmes, Esq. 43:15

5M ago43:15

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With the recent approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the SEC, it’s important that we have an educated understanding of what that means for the future of digital money. I couldn’t think of a better person to help us explore this than my dear friend, JoAnn Holes, an IP & digital assets attorney and Web 3 advisor. She comes with a wealt…

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Asaf Horesh - Value Across the Fintech Landscape in Europe & Israel 37:59

5M ago37:59

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In today’s episode, Joshua Benadiva hosts Asaf Horesh, Managing Partner at Vintage Investment Partners. Asaf recently co-led a $200m raise for Vintage's new growth fund. In this episode, he discusses the importance of building meaningful relationships in venture and the unique structure of Vintage's investment strategies. He explains the structure …

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Wemimo Abbey & Samir Goel, Esusu - Expanding access to credit using on-time rental payments 42:58

5M ago42:58

42:58

Russell Matambo hosts Wemimo Abbey and Samir Goel, co-CEOs and co-founders of Esusu, a leading Fintech platform that reports on-time rental payments to credit bureaus so renters can build credit while building owners and property managers maximise their portfolio health.They discuss how Esusu is expanding financial access in the US, Esusu’s growing…

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Tech Intersect #192: Economic Empowerment and Inclusivity in the Digital Finance Era with Prof. Tonya M. Evans 35:40

5M ago35:40

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In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I wanted to highlight his principles of economic justice as it applies to economic justice in this new crypto economy. Dr. King’s advocacy for economic empowerment wasn’t about financial wealth but rather dismantling the systematic batters and creating equitable, transparent platforms where every individu…

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