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FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast118. Exploring Stablecoins with Miriam Kiwan | A Deep Dive into Financial Inclusion and BlockchainJoin hosts Ronit and Gaurav as they dive into a compelling conversation with Miriam Kiwan, VP, MEA at Circle, about the transformative potential of stablecoins.In this episode, Miriam explores how stablecoins like Circle's USDC are reshaping financial inclusion, revolutionising remittances, and transforming business operations in developing economies. Gain valuable insights into the blockchain ecosystem driving innovation and why stablecoins are the foundation for a transparent, decentralised financial future.In partnership with CFTE, myco.io & MENA Fintech Association and sponsored by Aquanow and SDC Network.Tune in to uncover what’s next for financial inclusion and blockchain innovation!
2025-03-0540 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast110. The Impact of AI on Financial Services with Nare Vardanyan, Co-Founder and CEO of NtropyJoin hosts Ronit and Gaurav as they dive into a compelling conversation with Nare Vardanyan, Co-Founder and CEO of Ntropy, a leading innovator in AI-driven financial solutions.
In this episode, Nare shares her vision for the future of financial services, exploring how AI is revolutionising data organisation, customer onboarding, and fraud prevention. Gain valuable insights into how Ntropy is tackling unstructured data, fostering innovation, and empowering businesses with actionable intelligence.
Discover why the shift to AI-driven solutions is not just about cost and time savings but about reshaping the future of financial ecosystems for everyone.
2024-12-0447 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast109. Reimagining Financial Connectivity with Xalts’ Supreet Kaur and Ashutosh GoelJoin hosts Ronit and Gaurav as they dive into a compelling conversation with Supreet Kaur and Ashutosh Goel, co-founders of Xalts, a leading innovator in enterprise financial connectivity.
In this episode, Supreet and Ashutosh explore how their fintech solutions are transforming the way global corporations connect and operate. Discover how Xalts is collaborating with global banks, Fortune 500 companies, and tech leaders to redefine financial workflows and drive innovation in fintech.
Gain valuable insights into how APIs and blockchain are reshaping enterprise financial services, the biggest hurdles in financial connectivity...
2024-11-2938 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast109. Reimagining Financial Connectivity: Xalts’ Vision for the Future with Ashtoush Goel and Supreet KaurJoin hosts Ronit and Gaurav as they explore the future of financial connectivity with Ashtoush Goel and Supreet Kaur, co-founders of Xalts, a trailblazing leader in financial technology innovation.
In this episode, Ashtoush and Supreet share their vision for reimagining how financial ecosystems connect and operate. Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on the transformative power of emerging technologies, the challenges of scaling solutions in global markets, and Xalts' unique approach to bridging gaps in financial infrastructure.
Gain insights into the strategies driving Xalts’ success, from leveraging cutting-edge tools to fostering partnerships that accelerate innovation and in...
2024-11-2743 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast108. The Future of Payments in the Middle East with Nandan Mer, CEO of Network InternationalJoin hosts Ronit and Gaurav as they dive into a compelling conversation with Nandan Mer, CEO of Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa.
In this episode, Nandan shares his vision for the future of digital payments, exploring how regions like the GCC and Africa are rapidly transforming their payment ecosystems. Gain valuable insights into how Network International is addressing infrastructure challenges, fostering innovation, and driving the shift from cash to digital.
Discover the role of government-led financial infrastructure, the importance of partnerships in the payments industry, and the strategies that have...
2024-11-2228 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast107. Crypto’s Next Wave: Insights from Lory Kehoe, CCO of M2Welcome to FUMO – The Future of Money podcast! 🎙️ Join hosts Ronit and Gaurav as they dive into a compelling conversation with Lory Kehoe, Chief Commercial Officer of M2, a trailblazing crypto investment platform. In this episode, we explore M2’s vision to connect traditional finance with the digital asset universe and gain valuable insights into the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.
Discover how M2 is driving institutional interest in digital finance, attracting hedge funds, asset managers, and retail investors. Lory shares M2’s strategies for building trust, navigating complex regulations, and empowering customers in the new digital economy.
In partnership with CFTE...
2024-11-1338 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast106. Explore 360° of global payment infrastructure on this episode of the FUMO podcast at 24 Fintech!At 24 Fintech, we’re excited to bring you another insightful episode of the FUMO podcast, featuring special guest Douglas Arner, Kerry Holdings Professor in Law at the University of Hong Kong as he dives into the latest developments in payment systems worldwide, with key government initiatives shaping the future of finance.
Join Douglas as he unpacks the global landscape of payment infrastructure, uncovering hidden opportunities and highlighting ongoing projects in various regions
🔍 Listen to this episode and learn:
🔷 India’s strategy in the digital revolution: How the India stack...
2024-09-1923 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast105. Future of Payment & QR Code Technology with Kelvin Li, Head of Platform Tech Business Unit at Ant InternationalDiscover the technology of QR Code payment by Alipay+ and its journey in becoming a global payment giant! 🚀
FUMO podcast at 24 Fintech, we are excited to have our guest speaker, Kelvin Li, Head of Platform Tech Business Unit at Ant International as he shared insights into Alipay+’s role in expanding digital payments both globally and in the Middle East
Join us as Kelvin delves into how QR code payment technology is driving the future of mobile payments, e-commerce and finance
🔍 Listen to this episode...
2024-09-1217 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast102. Emerging Technologies & Blockchain with Hugo Philion, Co-Founder at Flare NetworksIn this episode of the Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE and supported by XVC Tech and the MENA FinTech Association, hosts Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar are joined by Hugo, founder of Flare Networks.
Hugo delves into the foundational principles and vision behind Flare Networks, explaining how it aims to revolutionise the tech landscape with its innovative protocols. He also highlights the challenges and opportunities of starting a tech venture in different regions, particularly the UK, and provides insights into the future of AI in blockchain technology.
Tune in to learn a...
2024-06-2736 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast100. The Power of AI in Tech with Stefan KlestilJoin us for an insightful episode of FUMO Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar supported by XVC tech , featuring Stefan Klestil, General Partner at Speedinvest, and a pioneering figure in the creative technology landscape.
Discover how Stefan's innovative approach is shaping the future of tech and creativity as he discusses various initiatives, including the Creative Tech Lab, which blends art and technology for innovation, and AI and Creativity Workshops that merge artificial intelligence with creative practices. He highlights Sustainable Tech Programs for eco-friendly innovations and the Global Innovation Exchange for i...
2024-06-1358 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast99. Exploring the Future of Decentralised AI with Erik Voorhees and Teana Baner-Taylor from Venice.ai
🚀 Exploring the Future of Decentralised AI 🌐 Join us for a very special episode of Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech where we are joined by Erik Voorhees Founder and CEO and Teana Baker-Taylor, Chief Operating Officer of Venice.ai, and discover how they're revolutionising AI with privacy and open-source technology.
Venice.ai enables private, permissionless generative AI. Venice does not collect or store user data on centralised servers, or censor outputs. This approach ensures privacy and avoids the biases often introd...
2024-05-3147 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast98. Tech revolution: Insights from UAE with Nader AlBastaki
Tech revolution: Insights from UAE Straight from the Museum of the Future, Join us for a very special episode of Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech where we are joined by Nader
AlBastaki Managing Director of District Fund, and discover how Dubai is becoming a global tech hub through strategic investments and innovative initiatives.
In this interview, Nader shares key insights into the strategic efforts driving Dubai's tech and business landscape.
"The future belongs to those who have...
2024-05-2442 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast97. LLM's and AI reshaping finance with Naré Vardanyan, CEO of Ntropy Network.
LLM’s & AI reshaping finance: Join us on the Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech, where we are joined by Naré Vardanyan, CEO of Ntropy Network.
