Tech Behind Fintech

Join us for an insightful live episode of "The Tech Behind FinTech" on Friday, July 7th at 12 PM EST, as we dive into the world of venture capital funding and explore the current landscape of plunging investment globally. In this episode, we examine the factors contributing to the decline in venture capital funding and its implications for startups and the overall innovation ecosystem.

Join us for an exciting and informative live episode of "The Tech Behind FinTech" on Friday, June 30th at 12 PM EST, as we uncover the power of streamlining security operations by sourcing technologies from vendors that develop products designed to work together as part of a unified platform. Discover why CISOs and security professionals should move away from deploying multiple-point products and...

Could an ALCO have prevented the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank? ALCO, which stands for Asset Liability Committee, is a crucial component of financial institutions, responsible for overseeing and managing the institution's balance sheet, including its assets and liabilities. In this thought-provoking episode of "The Tech Behind FinTech" (Friday, June 23rd - 12 PM EDT), we delve into the pivotal r...

Join us for another (12 PM EST) episode of the “Tech Behind FinTech” where we will be exploring the rapidly evolving world of credit and lending, specifically how Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is disrupting the traditional lending industry. BNPL has emerged as a popular payment option for consumers, allowing them to make purchases and pay for them over time, often with no interest or fees. This has dis...

Food and agribusiness represent an estimated $13.4 trillion global industry as of 2023. Agri-fintech operates at the intersection of agriculture and financial technology. Join us for an exciting episode of the “Tech Behind FinTech" (Friday, June 9th - 12 PM EDT) where we will dive into the world of Agri-FinTech and explore the topic of "Empowering Farmers: Enhancing Credit Approval Processes." Joi...

In the wake of recent layoffs and evolving cyber threats, it has become more important than ever for organizations to optimize their cyber security teams. Join us for a thought-provoking episode of the "Tech Behind FinTech" as we explore the challenges faced by companies in determining the ideal size for their cyber security teams. Our special guest Renee Small (aka “The Cybersecurity Super Recrui...

Join us for an enlightening live episode of "The Tech Behind FinTech" (Friday, May 26th - 12 PM EDT) as we explore the fascinating topic of "The Advantages of Non-Custodial Wallets for Crypto Consumers" with our special guest, Marija Riba, Senior Product Manager at NOAH, a custodial crypto platform. In this episode, we will dive into the world of cryptocurrency and explore the benefits that non-cu...

The average U.S. FinTech loses $51 million to fraud every year. Join us for an insightful episode of the “Tech Behind FinTech" (Friday, May 19th - 12 PM EDT) where we will explore the evolving challenges posed by fraudsters in the FinTech industry and the strategies employed to protect against them. Our esteemed guest, Kyle Thorton, Head of Risk & Fraud Strategy at iLEX Consulting Group, LLC,...

More than half a trillion dollars have moved out of US banks. Join us live for an enlightening episode of the “Tech Behind FinTech" (Friday, May 12th - 12 PM EDT) as we embark on a deep dive into the factors driving the significant movement of funds away from US banks and towards alternative avenues. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Hoda Mehr, the esteemed Founder, and CEO of Stock...

Join us for an exciting and informative live episode of "The Tech Behind FinTech" on Friday, May 5th at 12 PM EST, where we'll take a deep dive into the recent sale of First Republic Bank. In this episode, we'll explore the factors that led to the bank's failure and its acquisition by JPMorgan for a whopping $10.6 billion. We'll also examine the FDIC's role in the deal and unpack the massive price...

Join us for an exciting and informative live episode of "The Tech Behind FinTech" on Friday, April 28th at 12 PM EST. We're wrapping up our month-long series on SOC2 compliance with a special audience Q&A session. We've received a ton of great questions and messages from our audience over the course of the series, and we're excited to tackle them all in this live session. We will be on hand to...

Join us for another live (Friday, April 21st, 12 PM EST) episode of the “Tech Behind FinTech” where we will explore the world of SOC2 compliance for FinTech companies. SOC2, or System and Organization Controls 2, is a widely recognized standard that evaluates a company's security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy controls. To help us decode SOC2 and provide insider...

