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In the Hot SeatRethinking Financial Inclusion with Alessandro HatamiInclusion isn't just a moral imperative; it's a huge economic opportunity. Alessandro Hatami from Pacemakers.io joins the hot seat to discuss how a large portion of the population remains outside the financial system despite advances in technology. Alessandro highlights how providers can gain new customers and fuel growth by removing outdated barriers and more actively serving the underbanked. Key Takeaways. [:01] Denise Johansson puts Alessandro Hatami, fintech advisor, thought leader, founder of Pacemakers.io, and co-author of the book Inclusive Finance, in the hot seat. [2:27] Why Alessandro chose to delve into the field of...
2025-11-1925 min
B2B Marketing PodcastEpisode 205: Vanessa Schotes, CMO, Enfuce, shares her philosophy for being a commercial marketerIn this episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands, Head of Product, B2B Marketing caught up with Vanessa Schotes, CMO, Enfuce.
Shortlisted for B2B Marketer of the Year at the 2025 B2B Marketing Awards, Vanessa explains how marketing helped drive 450% growth in new territories and achieve a marketing ROI of 5:1. If you want to attend the B2B Marketing Awards ceremony in London this year, you can find out more information here: https://events.b2bmarketing.net/b2bawards
2025-11-1429 min
Venturing AbroadMonika Liikamaa: The Blueprint for Building a World-Leading Company"If you don’t understand the value you bring, you won’t succeed… no matter where you go."In this episode, we had the pleasure of welcoming Finnish entrepreneur Monika Liikamaa, co-founder and co-CEO of Enfuce, the leading global card issuer and payment processor.Monika’s career is embedded in international fintech, from building networks during the Nokia boom to scaling multiple financial businesses across the globe. In this episode, she shares:How her dual Finnish-Swedish roots shaped her entrepreneurial mindset The steps to scale a fintech business internationally The power of co-leadersh...
2025-10-2941 minIn the Hot SeatCharged Up: How Octopus Electroverse is Powering the EV RevolutionIs your fleet prepared for the next decade of the EV transition? Rachel Beaton from Octopus Electroverse joins the discussion to share insights on the full picture of what's ahead — from educating drivers and navigating chargers and lease cycles, to understanding government incentives, manufacturing shifts, and the opportunities in the second-hand market. With technology evolving quickly and fleets playing a pivotal role in adoption, this conversation provides practical guidance for planning a smoother transition and staying ahead of the curve. Key Takeaways. [:01] Denise Johansson puts Rachel Beaton, Commercial Director at Octopus Electroverse, in the ho...
2025-10-1627 min
Fintech DaydreamingLive in Copenhagen from Nordic Fintech WeekThis year Pål and Ville set up shop in the official backstage of the event venue – meaning our little “studio” has probably seen more rock stars, comedians, and magicians than fintech podcasters. But for two days, it was home to us… and the now famous podcast couch.On that couch we hosted a parade of fintech’s brightest people – founders, authors, bankers, thinkers – all crammed into one room with us, the noise of the conference bleeding through the walls, and way too little coffee. The result? The longest Fintech Daydreaming episode ever recorded – nearly two hours...
2025-10-101h 54
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FSInsights: The digital transformation race: big banks vs neobanks.About this episode:In this episode, in partnership with Enfuce, host Benjamin Ensor dives into the real state of banking transformation in today’s digital-first world. It’s no longer just legacy banks versus neobanks; it’s about who can truly meet rising customer expectations, master regulatory complexity, and scale quickly without breaking what already works.
Are the big banks finally pulling ahead, or are nimble neobanks still leading the charge?
We unpack what modernisation really means—from infrastructure and innovation to trust and real-time delivery.
Tune in as we explore the strategi...
2025-10-0247 min
CMO TherapyIt takes a village (to close a deal)Closing a deal isn’t about one superstar channel swooping in to save the day - it really does take a village. In this episode of CMO Therapy, I sit down with the brilliant Vanessa Schotes, CMO at Enfuce to talk about why the endless “sales vs. marketing vs. partnerships” debate is holding so many companies back.We dig into the reality that no single GTM channel works in isolation. Instead of playing the blame game (“Was this lead marketing’s? Or sales’?”), high-performing teams are figuring out how to orchestrate all their channels together for maximum impact. Of course, tha...