Broadcasting from the bustling streets of New York, Nare highlights the overlooked significance of AI's future impact, emphasising the pivotal role of affordable energy. It's not just about building effective models but also ensuring scalability and affordability across diverse data volumes and applications.
If you’re curious, tune in to discover how AI is use...
2024-05-0958 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast96. The dollar, gold & bitcoin with Ebrahim Rahbari
Discuss the future of finance , with the man who coined the term “Grexit” , that led to Brexit, - Ebrahim Rahbari . In this exciting episode of Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech, we are joined by Ebrahim Rahbari, Ebrahim delves into the complex interplay between sovereign debt, currency dynamics, and the future of global economies.
"The dollar's dominion is less about economics and more about a complex web of trust, governance, and historical momentum." says Ebrahim
2024-04-1142 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast95. Meme coins to Money with Simon Taylor
Meme Coins to Money: Join us on Future of Money Podcast, brought to you by CFTE, hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, supported by XVC tech. In this episode, Simon Taylor takes us into the intriguing world of meme coins. This conversation isn't just about digital assets; it's a journey through the evolving narrative of value, community, and the very fabric of digital trust.
"Money's story is rewritten by communities; meme coins are the latest chapter.” states Simon.
Key Highlights:
What meme coins are and...
2024-03-2831 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast94. Web3 & The New Era of Gaming, with Emil Ahmed from DeGaming GroupIn this episode of FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast, produced by CFTE and hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, we delve into the future of online gaming with Emil,CEO of DeGaming who's at the forefront of integrating blockchain technology into the gaming industry. Emil discusses the transformative journey from Web1, where information was primarily static and read-only, to Web2, characterised by interactive experiences and user-generated content.
"Imagine a world where the community not only plays the game but owns the game. Where every loss and every win feeds back into the community that supports it. T...
2024-03-2145 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast93. Gold goes Digital, with Navin Dsouza from Comtec GoldGold goes Digital : In this episode of FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast, produced by CFTE and hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, we delve into the fascinating intersection of gold and blockchain technology with Navin Dsouza, CEO of Comtec Gold.
Discover the journey of gold from a traditional asset to a digital powerhouse, transforming the way we invest, secure, and perceive value in the digital age.
"Gold has always been a beacon of security and trust. By marrying it with blockchain, we're not just preserving its value; we're...
2024-03-1438 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast91. Tokens and Tunes with Williams Bailey from BoleroTokens and Tunes! Discover how Bolero is revolutionizing the music industry by bringing over $40+ billion worth of assets onto the blockchain. Dive into this episode of FUMO: future of money podcast, with Ronit & Gaurav, brought to you by CFTE and sponsored by XVC tech, where we uncover how tokenizing music rights on chain is creating a new asset class that's reshaping how we value music. Welcome to the new beat of blockchain investments with Bolero.
“When you own IP, you actually receive royalties. It's like owning shares in a company... Blockchain is the perfect to...
2024-02-2949 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast90. Tokenisation, AI and the future of finance with Alex Manson
Where AI meets finance: Building the next-gen of financial solutions with Alex Manson who heads SC Ventures globally, the corporate venture capital and venture incubation of Standard Chartered Bank globally, the corporate venture capital and venture incubation arm of Standard Chartered Bank.
Dive into this episode of FUMO: future of money podcast, with Ronit & Gaurav, brought to you by CFTE and sponsored by XVC tech, where we uncover Tokenization, AI & the future of finance.
“AI is foundational, not just a use case; it's about how it's applied.” says Alex
Alex Manson leads SC Venture...
2024-02-2243 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast88. Blockchain for real world assets | Atul Khekade and Ritesh Kakkad from XDC Network | FUMO Episode 1Ever wondered how blockchain technology can revolutionize the way we handle real-world assets?
Dive into our first episode of FUMO: future of money podcast, with Ronit & Gaurav, brought to you by CFTE and sponsored by XVC tech, where we uncover how XDC Network, spearheaded by founders Atul Khekade and Ritesh Kakkad, merges the digital precision of blockchain with tangible, real-world applications, offering a new horizon of possibilities for asset management and beyond.
This episode offers a comprehensive insight into how blockchain technology is not just a digital ledger but a tool for tangible, real-world impact, ma...
2024-02-0143 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast82. Building AI unicorn at 17, with Tejas RavishankarWelcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE
Embarking on your first tech venture?
In this episode of What$Next, we are joined by Tejas Ravishankar, founder of Dimension, who is an inspiration for all the young founders out there. Tejas's exceptional work ethic and ambition have been instrumental in Dimension's journey to overcome early-stage fundraising hurdles, maintaining a consistent outreach to VC's, keeping the company ahead of the competition.
What you’ll learn 🔍
🔷How to leverage cold outreach while connecting with potential investors.
🔷The right mindset, a...
2023-11-0247 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast81. Building Digital Banks 101 with Olivier Crespin, Digital Bank BuilderWelcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE
What are the key principles to building a bank from scratch?
We couldn't have a better guest on our podcast to answer this question, Olivier Crespin, Digital Bank Builder & General Partner at True Global Ventures.
Olivier has established multiple digital banks across MENA and Asia, including DBS Digital Bank in India, DC Bank in Indonesia, and Digi Bank in Vietnam.
Let’s take a deep dive into the world of neo banks & the “how” behind digital transformation of banking!
What you’ll learn 🔍
🔷Guiding P...
2023-10-2540 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast80. Deep Fakes, Gen AI, and the Evolution of Fintech: What lies ahead! With Simon Taylor from Sardine, Co-founder @11:FSWelcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE
Join us as Simon discusses the evolution of FinTech, and the models shaping the fintech industry. Fintech now goes beyond mobile apps and debit cards; it's now about reshaping the entire financial value chain, having moved ahead of its initial disruption in the mid-2010s.
Discover the various challenges that the VC and startup landscape presents, deep fakes as a source of disruption and the universality of fraud and compliance challenges across industries.
🔍Listen to this episode and learn:
🔷Fintech's evolution driven by two mode...
2023-10-1840 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast79. The Road to COP 28 & Eco - Conscious Business Practices in the UAE with Karl Feilder from Neutral FuelsWelcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE!
Join us, as Karl unpacks the latest trends in carbon footprint reduction, and strategies for inspiring businesses to embrace eco-conscious practices including greener and net-zero alternatives.
Explore how cloud-based solutions and KPIs tracked and motivated sustainable practices, and learn more about Karl's innovative proposal to introduce a business sustainability grading system through the UAE's trade license.
🔍Listen to this episode and learn:
🔷Cloud-based solutions and software streamlining carbon assessments.
🔷Encouraging sustainable choices with green, greener, and net-zero options...
2023-10-1140 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast78. Building a Regulated Crypto Business from MENA with Talal Tabbaa from Coin MENAWelcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE
What safeguards exist for users in the evolving crypto landscape? In this episode, we are joined by our guest Talal Tabaa, CEO and Co-Founder of CoinMENA, a cryptocurrency exchange licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain. He also serves on the Board of Middle East Payment Services (MEPS) in Amman, Jordan, and on the advisory board of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. As a co-founder Jibrel Network, a blockchain development company based in Zug, Switzerland. Prior to crypto, Talal worked in financial and supply c...
2023-10-0438 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast77. Africa’s Blueprint for a thriving fintech ecosystem with Margaret O'Conner, Launch AfricaWelcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE!
What is the secret behind the success of Africa’s fintech landscape? Welcome to our fourth episode of What$Next, we are thrilled to have Margaret O’Connor, the Chairperson of Launch Africa, also known as “a real emerging markets person.”
Join us, as Margaret shares her insights over her 20-year experience in contributing to financial inclusion and economic development in Africa in the banking sector with significant changes she has contributed across African Fintech startups. Discover how Launch Africa's success is rooted in diverse leadership fostering t...
