FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast

In this episode of the Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE and supported by XVC Tech and the MENA FinTech Association, hosts Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar are joined by Hugo, founder of Flare Networks.  Hugo delves into the foundational principles and vision behind Flare Networks, explaining how it aims to revolutionise the tech landscape with its innovative protocols. He also highlights...

In this episode of the Future of Money Podcast, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, and supported by XVC Tech and the MENA FinTech Association we sit down with Paul Taylor, founder of Thought Machine , to explore the revolutionary impact of cloud-native core banking engines on the banking industry. In this episode, Paul shares his journey from Google to Thought Machine, highlighting the challen...

Join us for an insightful episode of FUMO Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar supported by XVC tech , featuring Stefan Klestil , General Partner at Speedinvest, and a pioneering figure in the creative technology landscape.  Discover how Stefan's innovative approach is shaping the future of tech and creativity as he discusses various initiatives, including the...

🚀 Exploring the Future of Decentralised AI 🌐 Join us for a very special episode of Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech where we are joined by Erik Voorhees Founder and CEO and Teana Baker-Taylor, Chief Operating Officer of Venice.ai, and discover how they're revolutionising AI with privacy and open-source technology. V...

Tech revolution: Insights from UAE Straight from the Museum of the Future, Join us for a very special episode of Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech where we are joined by Nader AlBastaki Managing Director of District Fund, and discover how Dubai is becoming a global tech hub through strategic investments and innovative init...

LLM’s & AI reshaping finance: Join us on the Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech, where we are joined by Naré Vardanyan, CEO of Ntropy Network.  Broadcasting from the bustling streets of New York, Nare highlights the overlooked significance of AI's future impact, emphasising the pivotal role of affordable energy. It&...

Discuss the future of finance , with the man who coined the term “Grexit” , that led to Brexit, - Ebrahim Rahbari . In this exciting episode of  Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech, we are joined by Ebrahim Rahbari, Ebrahim delves into the complex interplay between sovereign debt, currency dynamics, and the future of global...

Meme Coins to Money: Join us on Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech.   In this episode, Simon Taylor takes us into the intriguing world of meme coins. This conversation isn't just about digital assets; it's a journey through the evolving narrative of value, community, and the very fabric of digital trust. "Money...

In this episode of FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast, produced by CFTE and hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar,  we delve into the future of online gaming with Emil,CEO of DeGaming who's at the forefront of integrating blockchain technology into the gaming industry. Emil discusses the transformative journey from Web1, where information was primarily static and read-only, to Web2, characterised b...

Gold goes Digital : In this episode of FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast, produced by CFTE and hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, we delve into the fascinating i ntersection of gold and blockchain technology with Navin Dsouza, CEO of Comtec Gold . Discover the journey of gold from a traditional asset to a digital powerhouse, transforming the way we invest, secure, and perceive value in the digital...

Dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence with Shonali, as she unravels the complexities and transformative potential of AI in our latest episode. Uncover groundbreaking advancements in AI technology that are shaping industries, enhancing human capabilities, and redefining what's possible in the digital age. From neural networks to machine learning breakthroughs, Shonali provides an...

Tokens and Tunes! Discover how Bolero is revolutionizing the music industry by bringing over $40+ billion worth of assets onto the blockchain. Dive into this episode of FUMO: future of money podcast, with Ronit & Gaurav, brought to you by CFTE and sponsored by XVC tech , where we uncover how tokenizing music rights on chain is creating a new asset class that's reshaping how we value music....

Where AI meets finance: Building the next-gen of financial solutions with Alex Manson who heads  SC Ventures globally, the corporate venture capital and venture incubation of Standard Chartered Bank globally, the corporate venture capital and venture incubation arm of Standard Chartered Bank. Dive into this episode of FUMO: future of money podcast, with Ronit & Gaurav, brought to you by CFTE a...