2025-09-3034 min
Trust & Influence in B2BPhysical vs Digital in B2B Trust Building | Vanessa Schotes on Creating Authentic Island Experiences via Enfuce IslandIn this episode of Trust and Influence in B2B Marketing, Joel Harrison sits down with Vanessa Schotes, CMO at Enfuse. Together, they explore one of the most audacious brand experiences in B2B history: a FinTech company that purchased an actual island in the Nordic Sea between Sweden and Finland. When most B2B brands are doubling down on digital-only strategies, how does investing in a physical island translate into deeper customer trust and accelerated deal velocity?➡️ Vanessa brings a refreshingly bold perspective on experiential marketing that challenges the traditional B2B playbook. She reveals how Enfu...
2025-08-2736 min
Market Like a FintechHow Enfuce Puts the Human Back into B2B Content | Nicole Heringer, VP Brand and Communications at EnfuceAraminta Robertson and Nicole Heringer, VP of Brand and Communications at Enfuce discuss the human element in complex B2B marketing cycles. Nicole shares insights into Enfuce's strategies for making content engaging, including snackable videos, podcasts, and intimate dinner events. She also talks about Enfuce's unique initiatives for customer and partner engagement. Nicole emphasizes the importance of balancing automation with in-person interactions and provides an overview of their content strategy integration with sales and product teams to ensure alignment and effectiveness.Useful links:Find Nicole Heringer on LinkedIn: https://www.l...
2025-08-2743 min
The Growth Pod#66: Monika Liikamaa: building one of Europe’s top fintech companiesEnfuce is a fast-growing fintech with a bold goal of becoming the #1 issuer processor in Europe and reach billions in ARR. We sat down with co-founder and co-CEO Monika Liikamaa to talk about what it takes to build a successful startup in a conservative industry: earning trust, hiring top talent, and moving fast while doing the right thing. We also talked about entrepreneurship as a mindset, the stress of building a company, and how small teams can do big things.Learn more:https://enfuce.com/https://generogrowth.com/...
2025-08-151h 00In the Hot SeatMobility Unlocked with Shuttel: How We'll Work, Move, and Live in the FutureThe future of mobility is shared, fast, fluid, and frictionless! Joëlle Stokkel of Shuttel jumps into The Hot Seat for a conversation about optional ownership, commuting as a custom-fit experience, the rise of flexible mobility benefits, how tech, sustainability, and data are reshaping policy, and why mobility might just be your next big recruitment tool. Key Takeaways. [:00] Denise Johansson puts Joëlle Stokkel, Innovation Manager at Shuttel, in the hot seat. [2:59] It seems the main hurdle is not the amount of mobility options, but rather their connectivity and personability. [3:50] The talent wars are st...
2025-08-1420 min
Leaders In PaymentsWomen Leaders in Payments: Monika Liikamaa, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Enfuce | Episode 419 “This episode contains explicit language and may not be suitable for all audiences.” The journey from developer to co-CEO of a global payments provider isn't for the faint of heart. Monika Liikamaa knows this firsthand. As the co-founder of Enfuce, she's built a company that processes cards for 24 million cardholders worldwide, pioneering cloud-native solutions when the industry thought it impossible.Monika's story begins in northern Sweden, where Finnish parents raised a future engineer who would transform multiple industries. After cutting her teeth in telco during Finland's Nokia boom and subsequent crash, she found herself building a bank...
2025-07-3042 minIn the Hot SeatBeyond Resilience: What it Really Takes to Build, Lead, and LastThere are no silver bullets, but there is a pattern to success. This episode of In The Hot Seat welcomes back fintech strategist and author Leda Glyptis to unpack what it truly takes to build, lead, and last in an industry where 95% of startups fail. From redefining success as "the art of not dying" to the difficult introspection founders have to do when they hit a wall, Leda and Denise offer up an alternative to toxic hustle culture and break down why experience, boundaries, discipline and leadership are key. Key Takeaways. [0:00] Denise Johansson puts...
