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Fintech TakesFintech Recap: BaaS Breakdown, Super App Déjà Vu, and the Tomo TrainwreckWelcome back to Fintech Takes. I’m Alex Johnson, joined by Jason Mikula, and we are once again unable to resist the siren call of Bass Island. Tour we must.
First up on BaaS Island, Increase is trying to buy a tiny Washington state bank to build the BaaS Warp Core of the future: tight tech + charter in one stack. We explore what this means for infrastructure players trying to outgrow their middleware roots.
Next, California drops a consent order on Hatch Bank…without the FDIC. Are states taking the...2025-05-0758 min
Fintech TakesFintech Takes: The Prodigal Return of Frank Rotman; On Financial Nihilism and Rebuilding The GameWelcome back to the Fintech Takes podcast. I’m your host, Alex Johnson, and today, one of our favorite guests is making a triumphant return visit—Frank Rotman, founding partner and CIO at QED Investors.
Frank has a theory: in his words, the game of life is getting “harder to win.” Debt is piling up, wages are stagnant, and folks are being told they’re the only ones to blame for their financial struggles. His observation is that more people see themselves as playing PvE (Player vs. Everyone), prioritizing personal survival over collective outcomes. In a world...2025-04-3057 min
Fintech TakesFintech Recap: Klarna Goes Public, Mercury Splits, and Lending…Can HurtWelcome back to the Fintech Takes podcast. I’m Alex Johnson, and as always, I’m joined by my partner-in-crime, Jason Mikula. Today, we’re unpacking Klarna’s public debut, the growing rift between Mercury and Evolv, and why getting wrecked might just be the best education in lendingFirst up, the BNPL giant Klarna has finally gone public, filing an F1 as a foreign entity. Now as a public company, we’ll get to see their actual numbers. With 93M active consumers, Klarna isn’t small, but its path to profitability is still a question m...2025-04-091h 04
Fintech TakesFintech Takes: Will Stablecoins Disrupt Retail…or Just Disappear?Welcome back to Fintech Takes! I’m Alex Johnson, and today we’re unpacking stablecoins with James Wester, co-head of payments research at Javelin Strategy & Research. James isn’t new to the space—he’s led strategic communications for blockchain, crypto, and digital currencies at PayPal (highly relevant to our conversation!) and has been a market research analyst at IDC.First up, we dive into whether stablecoins can disrupt traditional payment systems like cards and ACH. Merchants loathe interchange fees, but replacing cards with "cheaper" stablecoin solutions overlooks the added value of cards (frau...2025-03-2657 minFintech TakesNot Fintech Investment Advice: Payma, Shiboleth, Stablecore, and AstradaWelcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice! I’m Alex Johnson, creator of Fintech Takes, recording live (!) at Fintech Meetup with my co-host, Simon Taylor—the genius behind Fintech Brain Food—sitting right across from me. How lucky are we?! Wait... how lucky are you?!?First up, Payman AI’s agentic payments API lets AI initiate transactions under human oversight in a monitored, auditable environment. Backed by Visa, Coinbase, and Circle, they’re blending wallet control with agent intelligence in stablecoins. Can we hold AI accountable without a chatbot fiasco (looking at you, Air Canada)? A...2025-03-1958 minFintech TakesFintech Recap: Regulator Shuffle, Varo's Struggles, and BNPL's Dark SideWelcome back to the Fintech Takes podcast. I’m Alex Johnson, and as always, I’m joined by my partner-in-crime, Jason Mikula. Today, we’re unpacking the chaos around regulatory shifts, fintech's shifting landscape, and the not-so-rosy reality of BNPL.First up, we're diving into the latest news coming from D.C. The Trump administration is considering consolidating bank supervision under the OCC, with reports of employee transfers from the FDIC and CFPB in the works. The possible gutting of agencies and the shifting regulatory approach isn’t exactly a surprise, but we’re seeing this transition go from th...2025-03-051h 13Fintech TakesFintech Takes: Regulatory Roulette on Capital HillWelcome to Fintech Takes! I’m Alex Johnson, and today we’re heading straight into the belly of the beast—Washington, D.C.—where regulators, banks, and fintechs are jockeying for position. Joining me is Rob Blackwell, a 20-year American Banker veteran, Intrafi’s Chief Content Officer, and host of the Banking with Interest pod.Today, we're diving into the big four: CFPB, OCC, FDIC, and the Fed. Regulatory shifts are moving fast, so by the time this airs, this could all be outdated—but hey, c’est la vie!First up, the push to gut the CFPB i...2025-02-261h 09
The Demo CastEP22 | The Lonely ChapterIn this episode, hosts Jack and Alex explore the often overlooked solitary phases of personal growth. They delve into their own experiences of navigating periods of isolation while pursuing self-improvement, discussing how to recognize these stages and develop healthy coping strategies. The conversation offers insights on embracing solitude as a necessary part of individual development while maintaining connections with others.