“What do people want? They need money!” Fixing the credit gap in emerging markets. Our latest episode of FUMO: future of money podcast is with Omair Ansari, CEO and Co-founder of ABHI, an innovative embedded finance platform rapidly expanding its presence from Pakistan to Bangladesh, UAE and beyond. Fintech 1.0 was about building payments infrastructure. The next phase, especially in emerging and...

Ever wondered how blockchain technology can revolutionize the way we handle real-world assets?  Dive into our first episode of FUMO: future of money podcast, with Ronit & Gaurav, brought to you by CFTE and sponsored by XVC tech , where we uncover how XDC Network , spearheaded by founders Atul Khekade and Ritesh Kakkad , merges the digital precision of blockchain with tangible, real-world appli...

Welcome to our final episode of season 3 of What$Next featuring Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development at MoneyHero Group (NASDAQ: MNY). From super apps and creator economies to emerging trends like wealthtech insurance, tune in to this episode of What$Next to discover how AI and digital advances are reshaping user engagement in Asian fintech with our guest Nawaz Imam.   Nawaz dives into...

Welcome to our latest episode of What$Next featuring Bradley Allgood, CEO of Fluent Finance . Fluent’s unique selling proposition lies in its deep integration into the core banking system, which sets them apart from simpler token-issuing solutions. Bradley delves into Fluent's role in developing and implementing innovative technologies like stablecoins and deposit tokens to streamline financia...

Welcome to our latest episode of What$Next featuring Jonathan Larsen, CIO of Ping An.  From leveraging technologies like GPT for intelligent customer interactions to Ping An's AI breakthroughs in facial recognition for identity authentication to visual AI in insurance claims, hear it from our special guest as he emphasizes the importance of a continuous "test and learn" mindset in th...

Welcome to our latest episode of What$Next featuring Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy of Circle.  Committed to transparency and regulatory compliance, Circle is a global fintech firm empowering businesses to utilise digital currencies and public blockchains for seamless worldwide payments and financial applications, ensuring stability in the dynamic cryptocurrency l...

Welcome to another episode of What$Next podcast on Episode 83 , featuring Marina Sol, founder of Diagnio, UAE-based innovative HealthTech startup on a mission to provide an easy, accurate, and convenient at-home test system for reproductive health. Join us as she shares valuable insights on building a leading #healthtech startup and her role in shaping the future of #women's health. What you w...

Welcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE  Embarking on your first tech venture?  In this episode of What$Next, we are joined by Tejas Ravishankar, founder of Dimension, who is an inspiration for all the young founders out there. Tejas's exceptional  work ethic and ambition have been instrumental in Dimension's journey to overcome early-stage fundraising hurdles, maintaining...

Welcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE  What are the key principles to building a bank from scratch? We couldn't have a better guest on our podcast to answer this question, Olivier Crespin , Digital Bank Builder & General Partner at True Global Ventures . Olivier has established multiple digital banks across MENA and Asia, including DBS Digital Bank in India, DC Bank in I...

Welcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE  Join us as Simon discusses the evolution of FinTech, and the models shaping the fintech industry. Fintech now goes beyond  mobile apps and debit cards; it's now about reshaping the entire financial value chain, having moved ahead of  its initial disruption in the mid-2010s. Discover the various challenges that the VC and startup landsca...

Welcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE! Join us, as Karl unpacks the latest trends in carbon footprint reduction, and strategies for inspiring businesses to embrace eco-conscious practices including greener and net-zero alternatives. Explore how cloud-based solutions and KPIs tracked and motivated sustainable practices, and learn more about Karl's innovative proposal to intro...

Welcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE  What safeguards exist for users in the evolving crypto landscape? In this episode, we are joined by our guest Talal Tabaa, CEO and Co-Founder of CoinMENA, a cryptocurrency exchange licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain. He also serves on the Board of Middle East Payment Services (MEPS) in Amman, Jordan, and on the advisory board of the Du...