2025-07-2429 min
HaamucastUnapologetically Authentic: How Monika Liikamaa Uses LinkedIn to Drive Positive Change Beyond BusinessGuest: Monika Liikamaa, Co-founder & Co-CEO @ EnfuceWhat happens when you stop worrying about clicks and start focusing on the change you want to see in the world? You find your authentic voice. In this episode of Haamucast, Edward sits down with Monika Liikamaa, whose unfiltered approach to LinkedIn has turned her personal platform into a catalyst for meaningful conversations about climate action, fighting financial crime, and uplifting women in tech.You'll hear:👻 Why Monika's posts come from genuine frustration with injustice rather than a strategic content plan ("For fuck's sake, let's open...
2025-06-2025 min
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FSNews: FCA and NVIDIA team up for AI sandbox, Starling unveils a smarter way to talk to your bank - and why is Revolut launching ATMs?At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting.
👉 Learn more at 11fs.com/ventures
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About this episode:
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2025-06-161h 06In the Hot SeatThe Winning Perspective for Business from an Olympic PerspectiveFrom podiums to businesses. Elite sports and high-performing businesses operate under the same unforgiving principles: driving performance requires inspired leadership, clear goals, strict planning, good team dynamics and a healthy serving of resilience. The question isn't if you need all this but whether or not you have what it takes to implement it. The hot seat welcomes paralympic powerhouse Birgit Skarstein, Chief Inspiration Officer at Enfuce, to clear a path forward. Key Takeaways. [0:00] Denise Johansson puts Birgit Skarstein, Paralympian gold medallist, world — and European — rowing and cross-country skiing champion, and Chief Inspiration Officer at Enfu...
2025-06-1134 min
The Sustainable Finance PodcastFinally! A Payment Card Powerhouse Challenges the Industry to Go Beyond CompliancePayment card issuer and processing powerhouse Enfuce challenges the global payment industry to go beyond compliance with the recent launch of the Fortitude Pledge, a bold new compliance and security standard. My podcast guests today are co-CEOs and co-Founders at Enfuce, Monika Liikamaa and Denise Johansson. The Pledge aims to eliminate 100% of financial crime risks across all Enfuce-processed card transactions. Enfuce believes that stopping 100% of human trafficking, money laundering, and terrorist financing is not optional—it’s essential to create a sustainable, 21st Century business model and a direct commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goal #16 and I’m very pleased to hav...
2025-06-0924 min
the c-suite podcastShow 248 - Fighting Fraud with AI: Synthetic IDs, Deepfakes & Child Identity Theft | Money20/20 Europe Pt 1Our first episode from Money20/20 Europe 2025, this one produced in partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence, who provide a range of solutions to help organisations effectively navigate risks and reduce fraud. The event took place at the RAI in Amsterdam.
Our guests for this episode were:
1/ David White, Global Head of Product & Data, LSEG Risk Intelligence
2/ Ugne Buraciene, Group CEO, payabl.
3/ Pavan Ramkishan Bachwal, Head of Ericsson Financial Services, Ericsson
4/ Denise Johansson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Enfuce
5/ Darek Paleczny, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Worldline
6/ Eline Blomme, Chief Strategy & Product Officer, acquired.com
7/ Daniel Kornitzer, Head of Global Partnerships, Ebanx
2025-06-0656 minFintech DaydreamingThe Summer Fintech Slowdown | Nordic Fintech Highlights May 2025Sun’s out, fines out! In this sizzling episode of Fintech Daydreaming and Helsinki Fintech Farm Nordic Fintech Highlights, Ville, Janne, and Pål serve up a refreshing mix of Nordic fintech news—with a splash of sarcasm and a shot of hydration advice.💳 Enfuce declares war on fraud with its bold Fortitude Pledge to eliminate financial crime. The gang debates whether 100% fraud prevention is ambitious, admirable—or just asking for trouble.📊 S-Bank + Swiss robo-advisors = potential wealth tech magic? Or just more “index funds for your loyalty points”? We’ll let you decide.🔌 Offline payments make a comeback, not with retro card swiper...
2025-06-0642 min
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FSNews: IPOs are on the horizon for Monzo and Chime, Stripe teams up with Ramp, and Klarna's boss says: less AI, more humansAbout this episode:
Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research & Strategy at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week.