- YOUTUBE CHANNELS-- / @jack_cunningham / @sleeper_alex ---SOCIAL LINKS---The Demo Cast | / thedemocast Jack Cunningham IG | / demojack59 Alex Johnson | / sleeper_alex --OUR BUSINESSES-...2025-02-2545 minFintech TakesNot Fintech Investment Advice: Rail, Anchor, Sencillo, and ClosingLockWelcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice, where instead of doling out investment advice (we’re not doing that), we spotlight interesting, new fintechs and share our perspectives. I’m Alex Johnson, creator of Fintech Takes, joined (as always) by my esteemed cohost Simon Taylor.First up: Rail, aka stablecoin APIs for B2B money movement across borders. Though not a new concept (hello, Bridge and BVNK), Rail has 12 partner banks across 12 countries. If you know anything about cross-border banking, you know that’s a big deal. With $11B in processed volume last year, Rail isn’t Stripe...2025-02-121h 01Fintech TakesFintech Recap: The Fallout from Synapse, the Ramp Revolution, and the CFPB’s Latest PlayWelcome to a special live edition of Fintech Recap! For the first time in 2025, your host Alex Johnson is joined IRL by Jason Mikula (Fintech Business Weekly) and Jason Henrichs (CEO of Alloy Labs and host of Breaking Banks). One Alex, two Jasons, diving into the latest fintech stories from the past month, without further ado.First up, the Synapse saga drags on—now with a former employee seeking D&O insurance to cover legal fees from a DOJ subpoena. Are criminal charges coming? And why is the DOJ moving so slowly? Given how much money has be...2025-02-0527 minThe Demo CastEP21 | We’re officially a top 1% podcastJoin Jack and Alex as they break down the hidden "secrets" that took them to the top 1% of podcasters. From the mindset shifts to the technical hacks, they reveal what really works (and what doesn't) in building a successful podcast. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this is where you’ll find the real, unfiltered truth behind podcasting success.
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Join Alex and Jack as they recap the highlights of Season 1, share updates on the revamped studio, and discuss exciting plans for the...2025-01-2046 minFintech TakesBank Nerd Corner: Liability, Loopholes, and 2025 Crystal BallsHello, and welcome back to Bank Nerd Corner, the first Bank Nerd Corner of 2025. I’m Alex Johnson, joined as always by the brilliant Kiah Haslett, Banking and Fintech Editor at Bank Director. Here’s what we’re unpacking this week.First up, the CFPB has sued the biggest names in banking—Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase—along with Early Warning Services (EWS), the backbone of Zelle, for allegedly dropping the ball on fraud protections. With over $870M lost to scams since 2017, we’re asking: Are banks scapegoats for a bigger mess involving social media...2025-01-151h 25The Demo CastEP19 | You’re sabotaging your own ambitionToday, Jack and Alex discuss how their own ambition can sometimes work against them, holding them back. They’ll also share how they identify its root causes and work to overcome it.
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The...2024-08-2059 minFintech TakesS8 E5: Fintech Recap: The BaaS Multiverse of Madness, the CFPB’s New Earned Wage Access Rule, and a Brief Conversation on Brokered DepositsIn this week’s episode of Fintech Recap, Alex is joined by Jason Mikula to discuss the latest news and trends in the fintech industry.What if BaaS Island wasn’t really an island at all, but the gateway to a multiverse filled by other BaaS Islands? That’s right — BaaS Island is fracturing as Jason and Alex venture into the multiverse. What’s going on with Mercury and the extended Synapse/Evolve multiverse? Alex and Jason explain the lengths Mercury went to in order to get around compliance requirements. Are we living in the darkest timeline where Syna...2024-08-071h 17The Demo CastEP14 | Hummus Power (Josiah Malouf)Join Jack, Alex, and their trusty sidekick Hummus as they power dive into the world of mountain biking, focusing on how to help the youth find a safe and welcoming space in the sport. Along the way, they'll hit some heavy nostalgia, reminiscing about their own biking adventures and some misfortune of their own upbringing. So grab your helmet and knee pads—this ride is bound to get bumpy!
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---OUR BUSINESSES---2024-07-2638 minFintech TakesS8 E3: Not Fintech Investment Advice: Niva, OatFi, Tapi, and AvenSimon Taylor’s back in action and ready to break down some of the hottest up and comers in the fintech world with Alex. First, he and Alex discuss Niva, the global business identity platform using AI to help lenders and fintech companies onboard business customers through a Know Your Business (KYB) process. Focused primarily on growth in Brazil and Mexico, the platform claims it can bring the onboarding process for business customers down to 10 minutes. KYB growth is hot in the US— but can KYB hold the same growth velocity in Latin America? 2024-07-2454 minThe Demo CastEP12 | Finding Flow States in Work and PlayMindfulness in Motion: Finding Flow States in Work and Play: Flow states, characterized by intense focus, effortless concentration, and a deep sense of enjoyment, are often described as moments of peak performance and creativity. In this episode, we explore the concept of mindfulness in motion, which involves cultivating presence and awareness to enter into flow states more consistently in both work and play. We discuss practical techniques for accessing flow, from mindfulness meditation and deep breathing exercises to creating optimal environments for concentration and creativity. By incorporating mindfulness practices into our daily routines, we can tap into our full...2024-07-161h 08The Demo CastEP11 | Taking StockJoin Alex and Jack as they reflect on their journey since episode 1, sharing how they've evolved their ideas and made progress. They talk about evaluating friends, hobbies, jobs, and ideas, highlighting what worked and what didn't. Discover their insights on making tough decisions and cutting out what's holding you back to create space for new opportunities. Tune in for practical advice and a candid look at balancing life's priorities!
