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Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionThe Future of Fintech | Fintech Files Season 4 FinaleWe’re wrapping up Season 4 of Fintech Files with a special episode reflecting on the past season, while also looking ahead to the future of fintech. Hosts Bianca, Nora and Annika dive into the trends they have seen shape the industry, from AI-driven transformation and the rise of digital banking to the growing focus on sustainability and financial inclusion. Beyond fintech, this episode pulls back the curtain on life at BCG Platinion: what it’s like working on some of the most cutting-edge projects, the challenges and rewards of consulting. Join us for an insightful and candid conve...2025-04-1620 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionInteroperability in African Fintech: Throwback Episode with Alfred Mukudu from AmazonWe’re bringing back one of our favourite episodes from Season 3! We dive into the complexities and opportunities within Africa's financial services sector with Alfred Mukudu, Financial Services Go-To-Market Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS) South Africa. With over 50 countries and about 42 different currencies, Africa presents a unique landscape for financial innovation. Alfred shares insights into the critical role of interoperability, cloud-based solutions, and emerging technologies in driving digital transformation and financial inclusion across the continent.Discussion Highlights:Africa's Financial Landscape: Alfred provides an overview of the complexities and challenges posed by Africa's di...2025-04-0232 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionOpen Banking for Good: Eyal Sivan on Data, Innovation and Financial InclusionHow can allowing customers to “own” their data reshape finance for everyone’s benefit? Mr. Open Banking himself, Eyal Sivan, joins Fintech Files to discuss how open banking rose from the 2008 financial crisis to become a worldwide movement centered on competition, innovation, and transparency. With over 25 years in IT and banking technology, Eyal breaks down the core principles behind open banking, clarifies myths around security, and explores how different regions—from Europe to Brazil—are innovating with standards and regulation.Discussion HighlightsFrom IT Wiz to Mr. Open Banking: Eyal shares his journey from early web-development days to be...2025-03-1829 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionCelebrating International Women's Day: ERM’s Cynthia Salicrup and Sandra Carrillo on Sustainable Finance and ESGWhat does it take to drive sustainable change across regions and bridge global disparities? To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting the incredible contributions of women in sustainability and fintech with two accomplished leaders: Cynthia Salicrup and Sandra Carrillo, partners at Environmental Resources Management (ERM). Drawing from their extensive experience, they share their pathways into the world of sustainability and ESG, exploring the challenges and opportunities in sustainable finance, the critical role banks and fintechs play in advancing sustainability, and how global disparities shape sustainability agendas. Discussion Highlights:Cynthia and Sandra’s Pathways into Sustain...2025-03-0433 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionSupporting Startups and Payment Orchestration with Nader Abdelrazik from MoneyHashHow can entrepreneurs in emerging markets break the mold and foster economic growth amid unpredictability? In this episode, Nader Abdelrazik—founder of MoneyHash—shares how he navigated life during the Arab Spring, was motivated to become an economist, and ultimately built a fintech startup. Nader discusses the unique challenges of the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, from buyer and investor skepticism (aka the “foreigner complex”) to regulatory uncertainty. He outlines how payment orchestration can pave the way for better financial inclusion and economic advancement.Discussion HighlightsArab Spring & Economic Lessons: Nader talks about living through the Arab...2025-02-1827 min

Yeşil Mikrofon | BCG TürkiyeEndüstriyel Dönüşümün Eşiğinde: Yapay Zeka ile İş Dünyası Geleceğe HazırlanıyorYapay zeka artık sadece bir destek aracı değil, AI Agent’lar ile bağımsız kararlar alabilen, süreçleri yöneten ve iş dünyasını dönüştüren bir güç haline geldi. Peki, bu yeni döneme nasıl adapte olmalıyız? İş dünyasında otomasyon ve insan gücü nasıl dengelenmeli? Şirketler bu değişime nasıl hazırlanmalı? AI Agent’lar iş dünyasının geleceğini nasıl şekillendirecek? BCG Platinion Türkiye Yönetici Direktörü Mehmet Gökmen ile tüm bu soruları masaya yatırıyoruz. 2025-02-0612 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionSeason 3 Throwback: Empowering Finance through Financial Inclusion with Vera FutorjanskiIn this special throwback episode, we revisit our Season 3 interview with Vera Futorjanski, Founder and CEO of Beyond Global and Veritas Ventures. How many globally lack access to banking? Astonishingly, one in three. In this insightful conversation, Vera Futorjanski, former Head of Communications at Rocket Internet and founding member of Dubai Future Accelerators, shares her journey. Emphasizing the transformative role of technology, she explores challenges and strategies to enhance accessibility and diversity in finance through education and innovation.Discussion Highlights:Dubai as a Hub for Innovation: Vera discusses the unique ecosystem in Dubai, where t...2025-02-0433 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionInclusive Growth and Breaking the Glass Ceiling with Mastercard’s Subhashini ChandranHow do we achieve inclusive growth and break the glass ceiling? Subhashini Chandran, Mastercard’s SVP of Social Impact, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Africa, shares insights from her journey—from leading India’s largest tea business to driving global initiatives that empower women and foster equitable growth. With a deep understanding of systemic challenges and opportunities in global supply chains, Subhashini highlights how technology, collaboration, and thoughtful regulation can create a more inclusive and sustainable future.Discussion Highlights:Subhashini Chandran’s journey: From the help of India’s largest tea business t...2025-01-2125 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionEmpowering SMEs in Brazil: How Dinie is Reimagining Credit with Suzy FerreiraSuzy Ferreira, co-founder of Dinie, is on a mission to transform credit access for small businesses in Brazil. In this episode, Suzy shares her journey and the inspiration behind Dinie, an embedded lending fintech breaking barriers for SMEs. Discover how Dinie’s innovative, data-driven approach—embedding lending into platforms like iFood and leveraging real-time insights—is empowering small businesses to access the credit they need to grow and succeed.Discussion Highlights:Suzy Ferreira’s journey: Suzy, co-founder of Dinie, opens up about her father's struggles with credit access, and how that inspired her mission to transform lending...2025-01-0731 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionHoliday Throwback: Eve Morelli Shares Radicant’s Unique Approach to Transparent Digital Banking and InvestingHappy Holidays Fintech Files listeners! As a special holiday treat, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes from Season 3 with Radicant’s Eve Morelli.Eve Morelli, Head of Sustainable Transparency unveils Radicant's unique approach to sustainable finance. Discover how this Swiss digital banking startup integrates the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its framework, ensuring users can see where their money is going and why.This is a special sustainable fintech episode to coincide with the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28.Discussion Highlights:Eve Morelli's Journey: Eve, Head...2024-12-2431 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionDriving Decarbonization in Financial Services with CarbonSifr's Mustafa BoscaHow can the financial sector lead the way in global decarbonization efforts? In this episode, we sit down with Mustafa Bosca, Co-Founder and Chief Decarbonization Officer at CarbonSifr, to explore the pivotal role financial services play in combating climate change. We delve into how Mustafa helps banks and organizations measure, reduce, and remove their carbon footprints, leveraging data to drive impactful change. Mustafa also shares his journey from being a BCG consultant to becoming a climate tech entrepreneur.Discussion Highlights:The Financial Sector's Role in Decarbonization: Mustafa explains how financial services are embedded in every aspect...2024-12-1026 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionMaking Mortgages Accessible: Housing Affordability and the EU Green Deal with Geert Van Kerckhoven from OperHow can technology make homeownership more accessible while supporting Europe's climate goals? In this episode, we sit down with Geert Van Kerckhoven, co-founder of Oper, to explore the challenges of housing affordability in Europe and the impact of the EU Green Deal on mortgages. Geert discusses how technology can empower banks and loan advisors to better serve clients, helping more people navigate the complex process of buying a home while promoting energy-efficient renovations.Discussion Highlights:The Emotional Journey of Buying a Home: Geert discusses the anxiety and complexity involved in the mortgage process, even for industry...2024-11-2626 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionBridging the Credit Gap: Financial Inclusion with Rajat Dayal from YabxHow can we create credit histories for unbanked people? In this episode, we sit down with Rajat Dayal, CEO and Founder of YabX, to explore how his company is revolutionizing credit access in emerging markets. About 1.5 billion individuals and businesses have no access to credit or any other financial product. Rajat shares insights on leveraging alternative data, like mobile wallet activity, to create credit histories for those overlooked by traditional banking systems. We delve into the challenges of non-traditional credit scoring, the impact on local economies, and how purpose-driven loans can foster financial inclusion.Discussion Highlights:...2024-11-1224 min

