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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Anton Gaylard, Co-Founder and Chief Exponential Officer at Crossfin Holdings. Anton unveils the intricate landscape of the company's investment philosophy, providing a compelling narrative that traverses borders and embraces innovation. From their stronghold in South Africa to ventures in Mauritius, Crossfin's strategic approach...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Michael Oluwole, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at TAP. Michael highlights the prevalent cash-based nature of everyday transactions in Africa, focusing on the challenges of achieving financial inclusion in a predominantly cash-dependent society. While banks and fintechs have addressed larger transactions, the majority, constituting 70...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Brett Van Aswegen, CEO of Wonga South Africa. Brett recounts the turbulent journey of the once-pioneering FinTech giant. From its innovative roots in the UK to navigating through regulatory storms, this episode unveils the challenges faced, lessons learned, and the transformation of Wonga's business model. Highlights 🤝 Regulatory Shi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Johan Bosini, Partner at Quona Capital. Highlights 🤝 Supporting SMMEs in emerging markets 🏆 South Africa is noted for its competitive landscape 💰  International capital making its presence felt in African markets Johan Bosini's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanbosini/ Quona's Website: http://www.quona.com/ Darren Fra...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of "Talking Success," Darren delves into the essence of the podcast series and his journey in the fintech sector in Africa. With over a decade of experience, Darren has been a part of incredible innovations and companies in fintech. The podcast aims to democratize fintech, making it accessible to everyone, from consumers to small business owners....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Chris Govender, Co-founder and COO of Rentoza.  ✔  Subscription model flexibility explained 💳 Creditworthiness without traditional credit checks 🛠  The challenge of asset management and refurbishment 💻 The challenge of managing stock in a fast-evolving tech market 🎯 Market impact and customer adoption Chris Govender's LinkedIn: htt...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Darren chats with Mariam Cassim, CEO of Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services at Vodacom. Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services. With a main focus on all things SuperApp, we get a full rundown of what a SuperApp is, its use cases, competition and data privacy. Super Apps: Your One-Stop Virtual Mall Imagine having an entire shopping mall at your fingertips, t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Dawie Roodt, an Award Winning Economist and Chairman at the Efficient Group. This is a deep dive into the South African economy and the future of money in Africa. The Power of Sentiments: Economics and Human Nature: Dawie emphasizes that economics is fundamentally about people, not just numbers and formulas.  Alternative Measurements: While tradit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Gideon Greaves, Managing Director, Africa for CVVC.  CV VC invests in all stages of crypto and blockchain development, from incubation to pre-ICO and post-ICO. Blockchain is more than just a technology.. This is a deep dive into the world of Blockchain technology and its many user cases, especially across Africa. Gideon is a venture capitalist and...

Send us Fan Mail I’ve been harping on about the potential of SoftPoS to negate the need for traditional POS devices for some time however after speaking with Matt Putman and Graeme Cumming from iKhokha I now fully understand when SoftPoS sits within the POS landscape.  This is a fascinating discussion and thanks to Matt & Graeme for taking the time to chat with me. The podcast discusses the ev...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Ashlin Perumall, Partner at Baker McKenzie South Africa. Baker McKenzie advises domestic and multinational companies, project sponsors, banks and other financial institutions on a wide range of legal issues, including banking & finance, project finance, M&A, capital markets, employment, dispute resolution, private equity, regulation and an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Aman Behzad, Partner at Royal Park Partners. Royal Park Partners are trusted corporate finance advisors focused on FinTech. Aman Behzad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aman-behzad-fintechadvisor/ Smile ID's Website: https://www.royalparkpartners.com/ Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/ Talentin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Mark Straub, CEO of Smile ID. Smile ID provides the best Africa-focused solutions for real-time Digital KYC, Identity Verification, User Onboarding, Document Verification, Liveness Checks, Face Verification, Anti-fraud, Know your Business (KYB), and Identity Data Deduplication across Africa. Mark Straub's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Mark Elliott, President of Sub-Saharan Africa at Mastercard. Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Their mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere. Mark Elliott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-elliott-bbb63826/ Mastercard's Website: http://w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Coen Jonker, Co-Founder and CEO at Tyme Bank. Tyme Bank constantly looks for ways to empower South Africans to take back control of their money.  Coen Jonker's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coenraadjonker/ Tyme Bank's Website: https://www.tymebank.co.za/ Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/ Tale...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Tracy Birdsall, VP of EMEA Business Development at Worldpay. Worldpay payment processing solutions allow merchants of all sizes to take, make and manage payments seamlessly. Tracy Birdsall's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybirdsall/ Worldpay's Website: http://www.worldpay.com/ Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Arno von Helden, Co-Founder and Head of Shyft. Shyft is the money app that gives you more for less, 24/7. Buy forex instantly anytime, anywhere, and at the best rates, and invest in the top U.S. stocks and ETFs directly from your phone. Arno von Helden's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arno-von-helden-068aa84/ Shyft's Website: http...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Hannes Wessels, General Manager, South Africa at Binance. Binance is the world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider with a financial product suite that includes the largest digital asset exchange by volume. Hannes Wessels's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannes-wessels-5b597813/ Binance's Website: https:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with the Founders of the FinTech Association of South Africa. FINASA is registered NPO on a mission revolutionize the financial landscape and position RSA as the premier tech hub of Africa. FINASA's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechsa/ FINASA's Website: http://www.finasa.org.za/ Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linke...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Loden, Chief Operating Officer at Diamond Trust Bank. Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) is a leading regional bank, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). DTB’s focus on the SME sector and commitment to enhancing convenience for customers through innovative digital solutions has driven the Bank’s growth in recent years. Jamie Loden's&a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Paul Harris, Country Manager, South Africa at Flutterwave. Flutterwave's mission is to build payment infrastructure to connect Africa to the global economy.  Paul Harris's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-harris-181961162/ Flutterwave's Website: http://www.flutterwave.com/ Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Tawanda Chatikobo, Digital Channels, Strategy and Innovation, and Business Banking specialist. Tawanda Chatikobo's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawandachatikobo/ Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/ TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/ TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Tawanda Chatikobo, Digital Channels, Strategy and Innovation, and Business Banking specialist. Tawanda Chatikobo's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawandachatikobo/ Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/ TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/ TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Mpho Sadiki, Head of Realtime Payments at BankservAfrica. BankservAfrica is the largest automated clearing house in Africa. They build and operate South Africa’s core interbank payments infrastructure.  Mpho Sadiki's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpho-sadiki-b3b9276/ BankservAfrica's website: http://www.bankservafrica.com/ Darren...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Kumaran Selvarajalu, Senior General Manager: Payments at The Banking Association of South Africa. An industry body representing all registered banks in South Africa. These include both South African and international banks. Kumaran Selvarajalu's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kselvarajalu/ The Banking Association of South Africa's...