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...2024-06-1357 minFintech TakesS7 E10: Dissecting Federal Preemption Laws, Citibank Dodges Consumer Protections, and Why We Don’t Have a National Fintech CharterSummer’s almost here, and Kiah Haslett is braving the swarms of Tennessee cicadas to join Alex for another session of Bank Nerd Corner.First up on the docket, Alex and Kiah tackle the Supreme Court’s decision on Cantero vs. Bank of America. Bank of America contests that they don’t have to pay interest on escrow accounts in accordance with federal law because hey, the state law says something different. But which law do federally chartered banks have to follow if both state and federal laws speak to the same conflict? Should banks be granted the fr...2024-06-121h 08Fintech TakesS7 E9: Fintech Recap: Synapse vs. the World, Visa Flex Credential, Buy Now Pay Later Reclassified as a Credit CardWe won’t lie— we’re exhausted. Are you exhausted from keeping up with one of the most tiring stories in financial services?Jason Mikula certainly is, and he’s summoning the strength to join Alex to chat about the current drama between Synapse, Evolve, and Tabapay yet again. Things have devolved on BaaS Island from Lord of the Flies to a straight-up Battle Royale. Can anyone manage to make sense of Synapse’s ledger? The guys do their best to tally up all of the financial damage the bankrupt company has caused. But the better question is, will a...2024-06-0551 minThe Demo CastEP 8 | The power of networkingIn this episode, we catch up to talk about what's been happening in the off week and to discuss the critical role of networking in both personal and professional growth. We dive into the importance of building meaningful connections, sharing insights, and supporting each other's journeys. We also emphasize the value of clapping for each other's achievements, fostering a community where success is celebrated and everyone thrives together
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In this episode, we delve into the concept of looking up to others as sources of inspiration and guidance. We explore how role models, whether they be historical figures, contemporary leaders, or personal mentors, can influence our personal and professional development. By examining the qualities and achievements of those we admire, we gain insight into our own aspirations and potential paths forward. Through the stories and experiences of individuals we look up to, we learn valuable lessons in resilience, determination, and innovation, shaping our own journeys toward...2024-04-281h 29The Demo CastEP3 | You're the problemOn this episode we talk about the importance of taking resposibility of your life and why it's not meant to be fair.
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The Demo CastEP1 | Goal Setting and Life optimisation | Casey PhillipsOn our very first episode of The Demo Cast we sit down with Casey Phillips. Casey is a conosour of all thing fashion fitness and mental health. We discuss with him how we all set goals and the challenges we face surrounding them.
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Sleeper Gym Wear...2024-04-1352 minFintech TakesS6 Ep11: Not Fintech Investment Advice: Chipp.ai, Whop, Revenew, and NayaOneSimon Taylor’s back on the podcast and he’s excited (but oh so exhausted) to be talking about some of fintech’s most promising startups with Alex.First up on the docket, is Chipp.ai the next Shopify for AI? As a platform offering to build custom AI prompts, can Chipp.ai help freelancers productize themselves? Since the rise of AI, freelancers have needed to gain greater leverage over their unique set of skills to fit market demand—will this be the solution to weaponize them?And as if there weren’t enough apps competing...2024-03-2049 minFintech TakesS6 Ep10: BNC: Unpacking the 1 Year Collapsiversary of SVB, Exploring Banking Deserts, and Is This the End of BaaS Innovation(?)Just because Alex is finally leaving Las Vegas, doesn’t mean he’s escaping the banking desert back in Montana. And for that matter, neither are the vast majority of Americans. This week, he and Bank Director Editor Kiah Haslett discuss the growing impact that closing bank branches have had on rural communities— what are these “banking deserts”? And what really happens when online banks are all that’s left in a town? Also… Did you forget whose anniversary it is today? Happy 1st SVB collapsiversary! Alex and Kiah reflect upon the landmark news story that brought “Fintech Takes” into...2024-03-131h 23Fintech TakesS6 Ep9: Fintech Recap: The Discover/Capital One Merger, Lineage’s Latest Consent Order, Inflation Affects Tooth Fairy PricingOn this week’s episode of Fintech Takes, Alex is joined by international man of mystery and publisher of Fintech Business Weekly, Jason Mikula, along with the Ghost of Fintech Future and cruise director of New York Fintech Week, Jon Zanoff. First up, the guys discuss the latest in the Capital One/Discover deal and debate the nature of mergers and acquisitions. Are M&As inherently bad for fintech? How do they impact innovation and why are consumers usually the victims of consolidation? They break down the ways that M&As affect the competition cycle and ponder wha...2024-03-0648 minFintech TakesKilling It! –Fintech’s Biggest Disrupters on Startups, Success, and All the Hard Lessons In BetweenThings in life rarely go as planned. But things in fintech? Well… They almost never go as planned. So how do you put yourself and your ideas into the fintech world when failure is almost certainly inevitable? What happens when grinding isn’t enough to keep your company afloat? And how do you cope with the potential loss of the idea (and identity) you loved so dearly?In this special crossover series with Breaking Banks’ Jason Henrichs, he and Fintech Takes’ Alex Johnson sit down with fintech’s biggest innovators, disrupters, and