career to go#302 Generative KI in der IT-Strategieberatung: Exklusive BCG Platinion Einblicke In dieser Episode von career to go dreht sich alles um die Rolle von Generative AI (GenAI) in der IT-Strategieberatung. Unsere Gästin, Nora Hocke, Managerin bei BCG Platinion, gibt uns einen spannenden Einblick, wie BCG Platinion die fortschrittliche Technologie nutzt, um Unternehmen innovative Lösungen zu bieten. Nora spricht darüber, wie GenAI Geschäftsprozesse und Entscheidungsfindungen revolutioniert und welche Rolle junge Talente in diesem Bereich spielen können. Die Episode beleuchtet nicht nur die technologischen Aspekte von GenAI, sondern auch, wie Nora ihren eigenen Karriereweg bei BCG Platinion gestaltet hat und welche Wachstumschancen das Unternehmen biete...2024-11-0525 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionHarnessing AI and Finance for Sustainability with Anne Kleppe from BCGHow can financial institutions drive sustainability and responsible AI practices? In this episode, we sit down with Anne Kleppe, a leading expert in sustainability and responsible AI at BCG. Anne shares her insights on how banks and financial institutions can leverage their influence to promote sustainable practices, reduce their carbon footprints, and use AI responsibly. We explore the challenges of measuring financed emissions, how AI can contribute to a more sustainable world, and explore real world examples of banking more sustainably in action.Discussion Highlights:Finance as a Force for Good: Anne discusses the unique position...2024-10-2926 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionDemocratizing Finance: Wealth Management with Akin Soysal from BCG XWhat trends do we see in wealth management as the GenAI Era Unfolds? Akin Soysal is a global expert on digital investing and part of our BCG X leadership team in Europe, the Middle East and South America. Akin dives into the biggest topics disrupting financial management across the globe. How does Gen Z leverage retail investing for saving for retirement? Can AI be an effective financial advisor? How are millionaires migrating around the globe? We’ll explore these topics and more in our conversation with Akin. Discussion Highlights: The GenAI Era Unfolds: Global Wealth Report 2024: The BC...2024-10-1626 min

HR PITCH Podcast#37 Beyond is where we begin. Die globale Recruiting-Kampagne. - im Pitch Max Baum von BCG Platinion„Beyond is where we begin.“ ist die globale Recruiting-Kampagne der Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Um die besten Tech-Talente im DACH-Raum anzusprechen, haben sie die Kampagne speziell für BCG Platinion adaptiert. Mit einer reduzierten, aufmerksamkeitsstarken Kreation garantieren sie Stopping Power und Wiedererkennbarkeit. Das Besondere an der Kampagne? Ihre Mitarbeitenden werden das Gesicht von BCG Platinion, damit sie auf Peer-Level mit ihrer Zielgruppen sprechen. Headlines, die mit Tech- und Consulting-Vokabular spielen, erklären ihr Geschäftsmodell und die Kultur, die sie bei BCG Platinion leben. So steigern sie Markenkontakte und bestärken potentielle Bewerber:innen, sich für eine Karriere im IT-Con...2024-10-0211 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionFinancial Technology Meets Social Impact: Introducing Fintech Files Season 4How can Fintech contribute to building a better world? In Season 4 of Fintech Files, we’re turning our focus to where financial technology meets social impact. This season, we explore financial inclusion, sustainable investing, and decarbonization with some of the brightest minds in the industry. As financial services touch every aspect of our lives, the opportunity to drive positive change is enormous.About Fintech Files:Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion as we explore the cutting-edge trends disrupting Fintech today. From NeoBanks to Digital Banking, we delve into the dynamic landscape of financial te...2024-09-1802 min

Building Web3Banking, Supply Chain, Real Estate: Blockchain Revolution with BCG PlatinionWelcome to the Building Web 3 Podcast! In this episode, host Jax Dwyer interviews Kaj Burchardi, Managing Director of BCG Platinion and Global Co-Lead for Digital Assets and Blockchain. They dive deep into how blockchain technology is transforming the business landscape, especially in the banking sector. Discover how blockchain addresses real business problems, the significance of the network effect, and how divergent interests among stakeholders can be managed using this revolutionary technology.Work with us: https://buildingweb3media.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:01 BCG Platina's Role and Approach05:07 Benefits of Blockchain in the...2024-07-1832 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionIntroducing BCG on ComplianceWe know that you’ve just been dying for more episodes of Fintech Files since we wrapped up season three, so we’ve decided to throw one final one in for you. This week we’re bringing you one of BCG’s other shows that covers Fintech as it relates to compliance and risk. BCG on Compliance is hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud. Each episode dives into today’s most pressing criminal trends, and how compliance experts are innovating to stay ahead of the curve, and shape the future of the industry. I...2024-06-1220 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionHighlights from Season 3 of Fintech Files from BCG PlatinionJoin hosts Nora, Annika, and Bianca as they wrap up the season with a special compilation episode of FinTech Files from BCG Platinion. This episode revisits the season's standout moments, featuring a diverse lineup of guests from around the globe. From the transformative power of generative AI to the challenges and opportunities of cloud transformation, this episode covers key themes that have shaped the fintech landscape. Listen in as our hosts highlight insights on financial inclusion, women in fintech, regulatory landscapes, and predictions for the future of financial technology.Discussion Highlights:Representation Across the Season: Our...2024-05-2923 min

