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What If? So What?Efi Pylarinou, Top Global Tech Thought Leader on FinTechIn this episode, Jim Hertzfeld welcomes Efi Pylarinou, a Wall Street pro, former academic, and FinTech expert. They discuss the evolution of financial services, the concept of everywhere banking, and the impact of AI and other emerging technologies on the industry. Efi shares insights on the importance of adapting to new tech cycles, the challenges of legacy systems, and the need for a change in mindset to thrive in the world of AI. Thank you for listening! You can also watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/@perficient/podcasts Have a q...2025-03-0525 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouAI Reshaping Finance: A look at Stripe and BNY MellonThe article analyzes how Stripe and BNY Mellon are using AI to revolutionize the financial industry. Stripe aims to become an "Economic Operating System" using LLMs for analytics and fraud detection, while BNY Mellon utilizes an AI supercomputer and its Eliza platform to enhance data analysis and decision-making. These institutions are developing domain-specific AI models and empowering non-technical users, suggesting a shift from basic efficiency gains to transformative financial experiences.#fintech #ai #finance #business #efipylarinou #financialservices #fintechnews #fintechinsights Based on Efi Pylarinou`s article https://medium.com/@e...2025-02-2116 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe Saylor PlayBook with BitcoinThis podcast is produced via NotebookLM, based on Efi Pylarinou`s article : The Saylor Gambit: MicroStrategy's $42 Billion Bitcoin Strategyhttps://medium.com/@efipm/the-saylor-gambit-bitcoins-42-billion-corporate-strategist-6e025f2b5477which examines Michael Saylor's bold strategy of using MicroStrategy (rebranded now to Strategy) to amass a large Bitcoin holding. Saylor has used convertible bonds to fund the purchase of over 446,000 Bitcoins, turning his company into a Bitcoin proxy. The author analyzes potential risks, comparing Saylor to figures like George Soros and John Gutfreund, and questions if it could invite regulatory scrutiny as happened to...2025-02-1714 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouUnderstanding DeepSeek and its impact on AI enterprise adoptionIn this episode, Efi and tech veteran Sarbjeet Johal discuss DeepSeek`s approach to AI optimization, implications, and where we are heading to next. Sarbjeet offers a non-technical dive into the economics of technology, the implications for enterprises, security, and the future of AI-driven systems. The conversation includes the swift adoption of Western Big Tech like NVIDIA, Microsoft Azure, and IBM integrating DeepSeek technology, and what this means for corporates on their AI transformation journey. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future road map of AI in the enterprise space....2025-02-1234 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouDeepSeek`s potential for AI disruption in BankingA great animated conversation led by Brett King with Richard Turrin, Theo Lau, and Efi Pylarinou Breaking Banks Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mhqSxyBCHZ1wTQwXlAvCGApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-banks/id641357669#deepseek #banking #fintech #efipylarinou #ai #disruption 2025-02-0750 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouFrom Bollywood to Blockchain: Unveiling the Swiss-India Tech Partnership#fintech #UPI #payments #technology #freetradeIn this engaging episode, Efi Pylarinou interviews Tanvi Singh, a former financial expert at UBS and current founder of Nirmata.ai VC. They discuss the new free trade agreement between Switzerland and India, focusing on its commercial and financial implications, including a $100 billion investment and the creation of a million jobs in India. The conversation also explores India's open architecture UPI, blockchain technologies, and the future of digital finance. Tanvi shares insights on India's booming fintech sector, the role of Swiss investments, and the potential regulatory changes that could open up new...2024-12-0523 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouDubai: The Rising Crypto & Blockchain HubIt is all about Energy nowadays, isn't it? Whether we talk about GenAI, Crypto, Blockchains, or Supply chains. In this episode, host Efi Pylarinou sits down with Irina Heaver, a seasoned lawyer and partner at NeosLegal in Dubai, to discuss her incredible journey from the oil and gas sector to becoming a prominent figure in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Irina shares insights into the regulatory landscape for digital assets, how Dubai has swiftly become a global hub for fintech, and the critical role of government policies in fostering innovation. Don't miss this deep dive in...2024-11-2731 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe Geopolitical Game of Reserves | Gold, Bitcoin, and Central Bank StrategiesThe Geopolitical Game of Reserves" explores the strategies of central banks regarding reserves, focusing on the contrasting roles of traditional assets like gold and emerging digital assets like Bitcoin. Efi Pylarinou delves into how geopolitical shifts are influencing these strategies and shaping the future of global reserves management. In this video I explore the evolving landscape of central bank reserves, highlighting the increasing trend of central banks holding gold and moving part of their gold holdings to domestic vaults and the potential of adding Bitcoin -the Digital Gold - to hedge against geopolitical uncertainties. Drawing at...2024-11-0709 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouNot Just another AI Talk — What's the next dominant Business model enabled by the advancements in AI?#businessmodels #ai #artificialintelligence #businessWhat`s the next dominant Business model enabled by the advancements in AI? Want to gaze into our Future? Listen to these two brilliant AI-hosts discuss how two thought leaders and authors of a newly published Wiley Book, describe the business world going forward. The new Wiley book is by the faculty of The Fast Future Executive:𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐫: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞https://www.fastfutureexecutive.com/thebookThe authors mentioned in this podcast are Dr. Efi Pylarinou and Hari Abburi,2024-10-0410 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouAI Dialogue on Klarna`s GenAI journeyAn AI-hosted commentary on Efi Pylarinou`s contrarian article `Klarna’s GenAI Journey: A Case Study Using the ‘AI Native’ Framework`. The author argues that Klarna's AI implementation is not revolutionary but rather focuses on low-level automation for basic queries. While the article acknowledges that Klarna's use of AI has helped them save costs, it questions the true impact of this deployment and emphasizes the potential for using GenAI to extract intelligence from customer inquiries and apply it across various business areas, including marketing, sales, and supply chain management. The author ultimately suggests that Klarna...2024-09-2007 min
SHEWEALTH VISIONISTA: Swiss Women Leaders & ChangemakersEfi Pylarinou: Global thought leader, expert in tech & financeWhat led Efi Pylarinou to become a global influencer in tech and finance? What experiences did she have as a woman in this field? Get to know Efi Pylarinou and learn what she has in common with Pippi Longstocking in the second episode of the SHEWEALTH VISIONISTA podcast!2024-05-0841 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouIronies in Banking: Incumbents & Digital-only#banking #neobanking #fintech #corebanking #digital Dharmesh and Efi, discuss the limitations of digital banks and those of incumbents. A unique perspective with an emphasis on the UK, which is a crowded neobank market and home to several Big incumbent names.We also touch on topics like the adoption of new corebanking systems, embedded finance, and the evolving model of digital banks. Chapters:The Role of Digital Banks in Recent Bank FailuresIntroducing Dharmesh MistryThe Evolution of Incumbent Banks Due to NeobanksThe Challenges of Achieving Profitability in Digital Banking...2023-11-3041 min
Digital Health & WearablesThe true potential of Wearables with Dr. Efi Pylarinou, Global FinTech & Tech InfluencerJoão Bocas - The #Wearables Expert Interviews Dr. Efi Pylarinou, Global FinTech & Tech Influencer
The Topic is: The true potential of Wearables
We have covered:
- #fintech Payment Wearables
- Wearables in #Health
- Health and Wealth Integration
- The Future of Wearables
How can we make Healthcare Uncomplicated?