Stories covered on the podcast:
Monzo eyes up a potential IPO on the UK market whilst Chime announces their listing on the US market. Stripe and Ramp team up to enhance cross border payment solutions using Stablecoins. The Nordic countries are looking to collaborate on an offline card payment system for internet ou...
2025-05-191h 04In the Hot SeatWith Fortitude — Tackling SDG 16 with Passion and PurposeWaiting for regulation is boring, you don't need permission to shake up the world! Marja Innanen, Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Finland, Monika Liikama, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Enfuce, and Juspal Manic, CRO at Featurespace, sit in the hot seat for a provocative discussion on UN Sustainable Development Goal 16's overlooked challenges of peace, justice, and strong institutions. Listen in for hot takes on impending regulation and what to do about them, why SDGs are only ever an opportunity for growth, and why you should aim for 100% when outsmarting fraudsters. Key Takeaways. [0:00...
2025-05-1940 min
Heads Talk ®250 - Monika Liikamaa, CEO: Fintech Series, Enfuce - Trailblazing & We Women Need to Up our Game!Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title: 🇫🇮Trailblazing & We Women Need to Up our Game! 🇫🇮Fitting! In this 250th Episode of Heads Talk and today for the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series we have the long-awaited episode with the frank, fearless, and formidable Monika Liikamaa, Co-CEO of Enfuce. My kind of woman! I thoroughly enjoyed this candid, truth-bomb-filled conversation packed with sharp insights into how she and co-founder Denise Johansson built the company from scratch.Enfuce is a trailblazer in payments, the first to run a cloud-based card issuing platform, and its CaaS (Ca...
2025-05-1836 min
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FSNews: Kraken buys NinjaTrader, Lumber leans on AI for workforce management, and Robinhood moves into bankingAbout this episode: Host Ross Gallagher is joined by an expert panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services.Stories covered on the podcast this week include: The worlds of TradFi and crypto merging once again as Kraken buys NinjaTrader, Lumber securing $15.5M to boost workforce management with agentic AI, Project Nemo teaming up with HSBC Innovation Banking to enhance disability inclusion in fintech, Robinhood launching banking and wealth management services, and Chime launching Instant Loans.This...
2025-03-311h 07
Marketing Leadership Podcast: Strategies From Wise D2C & B2B MarketersAudio Journalism for Marketers in a Digital Media World with Corey CoatesToday, Corey Coates, CEO and Co-Founder of Podfly Productions, LLC, joins Dots Oyebolu to talk about high-level, B2B brand marketing. Corey shares his decade-plus journey helping executives and brands embrace podcasting as a vital component of their content marketing strategies. In this episode, Corey explains how executive-level podcasting often begins in unexpected ways, the importance of kindness in navigating complex B2B structures, and why treating podcast content as purpose-built — rather than simply repurposed — leads to deeper audience engagement. Key Takeaways:...
2025-03-2729 min
Rahoituskierros27. Monika Liikamaa, Enfuce: Epic failuresta 45m€ rahoituskierrokseenAlku aina hankalaa, erityisesti startup-rahoitusta kerätessä. Vaikka Enfucen ensimmäiset vuodet rahoitettiinkin asiakkaiden rahoilla, vaati kovempi kasvu ulkopuolista rahoitusta. Ensimmäisen kierroksen haasteista huolimatta apu löytyi lainarahasta, oman pääoman ehtoisen rahan jäädessä vielä silloin nostamatta.Pankkien kovenanttien painaessa päälle ja kasvun kiihtyessä, oli myäs omaa pääomaa saatava. Sitä löytyi onneksi Maki.vc:stä, jonka LP Tencent osallistui Enfucen myöhemmälle kierrokselle. Laaja sijoittajien kontaktointi aikaisemmilla kierroksilla alkoi kantaa hedelmää, kun yhtiö 2021 keräsi 45m€ rahoituskierrosta. Pöydällä oli nopeasti kuusi term sheetiä, joista sijoittajaksi valikoitui Vitruvian Partners Lon...
2025-02-2559 minIn the Hot SeatNavigating the AI Wild West: A regulatory and payments-focused deep diveWild West or world of opportunity for fintechs? Charles Kerrigan, Partner at CMS London, and Matt Williamson, SVP at Endava jump into the hot seat. Listen in for insights on what the most recent AI revolutions might mean for fintechs, the types of regulations being put forward, the impacts of horizontal versus vertical regulation, why GenAI is an expert tool for experts, and what early-adopting organisations might be doing wrong when it comes to their data. Key Takeaways. [0:00] Denise Johansson puts Charles Kerrigan, Partner at CMS London, and Matt Williamson, SVP at Endava...