career to go#273 Vom Studium in die IT -Strategieberatung: Einblicke von BCG Platinion Carolin Richter, Manager bei BCG Platinion, gibt Einblicke in ihre Karriere in der IT-Strategieberatung und ihre Arbeit bei BCG Platinion. Sie spricht über ihren akademischen Hintergrund, den Bewerbungsprozess und die Fähigkeiten, die für den Erfolg in ihrem Job erforderlich sind. Carolin betont, wie wichtig es ist, IT-Technologien, Projektmanagement, Kommunikation und Kundenorientierung zu verstehen. Sie erzählt zudem von einigen spannenden, teilweise internationalen Projekten, an denen sie gearbeitet hat. Beispielsweise wirkte sie bei der Entwicklung einer Vision für ein führendes Energieunternehmen mit. Carolin betont die Unterstützung, die sie von BCG Platinion in ihrer beruflichen Entwicklung erhält...2024-05-2116 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionHighlighting Saving and Financial Literacy with Reem Ikram, CEO and Co-Founder of ThriftplanHow financially prepared are you for retirement? It’s a question that too many people don’t think about until it’s too late. Reem Ikram, CEO and Co-Founder of Thriftplan is on a mission to change that. In this episode we’ll explore how Thriftplan is revolutionizing savings for both employees and employers, promoting long-term financial stability. We dive into the importance of financial literacy, approaches to financial inclusion and regulation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the vital role of women in fintech.Discussion Highlights:The Importance of Savings: Reem Ikram opens the conversa...2024-05-1530 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionNeobanking: The Digital Revolution for SMEs from the Step Conference in Dubai 2024From the Step Conference in Dubai, February 2024, comes an insightful discussion on the transformative impact of neobanks on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Moderated by Annika Melchert, the episode features Meenah Tariq of Metric and Dyota Marsudi of Bank Aladin, who share their pioneering work in making financial management and banking more accessible for SMEs. Discover how these digital platforms are not just alternatives to traditional banking but are redefining the landscape for business growth and financial inclusion. Discussion Highlights:Defining Neobanking: Neobanks redefine banking with digital-first solutions that bypass traditional physical branches, making financial services m...2024-05-0132 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionBreaking Barriers: Women in FinTech with Jacqueline O'Flanagan, Canadian Financial Services Industry Lead at MicrosoftJoin us as we delve into the vibrant intersection of technology, finance, and diversity with Jacqueline O'Flanagan, the guiding force of Microsoft's financial services strategy in Canada. In this enlightening conversation, Jacqueline discusses the efforts to enhance women's roles in finance, the transformative power of AI in the sector, and Microsoft's commitment to fostering a sustainable and inclusive culture. This episode moves beyond a discussion of the current state of women in FinTech, offering a visionary look at the technological innovations driving the future of financial services.Discussion Highlights:Trailblazing Women in FinTech: Jacqueline guides us...2024-04-1730 min

In Her EllementIntroducing Fintech Files from BCG PlatinionThis week on In Her Element, we're bringing you Fintech Files, a podcast from BCG Platinion. A show where we delve deep into the dynamic landscape of Fintech, NeoBanks, and the Digital Banking world, sparking insightful conversations with industry disruptors from around the globe.In this episode, we ask the question: “How many globally lack access to banking?” Astonishingly, one in three. In this insightful conversation, Vera Futorjanski, former Head of Communications at Rocket Internet and founding member of Dubai Future Accelerators, shares her journey. Emphasizing the transformative role of technology, she explores challenges and strategies to enha...2024-04-0333 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionIntroducing In Her Ellement from BCGThis week on Fintech Files, we're bringing you 'In Her Element' from BCG. A show featuring conversations with women at the vanguard of business, digital, and technology. We're delving into how these powerhouse leaders got to where they are—covering everything from the joy of projects gone right to the realities of family responsibilities. In this episode, AI and digital expert Suchi Srinivasan will be introducing fintech practice leader Kamila Rakhimova as her new co-host. If you like this episode, subscribe to 'In Her Ellement' from BCG wherever you get your podcasts to stay up to date with the sh...2024-04-0322 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionCloud for Value with Maxim Afanasyev, Financial Services Industry Lead at Google CloudHow do we elevate our perspective of the cloud from merely a technological tool boosting efficiency, to a strategic ally that addresses key business challenges? Maxim Afanasyev, Financial Services Industry Lead at Google Cloud, shares his insights on the transformative approach of 'cloud for value' within the financial sector. This approach requires shifting focus from an infrastructure-centric view to embracing a strategy enriched with digital, data, and AI innovations. He articulates how this transition is not only reshaping the way financial services operate but also tackling the intricate regulatory landscapes that financial institutions navigate. Discussion Highlights:Cl...2024-03-1930 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionInteroperability in Africa's Financial Landscape with Alfred Mukudu, Financial Services Go-To-Market Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS)We dive into the complexities and opportunities within Africa's financial services sector with Alfred Mukudu, Financial Services Go-To-Market Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS) South Africa. With over 50 countries and about 42 different currencies, Africa presents a unique landscape for financial innovation. Alfred shares insights into the critical role of interoperability, cloud-based solutions, and emerging technologies in driving digital transformation and financial inclusion across the continent.Discussion Highlights:Africa's Financial Landscape: Alfred provides an overview of the complexities and challenges posed by Africa's diverse market landscape, highlighting the varying regulatory environments and the need for tailored technology...2024-03-0531 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionNavigating Compliance and Risk: The Crucial Role of Data with Camila Vicenci Witt, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at InPayHow do companies combat financial crime and adhere to the strict regulations of our industry? Camila Vincenci Witt has unique insight as the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Inpay, a fintech specializing in facilitating cross-border payments. Camila shares the importance of data and data governance in compliance and risk, as well as highlighting the significance of leveraging diverse perspectives as a key strength of her team. Join us for this fascinating conversation with Camila!Discussion Highlights:MobilePay and Identity Verification: Camila delves into her experience working with MobilePay, a digital wallet leveraging the Danish Civil...2024-02-2033 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionSeason One Throwback with Solaris: “How the Latest German Fintech Unicorn Plans to Stay Ahead of Competition” with Dr. Jörg Howein, Former Chief Product OfficerIn this special throwback episode, we revisit one of our favorite moments from Season One with a fintech titan, Dr. Jörg Howein, formerly the Chief Product Officer at Solarisbank. Since we last spoke with Jörg, Solarisbank, now known simply as Solaris, has continued its meteoric rise in the fintech world. In this engaging conversation, Jörg shares valuable insights into how this German fintech unicorn seamlessly transitioned from a monolithic to a self-built modular core, all while ensuring their end customers remained blissfully unaware of the shift. Since our previous encounter with Solaris, the company has...2024-02-0630 min

Baby got BusinessMrs. Bella: Das Ende der YouTube-Era, Kinderlosigkeit und Selbstbewusstsein [VIDEO]Mrs. Bella ist Anfang dreißig und war eine der größten Beauty-Youtuberinnen Deutschlands. Was macht das mit einem, wenn man in der Öffentlichkeit erwachsen geworden ist? Nach beinahe zehn Jahren als Influencerin ist Bella heute vor allem auf Instagram erfolgreich. Wir möchten von ihr wissen: Findet da eigentlich gerade ein Generationswechsel im Influencermarkting statt? Hat sie Angst, irgendwann nicht mehr relevant zu sein? Es ist eine sehr ehrliche und persönliche Folge geworden: Bella erzählt, warum sie sich proaktiv dazu entschieden hat, keine Kinder zu bekommen, was sie sich regelmäßig von ihrer Frauenärztin dazu anhören muss un...2024-02-0153 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionEmpowering Finance through Financial Inclusion with Vera Futorjanski, Founder and CEO of Beyond Global and Veritas VenturesHow many globally lack access to banking? Astonishingly, one in three. In this insightful conversation, Vera Futorjanski, former Head of Communications at Rocket Internet and founding member of Dubai Future Accelerators, shares her journey. Emphasizing the transformative role of technology, she explores challenges and strategies to enhance accessibility and diversity in finance through education and innovation.Discussion Highlights:Dubai as a Hub for Innovation: Vera discusses the unique ecosystem in Dubai, where the government actively supports and accelerates innovation. Vera elaborates on her involvement with the Dubai Future Accelerators program, highlighting the collaboration between government entities...2024-01-2333 min