Connect with Dr. Efi Pylarinou:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efipylarinou/
Medium: https://e...2023-11-2818 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouA global tour of AgriFintech #fintech #agriculture #innovation#fintech #agriculture #innovation #Agrifintech #data The steadily growing AgriFintech sector has great potential when integrated through Open Finance. Niall Haughey, founder of an innovation studio for Agricultural Finance and creator of the Agri Fintech Newsletter, shares with us the main trends in the sector, the different approaches in the 3 major AgriFintech regions (India, Brazil, US), investment trends, and how he see the future of this sector.“Niall Haughey https://www.linkedin.com/in/niallhaug... is the founder of Graze https://tograze.com/, an innovation studio for Agricultural finance, which publishes indu...2023-04-0527 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe WHY of the Digital Euro & more#payments #digital #euro #CBDC #fintech Discussing Digital Finance policies (in the immediate aftermath of the Silicon Valley Bank shutdown) and the Digital Euro, with Dea Markova. Her global experience and her focus on political risk intelligence in digital assets, web3.0, is unique. She provides us with great clarity around the ECB and European Commission`s thinking around the Digital Euro. Dea works in policy and digital finance across Europe and Southeast Asia. She currently heads the Digital Assets and Finance team at Forefront Advisers, an EU and UK political intelligence and analysis firm. Prior, she le...2023-03-2238 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouWhat do payments & ice cream have in common?#fintechs #payments #wallets #cards #API A fluid discussion with a payments veteran around payments. Panagiotis Kriaris shares his takeaways from the World Banking Forum. We talk about top concerns in payments, push & pull payments, and digital wallets. Enjoy the global perspective Panagiotis Kriaris https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkriaris/ is the Commercial Director and Head of Business Development at Unzer. Panagiotis has spent his career in the borderline between business and technology with a leadership background at an international level. Panagiotis brings senior expertise across Financial Services, Banking, Payments, FinTech, Retail and E-Commerce. Innovation, st...2023-03-1533 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouA Tech alchemist talks about Wholistic Innovation & Humanity#platforms #digital #4IR #Blockchain #decentralizationWill Humanity thrive with the Planet or will the world remain fragmented (amongst us and with nature)? Can Innovation enable us to solve our wicked problems and what mind shift is required? Sr. Mihaela Ulieru brings us into her highly rich world, her passions, and shares glimpses of how platforms can enable holistic decision-making; how we can upgrade our socioeconomic operating system and much more. Stay to the end, to listen to her recite one of her own poems.Dr. Mihaela Ulieru https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihaelaul...2023-03-0853 min
Voice of FinTech®Innovation in private markets and wealth management with Efi Pylarinou (Switzerland)Efi Pylarinou, a global FinTech influencer, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about the digitalization of wealth management, wealth management and WealthTech trends and implications for wealth advisors. Here is what they discussed:Efi´s transformational journeyRebranding of private markets - why is it needed? What about risk, aren't private markets labelled as alternatives as they pose a higher risk to investors?How do you see the future of asset management? Why do we still have active asset managers if, for years, we hear that they cannot beat the market and are...2023-02-2134 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouTechnologies Making a Difference in the Humanitarian Crisis in Turkey & Syria#blockchain #digital #payments #social #SDG #humanitarianA conversation around the collaborative approach that Aidonic, a humanitarian social-impact technology startup, is enabling with specifics from the unfolding crisis in the aftermath of the recent earthquake in the Middle East. Severiyos Aydin, CEO and founder of AIDONIC, has been exploring new ways to improve last-mile humanitarian aid distribution through digitalization and innovative technology. His aim is to reach more people in need worldwide faster, with lower costs, full transparency, and accountability. Technologies that make this possible are put in the spotlight. Severiyos Aydin https://www...2023-02-1525 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouA behind-the-scenes look at Crypto Shadow Banking#crypto #banking #lending #trading #shadowbanking #exchanges An intriguing discussion on crypto market making and the crypto shadow banking mechanics, with Anton Golub, a seasoned crypto serial entrepreneur. We also share insights on the latest EU regulation on banks and crypto; the involvement of US banks in crypto, and Dubai, the upcoming global crypto hub. Anton Golub https://www.linkedin.com/in/antongolub/ is currently a Strategic Advisor of Pazar, a decentralized OTC marketplace.Anton founded & served as CEO ofFlovtec, a Swiss market-maker providing liquidity solutions to digital asset exchanges, token issuers & protocols and offering...2023-02-0833 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouWealthTech and `Millenializing`What does `Millenializing` mean for asset managers, wealth managers and financial advisors? WealthTech is a huge space that includes technologies serving asset managers, wealth managers and financial advisors. April Rudin, founder and CEO of the global wealth management marketing firm, The Rudin Group, discusses with me, what is exciting and what is frustrating in this sector. We cover personalization, access to private markets and alternative investments and more. April`s memes are unbeatable. April Rudin https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilrudi... the founder and CEO of the global wealth management marketing firm, The Rudin Group https...2023-02-0245 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe Digital Euro concept & more forms of paymentsThe futures is here and most agree that for the medium term it will include a mix of payment options. The Chairman of the Digital Euro Association. Dr. Jonas Gross shares perspectives on the current focus of the Digital Euro design which is under consideration (not development). Our discussion takes interesting twists and turns. Dr. Jonas Gross is Chairman of the Digital Euro Association (DEA) and Chief Operating Officer at etonec. Jonas holds a PhD in economics from the University of Bayreuth, Germany. His main fields of interest are central bank digital currencies, stablecoins, cryptocurrencies, and monetary p...2023-01-1844 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouTechnology for Central Banks with an inclusivity mindset#CBDC #Regtech #Fintech How often do you hear from a US refugee from Haiti, who was bitten by the Blockchain bug while working at IBM in the financial services area and foundeda Regtech serving CENTRAL BANKS?Carmelle Cadet, is in her mid-30s and understands liquidity and counterparty risks which were core to the 2008 Global financial crisis. She talks about resilience in financial services, the need to digitize cash, and the complexity of cross-border payments.Listen to our conversation about her company's work in the Caribbean, Africa, and even in the US as...2022-12-2242 minFintech Insights & Conversations with Efi Pylarinou5 themes around the Digital Transformation of Financial Services#fintech #openfinance #embeddedFinancePART I Embedded Finance - What, why now, how, examplesFrom Open Banking to Open Finance - Trends, regulations, transformations Platforms, Ecosystems, and Super AppsInnovations in Financial Services - The most successfulFintech from a different angle- In which areas has Fintech failed or found it difficult to scaleI am interviewed by Denis Astapchenia, Director of Financial Technologies at Andersen, a global software company, on a range of Fintech topics.Chapters as shown above with the relevant min...2022-12-1557 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouGovernance is the only ally of the Blockchain space#FTX #governance #blockchain The FTX blowup is an opportunity to acknowledge that Governance is the only alley for the Blockchain space. The learnings from this year`s crypto events (not at all black Swans) offer important lessons for the Blockchain sector. Dr. Eelco Fiole, a governance specialist with experience in the investment industry and the Digital Assets sector, is a frequent guest to discuss these topics. https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiole/Dr Eelco Fiole, CFA is co-founder and the managing partner of Alpha Governance Partners (alpha-gp.com), which is focused on governance...2022-12-0842 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouWisdom from the Wiser on Emerging Tech#NFTs #blockchain #BigTech #embeddedfinance #socialmediaTracking innovations by consumer brands with emerging Tech, is one of Rick Huckstep`s latest interests. Listen to our conversation about emerging Technologies that are shaping the future of the Internet and business. Rick Huckstep https://rickhuckstep.com is a speaker, advisor, and investor. He looks for clues in what's happening today to better understand what's coming tomorrow and how these changes will impact our digital lives. Rick writes a weekly newsletter called Wiser! about the tech economy and has a podcast called Big Tech Little Tech. If you're interested...2022-11-3056 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouDebunking anti-CBDC narratives#CBDC #digital #fintech #moneyThere are more than a dozen anti-CBDC arguments floating around. From the innocent `Money is already digital, why do we need CBDCs` to the Orwellian ones like `The government will control what buy`. Richard Turrin author of “Cashless - China’s Digital Currency Revolution” who lives in Shanghai and follows and curates for us, all global developments around CBDCs, is a frequent guest on Conversations & Insights. Enjoy the anti-CBDC highlights we have chosen and Rich Turrin`s explanations. RichTurrin is the international best-selling author of “Cashless - China’s DigitalCurr...2022-11-2259 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe pulse of the 7th Singapore Fintech Festival#fintech #Singapore #SFF Fresh takeaways from the 7th Singapore Fintech Festival 2022 (SFF) a few days from the co-founder of the official Knowledge Partner of SFF2022, Tram Anh Nguyen. We discuss the atmosphere, the dominant thematics, what has changed, and what the future holds. The theme this year was `Building Resilient Business Models amid Volatility and Change`. Tram Anh Nguyen https://www.linkedin.com/in/tramanhnguyen9/CFTE - https://courses.cfte.education/Official Knowledge Partner of SFF2022 https://courses.cfte.education/cfte-fintech-brain-power-singapore-fintech-festival/SFF https://www.fintechfestival.sg/...2022-11-1047 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe future of Cash and the growing CashTech ecosystem #cash #digital #payments #FintechCashTech, believe it or not, is an emerging Fintech ecosystem globally. Cash is increasing but cash payments are declining. I discuss CashTech with the founder and CEO of the Swiss-based CashTech Sonect, Sandipan Chakraborty. He also shares insights and takeaways from the recent `Future of Cash` conference in Madrid. Sandipan Chakraborty - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandipanchakraborty/?originalSubdomain=chSonect - www.sonect.netThe future of Cash https://thefutureofcash.com/Sandipan is the founder and CEO of SONECT. Prio...2022-11-0233 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouPowering the investment space with predictive analytics#microsoftoffice #analytics #fintech The power of predictive analytics in the Investment space is undeniable. Bambu is a new Microsoft ecosystem partner and this prompted my curiosity to discover more use cases within the Microsoft ecosystem. Capital Markets is no low-hanging fruit within financial services and its digitalization requires in-depth expertise. I discuss these topics with Ruchi Nanda, an Industry Advisor in the US Capital Markets business at Microsoft. Ruchi Nanda is an Industry Advisor in the US Capital Markets business at Microsoft where she helps business and technology executives in the industry digitally tr...2022-10-2620 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouA platform for Financial DEI activism at conferences & for media#DEI #finance #technologyIf you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.Imagine if the financial industry events and the voices in financial media, truly reflected the diversity of society. DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) must be measured and we can choose to become accountable and transparent about our intentional practices.Sonya Dreizler, is the co-founder of Choir,a US-based tech platform that aims to empower and lift voices of women, people of color, non-binary folks, in our industry that white men traditionally dominate.Event organizers can become ChoirCertified, expe...2022-10-1943 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouEmerging Commercial insurance risks & Sustainability#sustainability #insurtech #AI If you believe that insurance is boring, then you will change your mind after listening to our conversation with Sabine VanderLinden, the Insurtech Queen. We talk about the risks that are increasing like climate-related risks and the new risks like cloud outages and supply chain disruptions, that need to be insured. We talk about the new business models in insurance which are following the footsteps of those in Banking. In the second part of our conversation, we discuss Sabine`s takeaways from the largest insurtech event, ITC 22 in Las Vegas. She org...2022-10-1340 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouRating connectivity in WealthTechOne of the core challenges in the digital transformation of wealth management, is Integration. We discuss this complex topic with the founder and CEO of Ezra Group, Craig Iskowitz, with a focus on their newly launched WealthTech Integration Scoring which ranks an application’s ability to integrate with other applications. The digitalization of the wealth management industry with all its stakeholders and the breadth of products and services, is no low-hanging fruit. The world of broker-dealers, banks, asset managers, independent financial advisors, tech vendors is a dynamic and complex ecosystem. The trend is toward Embedded Wea...2022-10-0431 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe Open Metaverse blueprint with its 6 characteristics#metaverse #social #NFT #blockchain The vision of an Open Metaverse includes six main characteristics. Consumer and enterprise brands should experiment with the potential of the future immersive internet. This blue ocean will shape the future of many industries. A discussion with Dr Mark Van Rijmenan from Sydney about his new book: Step into the Metaverse: How the Immersive Internet Will Unlock a Trillion-Dollar Social Economy Dr Mark Van Rijmenan https://www.linkedin.com/in/markvanri...Dr Mark Van Rijmenam is The Digital Speaker. He is a future tech strategist who