2023-09-2745 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast74. India Seamless Payment: Decoding NPCI Success in Technology Integration with Dilip Asbe, National Payments Corporation of IndiaWhat’s behind India's robust digital payment system?
Welcome to our latest episode, we are thrilled to host Dilip Asbe, Managing Director & CEO at National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), as he shares NPCI’s successful initiatives in implementing fintech innovations, transforming the global financial landscape. Tune in to our special episode in collaboration with GFF, the largest Fintech Festival in India.
Dilip Asbe with over twenty years of expertise in the world of digital payment, has held the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in NPCI. His significant contribution played a...
2023-08-1850 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast73. Building Startup Foundation: Perspectives from an Investor vs Entrepreneur with Alper Celen, Enhance Ventures What are the key elements to navigate your startup success?
Join us in our latest podcast episode with Alper Celen, Founding Partner at Enhance Ventures, as he shares his journey of venture building, exploring the challenges of a startup in different maturity stages before exit and strategies accelerating business growth.
Key Topics Covered 🔍:
🔷 Guiding startups through the future of finance and commerce
🔷 Building a strong startup foundation: identifying and engaging key stakeholders
🔷 Global rise of venture capital, fueling a robust startup ecosystem
2023-08-1153 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast72. Behind Venture Building: Key Elements & Solutions for Entrepreneurs | Gary Sheynkman, Further VenturesWhat are the scalable business models to fuel a startup?
Join us for an insightful podcast featuring Gary Sheynkman, Venture Partner at Further Ventures, as he shares his valuable experience in navigating a startup from the ground up to seizing opportunities and challenges during the companies’ market expansion.
🔍 Key Topics Covered:
🔹 VC Builder vs VC Studio: key differences in fundamentals
🔹 VC studio’s cross-functional approach speeding up startup growth
🔹 Strategies and solutions for tech entrepreneurs in RegTech
Buckle up to uncover exclusive insights from Gary’s venture building experience, explore value propositions to initiate a startup, and strategic capital investments optimis...
2023-07-3053 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast71. Driving Startups Success: Cutting-Edge Strategies of Venture Capital (with Kareem Elsirafy, Modus Capital)What are the essential parameters to accelerate startups growth?
Join us for an insightful podcast featuring Kareem Elsirafy, Managing Partner of Modus Venture Capital, as he shares fundamental investment strategies in startups and successful relationship building throughout his venture building journey.
🔍 Key Topics Covered:
🔹 Startup Trends in the New Era of Disruptive Technologies
🔹 Emerging Opportunities in the Startup Ecosystem
🔹 Optimising Resources and Funding Allocation by Venture Capital
Get ready to discover the key fundamentals for a company’s perfect product-market fit fostering an efficient resource allocation. Don’t miss out this opportunity to grasp the crucial role of venture building in acce...
2023-07-2352 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast70. Scaling Blockchain Adoption: Regulations & Use Cases (with Rebecca Rettig, and Staci Warden)What regulations and use cases are supporting blockchain adoption?
Join us to listen this thrilling podcast with Rebecca Rettig, CFO of Polygon Labs, and Staci Warden, CEO of Algorand Foundation. Gain valuable insights as they discuss the new paradigms for enterprise blockchain adoption, regulations, and many more!
🔍 Key Topics Covered:
🔹 Transformation of business interactions from traditional finance to the future of crypto ecosystem
🔹 Powerful impact of Bitcoin peer-to-peer payment and its potential of enlarging the banking system
🔹 Implications of diverse FinTech policy approaches across the EU, US, and vari...
2023-07-1023 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast69. Embracing Digital Era: How is AI Shaping the Job Market? (with Prag Sharma and Huy Nguyen Trieu)What are the most important things for us to be better equipped for AI innovation in a digital era?
Delve into our exciting podcast with Prag Sharma, Global Head of AI in Citi, and Huy Nguyen Trieu, Co-Founder of CFTE, as they delve into the innovative world of AI technology, sharing their insights of how humans can better equip themselves by raising awareness and educating themselves about breakthroughs of AI innovations.
🔍 Key Topics Covered:
Essential role of government and regulators in integrating AI into the job market
Education in technology will better equip humans to t...
2023-07-0221 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast68. The Decentralised Investor: Navigating Web3’s VC Landscape (with Sep Alavi, General Partner at White Star Capital)Join us for an exciting podcast episode as we delve into the establishment of White Star Capital with Sep Alavi, General Partner at the global multi-stage technology investment platform.
Get ready to explore this exclusive discussion, understand how Sep started his company and learnings throughout his investment journey in FinTech, and gain insights into the views of entrepreneurs and investors on the Web2 and Web3 development.
Key Topics covered,
🔹 Entrepreneur's mindset in FinTech investment evolution of pre and post-development of Web3
🔹 Emerging FinTech investment opportunities in the LATAM area: Gaming, DeFi, and Web3...
2023-06-2649 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast67. The Future Frontier: Crypto, AI & Metaverse in South Korea (with Andrew Cheung and Jee Abbey Lee)Join us for an exciting podcast episode as we explore the technology landscape of South Korea with our special guests, Andrew Chung, CFO of Burrito Wallet, and Jee Abbey Lee, Owner of Common Hour Media. In this captivating discussion, we'll delve into the dynamic world of South Korean technology and its significant impact on global innovation.
Throughout the episode, we'll gain exclusive perspectives on the latest technology trends, including the Metaverse and AI, within South Korea's vibrant Tech City. Our guests will share their insights on how these advancements are shaping the industry and how people are...
2023-06-191h 02FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast66. Crypto Chronicles: Unraveling the Secrets of the Blockchain World (with Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly)Join us for a captivating podcast episode as we explore the exciting world of poker, crypto investments, and the adoption cycle of cryptocurrencies. In this insightful discussion, Haseeb Qureshi, a former professional poker player turned crypto investor, shares his unique journey and valuable insights.
🎙️ Key Topics Covered:
Poker as a counterculture: Discover how Haseeb's background in professional poker influences his investment strategies and decision-making process in the crypto space
Navigating uncertainties: Explore the parallels between poker and crypto investments, as Haseeb discusses managing risks, understanding probabilities, and adapting strategies in the dynamic world of digital currencies
The a...
2023-06-121h 08FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast65. Super Apps Unveiled: Decoding Careem's Success in the UAE | (with Ashish Jain, CFO of Careem)Join us for an exciting podcast episode as we explore the future of super apps with Ashish Jain, CFO at Careem. In this captivating discussion, we'll delve into the roadmap of Careem, UAE's first super app, and uncover the main drivers that have led to the rise of this revolutionary phenomenon.
🔍 Key Topics Covered:
🔹 Careem's roadmap: UAE's pioneering super app
🔹 Navigating the regulatory environment and top competitors in the UAE
🔹 The future of super apps worldwide: trends, challenges, and opportunities
Get ready to gain exclusive insights into how Careem is transform...
2023-06-0553 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast64. Metaverse Unleashed: Exploring the Transformative Power | (with Samuel Huber, CEO of LandVault)Join us for an exciting podcast episode as we explore the fascinating insights shared by Samuel Huber, CEO of LandVault. Discover the visionary perspectives on the Metaverse and its transformative potential in various industries.
In this episode, Samuel Huber shares invaluable knowledge on the Metaverse’s main use cases, including marketing, tourism, real estate and many more! Get ready to uncover the exciting opportunities that lie ahead, especially in the UAE, with Dubai serving as a hotspot for Metaverse advancements.
Key Topics Covered:
🔹Dubai’s opportunities in the Metaverse.
🔹Unique differentiators of LandVau...
