What The FinTech by Medhy Souidi

What happens when Japan’s biggest marketplace decides to reinvent finance from the inside out? In this episode of What The FinTech, Medhy Souidi sits down with Takeshi Nagasawa, the visionary CEO of Fintech at Mercari Group—the force behind Merpay and Mercoin, two of Japan’s most impactful financial platforms. From embedding credit into mobile payments to launching one of the most trusted crypto e...

🎙️ AI That Works: How Dyna. Ai Is Redefining Intelligent BankingWith Tomas Skoumal, Co-founder & Chairman, Live at Money20/20 Asia What happens when a global banking veteran steps into the world of artificial intelligence? In this unmissable episode, Tomas Skoumal, Co-founder and Chairman of Dyna. Ai (and former Global Head of Loans at Standard Chartered), joins us live from Money20/20 Asia to...

🚀 Just Dropped: What The FinTech x Money20/20 – Live from Asia How do you unlock the full potential of Open Banking in Asia? In this special live episode, I sat down with Fernn Lim , Chief Operating Officer at Audax , to explore how banks, fintechs, and ecosystems can move beyond buzzwords to build real, scalable value . 🎙️ From API strategy to embedded finance and the tech behind Singapore’s mos...

In this special What The FinTech X Money20/20 episode, we’re joined by Chee Mun Foong , a true fintech pioneer. From co-founding MoneyLion —a groundbreaking digital finance platform in the U.S.—to becoming the first Malaysian fintech founder to list on the NYSE , Chee Mun is now leading a new revolution: Malaysia’s first AI-powered digital bank , Ryt Bank. Together with Sheryl Chen (Money20/20) an...

The Future of Cross-Border Payments: Insights, Innovations, and Predictions In this episode of What The Fintech X Money20/20 , we explore one of the most critical topics shaping the financial world: cross-border payments in Asia . Hosted by Medhy Souidi , this episode features an expert panel of thought leaders, including: Ian Fong , Director of Content for Asia at Money20/20. Michele Fung , Gener...

Welcome to another compelling episode of "What The FinTech"! This time, we have a special guest, Germaine Tan, the VP of Cyber Risk Management at Darktrace, the world leader in AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. 🛡️💻 In this episode, we delve into: 🌐 The Evolving Threat Landscape: Discover how the cybersecurity landscape is rapidly changing and the new threats emerging in the digital a...

Welcome to an exciting episode of What The FinTech! This time, we have the legendary visionary in the Web3 and gaming industry, Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands. 🌐🔗 Animoca Brands is a global leader in blockchain and gaming, with a mission to provide property rights for virtual assets. Since 2018, Yat has been a staunch advocate for the use of blockchain and NFTs in t...

🚨 **Apologies for the issue with the sound, please jump directly to 1 min.** 🚨 🌟 Dive into a riveting episode of "What The FinTech," captured live amidst the electrifying atmosphere of Money2020 Asia in Bangkok! This session features the dynamic Stefanie Koh, Vice President - Payments, from TerraPay, who is redefining the boundaries of global payments. 🚀🌐 Join us as Stefanie unfolds...

️ Dive into an enlightening episode of "What The FinTech," captured live from the energetic Money2020 Asia conference in Bangkok! Join us as we host Angie Ong from Partior, a leader driving legal and regulatory strategies in the FinTech arena. In this engaging discussion, Angie unveils how Partior is influencing financial market infrastructures with blockchain technology. Learn how Parti...

🚀 In this captivating episode of "What The FinTech," we're excited to welcome Kelvin Tang, CEO and Co-Founder of PONS.ai, a pioneer in the fusion of generative AI with personalized gifting. 🌐 Journey to Innovation: Kelvin shares his journey in co-founding PONS.ai, offering insights into the company's inception and its path to innovation in the AI space. 🎁 AI-Powered Personalization: Discover ho...

🚀 Dive into the latest episode of "What The FinTech," where we're joined by Matthew Lee, CEO and Founder of Fill Easy. This episode is a deep dive into the innovative world of digital identity and authentication. 🌐 Fill Easy's Mission and Impact: Discover how Fill Easy is reshaping internet authentication and simplifying the use of government digital identities. Matthew explain...

In this insightful episode of "What The FinTech," we're joined by Emma Kisby, CEO EMEA of Cogo, a trailblazing company at the forefront of carbon footprint management. As the world gears up for COP28 and intensifies its focus on climate change, our conversation with Emma couldn't be more timely.    Understanding Cogo's Mission: Emma shares her journey leading to the helm of C...

