This Week in Fintech

Welcome to our 10-minute Fintech News Briefing, where we delve into the latest happenings in the fintech world. This week, we explore key events shaping the industry, keeping you informed and ahead of the curve. Dive into the 'Hottest Fintech Jobs' segment for insights into career opportunities that are making waves. Our 'Signals' feature examines the trends of 2024 – what&apos...

In this episode, Jillian is joined by the co-founders of Cognito , an ID verification and KYC provider to the fintech world, which was acquired by Plaid in 2021 . Alain Meier , Co-Founder and CEO of Cognito ( acquired by Plaid ) John Backus , Co-Founder and CTO of Cognito ( acquired by Plaid ) Building The Best dives deep into the fundamentals of creating and scaling transformative products throug...

FinTech news, scams, and fraud with a special guest. 0:00 Helen discusses changes to Hey Fintech Friends podcast now the TWIF podcast, News, and fintechtionary: with a focus on the difference between scams and fraud. Fraud prevention and scams in the digital age. 4:47 Sardine prevents fraud and identity theft by detecting and preventing unauthorized transactions. Sardine's API helps financial...

We're excited to kick off a new series for The TWIF Podcast, Building the Best , hosted by the fantastic Jillian Williams of Cowboy Ventures . In this series, we'll dive deep into the fundamentals of building transformative products, by interviewing the best founders in fintech.

Dive into the thrilling world of FinTech with the latest episode of "This Week in FinTech," a must-listen for anyone keen on the intersection of finance and technology. Discover inspiring stories of innovation and partnerships, like Paymentology's collaboration with Visa, and explore the transformative impact of financial inclusion, particularly through prepaid card solutions for un...

In a riveting dialogue that takes you on a journey through technology, personal evolution, and societal shifts, Simon and Helen delve deep into the transformative power of gamification. From its impact on modern-day dating apps to finance and healthcare, they unpack the pros and cons of this motivational tool. Simon opens up about his personal tribulations, shedding light on how hardships can shap...

Intro to the podcast.   0:00 What is Minerva AI and how does it work?   5:19 The future of anti-money laundering compliance.   10:18 Regulation and regulation of crypto.   15:33 Why do we do what we do?   21:16 Bringing the human side of compliance to the forefront.   27:28 Quick Fire?   33:31

Intro to the show.   0:00 Welcome to one of the best news and fintech podcasts out there. Fintechionary: mpesa, a mobile banking service that allows users to store and transfer money through their mobile phones. News Benjamin's background.   5:05 Benjamin Fernandez, founder and CEO of Nala, and how he got involved in the payments industry in the first place. Why Africa is the most expensive r...

Welcome to this week’s episode.  0:00 Welcome to the fintech podcast. Fintechionary News Karta and their mission.  4:41 Introducing Karta and his mission. The pain point of gift cards. The need for gift cards in the UK. Bringing gift cards into the 21st century in a new way for younger people. What does the big plan look like for Karta?  11:26 Partnering with retailers in Australia. Gift card sale...

Intro Fintechionary: 0.58 News: 1.38 Interview: 5.14 Signals: 44.30 Events: 46.50

0.55 - Fintechionary DAO 2.13 - News 6.00 Guest Interviews 41.10 - Signals 43.00 - Events

0.55: Fintechionary (Public Key) 1.55: News 5.07: Emily Man Interview 30.28: Emily Man quick-fire session 39.65: Signals 'Why fintech has failed Mexico’s unbanked' 42.05: Events

Timestamps Intro 1.04: Fintechionary 1.33 News 5.30 Interview 52.39 Signals 55.31 Events

Intro 0:51 Fintechionary  01:49 News 05: 45 Interviews 32:55 Quick Fire 39:55 Signals  42:58 Events

Timestamps: Intro ‘Fin-techionary’ of the Week: Fintech (1.20) News (1.53) Quick Fire Questions with Rodney and Travis (7.30) Interview with Rodney and Travis (a deeper dive into SoLo Funds  (12.32) Signals: What Wise Platform tells us about fintech bundling (33.17)

Speakers: Nicole Stiller , VP Head of Domestic Payments - North America at Visa Gil Akos , Co-Founder, and CEO at Astra Helen Femi Williams , Fintech Journalist and Host of Hey Fintech Friends Timestamps: Intro ‘Fin-techionary’ of the Week: Fintech (0.59) News (2.00) Interview with Gil Akos (Astra) and Nicole Stiller (Visa) about payments and their current work Quick Fire Questions with Gil and Ni...

Timestamps: Intro ‘Fin-techionary’ of the Week: Contagion (0.50) News (1.47) Interview with Dezzy about their experience and current work at Aku (5.75) Quick Fire Questions with Dezzy (35.36) Signals Fintech Founders: Vergo’s Rich Kane on fintech competition & entrepreneurship (38.08) Upcoming Events (47.10)

Timestamps: Intro ‘Fin-techionary’ of the Week: ETFs (1.14) News (1.57) Interview with Kiaan about their experience and current work at Stitch (4.25) Quick Fire Questions with Kiaan (31.55) Signals: When it rains in crypto (38.08) Upcoming Events (40:35)

Timestamps: Intro ‘Fin-techionary’ of the Week: API (0.52) News (1.50) Interview with Kurt about their experience and current work at Pinwheel (5.03) Quick Fire Questions with Kurt (33.01) Signals: Business financial management intensifies (41.20) Upcoming Events (43:07)

Timestamps: Intro ‘Fin-techionary’ of the Week: Eth Merge(0.55) News (2.05) Interview with Kirill about their experience and current work at Conduit (5.41) Quick Fire Questions with Kirill (31.00) Signals Q3'22: A macroeconomic vibe check (41.22) Upcoming Events (43:15)

Timestamps: Intro ‘Fin-techionary’ of the Week: Alternative Assets  (1.00) News (1.57) Interview with Christina about their experience and current work at Bain Capital (4.18) Quick Fire Questions with Christina (40.00) Signals: Skip the Teller (45.01) Upcoming Events (46:12)

Timestamps: Intro ‘Fin-techionary’ of the Week: Venture Capital (1.14) News (1.56) Interview with Sasha Pilch about their experience and current work at Fin Capital (4.30) Quick Fire Questions with Sasha (31.28) Signals: Who gets to regulate crypto? by Sophie Vo (39.10) Upcoming Events (40:52)

Timestamps: Intro ‘Fin-techionary’ of the Week: Point of Sale(1.11) News (2.05) Interview with Giorgio Giuliani about their experience and current work at Sum Up (4.47) Quick Fire Questions with Giorgio Giuliani(32.20) Signals: Rent is Rising – The Rent-A-Charter Model Just Got More Expensive (39.04)

Timestamps: Intro ‘Fin-techionary’ of the Week: Moblie Money Pay (1.31) News (2.27) Interview with Ray & Michael about their experience and current work at Opareta (5.01) Ray & Michael Interview each other (26.34) Quick Fire Questions with Ray & Michael (32.09) Signals Fintech Founders: Qanlex’s Yago Zavalia on Building Fintech in Inefficient Markets (42.11)

Timestamps: Intro ‘Fin-techionary’ of the Week: Investment Platforms (1.25) News (2.19) Interview with Swati about her experience and current work at Propel(x) (5.47) Quick Fire Questions with Swati and friendly questions(30.00) Signals Q2’22: You mean a *payment* crossed this border? (40.20)