2025-01-2326 minFintech DaydreamingNew Year, Same Tricks | Nordic Fintech Highlights December 2024Welcome to 2025 and season 11 of Fintech Daydreaming! We’re back, well-caffeinated, and ready to dive into another year of fintech wonders. To kick things off, Pål, Ville, and Janne put on their trend-spotting hats and take a look at what’s buzzing in the Nordics and beyond. What’s hot? What’s not? And what might just surprise us all in 2025?
Of course, it wouldn’t be Fintech Daydreaming without some juicy fintech news:
Pål dives into how Enfuce and Alisa Bank are giving Finnish SMEs the plastic they deserve with a shiny new business credit card.
Janne tackle...
2025-01-1746 min
Voice of MPEBuilding diverse and balanced teams | mpe talks with Claire Maslen, Emily Baum, and Simon StokesWelcome to the next episode of 𝗺𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀! 🎤In this engaging session, 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗻 and 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀 are joined by 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝘂𝗺, Partnership Director at Enfuce, to dive into one of the most crucial topics in today’s business world – 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀.With over 15 years of experience in financial services, including time with Mastercard, Worldpay, and consulting for cryptocurrency exchanges, Emily’s insights on leadership and team dynamics are not to be missed!What you’ll learn:・How 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 can drive growth and success in the payments industry 💥・Why 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝘀. 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 perspectives matter more than ever 🌐・The impact of 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗮𝘀 and how to overcome it 👥・The role of 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 in shaping your team for the future 🔑Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.
2025-01-0723 min
Payment TalksEveryone should give a damn – Enfuce shares a passion for issuingWe talk to Enfuce, award-winning issuer, issuer processor and program manager, who saw the potential of the cloud early to capitalise on speed and scale whilst not compromising accuracy. Co-founder Monika Liikamaa explains the 'levelling up' ethos behind Enfuce, from ‘making it count’ to ‘everyone giving a damn.’ We upack how virtual cards will evolve into objects that become their own payment facilitator, the importance of the card rails or ‘motorway’ and leveraging these foundations that are already built, critical for the facilitation of money around the world.
2024-12-1629 minIn the Hot SeatPleo x Enfuce: A Nordic Love Song- Keeping the Love Alive in Fintech PartnershipsReady for a steamy tech love story?. Thorbjørn Fink, COO of Pleo joins Denise for a spicy chat in the hot seat. Learn from Pleo and Enfuce's love story about building winning partnerships, maintaining great communication, making compromises and navigating the occasional rough patch. Denise and Thorbjørn discuss learning the right love languages, building trust, and dealing with a partner if the shoe doesn't fit. Key Takeaways. [0:00] Denise Johansson puts Thorbjørn Fink, COO of Pleo and longtime business partner, in the hot seat. [3:42] Being a supplier is one thi...
2024-11-2722 min
The Nordic Venture Show#68 - Enfuce : Innovative Card Issuing & Processing SolutionsEnfuce provides a comprehensive card issuing and processing platform that empowers businesses to offer various card solutions, including credit, debit, prepaid, and fuel cards.
The company highlights its platform's modularity, scalability, and security, as well as its focus on digital-first card experiences. Enfuce offers a range of services for industries such as banking, fintech, and fleet management, with a commitment to helping businesses migrate their card payment systems. The company's website showcases its services, partners, and insights, providing information about its latest news, customer stories, and press releases.
2024-10-2823 minIn the Hot SeatThe Metaverse: Money's Next FrontierAre you ready for money in the Metaverse? David Birch, payment industry legend and Author of Money in The Metaverse joins the hot seat to discuss what fintechs need to know about the future of payments in the Metaverse, what exactly the Metaverse is and why it isn't just a virtual space and how it might help level the playing field when it comes to being more inclusive, and tackling fraud! Key Takeaways. [0:00] Denise Johansson puts David Birch, payment industry legend and Author of Money in The Metaverse, in the hot seat. [3:30] David points...