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we delve into the cutting-edge world of digital asset security and management with Amy Zhang, Vice President of Sales at Fireblocks. 🌐🔒 Fireblocks is renowned for its robust platform that revolutionizes how enterprises move, store, and issue digital assets. In this episode, Amy Zhang takes us behind the scenes of Fireblocks' innovative solu...

Welcome to a new episode of What the FinTech 🎧 This time, we're venturing into the realm of innovative financing with Shan Han, one of the co-founders behind Zetl. 🚀 Zetl stands as a beacon in the Asia-Pacific financial landscape, renowned for pioneering asset-light business financing. It's not just about loans; it's about empowering the new wave of service-based businesses, easing t...

What The FinTech: Delving into the Future of Open Banking with Jessica Liu and Ankit Suri In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the realm of open banking, thanks to insights from Jessica Liu and Ankit Suri, the innovative co-founders of Planto. As the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) embarks on its pilot programme for the Interbank Account Data Sharing (IADS) initiative, we unravel th...

Welcome back to a fresh season of What The FinTech? 🚀 In our opening episode, we sit down with Arthur Lam, CEO and Co-Founder of Negawatt and Zero2. Arthur takes us on a deep dive into a concept that's both radical and foundational: double materiality. As we explore this journey, we're pushed to question - What's the real impact of our greatest product, our employees? While many CEOs...

🔥 Welcome to the finale episode of this season of the "What The Fintech?" podcast, and what a finale it is! We have the privilege of hosting Joy Ghose, the Senior Vice President at Giift, a game-changer in the global loyalty marketplace. 🌍💼 As our summer special 🌞, we delve into the exciting world of Giift 🎁, the company reshaping the loyalty landscape with cutting-edge technology,...

Get ready for another captivating episode of the "What The Fintech" podcast 🚀 as we delve into the transformative world of borderless payments 💱 with an industry titan. We are thrilled to welcome our esteemed guest, Mr. Wenhui Yang 🎙️, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our show. As the leader in business development at Tenpay Global, Mr. Yang operates at the intersecti...

Welcome to another episode of 'What The FinTech,' featuring a special guest, Sunny Wong, the dynamic force behind Set Sail Software. Set Sail is a leading bot maker in Hong Kong, known for crafting intelligent AI solutions and conversational digital assistants for businesses across multiple messaging platforms. In this enlightening chat, Sunny shares his journey of founding Set Sail Softwa...

Welcome back to another engaging episode of  @WhatTheFinTech  , where we delve into the dynamic world of blockchain gaming with our distinguished guest, Sebastien Borget, Co-founder and COO of  @TheSandboxGame  ! 🎮🌐 In this episode, we'll traverse the innovative landscape of The Sandbox, a trailblazing virtual world where players can create, own, and monetize their gaming experiences using b...

Welcome to another episode of What The FinTech, your go-to podcast for all things related to the world of financial technology! 🎙️💡 This time, we're excited to bring you a fascinating conversation with Rasmegh (Megha) Srisethi, the Co-founder and Managing Director of DeeMoney, Thailand’s leading and fastest-growing Fintech specializing in cross-border payments, in collaboration with the iconi...

Welcome, FinTech enthusiasts, to another riveting episode of What The FinTech! Today, we've got something special for you. We're chatting with the dynamic Annabelle Huang, the Managing Partner at Amber Group. This power-packed global company is a titan in the realm of digital asset trading and infrastructure. Amber Group is no ordinary firm; it's a digital phenomenon that's turned...

Welcome back, dear listeners, to another episode of our enlightening What The Fintech Podcast. Today, we turn our spotlight onto an organization that's at the forefront of revolutionizing cybersecurity in the digital space - OwlGaze, creators of the advanced AI-powered cybersecurity software, Blacklight. In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity has risen to paramount importance....

Lights, camera, action! Get ready for an extraordinary episode of the What The Fintech podcast, co-hosted by Medhy Souidi and Scarlett Sieber, as we go behind the scenes of the thrilling world of cryptocurrency. In an exclusive episode with Money2020, we're bringing you a unique blend of knowledge, insights, and raw conversations! Join us on a captivating journey with our distinguished guest,...

🎧🌍 New What The FinTech episode, this week, we're taking you behind the scenes of Payoneer, the renowned global partner for digital commerce. Our guest? None other than Miguel Warren, one of the driving forces behind Payoneer's success. Miguel opens up about how Payoneer is creating ripples in the fintech space, supporting everyone from ambitious entrepreneurs to industry titans like Air...