2023-05-2837 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast63. Decrypting the Future of Web3 Gaming | (with Rudy Koch, Co-Founder & CBO Fenix Games)Join us for an exciting podcast episode as we explore the future of web3 gaming with Rudy Koch, Co-Founder & CBO of Fenix Games. Discover the integration of blockchain technology in gaming sector and identify the crucial missing piece needed to propel mass adoption of web3 gaming.
In this episode you will learn more about on how Fenix Games, a pioneering company in web3 gaming, is revolutionising the industry. Get ready to explore their innovative approach, commitment to pushing boundaries, and the impact of blockchain technology and smart contracts on gameplay mechanics.
Key Topics Covered:
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2023-05-1845 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast62. The UAE Advantage: How Blockchain Startups Thrive in the Region | (with Saqr Ereiqat, Crypto Oasis)Join us for an exciting podcast as we explore the thriving world of blockchain startups in the UAE with Saqr M. Ereiqat, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Crypto Oasis. Discover how the UAE’s unique advantages provide entrepreneurs with a competitive edge in the industry.
Crypto Oasis, a leading company in the region, plays a vital role in supporting blockchain startups and driving innovation. We’ll delve into the range of initiatives and services offered by Crypto Oasis, acting as a catalyst for growth in the blockchain sector.
The UAE boas...
2023-05-1553 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast61. The Future of Trade Finance: Exploring Blockchain’s Impact and Beyond | (with Bob Blower, Clarency)Join us for an upcoming podcast episode featuring Rob Blower, the visionary CEO Designate of Clarency and Founder at Jindau.com 金道. Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into his entrepreneurial voyage, fuelled by the rapid proliferation of desktop computers in government institutions and major banks during the early ’80s.
Discover the genesis of China’s profound fascination with blockchain technology, guided by Rob’s invaluable insights. Explore the driving factors behind China’s unwavering interest and witness its significant impact on the global blockchain ecosystem, shaping the technological landscape.
In this episode, gain insights into:
🔹 Ron’s remarkable entrep...
2023-05-051h 01FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast60. Navigating Challenges & Building Success in Digital Banking | (with Oliver Hughes, Former CEO of Tinkoff)In our exclusive podcast episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Oliver Hughes, the former CEO of Tinkoff, a renowned neobank and one of the most successful fintech companies globally. Join us as we dive into Oliver Hughes’ incredible journey of building Tinkoff into a thriving digital bank and highly profitable fintech powerhouse.
During our conversation, we will explore the immense challenges faced when constructing a new digital bank. Oliver Hughes will provide valuable insights into the obstacles encountered and the strategies employed to overcome them, offering a unique perspective on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of di...
2023-04-2854 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast59. Revolutionising Investment Strategies with AI | (with Mahmood Noorani and Oliver Yonchev)Curious about how AI is revolutionising the world of institutional investing?
Join us in our podcast episode where we talk to two industry leaders, Mahmood Noorani and Oliver Yonchev, about how AI is transforming the way investments are made in today’s market. Our guests will share their insights on the challenges facing institutional investors and how AI is helping them make better decisions.
As technology continues to disrupt traditional investing methods, understanding the role of AI in investing is more crucial than ever. This episode promises to be an insightful discussion that you won’t want to miss.
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2023-04-1653 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast58. Blockchain & Bonds: Reinventing Finance with Digital Ledger Technology | (with Rahul Banerjee, Founder & CEO Bondevalue)Are you curious about the potential impact of blockchain technology in the bond market?
Our next podcast episode features an interview with Rahul Banerjee, Founder & CEO of Bondevalue, who will discuss the use of digital ledger technology in finance, particularly in the bond market. He highlights how blockchain technology can help create a more efficient and trustworthy bond market by removing intermediaries like banks or financial institutions. Rahul also shares that he created an app called Bondevalue, which has since been rebranded as Bond Blocks, to reinvent the bond market using blockchain technology.
Don’t mi...
2023-04-1048 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast57. Crypto & Blockchain: Compliance, Security & Investigative Tools | with Ari Redbord, TRM LabsHave you ever wondered how organisations can protect against cyber threats such as ransomware attacks? In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Ari Redbord, Head of Legal & Government Affairs at TRM Labs, to discuss why it's essential to protect against security threats when working with crypto and blockchain.
In this episode, we explored how blockchain technology can improve transparency and accountability in financial transactions, while also revolutionising the way transactions are conducted. But with great power comes great responsibility, and we also discussed the importance of regulatory compliance and the...
2023-04-0356 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast56. Inside African FinTech: Markets, Challenges & Opportunities | (with Wiza Jalakasi, Emerging Markets Fintech Expert) | FintechAre you curious about the fintech industry in Africa? Do you want to know how mobile money services have transformed financial services on the continent? Are you an entrepreneur looking to secure investment in the competitive landscape of Africa’s fintech industry?
In this episode, we hosted Wiza Jalakasi, Emerging Markets Fintech Expert on our latest podcast episode to explore the African fintech industry, discussing key markets and countries such as Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. We also delve into the impact of mobile money services like M-Pesa on the continent and how they have revolutionised financial services for mi...
2023-03-2455 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast55. Beyond Profits: Utilising APIs for a Greater Purpose in Digital Banking | (with Omar Mansur, Managing Director APAC of Codebase Technologies) | FintechWhat are the most important tips when it comes to achieving success in the tech industry?
Omar Mansur, Managing Director APAC of Codebase Technologies will be taking us through the journey of Codebase Technologies and sharing their Eureka moment.
We’ll also be exploring the phases of building a business in tech, from ideation to launch and beyond.
Listen to the podcast to:
💥Hear the Eureka moment of Codebase Technologies
💥Explore the phases of building a business in digital banking
💥Delve into the importance of talent management to achieve success
💥Learn the untold story of get clients that last
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2023-03-2149 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast54. ISO 20022 - The New Age of Payments | (with Troy S. Wood, CEO and Founder of Impel)How to leverage blockchain technology to deliver financial messaging and provide a seamless cross-border payments experience? #ISO20022
In this episode, we sit down with Troy S. Wood, CEO and Founder of Impel to discuss the power of APIs in financial services, and how banks and corporates can leverage of this cutting-edge technology. Troy shares his story of getting involved in the world of blockchain. He also provides insight into the foundation story of Impel & ISO20022, how to bridge the blockchain platform to future-facing banks and fintech and many more!
Listen to the podcast to:
🚀 Hear t...
2023-03-1338 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast53. The Foundation of Transformative AI | (with Shameek Kundu & Anupam Datta, Truera) | FintechWhy is everyone talking about ChatGPT & AI revolution now?
In this episode, we sit down with Anupam Datta and Shameek Kundu from Truera to discuss the AI implications for society, business and economy, and explore the founding story of Truera.
Anupam and Shameek share the importance of critical thinking when using the artificial intelligence tools. They also provide insight into the milestones of AI technology worldwide, the areas where AI has some challenges and opportunities, and many more!
Listen to the podcast to:
🚀 Hear the Eureka moment of Truera
🚀 Explore the reasons wh...
2023-03-0653 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast52. Setting up a Challenger Bank from Scratch | (with Anne Boden, Founder & CEO of Starling Bank)Would you leave your current job to set up a new challenger bank from scratch?
This week, our dynamic duo in Fintech Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar will be sitting down with Anne Boden, the founder of Starling Bank, to talk about her entrepreneurial journey in establishing one of the most successful challenger banks in the world!
Join us for an insightful conversation on the potential impact on the workforce due to the implementation of AI worldwide!
Listen to the podcast to hear about:
🚀 Hear the untold story of Starling Bank
🚀 Explore t...
2023-02-2857 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast51. What the AI Moment Means for Finance | (with Erkin Adylov, Founder & CEO of Behavox) | FintechWhy are we in the AI moment?