Baby got BusinessState of the Creator Economy 2024Wo steht die Social Media Marketing Branche im Jahr 2024? Wohin bewegt sich die Creator Economy? Und was sind die Trends & Veränderungen, die jede:r Marketeer, Brand Verantwortliche und Content Creator:in 2024 kennen muss? Es ist inzwischen Tradition - Das BGB Social Media Marketing Update zu Beginn eines neuen Jahres! Zubereitet, gekocht und serviert von Social Media Marketing Expertin und Talent Managerin Ann-Katrin persönlich. In diesem Jahr widmen wir uns der Creator Economy als Ganzes: Von Marktvolumen und Werbewirkung über Umsatzzahlen und Wachstum bis Plattformen und Trends, die nicht zuletzt Auswirkung auf Unternehmenserfolge nehmen. Nach dieser Folge wisst ihr Bes...2024-01-1756 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionHappy New Year from Fintech Files!Happy New Year from your friends at Fintech Files! To kick off 2024 in style, we’re bringing you a throwback to our very first episode of 2023; “Revolutionizing the Future of Finance in the Middle East through Open Banking” with Emir Isik, Head of Business Development from Tarabut Gateway. We felt this was the perfect episode to kick off the new year as there have been so many exciting developments with Open Banking and Tarabut since we had them on the show, including raising $32m in Series A funding round to propel open banking in Saudi Arabia. This episode d...2024-01-0925 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionHappy Holidays from Fintech Files!As a special holiday treat for you, our listeners, we’re revisiting one of our favourite season 2 episodes. It’s “The Art of Navigating a Company Through Rapid Growth and Post-Merger Integration” – with Michael Stephan, COO and Co-founder of Raisin.” They are the first and only pan-European deposit marketplace. Since our 2022 episode, this Berlin-based fintech unicorn has secured over 60 million euros in funding in a series E round.The Berlin-based fintech unicorn Raisin has written quite a success story of organic and inorganic growth since it was founded in 2012. Starting with a “savings-as-a-service” offering, it has massively expanded over th...2023-12-2628 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionGen AI for Financial Institutions: Navigating Regulation, Risk & Opportunities with Kirsten Rulf, Partner and Associate Director at BCGHow should banks navigate Gen AI's regulatory challenges? Kirsten Rulf, BCG Partner and Associate Director, shares key strategies and opportunities. As the former Senior Digital Policy advisor aka “nerd-in-chief” to Chancellor Angela Merkel, Kirsten played a key role in negotiating the EU AI Act. Now, Kirsten guides global Fintech clients in adopting this transformative technology.Discussion Highlights:Regulatory Challenges: Kirsten explores negotiations behind the EU AI Act, detailing the hurdles in aligning Gen AI adoption with regulations and grasping its comprehensive impact on the financial sector.Gen AI Opportunities in Finance: Highlighting potential in personalized interactions such...2023-12-1231 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionSustainable Fintech: Eve Morelli shares Radicant’s Unique Approach to Transparent Digital Banking and InvestingWhat is the role of technology in aligning banking and investments with sustainability? Eve Morelli, Head of Sustainable Transparency unveils Radicant’s unique approach to sustainable finance. Discover how this Swiss digital banking startup integrates the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its framework, ensuring users can see where their money is going and why. This is a special sustainable fintech episode to coincide with the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28. Discussion Highlights:Eve Morelli's Journey: Eve, Head of Sustainable Transparency at Radicant, shares her 20-year journey in sustainable finance, empha...2023-11-2829 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionMeet the HostsWelcome back to Fintech Files from BCG Platinion! In this special episode, "Meet the Hosts," we'll bring you up to speed on our latest endeavors since the last episode and introduce the newest member of our hosting team. Join us for a sneak peek into the exciting topics we're eager to explore this upcoming season.Host Introductions:Nora Hocke: Manager at BCG Platinion, based in Munich, and a passionate diver. Nora specializes in IT strategy, data, AI, and navigating the fintech ecosystem.Annika Melchert: Principal at BCG Platinion, originally from Germany and currently based in the...2023-11-1421 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionFintech Files TrailerAre you ready to unravel the most innovative trends disrupting the world of Fintech today? Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion, where we delve deep into the dynamic landscape of Fintech, NeoBanks, and the Digital Banking world, sparking insightful conversations with industry disruptors from around the globe.Hosted by Nora Hocke, a manager at BCG Platinion in Munich, and Annika Melchert, a principal currently based in the Middle East, our hosts specialize in IT strategy, modern tech architecture, and state-of-the-art banking. In their work, they've collaborated with some of today's most innovative Fintechs to transform...2023-11-0801 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“Data Powers Finance” with Antonio Martinez from SnowflakeIn this episode, the hosts Annika and Nora dive deep into the world of data with Antonio Martinez, Industry Solution Architect at Snowflake, the world's leading cloud-based data platform. We explore how data has become the lifeblood of the finance industry enabled by Snowflake's cutting-edge technology and advanced data analytics possibilities. Antonio shares how their powerful platform is transforming the way banks and fintechs manage, process and utilize data. Whether you're a bank looking to streamline your data processing, or a fintech striving to gain a competitive edge, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we uncover...2023-04-0534 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“Data Powers Finance” with Antonio Martinez from SnowflakeIn this episode, the hosts Annika and Nora dive deep into the world of data with Antonio Martinez, Industry Solution Architect at Snowflake, the world's leading cloud-based data platform. We explore how data has become the lifeblood of the finance industry enabled by Snowflake's cutting-edge technology and advanced data analytics possibilities. Antonio shares how their powerful platform is transforming the way banks and fintechs manage, process and utilize data. Whether you're a bank looking to streamline your data processing, or a fintech striving to gain a competitive edge, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we uncover...2023-04-0534 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“International Women’s Day: Embracing Equity in Banking”In celebration of International Women's Day, Nora and Annika are joined by two BCG colleagues and renowned leaders in the financial institution's space, Claudia Rasper (Partner) and Jan Koserski (Partner & Managing Director). Together, they co-authored BCG’s "Gender Equality in the European Banking Industry" report, which explores the current state of gender equality in leadership within Europe’s top 50 banks and track their year-on-year development. Listen in to hear them discuss what needs to be done to break down barriers, advance gender parity in the banking sector, and create an equitable workplace. 2023-03-0827 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“International Women’s Day: Embracing Equity in Banking”In celebration of International Women's Day, Nora and Annika are joined by two BCG colleagues and renowned leaders in the financial institution's space, Claudia Rasper (Partner) and Jan Koserski (Partner & Managing Director). Together, they co-authored BCG’s "Gender Equality in the European Banking Industry" report, which explores the current state of gender equality in leadership within Europe’s top 50 banks and track their year-on-year development. Listen in to hear them discuss what needs to be done to break down barriers, advance gender parity in the banking sector, and create an equitable workplace. 2023-03-0827 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“Revolutionizing the Future of Finance in the Middle East through Open Banking” with Emir Isik, Head of Business Development from Tarabut GatewayWelcome to the world of open banking! In our first episode of 2023, we dive deep into the buzzword that’s taking the financial world by storm. What is open banking? Why is it relevant? And how is it transforming the finance landscape in the Middle East? Join Emir Isik, Head of Business Development at Tarabut Gateway, the largest open banking platform in the region, as he delves into the organization’s challenges, opportunities, the role it plays in Saudi Vision 2030 and its impact on the future of finance.2023-02-1526 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“Revolutionizing the Future of Finance in the Middle East through Open Banking” with Emir Isik, Head of Business Development from Tarabut GatewayWelcome to the world of open banking! In our first episode of 2023, we dive deep into the buzzword that’s taking the financial world by storm. What is open banking? Why is it relevant? And how is it transforming the finance landscape in the Middle East? Join Emir Isik, Head of Business Development at Tarabut Gateway, the largest open banking platform in the region, as he delves into the organization’s challenges, opportunities, the role it plays in Saudi Vision 2030 and its impact on the future of finance.2023-02-1526 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“Credit Meets Climate: The Role of Banks in Fighting Climate Change” with Hugh Shannon, Head of Sales & Customer Success at OakNorthOakNorth has rethought credit decisioning with their data-centric credit intelligence platform. Even more interestingly, their first real-life reference was their own bank. Be it the bank or the software provider, both OakNorth companies share a common focus topic: climate change. Listen in to learn what banks can do to address this global matter now! 2022-11-0243 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“Credit Meets Climate: The Role of Banks in Fighting Climate Change” with Hugh Shannon, Head of Sales & Customer Success at OakNorthOakNorth has rethought credit decisioning with their data-centric credit intelligence platform. Even more interestingly, their first real-life reference was their own bank. Be it the bank or the software provider, both OakNorth companies share a common focus topic: climate change. Listen in to learn what banks can do to address this global matter now! 2022-11-0243 min