2024-10-1625 min
ErhvervHow to keep the love alive long term fintech partnerships?LIVE Talks from Nordic Fintech Week 2024
Interviews:
Denise Johansson,
CEO & Founder, Enfuce
Thorbjørn Fink
COO, Pleo
2024-09-2609 minIn the Hot SeatStranger Than FictionFinancial fraud is a full-blown epidemic. Geoff White, Investigative Journalist and Author of Rinsed jumps in the hot seat to explain the current landscape, what the future might look like, and how getting back to the basics of employee engagement might be the best defense companies have against fraudsters. Key Takeaways. [0:0] Denise Johansson puts Geoff White, Investigative Journalist and Author of Rinsed, in the hot seat. [2:24] Social media feeds are feeding the fraud epidemic while a cashless society removes friction for laundering and money routing. [4:53] Geoff explains how the layered world of money laundering...
2024-09-1732 min
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FSNews: LendInvest announces £500m JP Morgan raise, Enfuce launches 2-in-1 card for Europe, Open Banking roadmap completedJoin host Benjamin Ensor, along with some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.Topics covered include: Lendinvest raises £500m from JP Morgan as NatWest joins the Open Property Data Association, Enfuce announces the UK’s first ever 2-in-1 debit and credit card in MasterCard partnership, UK banks complete the Open Banking roadmap, and Miami-based bookkeeping fintech Finally raises $50m.This week's guests:
Vanessa Schotes - CMO at Enfuce
Henk Van Hulle - CEO of Open Banking
Stories covered on the show:L...
2024-09-1654 minIn the Hot SeatFrom Dinosaurs to DynamosCan banks do what needs to be done to stay alive? How can the legacy players stave off the next ice age? Leda Glyptis, recovering banker and author, and Monika Liikamaa Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Enfuce burn up the hot seat with a no-holds-barred discussion on how parasitic relationships, hedging bets, and corporate FOMO killed off countless fintechs with great potential! And, just wait till they dish on why banks need to start moving away from in-house builds and into partnerships to truly succeed in a customer-driven world! Key Takeaways. [0:0] Denise Johansson puts Leda...
2024-08-2040 min
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FSFocus: How can AI fight financial crime and reduce payments fraud?In this final episode of the current series of Fintech Insider Focus, in collaboration with Visa, we conclude our journey around different industry niches and regions in Europe, by looking at real time payments and the role AI could play in fighting financial crime and fraud in the Nordic region.11:FS host Rachel Pandyan, Product Lead, 11:FS alongside David Capezza, VP Head of Risk Advisory for Europe at Visa, examine the rate of payments innovation, change and expectations of real time payments in the Nordics. They also ask, if as payments speed up, so...
2024-07-3151 minIn the Hot SeatPower to The PeopleDisrupt the status quo and give power to the people! Felipe Hillard from the Bank of London, jumps in the hot seat to tackle the notion of control (and why sharing is a good thing), how inclusivity helps align payment solutions with customer needs, why choosing value over profit puts you squarely in the eye of the finance revolution, and why honing your purpose and focus in the fintech space can save you from going extinct. Key Takeaways. [0:0] Denise Johansson puts Felipe Hillard, Chief Client Officer at the Bank of London, in the hot...
2024-07-3119 min
the c-suite podcastShow 214 - Money20/20 Europe 2024 – Part 2 of 4The second of four episodes recorded at Money20/20 Europe, that we produced in partnership with Remote, the global HR platform. The event took place at the RAI in Amsterdam, and we recorded our interviews on 4-5 June. Our guests for this episode were:
1/ Monika Liikamaa, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Enfuce
2/ Yaacov Martin, CEO, Jifiti
3/ Jennifer Parker, CCO, Convera
4/ Nirav Patel, CEO, Andaria
5/ Charles Damen, Chief Product Officer, Token io
6/ Lynda Strutton, Chief Operating Officer, Tribe Payments
2024-06-1237 minFintech DaydreamingWill instant payment kill the cards business with Monika Liikamaa
Fintech enthusiasts, get ready to elevate your payments knowledge! We're joined by the brilliant Monika Liikamaa, co-CEO and co-founder of Enfuce, the company making card payments as seamless as a winter sport on ice.