Join us for another live (Friday, April 14th, 12 PM EST) episode of the “Tech Behind FinTech” where we will explore “How Automation is Revolutionizing the FinTech Compliance Landscape”. Compliance has always been a critical aspect of the financial industry, but the traditional methods of compliance can be time-consuming, manual, and prone to error. With automation technologies, compliance processe...

Join us for another live (Friday, April 7th, 12 PM EST) episode of the “Tech Behind FinTech” where we will take a deep dive into SOC2 compliance and its importance for FinTechs and third-party providers. SOC2 (System and Organization Controls) is a set of guidelines developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to ensure that service providers securely manage data and...

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was the 16th largest bank and the second largest bank failure in U.S. history behind Washington Mutual in 2008. The collapse of SVB triggered a regional banking crisis, which left a few banks struggling to stay afloat. Joining us live, on Friday, March 31st at 12 PM EST, to take a closer look at the reasons behind the regional banking crisis is the CEO of Accounting Event...

Join us for another live (12 PM EST) episode of the “Tech Behind FinTech” where we will dive into the latest rising threat to financial apps - the Nexus banking trojan. With over 450 financial apps targeted, this malware-as-a-service has the potential to cause havoc in the banking industry. We will also review strategies for safeguarding your financial data against this growing threat.

Join us for another live (12 PM EST) episode of the “Tech Behind FinTech” where we will be exploring the future of blockchain regulation with special guest Caroline Michel, Co-Founder and Head Regulatory Analyst of Deontea Ltd. As blockchain technology continues to gain mainstream adoption, regulatory bodies around the world are struggling to keep pace with this new technology.

In this episode, we are going to talk about a topic that no one likes to think about but is unfortunately all too common in today's economy: layoffs. More than 93,000 workers in U.S.-based tech companies have been laid off so far in 2023. But how do you prepare for a layoff? Joining us live (Friday, February 24th, 2023 - 12 PM EDT) to discuss a topic that is more relevant than ever: "Staying Ahead...

The global digital payments market is estimated to reach $20 Trillion by 2026. "The Tech Behind FinTech" proudly presents a two-episode series that will dive into the intricacies of the online payment ecosystem. In Episode 1 we explored how online payments work, from the moment a customer initiates a transaction to the final receipt of funds. Join us for Episode 2, where we will explore past cyber...

The global digital payments market is estimated to reach $20 Trillion by 2026. "The Tech Behind FinTech" proudly presents a two-episode series that will dive into the intricacies of the online payment ecosystem. Join us in Episode 1 as we explore how online payments work, from the moment a customer initiates a transaction to the final receipt of funds. In Episode 2, we'll dive into the best practi...

On April 14, 2030, the Cloud Security Alliance estimates that a quantum computer will have the ability to break present-day cybersecurity infrastructure. Don't miss out on the latest developments in this rapidly advancing field. Join us for a live episode of 'The Tech Behind FinTech' on Friday, January 27th at 12 PM EDT, where we'll be discussing "Quantum Computing Basics and Impact on FinTech and...

A recent report stated that 76% of global workers want the option to continue working remotely. With more and more companies shifting to remote work, the need for secure access and protection against cyber threats has never been more important. SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is a newer technology that aims to provide a holistic approach to cybersecurity by integrating networking and security fu...

A recent study found that 59% of businesses have experienced a data breach triggered by one of their third-party vendors. Companies such as Google, Salesforce, Slack, and Vanta have teamed up to simplify the third-party security validation process. Join us for another live episode of 'Tech Behind FinTech' at 12 PM EDT, where we'll be discussing the evolution of the Minimal Viable Product, or MVP,...

The world of cybersecurity is constantly changing, and it can be difficult to keep up with the latest threats and trends. Join us for another live episode of the 'Tech Behind FinTech' at 12 PM EDT, where we'll be discussing the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and what to expect in 2023. We'll discuss emerging technologies, and threats and provide insights on how businesses can stay ahead of th...

Today, we will delve into the world of financial technology and explore the latest trends shaping the future of finance. From blockchain and artificial intelligence to open banking and beyond, we'll be breaking down the technologies driving the fintech revolution and examining their impact on the financial industry in the coming year.