In Her EllementMeet the Host Suchi Srinivasan We’re kicking off Season 2 with our new co-host Suchi Srinivasan, an AI and digital expert and Managing Director and Partner at BCG Platinion. In this episode, Suchi takes us on the journey that led her to the top of a field that's straight out of science fiction.Suchi grew up with a dad who worked as an engineer, and vividly remembers the tech he brought home with him from work. After her studies, she went on to work as a software engineer at the former Bell Telephone Laboratories, moving on to Microsoft during a time of hug...2022-10-3116 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion"Modern Fintechs Are Born in the Cloud” with Anton Langbroek, General Manager DACH & CEE at MambuHardly any other fintech is tied as strongly to the terms “next-gen core banking” and “cloud first” as the unicorn Mambu. Bringing in broad experience across the fintech and banking ecosystem, Mambu General Manager Anton Langbroek shares his views on modern versus traditional core banking systems. What are the implications of a modern core banking system on the customer experience but also operability? How can incumbent banks migrate from a traditional to a modern core banking system? And how can software as a service be realized if the regulator imposes restrictions in terms of hosting location? Listen in to find out!2022-08-1035 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion"Modern Fintechs Are Born in the Cloud” with Anton Langbroek, General Manager DACH & CEE at MambuHardly any other fintech is tied as strongly to the terms “next-gen core banking” and “cloud first” as the unicorn Mambu. Bringing in broad experience across the fintech and banking ecosystem, Mambu General Manager Anton Langbroek shares his views on modern versus traditional core banking systems. What are the implications of a modern core banking system on the customer experience but also operability? How can incumbent banks migrate from a traditional to a modern core banking system? And how can software as a service be realized if the regulator imposes restrictions in terms of hosting location? Listen in to find out!2022-08-1035 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“Finding the Sweet Spot in B2B Payments: Mondu and Its ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Offering” with Philipp Povel and Malte Huffman, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of MonduWhile other “buy now, pay later” players are laying off employees to make up for increasingly pessimistic market expectations, the Berlin-based fintech Mondu just raised €40M in funding. We met with the two co-founders, Malte Huffman and Philipp Povel, and asked them about their secret recipe for building yet another successful start-up, the challenges of integrating into B2B ecosystems, and their approach to create a tech platform that caters to their ambitious growth plans. Listen in and find out what role our previous guest Raisin plays in the Mondu landscape and how Mondu differs from marketplace payments provider Payaut. 2022-06-2938 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“Finding the Sweet Spot in B2B Payments: Mondu and Its ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Offering” with Philipp Povel and Malte Huffman, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of MonduWhile other “buy now, pay later” players are laying off employees to make up for increasingly pessimistic market expectations, the Berlin-based fintech Mondu just raised €40M in funding. We met with the two co-founders, Malte Huffman and Philipp Povel, and asked them about their secret recipe for building yet another successful start-up, the challenges of integrating into B2B ecosystems, and their approach to create a tech platform that caters to their ambitious growth plans. Listen in and find out what role our previous guest Raisin plays in the Mondu landscape and how Mondu differs from marketplace payments provider Payaut. 2022-06-2938 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“UpLyvt and Their Plan to Unlock Women’s Financial Health” with Alexa Cotiaux, Cofounder of UpLyvtWe invited Alexa Cotiaux, cofounder of UpLyvt to our first live recording session ever that took place during an internal women’s event! UpLyvt is an early-stage fintech from Berlin that focuses on female wealth management and financial well-being. We chatted with Alexa about UpLyvt’s purpose and product vision and what role a low-code platform plays in their product development approach. In addition, she shared with us her secrets of personal drive and some best practices for balancing parenthood and being a fintech founder. 2022-05-2529 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“UpLyvt and Their Plan to Unlock Women’s Financial Health” with Alexa Cotiaux, Cofounder of UpLyvtWe invited Alexa Cotiaux, cofounder of UpLyvt to our first live recording session ever that took place during an internal women’s event! UpLyvt is an early-stage fintech from Berlin that focuses on female wealth management and financial well-being. We chatted with Alexa about UpLyvt’s purpose and product vision and what role a low-code platform plays in their product development approach. In addition, she shared with us her secrets of personal drive and some best practices for balancing parenthood and being a fintech founder. 2022-05-2529 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“Why API-First Is Not Only Relevant for Fintechs” with Ove Kreison, CTO and Co-founder of TuumWhat makes an Estonian fintech cooler than a Californian one? Probably not just the weather! It’s time to get to know Tuum and its mission to help banks stay in the current digital age. Listen in on this episode with Ove Kreison, CTO and Co-founder of Tuum—formerly known as Modularbank—about what characterizes a state-of-the-art core banking system and why modern APIs are even more important for incumbent banks. 2022-05-1128 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“Why API-First Is Not Only Relevant for Fintechs” with Ove Kreison, CTO and Co-founder of TuumWhat makes an Estonian fintech cooler than a Californian one? Probably not just the weather! It’s time to get to know Tuum and its mission to help banks stay in the current digital age. Listen in on this episode with Ove Kreison, CTO and Co-founder of Tuum—formerly known as Modularbank—about what characterizes a state-of-the-art core banking system and why modern APIs are even more important for incumbent banks. 2022-05-1128 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“The Art of Navigating a Company Through Rapid Growth and Post-Merger Integration”—with Michael Stephan, COO and Co-founder of RaisinThe Berlin-based fintech unicorn Raisin has written quite a success story of organic and inorganic growth since it was founded in 2012. Starting with a “savings-as-a-service” offering, it has massively expanded over the years both in functionality and in markets. Most recently, it merged with its former competitor Deposit Solutions to grow even stronger. Listen in to this episode to learn about Raisin’s evolution and the challenges they’ve overcome—both technical and operational—and hear about what lies ahead on their journey to become one of the biggest European open banking fintechs.2022-04-2728 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“The Art of Navigating a Company Through Rapid Growth and Post-Merger Integration”—with Michael Stephan, COO and Co-founder of RaisinThe Berlin-based fintech unicorn Raisin has written quite a success story of organic and inorganic growth since it was founded in 2012. Starting with a “savings-as-a-service” offering, it has massively expanded over the years both in functionality and in markets. Most recently, it merged with its former competitor Deposit Solutions to grow even stronger. Listen in to this episode to learn about Raisin’s evolution and the challenges they’ve overcome—both technical and operational—and hear about what lies ahead on their journey to become one of the biggest European open banking fintechs.2022-04-2728 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionAbout Your Favorite Fintech PodcastA warm welcome to the Fintech and Digital Banking Podcast hosted by Annika, Manager, and Nora, Senior Consultant, from the BCG Platinion’s Financial Institutions Practice. Join us as we uncover the best-kept secrets of neobank