In this episode, we speak with the Founder & CEO of Behavox, Erkin Adylov, and unpack the story of how he founded Behavox and discuss the future of AI, particularly in financial services in upcoming years! 🚀
Join us for an insightful conversation on the potential impact on the workforce due to the implementation of AI worldwide!
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Highlights
06:57 The global AI moment
29:17...
2023-02-201h 03FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast50. From Idea to Reality: Entering the World of Web3 | (with Jaynti Kanani, Co-Founder of Polygon) | Web3What is real story behind building a global blockchain platform?
In this episode, we speak with the Co-Founder of Polygon Jaynti Kanani, and hear the untold story of how he built one of the biggest blockchain platform, and discussed the iPhone moment of Web3! 🚀
Join us for an insightful conversation on how he overcame challenges to bring his dreams and goals to life!
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Highlights
00:10 JD’s background
17:3...
2023-02-1354 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast49. Pioneering the New Era in Banking | (with Rishi Khosla, Co-Founder of OakNorth) | FintechWhat does it take to setup a new challenger bank in UK from scratch?
In this episode, we speak with the Co-Founder of OakNorth Rishi Khosla, and gain insights about his experience of building one of the biggest challenger banks in the UK OakNorth, and discussed product versus tech mindset! 🚀
Join us for an insightful conversation on the state and future of banking with Rishi Khosla!
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Highlights
00:54 Pi...
2023-02-0649 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast48. Exploring the Next Wave of Fintech | (with Nik Milanović, Founder of This Week in FinTech) | FintechHow is the future of global Fintech landscape?
In this episode, we speak with the Founder of This Week in FinTech, Nik Milanović, about his entrepreneurial journey from starting one of the biggest newsletters in Fintech to building a venture fund and discussed the future of Fintech worldwide! 🌎
Join us for an insightful conversation on the state and future of Fintech with Nik Milanović!
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Highlights
00:05 Introduction...
2023-01-3057 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast47. Driving Fintech Innovation in Africa | (with Zachariah George, Managing Partner of Launch Africa Ventures) | FintechAfrica is leading a FinTech revolution, with the industry expected to be worth $3 billion by 2025.
In this episode, we speak with Zachariah George, Managing Partner of Launch Africa Ventures, about his journey to getting into VCs in Africa and the future of Fintech in the region. He also discusses the best Fintech success stories, and the fundamental provision for financial services in Africa.
Join us for an insightful conversation on the state and future of VCs in Africa with Zachariah George!
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2023-01-2359 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast46. Finding Success in Crypto Winter | (with Edward Woodford, Founder & CEO of Zerohash) | Web3The crypto winter has been a challenging time for many companies in the industry, but some have managed to thrive despite the market conditions.
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Edward Woodford, Founder of Zero Hash.
Edward dives into the ins and outs of building a successful crypto company, discussing topics such as how every financial company will become a crypto company, how to navigate through building and delivering from a team perspective, and the main geographies to pursue building products. He also shares his thoughts on the current state of the...
2023-01-1640 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast45. The Future of DeFi is Social | (with Stani Kulechov, Founder & CEO of Aave) | Web3Is the future of Defi ... Social?
Social and culture is a bigger addressable user market than finance and building a decentralised social network is a very topical project. In this episode, our star guest is Stani Kulechov, Founder of Aave and Lens Protocol.
Stani discusses his entrepreneurial journey from dropping out of high school to building one of the leading DeFi protocols. From the genesis of Defi to the growing adoption of decentralised Social Media, listen to Stani covering the different drivers of adoption and challenges of the current environment.
Interested in listening mo...
2023-01-1047 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast44. Unlocking Web3 Infrastructure | (with Ahmed Al-Balaghi, Co-Founder of Biconomy) | Web3💥 Crypto mass adoption is a hot topic in the crypto world, but how do we actually tackle it?
In this wide ranging conversation, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar explored the main opportunities and painpoints in the evolving Web3 world, his career journey from China to the UAE, and what the future is holding for the space.
Get ready to listen various inspiring stories and killer insights from Ahmed 👇
🏅 What is the founding story of Biconomy?
❄️ Are we in winter season for NFTs and decentralised Metaverse?
🤔 What actually happened to play-to-earn?
🌍 Does Ahmed see hims...
2022-12-0837 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast43. Does Crypto Have a Future? | (with Bouchra Darwazah, General Partner of Asymmetric) | Web3How has FTX’s crash changed the behavior of institutional investors?
Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar deep-dived into the conversation with Bouchra to explore the FTX crash, the challenges VCs face in crypto, and many more! Get ready to catch a glimpse of the #FintechandWeb3Founders Ep. 43 👇
⚠️ How does Bouchra assess and manage risk in the crypto space?
🚨 What are some of the problems traditional venture investors face in crypto?
📉 FTX – what happened?
❄️ What is the current market sentiment after the FTX collapse?
If you enjoyed this session and found the story of Bouchra, s...
2022-12-0127 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast42. Investing in Web3 | (with Hubertus Thonhauser, Chairman of Ghaf Capital Partners) | Web3💥 From gaming to Web3 VC, we learned a lot from Hubertus Thonhauser’s career journey!
Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar explored the (forgotten!) main principles of Web3, deep dived into the secret sauce of VC investments and the current state of talents in Web3! Here are some killer questions to open Pandora’s box of Web3 👇
🚀 How is VC funding in the Web3 space in last years?
⛔️ What does it take to manage risks and make money in Web3 as a VC?
🏅 Will the flow of talent stop into the global Web3 ecosystem?
...
2022-11-2441 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast41. The MENA Fintech Ecosystem | (with Nameer Khan, Chairman & Founding Board Member of MENA Fintech Association) | FintechThe MENA Fintech region has seen an unprecedented rise in investments by being one of the promising frontiers for Fintech. We have seen a lot of activity recently with new companies popping up and receiving capital – but what’s next?
Get ready to obtain a rigorous view on the future of Fintech in MENA region with Nameer, and gain insight into the opportunities of the MENA Fintech markets, and the main reason behind the success of the region. Here are some questions to unlock the mysteries of the region that will surprise you 👇
🌍 What is happening...
2022-11-1821 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast40. Open Meta & Web3 | (with Phil Chen, Founding Partner of Race Capital) | Web3What is the Metaverse?
In this episode hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, we learned more more about his career journey in cutting edge of tech and explored the infrastructure layers of the Metaverse!
Get ready to follow the white rabbit down the hole of Web3 with Phil, and gain insight into the dynamics of the Metaverse economy from trust to identity! Here are some questions to unravel the wonders that puzzle you 👇
👾 Is Metaverse all about gaming?
🌪 What are the major hurdles of Web3?
🆔 How will identity issue work in the decentra...
2022-11-1046 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast39. FinTech as a Service for Africa Region | (Ope Adeoye from OnePipe)What does it take to empower companies to integrate financial services into their businesses?
Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar explored the dynamics of the African financial services ecosystem, and how OnePipe is disrupting banking services in the region with the power of APIs.
Buckle up to deep dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Ope and learn more how APIs can be leveraged to help non-financial institutions achieve financial services! Here are some key points to gain more insight :point_down:
⚖️ What are the current status of regulatory landscape in Nigeria?
🤔 Why is Ope cal...
2022-11-0335 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast38. How VCs Firms are Investing the Future of Fintech | (with Barbara Iyayi from Unicorn Growth Capital)It was such an amazing experience to host Barbara Iyayi on #FintechandWeb3Founders!
Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar explored what makes Barbara so passionate about wanting to come out and turning the dreams of unique companies into reality 🚀
Get ready to deep dive into the most candour conversation with Barbara and learn more about the VCs, Fintech and Web3! Here are some questions to quench your curiosity 👇
💸 What are the key factors VCs consider when making an investment decision?
🌀 How does Fintech and Web3 are all fit together?
👋 Where does Barbara see exits coming i...
