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This week we discuss the emerging risks resulting from technological and scientific progress. My guest Enrica highlights the need for innovative insurance solutions to address risks such as cybersecurity breaches or data privacy concerns. She explains how Wallife leverages data sets to identify and analyze these risks, and why this InsurTech faces challenges in accessing comprehensive data for acc...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. This week we discuss the emerging risks resulting from technological and scientific progress. My guest Enrica highlights the need for innovative insurance solutions to address risks such as cybersecurity breaches or data privacy concerns. She explains how Wallife leverages data sets to identify and analyze these risks, and why this InsurTech...

In this episode, Christian starts by giving us some insights on the German Tech ecosystem, how it works, and the kind of relationships that startups have with incumbent players and  a flavour of its evolution over the past decade. He also provides insight of Getsafe's evolution and shares their journey so far, including the inspiration for starting the company, their target market, and their...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. In this episode, Christian starts by giving us some insights on the German Tech ecosystem, how it works, and the kind of relationships that startups have with incumbent players and  a flavour of its evolution over the past decade. He also provides insight of Getsafe's evolution and shares their journey so far, including the inspiration...

There's nothing I enjoy more than exploring complex and intriguing areas of finance with you. n this podcast, our guest from Switzerland sheds light on fiduciary services, trusts, and their relationship with wealth management, as well as common misconceptions. We discuss the use, benefits, and drawbacks of trusts for holding assets such as rainforest deeds, IP, and digital assets, and the importan...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. There's nothing I enjoy more than exploring complex and intriguing areas of finance with you. n this podcast, our guest from Switzerland sheds light on fiduciary services, trusts, and their relationship with wealth management, as well as common misconceptions. We discuss the use, benefits, and drawbacks of trusts for holding assets such as r...

To discuss this essential payment player, I needed one of Adyen's long-time collaborators. The choice fell on Virginie, who joined Adyen 6 years ago before its IPO. We learn (and laugh) with Virginie as we go behind the scenes of this Dutch-based FinTech, which now has a worldwide presence in more than 20 countries and major partnerships with players like eBay. We find out how the scale-up transfo...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. To discuss this essential payment player, I needed one of Adyen's long-time collaborators. The choice fell on Virginie, who joined Adyen 6 years ago before its IPO. We learn (and laugh) with Virginie as we go behind the scenes of this Dutch-based FinTech, which now has a worldwide presence in more than 20 countries and major partnerships wit...

 In this episode, I have a conversation with Ashish, to explore the world of Corporate VC. He shares with us the differences between CVC and Institutional VC and what inspired PayPal to launch its CVC vehicle, as well as the primary goals of this initiative. We delve into the complexities of launching a CVC in the fast-paced and highly competitive startup ecosystem, and how PayPal's CVC diffe...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. In this episode, I have a conversation with Ashish, to explore the world of Corporate VC. He shares with us the differences between CVC and Institutional VC and what inspired PayPal to launch its CVC vehicle, as well as the primary goals of this initiative. We delve into the complexities of launching a CVC in the fast-paced and highly compet...

Tim shares with us the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing a publicly listed fintech fund. He explains that the decision to list Augmentum was made to provide liquidity for shareholders and align their interests with those of entrepreneurs and investors. We explore the delicate balance between shareholder expectations and long-term investment goals, and how Augmentum manage...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. Tim shares with us the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing a publicly listed fintech fund. He explains that the decision to list Augmentum was made to provide liquidity for shareholders and align their interests with those of entrepreneurs and investors. We explore the delicate balance between shareholder expectations...

Get ready to be swept off your feet by the exciting journey of a passionate entrepreneur, Jacqueline! She's here to demystify the world of alternative climate funds, whether it's infrastructure, real estate, private equity, growth, or venture capital. Her motto: It's time to finance companies that are changing the world. We'll also explore the incredible potential of this platform, which is making...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. Get ready to be swept off your feet by the exciting journey of a passionate entrepreneur, Jacqueline! She's here to demystify the world of alternative climate funds, whether it's infrastructure, real estate, private equity, growth, or venture capital. Her motto: It's time to finance companies that are changing the world. We'll also explore t...

Without necessarily focusing on a finance lesson this episode, we have a top-notch course worthy of Thomas Piketty on the financialization of the economy and the related consequences. This discussion introduces us to the concept of positive and negative impact related companies and the ways in which Impak Analytics measures it. We look at the methodology applied to listed and issuer companies, as...

This is an extract from the episode published on Sunday. Without necessarily focusing on a finance lesson this episode, we have a top-notch course worthy of Thomas Piketty on the financialization of the economy and the related consequences. This discussion introduces us to the concept of positive and negative impact related companies and the ways in which Impak Analytics measures it. We look at th...

It's been a long time since we covered financial markets. This time, we deep dive into crypto ETPs. In this episode, I sit down with Bradley who explains the fundamental differences between ETNs, ETFs and ETCs. You'll discover that what the ETC Group has deployed is both a challenge from a regulatory perspective and from the back office of an organization point of view.   Created a few years...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. It's been a long time since we covered financial markets. This time, we deep dive into crypto ETPs. In this episode, I sit down with Bradley who explains the fundamental differences between ETNs, ETFs and ETCs. You'll discover that what the ETC Group has deployed is both a challenge from a regulatory perspective and from the back office of a...

I’m sure you know by now how much I enjoy interviewing the VC community. They are incredibly nimble and have a strong entrepreneurial spirit that sets them apart. For this episode, I had the unique pleasure of chatting with Johan who is one of Europe's most renowned names in venture capital investment. Johan has achieved incredible success in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship--and...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. I’m sure you know by now how much I enjoy interviewing the VC community. They are incredibly nimble and have a strong entrepreneurial spirit that sets them apart. For this episode, I had the unique pleasure of chatting with Johan who is one of Europe's most renowned names in venture capital investment. Johan has achieved incredible success i...

The crucial role investor relations plays in the VC world is just one of the topics we dive into with Daniel during this episode. You’ll discover that not only is this a subject that Speedinvest takes very seriously but more often than not, investor relations is not given the kudos it deserves. What we find out is that there's clearly a parallel to start-up funding rounds and it’s no laughing matt...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. The crucial role investor relations plays in the VC world is just one of the topics we dive into with Daniel during this episode. You’ll discover that not only is this a subject that Speedinvest takes very seriously but more often than not, investor relations is not given the kudos it deserves. What we find out is that there's clearly a para...

We take a step back to understand what's taken place in private markets, in particular private equity. You’ll not only discover that this asset class was almost non-existent 40 years ago but also be treated to a discussion on the main principles of diversification and the evolution of a pension fund's asset allocation. This topic is important because we know that there are huge challenges when it...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. We take a step back to understand what's taken place in private markets, in particular private equity. You’ll not only discover that this asset class was almost non-existent 40 years ago but also be treated to a discussion on the main principles of diversification and the evolution of a pension fund's asset allocation. This topic is importan...

In this episode, I speak to Erik, who lets us in on the great adventure he’s having with Scalable Capital, which is soon to be Europe's leading digital investment platform. In 2014, he and his co-founders created this online WM firm in Germany. We learn about the evolution of their offering, from their original positioning to the robo-advisor and recently their neobroker offering. Erik is a former...