and fintech experts and learn what’s hot and what’s next on the tech side of banking. Any questions? Reach out to us: fintech-podcast@bgcplatinion.com 2022-04-0611 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG PlatinionAbout Your Favorite Fintech PodcastA warm welcome to the Fintech and Digital Banking Podcast hosted by Annika, Manager, and Nora, Senior Consultant, from the BCG Platinion’s Financial Institutions Practice. Join us as we uncover the best-kept secrets of neobank and fintech experts and learn what’s hot and what’s next on the tech side of banking. Any questions? Reach out to us: fintech-podcast@bgcplatinion.com 2022-04-0611 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“Why Banking and Flawless Customer Experience Are Not Contrary to Each Other ” With Thomas Fuss (CTO) and Elliott Haralambous (Global Strategic Partnerships and Alliances Lead) from BackbaseWhile flawless customer experience seems to be more naturally aligned with new-grown Fintechs rather than incumbent banks, some solutions venture to bridge the gap between complex infrastructures and modern user-centric processes. Join Annika and Nora in this episode with Thomas Fuss and Elliott Haralambous from Backbase, the frontrunner in the digital banking engagement platform space, on how to introduce modern customer journeys on top of legacy technology to fuel the ambition in architecting banking around the customers. 2021-12-0841 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“Why Banking and Flawless Customer Experience Are Not Contrary to Each Other ” With Thomas Fuss (CTO) and Elliott Haralambous (Global Strategic Partnerships and Alliances Lead) from BackbaseWhile flawless customer experience seems to be more naturally aligned with new-grown Fintechs rather than incumbent banks, some solutions venture to bridge the gap between complex infrastructures and modern user-centric processes. Join Annika and Nora in this episode with Thomas Fuss and Elliott Haralambous from Backbase, the frontrunner in the digital banking engagement platform space, on how to introduce modern customer journeys on top of legacy technology to fuel the ambition in architecting banking around the customers. 2021-12-0841 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“How to Build a Bank from Scratch” with Thomas Hilgendorff, CEO and Co-Founder of YapealPersonalized IBANs, biweekly feature releases, a special banking license just for Fintechs, a custom-developed core banking system, 100% cloud-native—what sounds like the future for most incumbent banks is already a reality for Yapeal, the rising star in the Swiss fintech market. Join Annika and Nora on their talk with Thomas Hilgendorff, CEO and Co-Founder of Yapeal, about his story of how a group of 12 experienced bankers ventured to join the international competition of challenger banks. At Yapeal, they rethink what customer-centric banking can look like in the digital world of the future. 2021-11-2428 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“How to Build a Bank from Scratch” with Thomas Hilgendorff, CEO and Co-Founder of YapealPersonalized IBANs, biweekly feature releases, a special banking license just for Fintechs, a custom-developed core banking system, 100% cloud-native—what sounds like the future for most incumbent banks is already a reality for Yapeal, the rising star in the Swiss fintech market. Join Annika and Nora on their talk with Thomas Hilgendorff, CEO and Co-Founder of Yapeal, about his story of how a group of 12 experienced bankers ventured to join the international competition of challenger banks. At Yapeal, they rethink what customer-centric banking can look like in the digital world of the future. 2021-11-2428 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion„How to be at the Forefront of Innovation in the Institutional Crypto Space” – With Henrik Gebbing, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of FinoaWhen talking about the crypto market, there are similarities to the traditional finance one. However, it is barely a “the winner takes it all” market, which provides opportunities for everyone to grow. Nevertheless, ten years in the future, crypto native players will have outperformed traditional banks. Therefore trust is required for Fintechs such as Finoa, a regulated Digital Asset Platform for institutional investors, to scale and capture incumbents’ market share by building a relationship with the customers to provide professional services as a regulated financial institution. But how to target such an ambivalent and ambitious goal? Listen to this episod...2021-11-0335 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion„How to be at the Forefront of Innovation in the Institutional Crypto Space” – With Henrik Gebbing, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of FinoaWhen talking about the crypto market, there are similarities to the traditional finance one. However, it is barely a “the winner takes it all” market, which provides opportunities for everyone to grow. Nevertheless, ten years in the future, crypto native players will have outperformed traditional banks. Therefore trust is required for Fintechs such as Finoa, a regulated Digital Asset Platform for institutional investors, to scale and capture incumbents’ market share by building a relationship with the customers to provide professional services as a regulated financial institution. But how to target such an ambivalent and ambitious goal? Listen to this episod...2021-11-0335 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“About Germany’s First Crypto Saving Plans and the Pioneering Role of the Country in the Blockchain Regulation“ with Philipp Beer, Chief Growth Officer at NuriHardly any other neobank is growing as fast as Nuri, formerly named Bitwala. Trying out some roads not taken yet by other mainstream providers. Nuri offers the world's first banking service that combines a full German bank account with access to cryptocurrencies, digital assets and blockchain-based financial services. But what is their secret recipe for success? Listen in to this episode with Nuri’s Chief Growth Officer Philipp Beer where he shares insights about Nuri's crypto saving plans, the pioneering role of Germany in the field of crypto regulation and how to combine technologies as a competitive advantage. 2021-10-2027 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“About Germany’s First Crypto Saving Plans and the Pioneering Role of the Country in the Blockchain Regulation“ with Philipp Beer, Chief Growth Officer at NuriHardly any other neobank is growing as fast as Nuri, formerly named Bitwala. Trying out some roads not taken yet by other mainstream providers. Nuri offers the world's first banking service that combines a full German bank account with access to cryptocurrencies, digital assets and blockchain-based financial services. But what is their secret recipe for success? Listen in to this episode with Nuri’s Chief Growth Officer Philipp Beer where he shares insights about Nuri's crypto saving plans, the pioneering role of Germany in the field of crypto regulation and how to combine technologies as a competitive advantage. 2021-10-2027 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“Payaut’s Tech Stack Transformation Enables Marketplace Payments at Scale” with Simon Hall, CTO of PayautIn this episode we introduce you to a niche fintech that successfully rides on the platform economy wave: The Amsterdam-based Payaut offers payment services to small and medium sized marketplaces. Listen in to learn from their CTO Simon Hall, former Chief IT Architect at BCG Platinion, what Payaut’s value proposition looks like, why they designed their technology platform the way they did, and how they balance automation and regulation. 2021-09-2934 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“Payaut’s Tech Stack Transformation Enables Marketplace Payments at Scale” with Simon Hall, CTO of PayautIn this episode we introduce you to a niche fintech that successfully rides on the platform economy wave: The Amsterdam-based Payaut offers payment services to small and medium sized marketplaces. Listen in to learn from their CTO Simon Hall, former Chief IT Architect at BCG Platinion, what Payaut’s value proposition looks like, why they designed their technology platform the way they did, and how they balance automation and regulation. 2021-09-2934 min

