Tech Behind Fintech

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an enlightening episode titled "Bridging Academia and Industry in FinTech," airing live on September 13th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Ryan Christiansen, Executive Director at the Stena Center for Financial Technology, will discuss how the center is pioneering the integration of academic research and industry practice to drive financial innovation and inclus...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an enlightening episode titled "Open Source and Fintech Innovation: Insights from FINOS," airing live on Friday, September 6th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Gabriele Columbro, Executive Director at the Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS), will share his extensive expertise in the intersection of open source technology and financial innovation. With over 15...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an engaging episode titled "Revolutionizing Community Banking: The Power of Fintech Investments," airing live on Friday, August 30th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Carey Ransom, Managing Director of BankTech Ventures, oversees a $115M strategic fund dedicated to investing in cutting-edge fintech companies that enhance community banks. With over 100 bank limite...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an in-depth episode titled "Breaking Down Why Regulatory Penalties for Financial Institutions Rose 31% Globally," airing live on Friday, August 23rd, 2024, at 12 PM EST. In this critical discussion, we're joined by Stanley Egbuchulam, CEO of Accounting Events, to explore the alarming rise in regulatory penalties against financial institutions worldwide. With a...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for a revealing episode titled "Homebuyer's Nightmare: The Wire Transfer Fraud Epidemic". Dive into the disturbing trend of wire transfer fraud that targets prospective homeowners during real estate transactions. We'll uncover how cybercriminals deceive and divert funds intended for title companies, the critical roles of banks and title companies in such scenarios,...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an insightful episode titled "Future-Proof Finance: Navigating Legacy Tech in Modern Banking," airing live on Friday, August 9th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Brendan Grove, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer at Prizeout, brings a wealth of experience from his engineering background and his time at DraftKings, where he played a pivotal role in integrat...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an insightful episode titled "FinTech Sales Mastery: Selling in the Digital Age," airing live on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Rich Laster, Chief Revenue Officer at GrowExpand.com, will share his expertise on mastering the art and science of selling in today's fast-paced, digital-first environment. Rich will explore the unique challenges an...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an enlightening episode titled "Navigating AI Adoption in Banking: Strategies for Success," airing live on Friday, July 19th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. This session features Hossein Rahnama, Founder and CEO of Flybits, as he discusses the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the banking sector. Learn about strategic approaches to integrating AI that enha...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an enlightening episode titled "Navigating AI Adoption in Banking: Strategies for Success," airing live on Friday, July 19th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. This session features Hossein Rahnama, Founder and CEO of Flybits, as he discusses the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the banking sector. Learn about strategic approaches to integrating AI that enha...

Join us live on "Tech Behind FinTech" for a groundbreaking episode titled "From Pennies to Power: Building Revenue with Micropayments," airing live on June 28th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Chiji Uzo, CEO of AmpaCash Corporation, will explore the transformative potential of micropayment systems in the financial industry. Learn how AmpaCash is reshaping the payments landscape by enabling transac...

Join us live on "Tech Behind FinTech" this Friday, June 21st, 2024, at 12 PM EST for an episode that explores the escalating problem of fraudulent job postings. Renee Small, the Cybersecurity Super Recruiter and CEO of Cyber Human Capital will share her insights on identifying and avoiding these scams that target job seekers, especially in the FinTech sector. Discover the common red flags of fake...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for a transformative episode titled "Unleashing Africa's Commerce Potential: Micro to Macro Growth Strategies," airing live on May 31, 2024, at 12 PM EST. In this insightful session, we welcome Keturah Ovio, CEO of Dukka, a pivotal technology firm that empowers over 90,000 small merchants across Africa. Dukka enhances the ability of these merchants to sell goods an...

Join us live on "Tech Behind FinTech" this Friday, May 3rd, 2024, at 12pm EST as we explore the critical first 90 days of a new CEO with our esteemed guest, Hoda Mehr, the newly appointed CEO of Products That Count, one of the largest networks of product managers in the world. In this episode, titled "My First 90-days as a New CEO: Challenges & Opportunities," Hoda shares her firsthand experie...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for a critical episode titled "Bridging the Divide: Addressing the SME Funding Gap in Africa," airing live on April 26th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. This episode features Alex Goff, CTO at Vula, who brings deep insights into the challenges and solutions related to funding small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. As access to capital remains a major hurdle...

Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for "Cultivating Culture: How Team Building Shapes Company Success," featuring Chinwe Grace Jones, CEO of Trusted Teams. Tune in on Friday, April 19th, 2024, as we explore the critical role of culture in fintech, defined by shared values and practices that influence success. In this episode, Chinwe will discuss the true purpose of training: expanding capabilities a...

In this riveting episode of "Tech Behind FinTech," we unravel the intricate web of payment rails that form the backbone of the financial technology world. Join us as we explore the sophisticated systems that move money across the globe, powering everything from the smallest peer-to-peer transactions to the largest international money transfers. Our special guest, Iphie Jide-Ebeogu, a distinguished...

Join us on today's episode of "Tech Behind FinTech" as we dive into the top news stories that have shaped the FinTech landscape in the first quarter. From groundbreaking innovations to pivotal regulatory updates, we're covering the essential developments that every FinTech enthusiast needs to know. Stay ahead of the curve with our insightful analysis and expert commentary on the trends and events...

In this thought-provoking episode of "Tech Behind FinTech," we explore the critical issue of AI's "Explainability Problem" within the FinTech ecosystem. The seamless integration of artificial intelligence offers limitless possibilities, with much of FinTech revolving around various forms of modeling, from data analysis to the methodologies underpinning operations. However, the challenge arises in...

In this engaging episode of "Tech Behind FinTech," we delve into the pivotal role of Chief Technology Officers in the FinTech sector, focusing on how they drive the successful launch of a startup's main product. Join us as we sit down with Matthew Almeida, Founder of Sophist Software Consulting, to explore the intricacies of "Engineering Success: How FinTech CTOs Propel Product Launches." Matthew...

In this riveting episode of "Tech Behind FinTech," we sit down with Kennedy Torkura, Co-Founder & CTO of Mitigant, to dive into the critical world of cloud security within the FinTech sector. As financial technologies evolve and cloud infrastructures become increasingly central to operations, the importance of proactive security measures has never been more acute. Kennedy brings his wealth of...

In this episode of "Tech Behind FinTech," we offer a foundational overview of WealthTech, shining a light on its role in revolutionizing personal finance. As we navigate through the basics, we'll introduce you to the concept of WealthTech, highlighting its significance in making financial services more accessible and user-friendly. From the convenience of robo-advisors to the personalized insights...

In an era where personal and professional lives are increasingly intertwined on digital platforms, 'Tech Behind FinTech' presents a thought-provoking episode titled 'Layoffs in the Age of Social Media.' This episode examines the growing trend of employees sharing their layoff experiences on social media platforms like TikTok, turning private corporate moments into widely discussed public narrative...

Mark your calendars for a live episode of 'Tech Behind FinTech,' broadcasting on Friday, February 9th, 2024. In this engaging session, we dive into the essential actions FinTech companies must take after achieving SOC2 compliance. Becoming SOC2 compliant marks a pivotal achievement, showcasing a firm's dedication to safeguarding customer data and upholding superior standards of internal controls a...

Join us for a special episode of 'Tech Behind FinTech,' airing on Friday, February 2nd, 2024, where we engage in a crucial conversation with Ben Gleisner, CEO of Cogo and a renowned economist, environmentalist, and social entrepreneur. In this episode titled 'Climate Change Matters... And Banks Can Help Solve It!', we explore how the banking sector can play a significant role in the global fight a...

In the latest episode of 'Tech Behind FinTech,' airing on Friday, January 26th, 2024, we welcome Jason Reiser, General Counsel, to dive into the increasingly critical topic of 'Building A Culture Of Privacy In Software Development.' As data breaches and privacy concerns escalate, Jason brings a wealth of legal expertise and a profound understanding of the Fintech industry to our discussion about e...