industry changers to...2024-02-2235 minFintech TakesS6 Ep3: Banks Gaming the Fed, The Fight Over ILCs Ramps Back Up, and Frequent Flyer Mile MadnessWe’ve all barely recovered from the frosty Arctic blast this past week, but that balmy -37-degree Montana weather isn’t slowing down our favorite fintech obsessive one bit. Alex joins banking and fintech editor at Bank Director, Kiah Haslett to discuss the latest and greatest news happening in the banking world. Kiah and Alex cover the potential challenges banks may face in 2024, including the impact of lower interest rates and the possibility of earnings conditions leading to "zombie banks." How fine are taxpayers with banks making some risk-free money from the Fed’s emergency funding program...2024-01-241h 35Fintech TakesS6 Ep1: Fintech Recap: Revolut Cries Wolf, Tomo Boost’s Continued Craziness, and Tales from BaaS IslandAlex and Jason are back at it again for the first time this year, and can we just say that it’s way too early for fintech to be doing so many crazy things already? On the bright side, the UK is cracking down to improve authorized push payments fraud. So, there’s that…And then there’s Revolut, who’s yet again floating stories in the media about getting their banking license. Are they just the little fintech company that keeps crying, “Bank,” or will they become a real bank someday? Alex and Jason try to unravel...2024-01-1058 minFintech TakesS5 Ep12: 2023’s Most Compelling Fintech StoriesWith the New Year quickly approaching, we’re finding it next to impossible to recall the sheer insanity that’s happened in the wild world of fintech over the past year… and trust us when we say, there’s been a lot that’s gone down. So we’ve brought Mary Ann Azevedo, a senior reporter at TechCrunch, onto the pod to help refresh your memory on everything that happened in 2023. From the shocking impact of the Silicon Valley Bank failure to the fraudulent JPMorgan Chase acquisition of Frank, and the difficulty major companies like Stripe faced in their mana...2023-12-2057 min
The Digital CX Podcast: Driving digital customer success and outcomes in the age of A.I.Putting Humanity Back Into Digital Customer Success with Jon Johnson of UserTesting | Episode 029Jon Johnson is an incredible human. You've likely heard of him as part of the Unchurned BS & CS podcast series in which he shares some of his incredible background and upbringing on a recent episode.Not only is Jon an incredible CS leader, he is also a fantastic musician and writer, which are both topics we discuss as part of our conversation.I had the pleasure of spending this hour+ with Jon a few weeks ago where we begin by talking about music. I present Jon with a quick game of 'this or that' album...2023-12-051h 16Fintech TakesS5 Ep8: Dadonomics: Mastering the Art of Fintech with Tom and Alex JohnsonWith the smell of turkey, thanks, and pumpkin spice filling the air, what better way to celebrate the holiday season than having a candid sit-down conversation with the one man responsible for sparking Alex’s journey to fintech fanaticism? That’s right—meet doting dad and OG fintech obsessive himself, Tom Johnson. A fintech maestro with 30 years of industry prowess, Tom's wisdom, acquired through decades of navigating the fintech landscape, is nothing short of gold. He and Alex have a candid conversation about the biggest fintech lessons they’ve learned throughout their tenured careers, including the challe...2023-11-2253 minFintech TakesS5 Ep6: BNC: The Debit Interchange Cap is Being Lowered Because … Reasons, Check Fraud, and the Implications of 1033This week we’re back with the fabulous Kiah Haslett for another round of Bank Nerd Corner.Alex and Kiah catch up on their recent conference experiences (pickup basketball! Bank nerd celebrity sightings!) before diving into the proposed changes from the Fed to the debit interchange cap. With the new interchange fee going from 24 cents to 17 cents per transaction, Alex can’t wait for the savings to hit his daughter's college tuition fund any day now. Just er… um… who’s gonna tell him the bad news? Someone’s gonna tell him, right?Then, Alex and Kiah dis...2023-11-081h 17Fintech TakesS5 Ep3: Not Fintech Investment Advice: Layup Gamifies Savings, Series Set to Compete with Major ERPs, Can We Please Stop Focusing on LLMsIt’s time for another episode of “Not Fintech Advice” with the inestimable, Simon Taylor! Or errr…. Whatever, that word actually means. Alex and Simon break down the latest in fintech news starting with Galleon, an off-market real estate platform that allows sellers to scope out the market and exert a greater degree of control over their pricing. Is this simply a byproduct of the state of the real estate market, or will Galleon have actual staying power? Then, get ready to dive into the gamified world of savings with Layup as Simon and Alex discuss ho...2023-10-1852 minFintech TakesS5 Ep2: The Role of Supervisors/Adverse Action Notices/Building a Better PFMConference season is here and Kiah Haslett is here to break down all the latest news and events in banking and fintech, including all the hot conference goss and Alex’s big plans for coming out of an early retirement to play one last game of pickup basketball at Money 20/20.Then, Alex and Kiah dive into the intricacies of the OCC’s 2024 Bank Supervision Operation Plan, outlining priorities for bank supervisors. How, exactly, can we expect supervisors to monitor all of the different areas they're being tasked with managing? And, as the role of the OCC shifts, will...2023-10-111h 18
The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 2 - Andy Cole, a local legend of Arabian Gulf Rugby, takes on a historic journey of the sport in this region.In this first episode of the new UAE rugby season, I interview Matt Born who is part of the Rugby Club Consortium or the RCC, which manages all aspects of domestic rugby in the UAE.