Innovadores al Fin del MundoInnovadores al Fin del Mundo Capítulo 51 Segunda temporada Mauro Strione Lead Agile Coach en BCG Platinion , ingeniero informático.Mauro Strione, Lead Agile Coach en BCG Platinion , ingeniero informático , MBA, experto en metodologías ágiles y speaker internacional en agilismo. Co-fundador de Agile Open Cam (Evento comunitario y colaborativo de agilismo) www.aldeacowork.com 2021-09-2842 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“What Incumbent Banks can Learn from Fintechs” with Jürgen Eckel, Ludger Küpper and Boris Stoff (Managing Directors of BCG Digital Ventures and BCG Platinion)Observing the latest funding rounds and market values, it appears that successful Fintechs are rapidly catching up with incumbent banks. While what we currently observe is just the tip of the iceberg, the rate of change and the rate of growth in the Fintech space is going to continue. How does it affect the banking sector? And what can incumbent banks learn from those Fintechs? Join the latest episode with Jürgen Eckel (Partner and Managing Director, BCG Digital Ventures), Ludger Küpper (Managing Director and Head of Financial Institutions Practice Area, BCG Platinion) and Boris Stoff (Managing Director, BCG Pl...2021-09-1540 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“What Incumbent Banks can Learn from Fintechs” with Jürgen Eckel, Ludger Küpper and Boris Stoff (Managing Directors of BCG Digital Ventures and BCG Platinion)Observing the latest funding rounds and market values, it appears that successful Fintechs are rapidly catching up with incumbent banks. While what we currently observe is just the tip of the iceberg, the rate of change and the rate of growth in the Fintech space is going to continue. How does it affect the banking sector? And what can incumbent banks learn from those Fintechs? Join the latest episode with Jürgen Eckel (Partner and Managing Director, BCG Digital Ventures), Ludger Küpper (Managing Director and Head of Financial Institutions Practice Area, BCG Platinion) and Boris Stoff (Managing Director, BCG Pl...2021-09-1540 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“The Future Is Decentralized” with Peter Grosskopf, Co-Founder/CTO of Stealth Decentralized Finance Company (Part 2)In our second episode with him, our guest Peter Grosskopf, one of the leading crypto and fintech experts, shares his perspective on how distributed ledger technologies will impact the future of financial services. If you’ve ever looked for a simple explanation for decentralized finance and the blockchain, listen in now and impress your grandma later.2021-09-0134 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“The Future Is Decentralized” with Peter Grosskopf, Co-Founder/CTO of Stealth Decentralized Finance Company (Part 2)In our second episode with him, our guest Peter Grosskopf, one of the leading crypto and fintech experts, shares his perspective on how distributed ledger technologies will impact the future of financial services. If you’ve ever looked for a simple explanation for decentralized finance and the blockchain, listen in now and impress your grandma later.2021-08-3134 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“Why Upvest Considers the Licensing Process as a Chance for Their Full-Stack Investment Offering” with Tobias Auferoth, CFO of UpvestFull-stack investment offerings with a scope similar to incumbent banks are still rare in the European banking landscape. The German-based fintech Upvest has just positioned themselves in that niche with their "Investment as a service" offering. In parallel, they are just in the process of applying for a full securities trading bank license. Keen to learn how they consider regulation as a chance, and how they've built their cloud-based investment platform? Join Annika and Nora on this episode with Tobias Auferoth, CFO of Upvest, to get to know the process of obtaining a banking license and what advantages this brings...2021-08-1827 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“Why Upvest Considers the Licensing Process as a Chance for Their Full-Stack Investment Offering” with Tobias Auferoth, CFO of UpvestFull-stack investment offerings with a scope similar to incumbent banks are still rare in the European banking landscape. The German-based fintech Upvest has just positioned themselves in that niche with their "Investment as a service" offering. In parallel, they are just in the process of applying for a full securities trading bank license. Keen to learn how they consider regulation as a chance, and how they've built their cloud-based investment platform? Join Annika and Nora on this episode with Tobias Auferoth, CFO of Upvest, to get to know the process of obtaining a banking license and what advantages this brings...2021-08-1827 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“How the Latest German Fintech Unicorn Plans to Stay Ahead of Competition” with Dr. Jörg Howein, Chief Product Officer of SolarisbankMigrating core banking systems is a topic that may give you a headache before you even start getting into it. But what if you already would have been part of it without knowing? Germany’s latest fintech unicorn Solarisbank just demonstrated how to smoothly transition from a monolithic to a self-built modular core without its end customers even noticing. Want to find out how? Listen in to this episode with Dr. Jörg Howein, CPO at Solarisbank, in which he shares about the details and gives you a sneak preview into how Solarisbank plans to stay at the forefront of its...2021-08-0530 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“How the Latest German Fintech Unicorn Plans to Stay Ahead of Competition” with Dr. Jörg Howein, Chief Product Officer of SolarisbankMigrating core banking systems is a topic that may give you a headache before you even start getting into it. But what if you already would have been part of it without knowing? Germany’s latest fintech unicorn Solarisbank just demonstrated how to smoothly transition from a monolithic to a self-built modular core without its end customers even noticing. Want to find out how? Listen in to this episode with Dr. Jörg Howein, CPO at Solarisbank, in which he shares about the details and gives you a sneak preview into how Solarisbank plans to stay at the forefront of its...2021-08-0430 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“Everyone Should Be Able to Fulfill Their Financial Potential” with Jurek Herwig, Co-Founder and CTO of forget.financeIn the race to provide the best and simplest user experience ever, financial services still offer a promising playground for start-ups. Digital finance offerings are more popular than ever—forget.finance is well on the way to becoming one of them. With its ambition to offer a holistic, mobile-based financial coach, they are likely to be one of the most promising fintechs in the German market. Join us as we talk to Jurek Herwig, Co-Founder and CTO, about his vision, the characteristics of a modern banking IT architecture, and his ambitions for the future. 2021-07-2225 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion“How to Build a Great Fintech” with Peter Grosskopf, Co-Founder/CTO of Stealth Decentralized Finance Company (Part 1)He is one of Germany’s leading crypto and fintech experts and is about to launch a promising decentralized finance (DeFi) start-up: Peter Grosskopf, former CTO of Börse Stuttgart Digital Exchange and Solarisbank. In this episode, we talk about his previous experiences and challenges as CTO of a fintech. Join us as Peter shares the lessons he learned on leading high-performing tech teams and find out how “compliance by design” plays a central role in this 2021-07-2228 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“Everyone Should Be Able to Fulfill Their Financial Potential” with Jurek Herwig, Co-Founder and CTO of forget.financeIn the race to provide the best and simplest user experience ever, financial services still offer a promising playground for start-ups. Digital finance offerings are more popular than ever—forget.finance is well on the way to becoming one of them. With its ambition to offer a holistic, mobile-based financial coach, they are likely to be one of the most promising fintechs in the German market. Join us as we talk to Jurek Herwig, Co-Founder and CTO, about his vision, the characteristics of a modern banking IT architecture, and his ambitions for the future. 2021-07-2125 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG Platinion“How to Build a Great Fintech” with Peter Grosskopf, Co-Founder/CTO of Stealth Decentralized Finance Company (Part 1)He is one of Germany’s leading crypto and fintech experts and is about to launch a promising decentralized finance (DeFi) start-up: Peter Grosskopf, former CTO of Börse Stuttgart Digital Exchange and Solarisbank. In this episode, we talk about his previous experiences and challenges as CTO of a fintech. Join us as Peter shares the lessons he learned on leading high-performing tech teams and find out how “compliance by design” plays a central role in this 2021-07-2128 min

Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionMeet your hostsA warm welcome to this first season by our hosts! Meet Annika, Manager, and Nora, Senior Consultant from the Financial Institutions Practice at BCG Platinion. The two fintech and neobank experts host the Fintech and Digital Banking Podcast, in which they talk with handpicked tech and banking experts about how technology will transform the financial services industry. Learn more about Annika and Nora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annika-melchert/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/norahocke/ Learn more about BCG Platinion: https://bcgplatinion.com/cema/ https://de.linkedin.com/company...2021-07-2003 min

The Fintech & Digital Banking Podcast by Annika Melchert & Nora Hocke - presented by BCG PlatinionMeet your hostsA warm welcome to this first season by our hosts! Meet Annika, Manager, and Nora, Senior Consultant from the Financial Institutions Practice at BCG Platinion. The two fintech and neobank experts host the Fintech and Digital Banking Podcast, in which they talk with handpicked tech and banking experts about how technology will transform the financial services industry. Learn more about Annika and Nora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annika-melchert/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/norahocke/ Learn more about BCG Platinion: https://bcgplatinion.com/cema/ https://de.linkedin.com/company/bcg-platinion 2021-07-2003 min

The Decision CornerCyber Scenario Planning with Alan Iny, Sanjay Khanna, and Michael CodenIn this episode of the podcast, Brooke chairs a roundtable discussion at the intersection of risk, scenario planning and cybersecurity. His guests are Sanjay Khanna, Strategic Advisor and Foresight Expert, and Advisor to The Decision Lab; Alan Iny, Global Lead for Creativity and Scenarios at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Michael Coden, Global Lead for BCG Platinion’s Cybersecurity Practice. Together they discuss the human and systemic vulnerabilities that expose us to cybersecurity risks, and how scenario planning and creative problem solving can help mitigate such threats. Drawing from countless real-world examples of major global crises, they argue th...2021-07-0556 min

BCG Platinion On DigitalKaralee, Neveen, and Darshana on Women In TechIn a special episode, Karalee Close, Global Leader of BCG’s Technology Advantage Practice, discusses BCG’s latest research – How Women Make It to the Top in Technology – with Neveen Awad, Managing Director & Partner, and Darshana Thakker, PLA Principal IT Architect.---Led by experts around the world, the BCG Platinion on Digital Podcast tackles the strategies that companies are using to push the edge of possibility in digital innovation, with learnings that can be applied to any business, for any industry. As we gear up for our second season, enjoy a special episode on t...2021-03-2321 min

Reimagining Cyber - real world perspectives on cybersecurityMeasuring Cyber Resilience - Ep 6In this week’s Reimagining Cyber podcast, we hear from BCG Platinion Managing Director, Nadya Bartol, who shares some wise tips on measurement best practices and how to keep your cybersecurity game strong.Follow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.Get in touch via reimaginingcyber@gmail.com As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcast and Best 70 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts rankings.2021-02-1616 min

BCG Platinion On DigitalPhil Gerrard on DesignPhil Gerrard – BCG Platinion Associate Director based in London – joins host Tim Lum to discuss the value that design has to offer in an increasingly bionic world.---The BCG Platinion on Digital Podcast brings you expert discussions on how winning organisations are harnessing new technologies and digital ways of working. Every episode features a topic at the core of BCG Platinion; adoption of emerging technologies, digital design, IT engineering and architecture, Agile and cybersecurity. Subscribe now for the latest perspectives from knowledge leaders in technology and digital transformation .Learn more about...2021-01-2923 min

BCG Platinion On DigitalJulian Herman on Corporate VC and StartupsJulian Herman, BCG Managing Director in our Santiago office, joins Tim Lum to discuss the world of start-ups and how they can empower innovation in a corporate setting.---The BCG Platinion on Digital Podcast brings you expert discussions on how winning organisations are harnessing new technologies and digital ways of working. Every episode features a topic at the core of BCG Platinion; adoption of emerging technologies, digital design, IT engineering and architecture, Agile and cybersecurity. Subscribe now for the latest perspectives from knowledge leaders in technology and digital transformation .Learn m...2021-01-2125 min

BCG Platinion On DigitalJose Luis Martin on Data Centre MigrationDo you know what components and technology sit behind all the data you use? In this episode, we chat with Jose Luis, BCG Platinion Managing Director in our Madrid office, to explore the topic of Data Centres and the value that they provide. ---The BCG Platinion on Digital Podcast brings you expert discussions on how winning organisations are harnessing new technologies and digital ways of working. Every episode features a topic at the core of BCG Platinion; adoption of emerging technologies, digital design, IT engineering and architecture, Agile and cybersecurity. Subscribe now fo...2021-01-1423 min

BCG Platinion On DigitalLouis Debatte-Monroy & Gregory De Jans on TomTom and APIsIn a special guest episode, we are joined by TomTom’s Head of Developer Portal, Gregory De Jans, and Head of Product Marketing, Louis Debatte-Monroy. We chat about how API’s can create new business models for enterprises and what you might need to consider when marketing to a new community of users and consumers.---The BCG Platinion on Digital Podcast brings you expert discussions on how winning organisations are harnessing new technologies and digital ways of working. Every episode features a topic at the core of BCG Platinion; adoption of emerging technologies, digital desi...2021-01-0739 min

BCG Platinion On DigitalJilco Schuurmans on Data in EnergyIn this episode, host Tim Lum meets with Jilco Schuurmans, BCG Platinion Managing Director based out of Amsterdam. Jilco discusses how data has evolved and has taken off over the last few years. We also hear what steps companies can take to simplify access, leverage and use their data.---The BCG Platinion on Digital Podcast brings you expert discussions on how winning organisations are harnessing new technologies and digital ways of working. Every episode features a topic at the core of BCG Platinion; adoption of emerging technologies, digital design, IT engineering and architecture, Agile...2020-12-1823 min

BCG Platinion On DigitalAssaf Tayar on the Insurance IndustryAssaf Tayar, BCG Platinion Managing Director, discusses what traditional insurance businesses are doing to digitally transform themselves and what the insurance tech firms are doing to disrupt the industry. We also explore the idea of the bionic company and how it is the next frontier of digital transformation.---The BCG Platinion on Digital Podcast brings you expert discussions on how winning organisations are harnessing new technologies and digital ways of working. Every episode features a topic at the core of BCG Platinion; adoption of emerging technologies, digital design, IT engineering and architecture, Agile and...2020-12-0928 min

Agile LatamCapítulo 12 - ¿Agilidad Técnica? con Juan Carlos EscalanteEn el capítulo 12 de Agile Latam, nos encontramos, con Juan Carlos Escalante, Chief IT Architect at BCG Platinion. Para hablar de “Agilidad Técnica”, desde su visión, donde se encuentran, el mundo técnico y la agilidad, la interdependencia, desafíos del mundo técnico en organizaciones, tendencias en tecnología y cómo podemos ampliar nuestra visión desde la diversidad construyendo capacidades en el camino.2020-11-1253 min

BCG Platinion On DigitalBCG Platinion on Digital TrailerThe BCG Platinion on Digital Podcast brings you expert discussions on how winning organisations are harnessing new technologies and digital ways of working. Every episode features a topic at the core of BCG Platinion; adoption of emerging technologies, digital design, IT engineering and architecture, Agile and cybersecurity. Subscribe now for the latest perspectives from knowledge leaders in technology and digital transformation .Learn more about BCG Platinion on our Website or LinkedIn 2020-08-2801 min

SaaS Insider040: Interview with Evgeni Kouris and Taner Akcok of GamewheelSaaS Insider is a podcast about growth, marketing and sales in Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. This week is a double feature, with the CEO and CMO of Gamewheel. We talk about gamification, automation and monetization. Plus selling a tool that automates creativity and the complications that this entails. Evgeni Evgeni is an artist, entrepreneur and technology expert. He was born in Russia and studied computer science and economy in Germany. Afterwards he created the first global web-based certification platform at TUV Group and worked at BCG/Platinion as a strategic consultant and...2017-01-0340 min