thinks...2022-09-2826 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouDeep & Sustainable Transformation#innovation #digitaltransformation #leadership A cross-industry must listen to understand deep transformation for leaders and their teams. Most transformation initiatives in business and at a personal level, fizzle away. Iris Welten sat in the hot seat at the C-suite and CEO level and shares with us her insights from her personal deep transformation and how she helps leaders at the top of businesses and their teams to deeply transform. We are talking at the Neural Patterns level, the infrastructure level. Iris Maria Welten https://www.linkedin.com/in/iris-welt... is Chair and Board member of...2022-09-2145 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouWeb3 and the next generation creator economyAre all these verticals GameFi, DeFi, and SocialFi, integral parts of the Metaverse? Why should we get rid of Play-To-Earn category and replace it with `Play & Earn`? How will sustainable tokenomics really enable the shift to the Web3.0 ethos, which is about empowering the creator economy? In this episode, Arun Krishnamumar shares his insights on these topics. He believes that Gamefi is the growth hack for Web3 and shares with us his excitement around the innovations that are being built during this crypto downturn. Arun Krishnamumar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunkumar...) is...2022-09-1535 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe role of Humans in executing Sustainability goals#sustainability #ESG #netzero The complexities of NetZero journeys are real and people need to be up-skilled to be able to execute their strategic goals. In this episode, we discuss these topics with Helene Li, Top voice in Sustainability & Impact in the APAC region. We also touch on Greenwashing, Cop27, and the current macroeconomic environment. Helene Li ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/helene-li... ) is the CEO and co-founder of Go Impact Capital Partners ( https://goimpact.today/home ) , and Co-Chair of Sustainability & ESG Action CouncilCo-Chair of the Association of Family Offices in Asia. She is a leading...2022-09-0830 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouAn insider's perspective on the 1st SuperApp#WeChat #China #fintech #SuperApp Mini-programs and the ecosystem design of WeChat, are unique. We discuss these and other differentiations of the WeChat journey (which continues) with Kevin through several examples and juxtapositions to the Western apps and BigTech companies. Are SuperApps going to make it in other parts of the world? Kevin Shimota was the global head of marketing and partnerships at WeChat (2016-2019) and has just published a book on this topic. The world envies the business model that was born in China and baptized SuperApp in the West. In this...2022-08-3150 minFintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouRedesigning Finance with the new modalities of Trust - Networks, China, BlockchainWe now have the technology to link finance with the real economy in a sustainable way. The flow of money can be connected with the flow of things, business process and people in a cost efficient way. We can create networks that enable trust in new places in supply chains. Professor Warwick Powell`s clarity on these topics is captivating. In the second half of our discussion we discuss about China`s adoption of these tech architectures and its strategic commitment to Blockchain technology. Warwick Powel joins us from Brisbane Australia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/w...2022-08-2547 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe clash of Bitcoin derivatives and Satoshi Nakamoto#bitcoin #derivaives #leverage #Satoshi Description: A derivative of anything is not real thing. But if we can create infinite derivatives of that real and precious thing, then we are undermining its scarcity. Welcome to the wonderful world of derivatives and to the sad reealization of the erdication of Bitcoin scarcity.In discussion with Jonny Fry on CyberFM, about my article Slaying the myth of Bitcoin scarcity https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/slaying-the-myth-of-bitcoin-scarcity-8ac60ac0f7ac?source=social.twJonny Fry - CEO of TeamBlockchain https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnyfry/2022-08-1021 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe Digital Mindset & the Human side of Digital Transformation#digitaltransformation #innovation #digital The role of humans in the Deep Digital Transformation required to build a sustainable and resilient business, is ever more important. In this episode, we talk about Digital Maturity from the mindset point of view. We highlight the broken customer journey in financial services, the shift in values of Millenials, Gen Z and Gen A. Kamales Lardi, believes that the future of business is not just about your company and you're offering to customers, it is an ecosystem, a collaborative and co-optive environment which includes suppliers, partners and employees, rather than a co...2022-08-0343 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouFrom Fashion to Fintech in the Metaverse#Web3 #NFT #fintech In this episode, we believe we will inspire you as we discuss what is being built in the Metaverse with one of the recently immortalized Crypto Goddesses. Extraordinary women are building purposeful businesses that use cutting technologies and Caroline Hughes is one of them. We cover fashion, art, and fintech in the metaverse. Caroline Hughes is the CEO and co-founder of Lifetise, a Web 3 consumer fintech in the metaverse where people can plan and visualize their goals. She is a Tech lawyer by training. She an activator...2022-07-1339 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe Metaverse through the eyes of a seasoned Banker#metaverse #VR #AR #banking In this episode, we talk about real examples in the Metaverse, the areas that are being currently developed, and the need for all of us to get involved in shaping this new world with the newly appointed Dean & Partner of the Metaverse Academy in Switzerland. A fresh and exciting discussion to get an up to date overview of the developments in the Metaverse. Dr. Martha Boeckenfeld's energy and passion for innovation and customer-centricity are contagious. From being the CEO of Kleinwort Benson and spending 20 yrs in insurance and banking, she...2022-07-0656 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouGreek Gods and the Metaverse#metaverse #artificialintelligence #arbitration A delightful and thoughtful perspective on the reality we can build through the Metaverse by Law Professor Crenguta Leaua. As a specialist in international arbitration and New Technology law, Professor Crenguta Leaua, shares her thoughts on arbitration in an AI-driven world, and her takeaways from the events in Davos during the WEF2022. In the second part of our discussion, she animates her alternative thinking on the Metaverse, which she has presented during the 2022 European conference on international arbitration and is the topic of her Long article: `The Greek Gods and the Met...2022-06-2937 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouA look at Governance in this Defi meltdown#Defi #crypto #governanceThe meltdown of Terra`s algorithmic stablecoin , Celsius, and the systemic risk that emerged, is evidence of the lack of Governance in the Defi space. We discuss with Dr. Eelco Fiole, a frequent guest on my channel, the kind of Governance that is lacking and that has been ignored at the expense of the entire ecosystem. We are witnessing a monumental value destruction as a result. Dr. Eelco Fiole https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiole/ Alpha Governance Partners - https://www.alpha-gp.com/2022-06-2327 min