Andy, President of the Abu Dhabi Harlequins Rugby Club discusses the history of Arabian Gulf Rugby (AGR) before it was disbanded to become what is today's UAE Rugby Federation (UAERF)
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The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 1 - Matt Born discusses the role of the RCC in UAE rugby as well as a special new league being launched for 2023/24In this first episode of the new UAE rugby season, I interview Matt Born who is part of the Rugby Club Consortium or the RCC, which manages all aspects of domestic rugby in the UAE.
Matt discusses the role of the RCC in UAE rugby as well as a special new league that is to be launched this year, so stick around to find out more.
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The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 015 - Matt Born discusses the role of the RCC in UAE rugby as well as a special new league being launched for 2023/24In this first episode of the new UAE rugby season, I interview Matt Born who is part of the Rugby Club Consortium or the RCC, which manages all aspects of domestic rugby in the UAE.
Matt discusses the role of the RCC in UAE rugby as well as a special new league that is to be launched this year, so stick around to find out more.
Get in touch email: alex.johnson@yallarugby.com Instagram: @yallarugby
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More from Yalla Rugby2023-09-2756 minFintech TakesS4 Ep11: Not Fintech Investment Advice: Generative AI & Compliance, Reinventing the ERP, The Case For CDsGet ready for another episode of Not Fintech Advice with Simon Taylor! In this episode, Alex and Simon dive into the world of generative AI and its potential as a disruptive innovation. How is AI revolutionizing middle and back-office processes?Alex and Simon also divulge their thoughts on the corporate spend management space and the broader world of ERPs (isn’t it time we finally reinvent the ERP?) Selling to banks as a fintech company can be challenging, but Alex has a solution. Plus, meet Chargeflow, a company using AI and machine learning to au...2023-09-201h 01
The Digital CX Podcast: Driving digital customer success and outcomes in the age of A.I.SPECIAL EPISODE - BS & CS Crew: Kristi Faltorusso, Jon Johnson, Josh Schachter & Mickey Powell | Episode 009OK - this one was extra fun! In this special episode of the show, I had the pleasure of hosting the amazing BS & CS Crew from the Unchurned podcast: Kristi Faltorusso (ClientSuccess), Jon Johnson (UserTesting), Josh Schachter (UpdateAI) & Mickey Powell (UpdateAI). Needless to say, we had a lot of fun waxing poetic about Digital Customer Success and about a dozen other tangents.Enjoy! I know I sure did...Kristi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/Jon's LinkedIn: ...2023-08-0455 min
Fintech TakesS4 Ep3: Not Fintech Investment Advice — Noodle.shop, Crux, Vesta, and TintIn this month’s “Not Fintech Investment Advice” with Simon Taylor, where Alex and Simon dissect the latest and greatest fintech companies on the market, the guys dissect Noodle.shop’s ploy to be the premier mobile-first solopreneur super app. While it’s reminiscent of the early days of Square, can it develop its own set of creator incentives and create a unique experience?Then, Alex and Simon discuss whether Crux’s plan to transact and manage tax credits for clean energy developers will prove to be an effective wedge before diving into whether or not Vesta will help le...2023-07-2654 min
Fintech TakesExploring Payroll Connectivity: Emerging Use Cases, with ArgyleIn this special, four-part series, Fintech Takes’ Alex Johnson explores payroll connectivity from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Argyle GM Justin Stolzenberg and Column Tax co-founder Gavin Nachbar sit down to chat about the next generation of income tax products and how payroll APIs pave the way for a myriad of innovative use cases. They discuss how tax products like Column Tax are changing the root function of financial advisors by dispensing real-time, integrated tax advice to consumers and bringing large amounts of data together in a user-centric, problem-centric way.2023-05-1630 min
Fintech TakesExploring Payroll Connectivity: Mortgage, with ArgyleIn this special, four-part series, Fintech Takes’ Alex Johnson explores payroll connectivity from a variety of perspectives. In today’s episode, John Hardesty and Kyle Green talk with Alex about how payroll connectivity streamlines the mortgage lending process, making it more straightforward than ever before for borrowers and lenders alike. As a GM of Mortgage at Argyle, John gives his insights into the cost structure of mortgage lending, the obstacles facing the employment verification process, and how regulators benefit through increased access to payroll data. Meanwhile, Kyle, a Senior...2023-05-0945 min
The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 014 - Paul Hart - Legend of the Jebel Ali Dragons rugby club, talks about what he'd change within UAE Rugby and why he's a "one man club".Yalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby Union in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 14: #YallaRugby with special guest, Paul Hart from the Jebel Ali Dragons rugby club in Dubai. 'Harty' talks us through how he found himself being thrust into the Dragons starting lineup over 13 years ago, when he first moved to the UAE from the UK, as well as discussing the changes over the years within the sport here in the Middle East.