2022-10-2740 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast37. Pioneering the Crypto Revolution in Africa (with Ruth Iselema, Founder & CEO of Bitmama) | Web3What are the pain-points of the cross border payments in Africa?
In this episode hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, we explored the crypto adoption levels in Africa, the vision for Bitmama for the future, and many more! Some topics you should listen out for in this session:
🔹 How does the regulatory landscape look in Africa?
🔹 Which pain-points does Bitmama address in the region?
🔹 How can the global market leverage blockchain-based solutions?
🔹 What would Ruth advise for aspiring entrepreneurs across Africa?
If you enjoyed this session and found the story of Ruth, sub...
2022-10-2036 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast36. Platforms & Fintech: Revolutionising B2B Payments in the MENA (Mo Aziz, Co-Founder & CEO of Pluto)Are successful entrepreneurs born or made?
In this episode hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, we explored Mo's journey of becoming an entrepreneur, the challenges and opportunities of operating a venture backed company, the financial infrastructure in the MENA region, and many more!
In this episode, we answered those questions:
🔹 What does Y-Combinator want to know before accepting you to their acceleration programme?
🔹 The importance of solving the pain points in the market for the success
🔹 Why does Pluto Card want to digitise cash spend for business expenses?
🔹 The journey of building an...
2022-10-1336 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast35. How to build a Metaverse marketplace (with Ramana Kumar, CEO of Magnati) | Web3Why does a payments company need to develop a Metaverse platform?
In this episode hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, we explored what triggered the shift from electronic commerce to experiential commerce, the transformation of payments in the future, and many more! Some topics you should listen out for in this session:
🔹 The experience of B2B and customers in the Metaverse
🔹 Experiential e-commerce use cases
🔹 How would Magnati MetaV will look like in 2030
🔹 The reasons of why UAE is the hub for nurturing the innovation
If you enjoyed this session and...
2022-10-0628 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast34. FinTech & Metaverse: Nordic Innovation, Global Impact (with Thomas Krogh Jensen and Mads Troelsgaard) | Fintech & Web3Why do we need Metaverse for corporates?
We had such a good time talking about the innovative Nordic Fintech landscape and Metaverse opportunities with Thomas Krogh Jensen and Mads Troelsgaard on #FintechandWeb3Founders! They shared their latest predictions about the future of Fintech brought from the content-packed Nordic Fintech Week 2022, but also how the Metaverse creates new opportunities in the workforce!
In this episode, we answered those questions:
🔹 How the Nordic region is leading the sustainability and innovation worldwide
🔹 Why do we need Metaverse for corporates?
🔹 What are the different use cases of Fintech...
2022-09-2941 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast33. Redefining NFTs & Blockchain Interoperability (with Sarthak Bakshi and Temujin Louie) | Web3Why do we see more hacks in blockchain ecosystem? We were thrilled to host Sarthak Bakshi and Temujin Louie and discuss blockchain interoperability and the future outlook of Web3!
In this episode hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, we explored what it takes to enable interoperability between blockchains, the mass adoption of NFTs and blockchain, and many more! Some topics you should listen out for in this session:
🔹 Do we need more blockchain solutions?
🔹 Why do we see more hacks in blockchain ecosystem?
🔹 Future outlook of Blockchain in 2030
🔹 The possibility of driving blockchain...
2022-09-2243 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast32. Polygon: Decrypting the Future of Web3 (with Jaynti Kanani, Co-Founder of Polygon) | Web3How will #TheMerge affect you? In this episode, we welcomed Polygon Technology’s co-founder Jaynti Kanani and discuss the latest development on Web3!
Our hosts Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar chatted with went from the genesis of Polygon to the Merge to understand what the future holds for blockchain and Web3. Here’s what you can expect in more detail:
❓ Why is #TheMerge important?
🔹 Why Polygon is needed
📈 Future blockchain use cases (away from any hype)
📍 Why Dubai is the Web3 capital of India
⭐️ Bonus: What his parents thinks he does
If you enjoyed th...
2022-09-1542 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast31. Indian Fintech Landscape 2022 (with Syed Musheer Ahmed and Amit Goel) | FintechWhich Indian Fintechs are overrated and underhyped? In this episode, we welcomed Syed Musheer Ahmed, Founder & Managing Director at FinStep Asia, and Amit Goel, Country Head, India & Vice-President Global Advisory at Prove!
Our hosts Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar chatted with Musheer and Amit to learn more about the entrepreneurial spirit of India, how to sustain Fintech unicorns, the main market players in India, and many more! From this session, we have deep dived into:
🔹 The next Fintech opportunities in India
🔹 What does it take to enable Indian companies in EMEA?
🔹 Regulations in India
🔹 Which Indi...
2022-09-0836 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast30. Learn-to-Earn: The Game-Changer for Financial Literacy | With Tracy Chang, Matthias Kröner, MogalandHow can games help players improve their financial literacy? Mogaland is a financial literacy game-based Metaverse where you can play to learn personal financial skills and learn to earn crypto assets. In this episode, we welcomed Tracy Chang & Matthias Kröner around the Mogaland, the most anticipated DeFi metaverse game. A fusion of money and gaming, Mogaland is determined to pull in many gamers across the globe into the world of Fintech, NFTs, tokens and the Metaverse.
Are you ready to learn more about the possibilities for people to play to learn about financial markets, how people e...
2022-09-0142 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast29. What are The Hottest Emerging Countries for Fintech Investing? | (With Dave Nangle from VEF) | Fintech💥 We just concluded our super fun and insightful session about investing in Fintech across emerging markets with Dave Nangle, managing director of VEF! Backed by some of the largest investment companies such as Fidelity Investments and Wellington Management, VEF is a permanent capital vehicle focusing on Fintech businesses across the emerging world, providing their investors with great access to the fast growth private Fintech space.
In this episode hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, we learned from Dave about VEF as a leading permanent capital vehicle for Fintech investors, his outlook of different emerging markets across MEN...
2022-08-1140 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast28. The Crypto Outlook: Bear Market, Regulations, CBDCs & the Big Hack | (With Henri Arslanian from the Nine Blocks Capital Management) | Web3💥 We are beyond thrilled to have had Henri Arslanian, Senior Advisor at PwC and The Author of “The Book of Crypto” on our newest live session to shed some light on all the chaos that is occurring within the crypto market. On this particular occasion, Henri also announced the launch of his crypto hedge fund to help institutional investors wanting to allocate to the crypto space!
🚀 Being one of the most popular thought leaders in crypto, Henri enriched us with so much valuable insights about what is happening within the industry, regulators' views towards crypto, and what needs to be d...
2022-08-0447 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast27. Cross-chain Protocol: The Future of Blockchain | (With Ram Ramachandran from the Router Protocol) | Web3Such an enjoyable session we had with Ramani 'Ram' Ramachandran, CEO of Router Protocol and Dfyn Network who is on a mission to bridge blockchains together through cutting edge cross-chain technology that allows for exchange of assets and data across multiple blockchain networks. Our hosts Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar chatted with Ramani to have him share valuable knowledge on blockchains, decentralisation, cross chain interoperability and their Web3 use cases! From this session, we have learned much more about:
🔹 What are blockchains and their ecosystem
🔹 What is Router Protocol and the importance of blockchain interoperability
🔹 Web3 us...
2022-07-2841 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast26. Metabloqs: A New Reality | (With Megha Shrestha and Marc-André Schauwecker from Metabloqs) | Web3Are you ready to join the metaverse? Metabloq is launching the first Meta-City Paris in 2 weeks with over 300,000 registered users already buckled up to experience this new and revolutionary medium of networking. Today we welcomed the CEO and Chairman of Metabloqs, Meghan Shrestha and Marc Schauwecker on #FintechandWeb3Founders series to reveal what the Metabloqs entails which is unlike anything you have seen before.