Get ready to explore:
Monika's Transformation: Discover how she traded her corporate banking attire for a startup founder's toolkit. What sparked the change – a rogue ATM? An Excel-induced revelation? Tune in to find out!
Card World Confidential: We're unwrapping the mysteries of the card payments industry. That piece of plastic in your wallet is just the tip of the iceberg! Enfuce reveals the intricate network of...
2024-06-0749 minIn the Hot SeatBack to the future: Reimagining the future of paymentsWhat does an AI future mean for fintech? Matthew Gardiner, from A1 AI, jumps in the hot seat for a burning discussion on what fintechs need to do today to be part of an AI future, how fraudsters provide a great learning opportunity, and why you need to start using AI in your organization today. Key Takeaways [0:0] Denise Johansson puts Matthew Gardiner, founder of A1 AI, in the hot seat. [3:15] Matthew shares how long he has been learning about AI. [4:23] Why this AI revolution cycle is the most important one to date as we...
2024-06-0325 minIn the Hot SeatUnlocking the secrets of Nordic InnovationStrong safety nets and early-age encouragement build fearless innovators. Love Dager and Lana Brandorne of Stockholm Fintech jump in the hot seat to talk about where Nordic innovation is today and where it is going. Fintech isn't dead! Long live fintech! Key Takeaways. [0:0] Denise Johansson puts Love Dager, CEO and co-founder of Stockholm Fintech, and Lana Brandorne co-founder of Stockholm Fintech, in the hot seat. [3:37] Nordic tech is hot! Lana and Love talk about why that is and the factors that drive innovation from the north. [6:06] The world looks to Nordic countries for innovation...
2024-05-2329 min
In the Hot SeatWhat if You Could Have It All?Having it all does mean choosing. Join Sarah Greasly and Denise Johansson as they dive into the myth, break the cycle of mom-shaming, and invite more women into tech. Keep an ear out for tips on how to build the female leaders your organisation needs and what you should never say at work. Key Takeaways. [0:0] Denise Johansson puts Sarah Greasley, former Director, Solution Architecture and EMEA, Amazon Web Services, in the first hot seat of season 2. [2:17] What having it all means to Sarah and Denise. [4:44] Sarah shares the story of how she got to...
2024-03-2536 minFintech DaydreamingCard payments and cloud core - game on or game over? | Nordic Fintech Highlights February 2024
Strap in for a fintech merry-go-round with the Fintech Daydreaming squad, where the latest episode cuts through the February frost with hot takes that could melt even the iciest Nordic winter. Janne, Pål, and Ville are at it again, dissecting the month's juiciest fintech drama from the comfort of their virtual studio.
First, Pål waxes poetic about TUUM's latest cash infusion. Because, apparently, what the world needs is yet another cloud banking platform to save us from the tyranny of traditional banking.
Then, Janne gushes over Saxo Bank cozying up to MasterCard like it's the fintech version of...
2024-03-1545 min
In the Hot SeatCracking the Glass - Getting Real About Leadership ChallengesWhat is up with the glass ceiling? Charlotte Hogg of Visa joins Denise Johansson to chip away at the obstacles holding future diverse leaders back. They discuss the responsibilities of current leaders, the fundamental difference between targets and quotas, and why pushing for diversity sets you up for success in an increasingly diverse world. Key Takeaways. [0:00] Denise Johansson puts Charlotte Hogg, Executive Vice-President and Chief Executive Officer for Visa's European operations, in the hot seat. [4:53] Charlotte shares how her path winded over the years and how both luck and seizing opportunities shaped her career. [6:30...
2024-03-0823 min
Bisnespäivä17. Kasvun ja menestyksen rakentaminen rohkeudella - Monika LiikamaaPankkimaailmaa ei välttämättä ensimmäisenä yhdistetä työhön paremman maailman puolesta. Toisaalta toimitusjohtajuus mielletään helposti yksinäiseksi pestiksi. Fintech alalla toimiva Enfuce haastaa molempia näkemyksiä tausta-ajatuksenaan se, että maailma olisi oikeasti parempi paikka, koska Enfuce on olemassa.