Scouting for GrowthEfi Pylarinou: Why sustainability investing?On this episode of Scouting for Growth, Sabine VdL interviews FinTech and Blockchain Advisor Efi Pylarinou about why sustainable investing is so important, her view on the state of FinTech (and what the insurance industry can learn from it), sustainability in the context of Digital Transformation, what the emerging risks are and more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Switzerland is one of the biggest hubs in Blockchain for Finance, which comes out of Crypto Valley. It’s an example of how an ecosystem works: You need the regulator, the private sector, the capital and an international outreach for...2022-06-1641 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouCompassionate Digital Engagement#fintech #NLP #data A discussion about deploying tech stacks to build human-centric relationships. Highlighting technologies that enable employees to be compassionate when communicating with customers or with other employees. Using examples in the loan space and beyond. Sandeep Mangaraj is a Microsoft executive and author of a recent blog on “AI-driven compassionate lending” which is what prompted this discussion. Sandeep Mangaraj https://www.linkedin.com/in/smangaraj/ Read the Blog article here: https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/industry-blog/microsoft-in-business/financial-services/2022/04/12/ai-driven-compassionate-lending-better-for-banks-and-customers/2022-06-0819 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouTime to understand EU Regulations for Blockchain & Digital Finance#regulation #blockchain #digitalfinance Regtech speaks voice sheds light to EU Digital Finance & Blockchain policiesIn this video, I am discussing with the person that played an instrumental role in the EU Blockchain resolution of the European parliament, 7 years ago! Dimitrios Psarrakis is a Regtech influential voice. We talk about MICA, the Digital Finance Strategy of the EU, DLT Pilot regime, and the new AML Regime of the EU, including the Transfer of Funds regulation for crypto-assets.Dimitrios is co-chair of the Finance working group at INATBA – the international association for Trusted Blockchain appl...2022-05-2647 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouA 360 degrees look at Female Finance#payments #women #finance A discussion with the leaders of the Research section of the European Women Payment Network (EWPN), about their findings and insights. They bring a unique perspective and approach by combining expertise in Anthropology, Innovation, and Economics. Dr. Anette Broløs and Dr. Erin Taylor share their insights on the history of female finance, the current needs and trends, and the business opportunities. EWPN - https://ewpn.eu/2022-05-1138 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe killer Apps in the Metaverse and its future#metaverse #VR #ARSince Zuckerberg rebranded Facebook to Meta, the Metaverse is trending but everybody has their own understanding of it. By discussing what the Metaverse is now, and how it relates to Crypto, Web3, gaming, AR & VR; we can understand it better. An in-depth discussion on these topics with Chris Gledhill, a UK-based Fintech influencer, entrepreneur, futurist, and gamer who currently delivers workshops about the Metaverse. 2022-05-0442 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouDigital Twins of Humans will disrupt financial services#digitaltwins #metaverse #AIImagine a world that values Digital Assets at least equally as Physical Assets, if not more. In that world, Digital Twins of humans will be instrumental. Digital Twins of humans are here already with huge potential for social good and with all the risks and ethical considerations that advanced technologies bring. John Blicq works at the National Australia Bank (NAB) in innovation and has been thinking about Digital Twins over the past 5 years and their disruptive potential in Insurance, banking and wealth management. He is the author of the book `Digital T...2022-04-2047 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouA New Social Contract to design Smart Cities#AI #smartcities #4IR Smart Cities are not about plugging sensors everywhere and using algorithms to gain operational efficiencies. Dinis Guarda is an author, entrepreneur, and creator / innovator, CEO of ztdium and FreedomX. We start our conversation with the recent event he organized in London to launch a Research led by ztudium and in collaboration with Durham University `Blueprint for #SmartCities` https://prn.to/3DiUtNrDinis Guarda https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinisguarda/2022-04-1327 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe power of a shared vision for Financial Services#AI #fintech #TechforgoodWholistic and purposeful living in the machine world, is a choice. The intention to use any of the advanced technologies of the 4IR - AI, blockchain, IOT, etc - beyond efficiencies, is the only way to create a better and fairer world.The delightful discussion with Theo Lau, co-author of `Beyond Good`, is energizing and inspiring. Money has a moral voice and intention matters more than you think.Theo Lau is the co-founder of Unconventional Ventures, a recognized global Fintech Influencer, and the co.host of the podcast One Vision2022-04-0641 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouA Collaboration Technology to solve Big problems, requires a Collaborative mindset#opensource #blockchain #DLTSandra has been in the spotlight as Digital Asset advocacy has come to the spotlight, especially in the US. I had to reach out to her after she testified in the US Senate and after the Biden EO. Sandra Ro is the CEO of the global non-profit industry organization GBBC - Global Blockchain Business Council. She is a wonderful, warm person whose drive has always been to use technology to solve big problems. Sandra Ro - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandraro/GBBC - Global Blockchain Business Council is a...2022-03-3132 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouSafety Alert: Attract & retain more women in CyberSecurity#cybersecurity #hackers #genderdiversityShe strongly believes that we are all less safe in Cybersecurity, as we are failing to attract and retain women in Cyber. Jane Frankland is an author, entrepreneur, and a top Cybersecurity influencer. We not only discuss facts & figures in the growing cyberspace, but what I feel are `Hacks` to keep up with the challenges. Jane is also the founder of the INSecurity movement and a new platform - TheSource. Jane Frankland`s website https://jane-frankland.com/INSecurity (book) https://jane-frankland.com/in-security/The Source - the...2022-03-2337 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouHighways & traffic lights for payments#payments #sanctions #digitalThe complexity of non-card payments is unimaginable to most and even to financial services professionals from areas like investment banking. Oscar Neira is a payments expert based in Switzerland with tons of experience and a passion for this core economic activity.The topic of payments systems and rails is hot right now with the scaled embargo against Russia. The world is starting to realize that there is more than SWIFT.A great discussion. Everyone will learn something from listening to Oscar.Oscar Neira is the Editor of MoneyToday...2022-03-1743 minFintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouWealthTech Talks - The Democratisation of Private Markets#tokenization #investing #privatemarkets The digitalization and democratization of private markets or the so-called Alternative assets class, has started and tokenization is already playing an important role in this process.In this webinar, we will look at these developments and the opportunities for investors. Our panelists bring valuable insights from different angles. - Victor Jung, Head of Distribution and Liquid Private Markets Asia at Partners Group, a leading global private markets player joining us from Singapore- Darius Liu, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at ADDX, one of the top MAS...2022-03-091h 02