Metabloq will be one of the most realistic metaverse you will ever experience. Imagine hosting events, attending meetings, negotiating deals and working at the office next to people who in real life are...
2022-07-2136 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast25. How Fintech is Shaping the Future of Banking | (With Antony Jenkins from 10x Technology) | FintechOur expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Antony Jenkins, former CEO of Barclays Bank and Founder of 10x Technology! The Founder of 10x Banking shared with us about his banking solution platform that is transforming financial institutions to become more customer–centric and data efficient.
During this session with our hosts Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, Antony unleashed much valuable knowledge on the deep-rooted problems within banks’ legacy systems that led him to leave his traditional finance job and created 10x. Antony offered insights on how 10x Technology solutions don’t simply upgrade banks’ core systems, but rather h...
2022-07-1541 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast24. Wirecard: A Hot Startup, A Billion Dollar Fraud | (With Dan McCrum from Financial Times) | FintechWhat went wrong with Wirecard? The #payment processing giant was Germany’s #tech darling during the period where #Europe was desperate for a tech champion. Dan McCrum, however, thought the company’s #profits were too good to be true, and through countless documents given by whistleblowers had exposed the company for forging backdated #contracts and faking sales #transactions.
Bringing the biggest #Fintech company of #Germany down however was not easy. Dan’s reputation was smeared by the media, finance #watchdogs, and the #regulators of attempting market price #manipulation, revealing how willing the financial elites are to ignore corrupt...
2022-07-0846 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast23. Building a Neobank: Success Story of YAP (YAP with Marwan Hachem) | FintechOur expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Marwan Hachem, Founder & Group CEO of YAP, one of the most innovative digital banking apps in the sector, which encourages healthy spending habits, where he shared his fintech entrepreneurship journey.
Ronit and Gaurav asked Marwan tips and advices on how to survive in the current #competitive Fintech landscape and innovate the best #products to consumers; some topics we covered (and a lot more!):
🔹 #YAP business model and products
🔹 How to adapt your business during expansion
🔹 Achieving #sustainable business success
🔹 Fundraising and #competition in the Fintech start-up sce...
2022-06-3051 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast22. NFTs & Art: a New Hope for Creators | (Atelier Kristel Bechara with Kristel Bechara) | Web3Our expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Kristel Bechara, Visual Artist at Atelier Kristel Bechara, the first NFT artist in the Middle East, where she shared how to support the NFT ecosystem with her high-quality artwork.
In this episode hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, we learned more about Atelier Kristel Bechara’s mission and how she is building community in the NFT space. Some key takeaways of the session:
🔹 Creating NFTs are not simple - you need to have a strong community and do hardwork.
🔹 The certificate of authentication - no one can...
2022-06-2433 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast21. Blockchain is the New Finance (Arts DAO with Anas Bhurtun and Danosch Zahedi) | Web3Our expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Anas Bhurtun, and Danosch Zahedi, Co-founders of Arts DAO, where they shared how to help the global Web3 ecosystem to have the best creators and projects in Web3.
In this episode hosted by Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar, we learned more about Arts DAO’s mission and how they are leading one of the largest Web3 community. Some key takeaways of the session:
🔹 DYOR – NFTs are similar to VC funding. Before you make an investment into a NFT, you need to check their roadmap and do your own research...
2022-06-171h 00FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast20. Infrastructure: The Backbone of Fintech (M2P Fintech with Madhusudanan R.) | FintechOur expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Madhusudanan R, Co-Founder of M2P Fintech.
This episode will uncover the growth of financial technologies worldwide, M2P's capabilities, and how they are helping to India to become a key fintech hub! The insightful discussion along with our hosts, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar touched upon the M2P’s mission and how they are helping the world leverage the power of fintech.
Some key takeaways of the session
🔹 People who are working in your company are not just your HR checklist - you should be sitti...
2022-06-1037 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast19. What’s next for Fintech? Purpose. (MENA Fintech Association with Nameer Khan) | FintechOur expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Nameer Khan, Chairman & Founding Board Member of MENA Fintech Association.
This episode will uncover the opportunities and challenges of the MENA Fintech markets, regulatory initiatives across the region, and among other key topics! The insightful discussion along with our hosts, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar touched upon the MENA Fintech Association’s mission and how they are helping the region to be an attractive destination for FinTechs worldwide. Some key takeaways of the session (among many others!)
🌐 To grasp all the opportunities the MENA region has to offer, you nee...
2022-06-0237 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast18. How to Make the Middle East a Global Crypto Hub? (Binance with Nadeem Ladki) | Web3Our expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Nadeem Ladki, Executive Director, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at Binance. This episode will uncover the UAE’s vision of making the region a global crypto hub and the latest innovative incentives in the Middle East, and among other key topics!
The insightful discussion along with our hosts, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar touched upon Binance's mission and how they are helping to people to learn more about trading and education worldwide.
Some key takeaways of the session include:
🔹 Building a company which provide customers what they want is the...
2022-05-2032 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast17. What Makes Fintech Grow So Fast in Africa? (Chipper Cash with Wiza Jalakasi) | FintechOur expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Wiza Jalakasi, VP of Global Developer Relations at Chipper Cash. This episode will uncover how massive internet adoption is changing Africa and creating more opportunities in the region, and among other key topics!
The insightful discussion along with our host, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar touched upon Chipper Cash’s business model and how they are helping to facilitate cross-border payment across Africa.
Some key takeaways of the session include:
🔹 Being user-centric focus and getting users’ feedback are the key elements of growing as a Fintech startup.
🔹 Interne...
2022-05-1328 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast16. How to bridge Web3 and Banking? (Fiat Republic with Adam Bialy and Sophie Guibaud) | Web3Our expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Adam Bialy, and Sophie Guibaud, the founders of Fiat Republic, who shared the story of Fiat Republic, and to hear about their mission: connecting Web3 and Banking for the inaugural episode of Web3 Founders.
This episode will uncover what it takes to bring crypto and traditional banking together and among other key topics! The insightful discussion along with our host, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar touched upon sFiat Republic’s business model and how they position their company between these two worlds, the “Web 2.5”.
Some key takeaways of the sessio...
2022-05-0639 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast15. How to be the Square of Africa (TeamApt with Tosin Eniolorunda) | FintechOur expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Tosin Eniolorunda, CEO of TeamApt, who shared the story of building financial platforms for businesses, providing them with all the payment, banking, credit and business management tools they need to succeed for the 15th episode of Fintech Founders.
This episode will uncover what it takes to bring financial inclusion for Africans and among other key topics!
The insightful discussion along with our host, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar touched upon supporting financial inclusion in Africa, challenges of retaining Fintech talents, and TeamApt story’s in the Fintech ecosystem! Some...
2022-04-2933 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast14. How to Bring the Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets (TenureX with Izhar Arieli) | FintechOur expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Izhar Arieli, Co-Founder and CEO of TenureX, who shared the story of creating build an infrastructure that makes sending and receiving money across borders faster, more transparent, cost-effective for the 14th episode of Fintech Founders.
This episode will uncover what it takes to bring financial inclusion to emerging countries and among other key topics!
The insightful discussion along with our host, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar touched upon how to support financial inclusion in emerging markets, what it takes to connect financial institutions, and the opportunities of Israeli Fin...
2022-04-1529 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast13. How to Become the App Store of Payments (Magnati with Ramana Kumar) | FintechOur expert host Ronit welcome Ramana Kumar A, CEO of Magnati, who shared the story of creating a platform where customers and merchants can find multiple solutions in one platform for the 13th episode of Fintech Founders.
This episode will uncover how to create a platform where customers and merchants can find multiple solutions in one platform, and among other key topics! The insightful discussion along with our host, Ronit Ghose touched upon making payments in the Metaverse, what it takes to be an app store of payments, and vision of the UAE regulators.