Get in touch email: alex.johnson@yallarugby.com Instagram: @yallarugby - @rugbysmacks
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Fintech TakesExploring Payroll Connectivity: Lending, with ArgyleIn this special, four-part series, Fintech Takes’ Alex Johnson explores the wide-reaching implications of programmatic, consumer-permissioned access to payroll data. In this episode, Alex chats with Matt Gomes, GM of Consumer Lending and Banking at Argyle, and Jonathan Katz, VP of Client Development at Amount, about how payroll data is transforming the lending process and unlocking innovative new product concepts. They tackle why banks should use payroll data to drive higher levels of automation and provide a better customer experience, how credit reports are inherently flawed (and why change is necessary), and h...2023-05-0248 min
The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 013 - Chanley Williams - Fly half for Dubai Tigers rugby club talks about South African rugby and what brought him to DubaiYalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby Union in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 13: #YallaRugby with special guest, Fly Half for the Dubai Tigers rugby club, Chanley Williams. Chanley talks us through his academy days back in South Africa and signing for the Blue Bulls, before disaster struck which finally led him to start a new life in Dubai.
Get in touch email: alex.johnson@yallarugby.com Instagram: @yallarugby - @rugbysmacks
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Fintech TakesExploring Payroll Connectivity - How Argyle is Redefining Income & Employment Verification, with Shmulik FishmanIn this special, four-part series, Fintech Takes’ Alex Johnson explores payroll connectivity from a lending, mortgage, and emerging technology perspective. In part one, Alex sits down with Argyle founder and CEO Shmulik Fishman to dissect the evolution of the modern payroll and discover how payroll connectivity companies like Argyle are pushing the boundaries of data sharing between consumers and businesses. They also chat about the role of data privacy in payroll systems, why businesses are slowly shifting away from the reliance on Equifax for information, and the importance of the consumer exper...2023-04-2553 min
The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 012 - David Learman - Chairman of RAK Rugby club talks about rugby in Ras Al Khaimah and life back in the early daysYalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby Union in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 12: #YallaRugby with special guest, Chairman of RAK Rugby Club, David Learman. Dave talks us through the heritage and roots of Ras Al Khaimah rugby and how life has changed over the past 25 years in the United Arab Emirates.
Get in touch email: alex.johnson@yallarugby.com Instagram: @yallarugby - @rugbysmacks
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The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 011 - Henry Paul - the former dual code international rugby legend looks back on his formative years and his new life in DubaiYalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby Union in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 11: #YallaRugby with special guest, dual code international rugby player, Henry Paul. He has won titles at Wigan Warriors, Bradford Bulls and Gloucester Rugby Club as well as representing England and New Zealand at international level. Now after coaching the Canadian 7s rugby team, and celebrating the birth of his new son, we catch up with him as he begins a new chapter in his life here in Dubai.
Get in touch email: alex.johnson@yallarugby.com In...2023-04-0550 min
The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 010 - Rocky Truter on getting the call from Eddie Jones and the real reason why the Hurricanes stepped down from the PremiershipYalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby Union in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 10: #YallaRugby with special guest Rocky Truter - Head Coach of the Dubai Hurricanes rugby club. Rocky tells us of his journey to Dubai, getting the call from Eddie Jones to join the England training camp before playing the Barbarians and the real reason why the Hurricanes dropped from the Premiership down to Division 1 at the beginning of the 2022/23 season.