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThis is Digital. But what the hell are all these new fads?#AI #NFTs #gamification Nicolas Babin is a veteran of digital innovations from email, GPS systems, robotics with AI, and more. He co-created the first robotic dog with artificial intelligence at Sony – AIBO. We talk about his passion in new technologies, gamification and even NFTs.Nicolas Babin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas...https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasba...https://twitter.com/Nicochan33Author of `The talking dog: Immersion in new technologies`` https://www.amazon.com/talking-dog-Im...Mentions: Origyn foundation https://www.origyn.ch/en/2022-03-0239 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe Power of coming together like old friends do#fintech #leadership #breakthebiasLets not forger that Technology is designed and implemented by people.Before listening to my conversation with Barb McLean, listen to her choice of a song that aligns with the spirit of our conversation.ABBA - The way old friends dohttps://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-...Barb is a VP at Celero Solutuons.She created the Fintech playlist which is a free weekly inspirational curation of Fintech articles which she reads and combines with a song.Barb's Fintech newsletter: https://twitter...2022-02-2334 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouDigital journeys from the Caribbean and Africa#inclusion #fintech #CBDCWe talk about Financial inclusion, Infrastructure, and CBDCs with globetrotter and entrepreneur Telly Valerie Onu who is based a St. Kitts and Nevis native. Telly is currently spearheading the non-profit Bantu Blockchain Foundation. She brings unique perspectives on Digital Transformation. Telly Valerie Onu https://www.linkedin.com/in/tvonu/det...Bantu Blockchain Foundation https://bantufoundation.org/2022-02-1738 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouFrom Open Banking to Open Data Ecosystem business models#fintech #openbanking #opendataAnna is excited about the shift from the Open Banking business model, to an Open finance business model and an Open Data Ecosystem business model. In our conversation, she shares her insights from her fieldwork in the MENA region and her advisory role to Truffle Capital, a Fintech VC and incubator. She is a payments, open banking Fintech specialist with broad experience and a delightful passion for tech innovation.Some of the companies that she mentioned are:BNPL: Postpay, Tamara, Tabby, SpotiiDigital currency/blockchain: WadzpayOpen...2022-02-0937 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe next generation of Fintech upskilling with an AI coach#AI #fintech #reskillingThe rise of automation and artificial intelligence in financial services is unstoppable. David Shrier was the godfather of the first Fintech course globally, at MIT. He firmly believes in a systems thinking approach. In our conversation he shares insights from his latest book, his edtech ESME Learning (which recently received fresh funding) and his Fintech experience. Augmenting your Career: How to win at Work in the Age of AI - https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/dav...David Shrier https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shr...David...2022-02-0331 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouAdulthood in Crypto#crypto #exchanges #regulation I discuss the institutional adoption wave in crypto with Mel Tsiaprazis, Bitstamp`s Chief Commercial Officer. @Bitstamp has seen it all, as it is the oldest crypto exchange and self-regulated from the early days.https://www.linkedin.com/in/meltsiapr...Bitstamp https://www.bitstamp.net/Bitstamp is hosting industry experts from Asia to share their insights about crypto markets.Experts from Copper (custody), Zebedee (Bitcoin play to earn), Bitstamp, and PWC (crypto leader)Free registration Feb 16 at 2pm Singapore timehttps://bitstamp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...2022-01-2618 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouAn inclusive plan to deal with AI, Inequality, and Climate#AI #Technology #EconomyTechnosocialism is the way the authors of the new book `The Rise of Technosocialism` suggest we tackle the complex large-scale problems that are facing humanity - Inequality, AI, and Climate.In this episode, I discuss new concepts with futurist Brett King for our socio-economic future.Brett King https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettking/The Rise of Technosocialism https://riseoftechnosocialism.com/2022-01-2025 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe missing SDG 18#Esg #sustainability #financeChange is in the air and everywhere. A delightful discussion with Sustainability expert Karen Wendt on SDGs, ESG, Impact investing and finance2022-01-1230 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouProject Genesis - Fintech, SDGs, and Blockchain#blockchain #tokenization #greenfinanceA discussion at the intersection of Fintech, SDGs, and Digital Payments with Benedicte Nolens, currently the Head of the BIS Innovation Hub in Hong Kong. We caught up to discuss the latest BIS research papers that look at blockchain use cases for tokenized Green bonds. Benedicte Nolens https://www.linkedin.com/in/benedicte...BIS recent papers:-- BIS Innovation Hub and HKMA investigate how Tokenized green bonds can improve sustainable investment - https://www.bis.org/press/p210824.htm2021-12-0127 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouHello, it's me - G for Governance in Tokenization#blockchain #governance #tokenizationWe don't talk enough about Governance and we are just starting to admit it. Whether it is in the context of ESG investing or AI or Blockchain uses cases.Dr. Eelco Fiole is the perfect person to discuss these topics as he teaches Ethics and has been focused on Governance in the investment world and now brings his expertise in the Blockchain world. In this episode, we discuss Governance issues around Tokenization. Dr. Eelco Fiole https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiole/Alpha Governance Partners - https://www.alpha-gp.com/2021-11-2526 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouExponential Finance and Disruptive Technologies#ecosystems #fintech #susasummit2021 The South African Singularity U Summit 2021 was one of the largest African thought leadership, innovation and technology events on the continent, focussed on driving positive change and exponential growth. The event was focused on a variety of topics (leadership and investment, artificial intelligence, crypto/blockchain, biotechnology, future of banking, scaling, ESG, 5g, cybersecurity, scaling, social impact, food security, education, NFT’s (nonfungible tokens), gaming, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, 3D printing, space, digital marketing (SEO, Online Ads, Social) and DEFI (decentralized finance).I had the pleasure of sharing my latest thinking on the forces tha...2021-11-1814 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouArtificial Intelligence towards funding innovation#artificialintelligence #ai #innovationThe case of using algorithms to evaluate businesses using technology to innovate. A discussion with Federico Carrasco the founder and CEO of Graypes, a Swiss company, focused on deploying algorithms to provide a standardized and transparent scoring mechanism. Federico Carrasco - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrascof...Graypes - https://graypes.com/index.html2021-10-2127 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouRethinking Money in the new Internet era#money #fintech #blockchainThis is an excerpt from a one hour talk I gave for the 6th cohort of the Unit Masters program for professionals from all kinds of businesses that are interested in the disruptive potential of Blockchain. unitmasters.org2021-10-0809 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouMoney20/20 Amsterdam. Discussing Regtech & Crypto with Jonathan Camilleri BrowmanMoney 20/20, Amsterdam — Day 2.A live chat with Jonathan Camilleri Browman, CEO of Sekuritance, about onboarding clients, tracing transactions, identifying fraud when offering crypto services from a crypto company or a traditional financial services company. Jonathan was the CTO of OpenPayd and understands the payments space. Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/joncbowman/Sekuritance https://www.sekuritance.com/2021-10-0109 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouMoney20/20 Amsterdam. Discussing New Money with Jason Mikula#payments #CBDC #fintech A live chat with Jason Mikula, at the First physical Fintech event in Amerstdam Money2020.Jason Mikula publishes one of the top Substack Fintech newsletters https://fintechbusinessweekly.substac...talks about digital banking trends in the US and Europe. Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmikula/https://www.money2020.com/2021-09-2708 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouFocus on an Inclusive Financial System with Principles#financialInclusion #fintech #SDGsAn Inclusive Financial System goes beyond reducing the number of people with no bank accounts or with no access to credit & investment opportunities. This long but colourful discussion with Theo Lau from DC and Richard Turrin from Shanghai touch on the complexity and the nuances of the topic.We were prompted to get together and cover the topic, after reading the WEF paper on `Shared principles for an inclusive financial system`2021-09-1554 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouA spicy discussion with Prof. Alexander Lipton who is deeply involved in financial innovation, specifically in Money & Economic matters. He is the cofounder of Sila (Saas, Payments), Connection Science Fellow at MIT Science Connection, professor at the He#cryptocurrency #money #fintech A spicy discussion with Prof. Alexander Lipton who is deeply involved in financial innovation, specifically in Money & Economic matters. He is the cofounder of Sila (Saas, Payments), Connection Science Fellow at MIT Science Connection, professor at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, co-author of two new books. Mathematics, Technology, and Economics, A. Lipton & Adrien Treccani (July 2021)https://www.worldscientific.com/world...Building the New EconomyData as Capital, By Alex Pentland, Alexander Lipton, Thomas Hardjono (Oct 2021)https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/buildi...2021-07-2834 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouHigh Value Business Models - PBEs#platform #ecosystem #openbankingA discussion with Fransesco Burelli partner at Arkwright Consulting about Platforms, Ecosystems. The importance of understanding the difference between partnerships, platforms and ecosystems; what the market is valuing and what client digitalization journeys are being built as we speak.2021-07-1538 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouStablecoins to fight poverty - the case of ImpactMarket#Stablecoins #decentralized #poverty Marco Barbosa https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcopsba... is a Forbes 30under30 serial social entrepreneur out of Portugal.ImpactMarket https://www.impactmarket.com/ is his current venture, built on Celo. A decentralized Universal Basic income design fighting poverty globally, for people in the Venezuelan slums all the way to people in need in the Philippines.2021-07-0152 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouFocus on Outcomes to succeed during the Ecosystem Platform Revolution#banking #fintech #CXA short & juicy chat with Paolo Sironi about the difference in financial services between Outputs & Outcomes. Now that access to technology is democratised, the key to succeeding during the Ecosystem platform revolution lies in the ability to offer personalised & contextualised outcomes. Paolo Sironi is a prolific author https://www.thepsironi.com/ and the Global Research lead at IBM in Banking. https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepsironi/2021-06-3010 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouBridging cultures with a focus on technology – China & Europe#technology #fintech #blockchainInsights with a genuine cross-cultural perspective around China`s Blockchain Service Network, its digital strategy and more. A discussion with Dr. Hans-Joerg Weger ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/hjweber/ ) a German economist working in Shanghai with more than 20 years of cross-cultural business experience and a focus on the intersection of international relations, technology and education.Hans-Joerg Weber is the host of the "Over a cup of coffee with HJ" podcast focused on cross cultural broadcasting directly from Shanghai.2021-06-2436 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouA Digital world with built-in rules#blockchain #decentralization #consensusAn interview with Roberto Capodieci, founder of the Blockchain Zoo, a technology implementation company based in Singapore focused on non-financial applications of blockchain - e.g. document management, identity etc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/decbc/ Download the first volume of the "the journey toward decentralization" series here: https://bcz.bz/vol1 Get the physical book, or the Kindle edition, here https://www.amazon.com/ZooBC-Roberto-... Check out the Internet time http://www.swatchclock.com/2021-06-2332 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouTransparency & Access to Private Markets#investments #fintech #fractionalization An interview with Oi Yee Choo, the Chief Commercial Officer of ADDX. An innovator based in Singapore, bringing more transparency and improving access to a wide range of investment opportunities in private markets. ADDX — https://apps.apple.com/app/id1565314912?mt=8Oi Yee Choo — https://www.linkedin.com/in/oi-yee-choo-a6b9732/2021-06-1507 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouCombining Technologies to Accelerate Financial InclusionMy interview with Jason Cao, President of Huwaei`s Global Financial Services Business Unit about Inclusive Finance and Huwaei`s stance and impact on this front.During the Huwaei Global Financial Services Summit in Shanghai with the theme “Accelerate Financial Digitalization, New Value Together” https://e.huawei.com/topic/2021-event-fsi-summit/en-ap/index.html2021-06-0418 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouBuilding local business communities via decentralized mutual credit#Defi #stablecoins #CELOAshley Taylor is one of the first employees of Consensys and a young entrepreneur with already a very diverse experience. She is a social entrepreneur at heart who is heading business development at ReSource Network. A decentralized mutual business credit venture built on the mobile first Celo protocol. 