Some key...
2022-04-0131 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast12. Fintech and Talent (Tram Anh Nguyen, Marieke Flament, and Bianca Lopes) | FintechOur expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-Founder of CFTE, Marieke Flament, CEO at Near Inc Foundation, and Bianca Lopes, Co-Founder of Talle, for the 12th episode of Fintech Founders.
This episode will uncover how gender diversity can be supported in the Fintech ecosystem and how we can help diverse talent build themselves to thrive in Fintech, among other key topics! The insightful discussion along with our host, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar touched upon gender diversity, building talent to thrive in Fintech, and initiatives fostering diversity in Fintech such as the ADGMAcademy & CFTE 100 Fin...
2022-03-1841 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast11. How to Launch the Next Alipay? (PaySky with Waleed Sadek) | FintechOur expert host Ronit welcomes Waleed Sadek, Founder and CEO of PaySky, for the 11th episode of Fintech Founders.
This episode will uncover Waleed's outstanding entrepreneurship journey and gain insight into the Egyptian and MEA Fintech ecosystem!
The insightful discussion along with our host, Ronit Ghose, the Global Head of Fintech & Digital at Citi Global Insights touched upon payments solutions in the Middle East and African market and the expansion plan of PaySky and Yalla SuperApp. We noted 3 takeaways from the session:
🔹Super Apps not only help financial inclusion but add value with unique...
2022-03-0528 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast10. Bringing BNPL Disruption to Pakistan (QisstPay with Jordan Olivas) | FintechOur expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Jordan Olivas, the CEO of QisstPay, for the 10th episode of Fintech Founders.
This episode will uncover Jordan’s outstanding entrepreneurship journey and gain insight into the USA and Pakistani Fintech ecosystem!
The insightful discussion along with our hosts, Ronit Ghose, the Global Head of Fintech & Digital at Citi Global Insights and Gaurav Dhar, the CEO of Marshal Equipment & Trading Co. LLC & MENA Fintech Association Board Member. touched upon payments products in emerging market and QisstPay growth. We noted 3 takeaways from the session:
🔹 When entering a new marke...
2022-02-1831 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast9. Helping underbanked households in Nigeria | Carbon with Chijioke Dozie | FintechOur expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Chijioke Dozie, the Co-Founder of Carbon, for the 9th episode of Fintech Founders. This episode will uncover Chijioke’s outstanding entrepreneurship journey and gain insight into the African Fintech ecosystem!
The insightful discussion underlined 3 main points:
- The importance of focusing on customers' problems as an entrepreneur
- Investment opportunities in the Pan-African market
- Advantages of having the right skills to create innovative solutions for customers
If enjoyed this session and found the Fintech founder story of Chijioke interesting, subscribe to CFTE’s Fint...
2022-02-0434 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast8. Creating A Webstore In Few Clicks – Possible? | Dukan.pk with Monis Rahman | FintechOur expert hosts Ronit and Gaurav welcome Monis Rahman, the Co-Founder and CEO of Dukan.pk and serial Fintech entrepreneur, for the 8th episode of Fintech Founders. This episode will unveil Monis’ unique entrepreneurship journey and deep dive into the Fintech ecosystem in Pakistan!
The insightful discussion underlined 3 main points:
- The importance of finding the right talent and educating people in tech
- Investment opportunities to establish a startup in Pakistan
- How local entrepreneurs can create innovative solutions for the changing needs of the market
If enjoyed this session and found...
2022-01-2136 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast7. Salary at a Click of Button? | Abhi with Omair Ansari | FintechOur expert hosts, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar are joined by outstanding Fintech entrepreneurs to discuss about their entrepreneurship journey that are not told before in the Fintech industry worldwide.
Our seventh episode of the Fintech Founders Series include:
Omair Ansari, CEO of Abhi (YC S21)
The insightful discussion along with our hosts underlined 3 main points:
Pakistan's need to build alternative credit channels and provisions for access to earned salary in real-time
The importance and challenge of people management in entrepreneurship
The opportunities of having a collaborative relationship with banks
If enjoyed this...
2022-01-0740 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast6. Africa’s first card-issuing API | Union54 with Perseus Mlambo | FintechOur expert hosts, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar are joined by outstanding Fintech entrepreneurs to discuss about their entrepreneurship journey that are not told before in the Fintech industry worldwide.
Our sixth episode of the Fintech Founders Series include:
Perseus Mlambo, Founder of Union54
The session with Perseus underlined 3 main points:
The importance of having an understanding of customer needs
Stages of creating a tailored API service which focuses on African customers
Opportunities and challenges of fundraising for your startup
If enjoyed this session...
2021-12-3033 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast5. Future-proofing India’s fintech architecture | Setu with Sahil Kini | FintechOur expert hosts, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar are joined by outstanding Fintech entrepreneurs to discuss about their entrepreneurship journey that are not told before in the Fintech industry worldwide.
Our fifth episode of the Fintech Founders Series include:
Sahil Kini, Co-Founder of Setu
The session with Sahil underlined 3 main points:
Learning from both failure and success to be an entrepreneur
The specialty of the Fintech industry and understanding the shifting customer needs in India and the rest of the world
Main opportunities and challenges of API infrastructure
2021-12-3029 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast4. How to build the next Visa? | Simpl with Nitya Sharma | FintechOur expert hosts, Ronit Ghose, and Gaurav Dhar are joined by outstanding Fintech entrepreneurs to discuss about their entrepreneurship journey that are not told before in the Fintech industry worldwide.
Our forth episode of the Fintech Founders Series include:
Nitya Sharma, Founder of Simpl
The session with Nitya underlined 3 main points for those looking to better understand the Fintech scene in India:
The most marginalised are the retailers, the smaller you are the more no one cares about you. The army of big techs take over.
A fast growing startup...
2021-12-3023 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast3. Helping 67% of Egyptians who are unbanked | Dopay with Frans Van Eersel | FintechOur expert hosts, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar are joined by outstanding Fintech entrepreneurs to discuss about their entrepreneurship journey that are not told before in the Fintech industry worldwide.
Our third episode of the Fintech Founders Series include:
Frans van Eersel, the Founder and CEO of Dopay
The session with Frans underlined 4 main points for those looking to better understand the Fintech scene in Egypt:
Fintech is a regulated business however you need to be resilient since it takes time and money
Both huge inclusion problem and...
2021-12-3025 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast2. Pioneering the Wealth-Tech Revolution in Africa | Piggyvest with Odunayo Eweniyi | FintechOur expert hosts, Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar are joined by outstanding Fintech entrepreneurs to discuss about their entrepreneurship journey that are not told before in the Fintech industry worldwide.
Our second episode of the Fintech Founders Series include:
Odunayo Eweniyi, Co-founder of PiggyVest
During this insightful session, Odunayo Eweniyi underlined 4 main points:
Learning journey of how to be an entrepreneur in an experimental way
The promising acceleration of African market
How Piggyvest the African Fintech she founded lets everyone's access the money anytime without any limitation
How...
2021-12-3026 min
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast1. Why Africa and Asia is the Future of Crypto | Paxful with Ray Youssef | FintechOur expert hosts, Ronit Ghose, and Gaurav Dhar are joined by outstanding Fintech entrepreneurs to discuss their entrepreneurship journeys that are not told before in the Fintech industry worldwide.
Our first episode of the Fintech Founders Series include:
Ray Youssef, the CEO of Paxful
The riveting discussion touched upon various aspects of crypto and the underlying opportunities like:
Crypto can decrease the percentage of unbanked people
It lets people instantly transact without any restrictions
How the young generation of Africa and Asia has a huge opportunity when it comes to...
2021-12-3032 min