Get in touch email: alex.johnson@yallarugby.com Instagram: @yallarugby - @rugbysmacks
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Fintech TakesS2 Ep8: The Fintech Slow Down, With Sarah KocianskiWhy is fintech heading into a period of consolidation and contraction? Answering this question and more is Alex’s guest, Sarah Kocianski.Sarah is an experienced fintech strategist and research analyst, based in London with over a decade of experience in fintech.Alex and Sarah bounce around some ideas in the format of the game show, Jeopardy (which, being British, Sarah had to look up). They discuss potential increases in banking regulation, why macroeconomics are going to hurt the buy-now-pay-later space, and the types of companies interested in making acquisitions.2023-03-2249 min
The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 009 - Mike Cunningham - Chairman of Bahrain Rugby ClubYalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby Union in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 9: #YallaRugby with special guest Mike Cunningham - Chairman of Bahrain Rugby Club. Mike drops by to chat about his journey from Yorkshire to the Middle East more than 20 years ago.
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The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 008 - David Gairn - Hooker for the Dubai Exiles Rugby ClubYalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby Union in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 8: #YallaRugby with special guest David Gairn - Hooker for the Exiles Rugby Club in Dubai. Dave drops by to chat about his thoughts on the game and the upcoming weekend UAE Premiership final in Al Ain.
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The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 007 - Matt Rubin - DOR of Barrelhouse Rugby Club in DubaiYalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby Union in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 7: #YallaRugby with special guest Matthew Rubin - Director of Rugby for Barrelhouse Rugby Club in Dubai. Matt drops by to chat about life in the United Arab Emirates as well as dropping a few hints as to what's on the horizon for Barrelhouse.
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Fintech TakesS2 E6: NFIA: Noble, Clyr, Keyzy, CapitalizeWhat fintech companies do you need to know about?Alex is joined by Simon Taylor, writer of the Fintech Brainfood newsletter, for another Not Fintech Investment Advice! podcast.Discover why now is an interesting time to build a credit workflow tool, why sometimes a corporate credit card isn’t necessary for an expense management product, and why franchising may be the key to scaling up proptech innovations. Plus, you’ll hear Alex and Simon’s Fintech wishlist.Sign up for Alex’s Fintech Takes newsletter for the lat...2023-03-0858 min
The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 006 - Charlie Taylor - on bagging former England captain – Dylan Hartley as their Director of RugbyYalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby Union in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 6: #YallaRugby with special guest Charlie Taylor - Chairman of the Dubai Sharks. Big Nev uncovers how on earth the Sharks managed to bag former England captain – Dylan Hartley as their Director of Rugby.
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Fintech TakesS2 Ep4: Cutting Through the Fintech Hype with Frank RotmanSorting out hype from reality is one of the hardest jobs in fintech.Frank Rotman, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer at QED Investors, joins Alex on today’s episode to do exactly that.Alex and Frank dig into what went wrong with a recent fintech acquisition by JP Morgan Chase and how investors can do a better job spotting founder fraud.They apply first principles thinking to a bunch of cliched fintech predictions, including ones on ChatGPT, BNPL, and cashflow underwriting.And finally, Frank faces a lightening round of quick qu...2023-02-2246 min
The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 005 - Ross Samson and why he turned his back on his professional rugby career to move to DubaiYalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby Union in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 5: #YallaRugby with special guest Ross Samson - Coach of the Jebel Ali Dragons, telling us of his journey through professional rugby in the UK to a new life in Dubai - Give it a Listen.
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The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 004 - Aaron Persico talking about Abu Dhabi Small Blacks and his journey from International rugby to coaching in DubaiYalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby Union in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 4: #YallaRugby with special guest Aaron Persico - Head of Rugby at the Abu Dhabi Small Blacks rugby club - Give it a Listen.
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Practically FitPF Episode 17: Jen and Alex Get Honest About Gut HealthGut health is having a moment, and more people are talking openly about their gut problems. If you suffer from gut issues, it can have a less than pleasant impact on your fitness routine. In this episode, Jen and Alex open up about their struggles with gut issues and how things like sensitivity to certain foods and IBS can affect your workouts—especially when it comes to running. If you’ve ever had gut issues during or after exercise, this episode is for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...2023-02-0829 min
Fintech TakesS2 Ep2: NFIA: Zerodha, Link, Ready Life, Goldenset CollectiveWhich fintech companies do you need to know about? Alex and guest, Simon Taylor, turn the spotlight on four companies that caught their attention this month and talk about the larger trends behind these companies.Simon is the writer of the Fintech Brainfood newsletter.He and Alex dive into four interesting companies disrupting investing, payments, mortgage lending, and creator fintech. Sign up for Alex’s Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious foo...2023-02-0850 min
The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 003 - Helen Amos on Womens Rugby in the UAEYalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 3: #YallaRugby with Special Guest Helen Amos - Head of the Women's Rugby in the United Arab Emirates - Give it a Listen.
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The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 002 - Eugene Deegan - Head of the UAE Rugby Referee'sYalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 2: #YallaRugby with Special Guest Eugene Deegan - Head of the UAE Rugby Referees - Give it a Listen.
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The Yalla Rugby PodcastEpisode 001 - Apollo Perelini talks about UAE Rugby as Director of UAERFYalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue.