2021-05-3126 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouTechnologies converging towards a Human-Centered Economy#technology #innovation #antifragilityNavroop Sadhev is on a mission to create a global network of individuals and initiatives that are involved in the Intersection of all the future technologies and the future of our Global Economy which has to be more human-centered and anti-fragile.She is the founder of the Digital Economist.2021-05-1924 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouA systems approach to Tech, Climate, SDGs, and Finance#SDGs #blockchain #climateAn enriching discussion with Katherine Foster - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine... - whose unique and diverse experience has led her to be involved in important initiatives at the nexus of technology, climate, Sustainable development, Green finance and impact.2021-04-1429 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouBlockchain technology for social good#tech4good #SDGs #open An interview with the co-founder of the Social Alpha Foundation, Nydia Zhang, a not-for-profit foundation that is now nearly 4yrs old. The Social Alpha Foundation awards grants as you will hear and have been recently involved in the landmark fundraising event of the Open Earth Foundation. Although this interview was in mid-2018, it is relevant as I recently interviewed Katherine Foster who is the strategic officer of the Open Earth Foundation 2021-04-1317 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouFinancial inclusion, Women, and FinTech in SouthEast Asia#financialinclusion #fintech #AsiaA great discussion with Neha Mehta, founder of FemTech Partners and UNDP SDG expert. Her activities in Southeast Asia are focused on financial inclusion with an ecosystem approach. She has built bridges with the UK fintech ecosystem and with corporates who engage with her as a local partner for their CSR objectives.2021-03-2926 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouAI, financial crime, transparency & explainability#artficialintelligence #AML #dataSimon Moss is the CEO of Symphony AyasdiAI, a 10-year-old company that started out of Stanford`s math lab and has a laser focus on transparency and discovery. A native AI enterprise solution provider that is one of the few that is walking the talk of AI. https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoss/References mentioned during the podcast:https://www.ayasdi.com/ayasdiai-model... https://www.ayasdi.com/ai-regulated-i...https://www.ayasdi.com/Disclaimer: Efi Pylarinou Advisory has no commercial relationship with the company and the professional th...2021-03-1621 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouMarkets, innovation, risks, with the ETF professor#ETF #innovation #fintech A discussion with Dan Weiskopf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-weisk...), the ETF Strategist for the ETF Think Tank (https://www.etfthinktank.com/) and a portfolio manager at Toroso Asset mgt. ( http://torosoinv.com/ ) which amongst other financial products, they actively manage the largest blockchain ETF, $BLOK.2021-03-1123 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouLeading Innovation at the 16th largest Bank in the world (by balance sheet)#fintech #SocieteGeneral #digitalTalking to Claire Calmejane, the Chief Innovation Officer at Societe General, about her passion for technology, innovation, and supporting women.https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairecal...2021-03-0427 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouFintech for Longevity#longevity #heathcare #fintechA discussion with Dr. Ira Sobel on Robo retirement, Retirement planning for all, investing in aging for financial institutions, healthcare institutions, and innovation.https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ira-sobel-b314a/ Dr. Ira is the founder of https://www.fintech4longevity.com/ a consultancy focused on redefining through research and innovation, the relationship of aging, longevity, healthcare and financial institutions.2021-02-2624 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe Digital Human in Finance focused on what lies ahead, is called Chris#banking #digital #fintech A conversation with Chris Skinner whose influence in the Fintech industry needs no introduction as he is the author of 16 books around digital transformation. https://thefinanser.com/2021-02-0422 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouBooming activity in Blockchain4Finance - A quarterly update on our report#blockchain #fintech #fintechinsightsDescription: An update on user & product growth, funding news, pilots, and regulatory topics of the companies profiled in the report Blockchain's impact on asset & wealth management https://thewealthmosaic.docsend.com/view/cv8vmwrg6xq6tmne2021-02-0108 min
WealthTech Today#ItzOnWealthTech Ep. 83: The Bitcoin Enlightenment Comes to Wealth Management with Efi PylarinouThe post #ItzOnWealthTech Ep. 83: The Bitcoin Enlightenment Comes to Wealth Management with Efi Pylarinou appeared first on and was written by Craig Iskowitz.
“Essentially, blockchain has the potential to change the economics of how we manufacture different securities as we know them. Whether it’s a deposit, or some other structured product and DeFi is one experiment, we will see whether it works or not. Blockchain is allowing us to do all of these things and I see a lot […]
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Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouSustainable Investing - Beyond the Why and into the How & WhatA discussion with Helene Lihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/helene-li... Co-founder of GoImpact, general manager of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong and Global Sustainability influencer. With a focus on the changing narratives around sustainability and impact. Her insights from GoImpact`s educational activities in Asia and the needs of institutional investors.#fintech #investing 2021-01-1326 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouDLT & financial inclusion in Africa by a Humanitarian Fintech lady#fintech #financialinclusion #blockchainA discussion with Sofie Blakstad ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofie-bla... ), founder and CEO of hiveonline https://www.hivenetwork.online/which is a thriving Fintech use case of financial inclusion. Hiveonline helps communities of unbanked micro-entrepreneurs in Africa by using blockchain in innovative ways. Sofie was named `the Humanitarian lady`in the Swashbucklers 2020 by Fintech Finance https://www.fintechf.com/homebox/fint...We spoke also about the recently released report `The Next Generation Humanitarian Distributed Platform Report` by hiveonline, The Danish Red Cross and Mercy Corps which d...2021-01-0630 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouIn conversation with Spiros Margaris - Reflections#fintech #innovation #digitalization Spiros Margaris needs no introduction in the Fintech space. He holds consistently top rankings on several influencer lists. He is an advisor to two Fintech unicorns and several other innovative grownup companies. In this episode, we discuss the stage we are at in the innovation cycle, the differentiating factors going forward, systemic risks, and the challenges regulators face.2020-12-0940 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouThe explosive mix of forces sweeping most aspects of our lives#artificialintelligence #cybersecurity #governance George Zarkadakis is the Digital Lead at Willis Towers Watson and Senior Fellow at Atlantic Council. We spoke about Artificial Intelligence, the future of work, Data Trusts, and his new book `Cyber Republic, Reinventing Democracy in the Age of Intelligent Machines`2020-12-0223 min