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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Mark Chirnside, CEO & Co-Founder of Xago. Xago harnesses the power of mobile, retail networks and blockchain technology in playing a crucial role to transform the payment industry, particularly in Africa. Mark discusses all things FinTech, how to choose your investor, and analyzing your business to start making a profit. TalentintheCloud'...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Richard Leftley, Executive Vice President at Micro Insurance Company.  Micro Insurance Company was formed by the merger of STP Group and MicroEnsure and provides an end-to-end solution to the needs of those that are unserved with the safety net that insurance provides. Richard discusses all things FinTech, what comes with $25 million in funding fr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Wayne Zwiers, founder of Basalt Technology. Basalt is a global Fintech studio focusing on designing and developing digital banking and insurance solutions for the future. Wayne discusses all things FinTech, important attributes to look for in your leadership team, and the difference between the traditional model and the new model of VCs in Africa....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Buhle Goslar, Africa CEO of JUMO. JUMO is a financial technology company that partners with banks, MNOs and other e-commerce players to deliver progressive financial choices to customers in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. Buhle discusses all things FinTech, the reason we're not seeing the full benefits of financial inclusion in South...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Megan Harrison, Executive Head of Transactional Banking at MomentumMetropolitan. MomentumMetropolitan are specialists in long and short-term insurance, asset management, savings, investments, healthcare administration, health risk management, employee benefits and rewards programmes. Megan discusses all things FinTech, her experience in positions...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Simon Ellis, Co-Founder & CEO of SmartWage. SmartWage is an African technology company that enables employers to offer their employees access to earned wages. Simon discusses all things FinTech, why start-ups pretend to automate and altering the problem you're solving. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/ Talentin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Idan Jaan, Co-Founder and CEO of Fundrr. Fundrr is a fintech start-up aiming at providing cheap, quick and efficient unsecured term loans to SMEs in South Africa. Idan discusses all things FinTech, how to get on the front page of a google search at no cost, and free tools your start-up needs. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentintheclo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Angela Yore, founder and MD of SkyParlour. SkyParlour is a full-service communications agency for Fintechs. Angela discusses all things FinTech, different PR strategies for start-ups and scale-ups, and how to position your business for investors. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/ TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Levine, COO of Chipper Cash. Chipper Cash is a venture-capital-backed Financial technology company that builds software to enable free and instant peer-to-peer cross-border payments in Africa and Europe, as well as solutions for businesses and merchants to process online and in-store payments. Alicia discusses all things FinTech, tips on cr...

Send us Fan Mail This is a very special episode as we sit down with our very own Founder and CEO of TalentintheCloud, Darren Franks. TalentintheCloud offers specialist executive search services across the FinTech sector. We help business leaders hire senior and middle management experts across the entire FinTech spectrum. Darren discusses all things FinTech, the importance of gender diversity in t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Nadia Costanzo, Head of banking and expansion at TransferWise. Transferwise is built by and for people who live global lives and make sending money abroad up to 8 times cheaper than the bank. Nadia discusses all things FinTech, expanding into new markets, and how TransferWise is working to mission zero. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://tal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Annette Evans, Head of People at GPS. Global Processing Services (GPS) is the trusted and proven go-to payments processing partner for today’s leading challenger brands. Annette discusses all things FinTech, how to hire the top software developers, and dives into her experience as the first black female at GPS.  TalentintheCloud's Website: ht...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Tom Higgins, CEO and founder of Gold-i. Gold-i has transformed the global retail FX trading market by providing retail brokers with the same execution and risk management tools as institutional brokers at a fraction of the cost. Tom discusses all things FinTech, how to get through ups and downs in the market, and how to validate a good business id...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Mike Scott, CEO & Co-founder of NONA. NONA helps funded businesses accelerate their software projects. Mike discusses all things FinTech, delegating as a remote CEO, and how to improve your daily routine.  TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/ TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinth...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Paul Kent, CEO and co-founder of Adumo. Adumo is a Fintech with a vision to create an open and fair payment industry that drives economic inclusion and economic growth. Paul discusses all things FinTech, insourcing vs outsourcing, and growing market share and diversifying through acquisitions. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecl...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we sit down with Fiona Roach Canning, Co-founder, Chief Product & Marketing Officer of Pollinate. Pollinate is a software business, focused on reinventing merchant acquiring for banks around the world. Fiona discusses all things FinTech, how Pollinate is diversifying their talent pool, & finding that work/life balance during these new times.  TalentintheCl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Mandy Hickson, Motivational Speaker, author of An Officer, Not a Gentleman , and one of the first female fighter pilots. Mandy shares stories about her journey as a fighter pilot, how to improve communication within teams, and advice on how to become a motivational speaker.  TalentintheCloud's Website : https://talentinthecloud.io/ Talentinth...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Gregory Malgras, Head of Western Europe at MANGOPAY.com. MANGOPAY.com is an end-to-end payment solution for Marketplaces, Crowdfunding, and Fintech platforms. Gregory discusses all things FinTech, how to globalize a local product, and how to calculate the risk before accepting a job offer.  TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Döderlein, CEO & Founder of Auka. Auka developed the first mobile payment platform in the Nordics (mCASH) and launched the first mobile payment solution in Norway. Daniel discusses all things FinTech, his experience with launching a product directly to the market, and the steps to finding the right talent.  TalentintheCloud's Websi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Joakim Sjöblom, CEO & Founder of Minna Technologies. Minna Technologies is an innovation partner to retail banks a mission to bring power to the modern consumer. Joakim discusses all things FinTech, how to get your ideas in front of banks, and tips on working with the banking industry.  TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Hamish Houston, MD Southern Africa of Network International. For over 20 years, Network International has delivered innovative solutions that drive revenue and profitability for their customers. They provide a robust suite of payment products and services that are on the cutting edge of technology development. Hamish discusses all things FinTech,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Yamandou Alexander, CEO & Founder of Makeba. Makeba goes beyond moving money forward for their customers and offers them innovative products that solve their most acute pain points. Yamandou discusses all things FinTech, dives into how to expand your business and product into Africa, & how to get the informal market to go digital. Talentin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Leanne Bonner-Cooke, CEO & Founder of e-Bate Limited. e-Bate is an affordable SaaS solution for decision-makers who need to implement and gain control of Rebate Management quickly, improving margins and reducing risk, through data insights. Leanne discusses all things FinTech, how to get investors, and tips for digitizing your business.  Talen...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Angy Watson, Chief Strategy Officer of Tutuka. Tutuka simplifies the complicated world of card processing with APU technology that allows millions of Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay transactions to be processed around the world. Angy discusses all things FinTech, shares the advice CEOs & young professionals both seek from a certified coach and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat with Lee An Lancaster, Chief Growth Officer at Mama Money. Mama Money provides an easy, safe, and low-cost way for foreign nationals to send money home to support their families. Lee Ann dives into all things FinTech, how to scale your business, and how to navigate the world when the cards are not stacked in your favor.  Lee Ann Lancaster's LinkedIn:...