Ep. 1: #YallaRugby with Special Guest Apollo Perelini - Give it a Listen.
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Fintech TakesFintech Takes - Season 2 TrailerWe live in the golden age of Fintech, with companies springing up all over the place. The pressure to stay ahead of the curve is immense and it’s easy to lose track of your mission when you’re struggling to keep up with the latest trends.That’s when you need a Fintech nerd.Alex Johnson is the creator of the Fintech Takes newsletter, host of this podcast, and self-confessed Fintech nerd.He talks to some of the most knowledgeable nerds in the business about the latest Fintech trends, emergi...2023-01-2501 min
Fintech TakesS1 E4: PayPal to MX: How Jim Magats is Building Trust in Open FinanceAn open finance economy has the potential to benefit millions of people. Find out how Jim Magats is building systems that change lives.Alex and Jim get into how he helped PayPal rebuild trust with the bank, why being on the customer’s side always wins, and why you should never sacrifice customer experience for innovation.Follow Jim:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jim-magats-3601931Sign up for Alex’s Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Ever...2022-09-2844 min
Fintech TakesFF Ep4: PayPal to MX: How Jim Magats is Building Trust in Open FinanceAn open finance economy has the potential to benefit millions of people. Find out how Jim Magats is building systems that change lives.Alex and Jim get into how he helped PayPal rebuild trust with the bank, why being on the customer’s side always wins, and why you should never sacrifice customer experience for innovation.Follow Jim:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jim-magats-3601931Sign up for Alex’s Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Ever...2022-09-2847 min
Fintech TakesS1 EP1 - Live From Fintech Devcon With Adam Naor and Jason HenrichsJoin Alex in the first of his live podcasts, with some seriously spicy takes from his guests. Find out why Jason believes banking as a service is BS and why he’s bought the hot sauce with him.The show comes from live from Colorado where Alex, Jason and Adam were recording during the Fintech Devcon 2022 event.They get into why BAAS is broken, why disruption doesn’t work without a plan, and how fintech solutions are being presented in a whole new way, as part of an ongoing narrative.With...2022-09-2042 minFintech TakesS1 E3: Building a Systemic Solution to Credit Invisibility, with Nova CreditWhen you don’t have enough credit data it’s impossible to get a mortgage, loan or even a credit card. Misha is on a mission to bring financial equity to millions of Americans. Find out how.Between 50 and 70 million people in the US don’t have enough data built up in the credit system to access financial products. The barrier is particularly high for recent immigrants to the US. Nova Credit is solving the problem by allowing people to bring their credit history with them.Alex and Misha get straight into the heart of the is...2022-09-1549 min
Fintech TakesFF Ep3: Building a Systemic Solution to Credit Invisibility, with Nova CreditWhen you don’t have enough credit data it’s impossible to get a mortgage, loan or even a credit card. Misha is on a mission to bring financial equity to millions of Americans. Find out how.Between 50 and 70 million people in the US don’t have enough data built up in the credit system to access financial products. The barrier is particularly high for recent immigrants to the US. Nova Credit is solving the problem by allowing people to bring their credit history with them.Alex and Misha get straight into the heart of the is...2022-09-1552 minFintech TakesS1 E2: How to Prevent Identity Theft Without Losing Customers, With NeuroIDSince 2013, 70 billion records have been stolen or compromised and that’s hit businesses hard. But NeuroID has a solution. One that does impact customer experience. How do you know someone is who they say they are? Neuro ID is leveraging neuroscience technology to create a frictionless answer, saving fintech companies time and money.Meet Jack Alton, CEO of NeuroID. He and Alex jump straight into it, discussing why if you think your identity hasn’t been stolen, you probably just don’t know about it yet, how NeuroID actually works, and how his company is reconne...2022-09-0849 min
Fintech TakesFF Ep2: How to Prevent Identity Theft Without Losing Customers, With NeuroIDSince 2013, 70 billion records have been stolen or compromised and that’s hit businesses hard. But NeuroID has a solution. One that does impact customer experience. How do you know someone is who they say they are? Neuro ID is leveraging neuroscience technology to create a frictionless answer, saving fintech companies time and money.Meet Jack Alton, CEO of NeuroID. He and Alex jump straight into it, discussing why if you think your identity hasn’t been stolen, you probably just don’t know about it yet, how NeuroID actually works, and how his company is reconne...2022-09-0852 minFintech TakesS1 E1: How TripActions Liquid is Solving Expense ManagementHow is TripActions Liquid giving employees the best travel experience possible? Meet Michael Sindicich, the GM taking his time to create frictionless solutions.Welcome to the first episode of The Fintech Factor, the podcast exploring cutting-edge Fintech companies, and what their point of differentiation looks like.Host Alex Johnson and Michael, GM of TripActions Liquid, get into how his company is automating the whole expense management process, what makes TripActions Liquid different from other products in the space, and the years it took to get the business model just right.Y...2022-08-3148 min