Tätä kohti pyritään rohkeasti omaa tietä kulkien ja yrityksen ohjaksissa toimiikin myös kaksi toimitusjohtajaa. Miltä tuntuu kasvattaa yritystä rohkealla visiolla ja samaan aikaan uskaltaa investoida miljoonia tulevaisuuteen? Entä miten jaettu johtajuus toimii käytännössä?
Yhdessä Sirkka-Liisan kanssa kasvuyrityksen rakentamisesta puhumassa Enfucen perustaja ja Co-CEO Monika Liikamaa.
2024-03-0558 min
Tech.eu“Never too late and never too early” to launch a startup, says founder of one of Finland’s biggest fintech“It’s never too late and it’s never too early” to launch a startup, according to the co-founder and co-CEO of Enfuce, the payment startup and one of Finland’s biggest fintech.Monika Liikamaa, co-CEO & co-founder of Enfuce, was speaking along with Michaela Berglund, CEO and founder of Feminvest, an events and education platform for women which has also launched an €8.8 million fund to invest in Nordic startups which are majority owned by women.The pair discussed the dearth of female founders, female CEOs and females working in VCs- and its impact on the indus...
2024-02-1332 min
TiennäyttäjätEnfuce: Kestävä liiketoiminta finanssialallaTiennäyttäjät-podcastissa sukellamme finanssialan kestävän liiketoiminnan syvyyksiin Enfucen co-toimitusjohtajan Monika Liikamaan johdolla. Kuulemme Liikamaan näkemyksiä digitalisaation roolista finanssisektorin tulevaisuudessa ja siitä, kuinka kestävä kehitys ohjaa alaa kohti uusia innovaatioita. Tämä jakso tarjoaa syvällisiä oivalluksia siitä, miten finanssiala voi vastata nykyajan haasteisiin innovatiivisin ja vastuullisin toimin.
2024-02-0650 min
The Founders Peak PodcastDon’t what if! Just do! - Season 4 (Nordics Sep 2023)Denise Johansson, the spirited co-founder and co-CEO of Enfuce, a Nordic payment service provider - the first in the world to put payment processing in the public cloud. She is a true a visionary leader who is igniting change within the fintech world. With over 15 years in the payments industry, she's pioneering sustainable financial solutions and championing open banking. Notably, she's a driving force behind women's presence in fintech, fostering collaboration and growth. With an unyielding spirit, she's set audacious goals, propelling Enfuce's expansion and technological innovation.
Under her guidance, the team transforms from colleagues to a...
2023-12-1711 minFintech DaydreamingFintech is getting slushy in the Nordic | Nordic Fintech Highlights November 2023
The holiday season is almost upon us, but that doesn’t mean that the world of Nordic fintech is slowing down - quite the opposite! The Slush conference swept through Helsinki just recently and with it came a lot of fintech goodness for us to discuss in this month’s edition of Nordic Fintech Highlights in collaboration with Helsinki Fintech Farm.
Stories we covered in this episode:
Enfuce secures a new round of funding
Tink partners with Savings Bank Group
Bank of Lithuania reveals five year strategy to become a leading country in fintech
- Email us on Hello@Fint...
2023-12-0841 minIn the Hot SeatThe Politics of PartnershipBuilding strong partnerships takes a lot of work, Joe Samuel from VISA talks about being fearless, looking for open doors, and keeping a learning mindset. Listen in for tips on avoiding misfit partnerships, what it takes to league with giants, and how your management team dynamics can influence partner decisions. Key Takeaways. [0:00] Denise Johansson puts Joe Samuel, Vice President, Head of Issuer Enablers, Europe for VISA, in the hot seat. [2:26] Politics is about people and about getting things done, together. [6:00] Joe was going to be a banker, which brought him to Washington DC and...
2023-12-0531 min
The Founders Peak PodcastDon’t what if! Just do! - Season 4 (Nordics)Denise Johansson, the spirited co-founder and co-CEO of Enfuce, a Nordic payment service provider - the first in the world to put payment processing in the public cloud. She is a true a visionary leader who is igniting change within the fintech world. With over 15 years in the payments industry, she's pioneering sustainable financial solutions and championing open banking. Notably, she's a driving force behind women's presence in fintech, fostering collaboration and growth. With an unyielding spirit, she's set audacious goals, propelling Enfuce's expansion and technological innovation.
Under her guidance, the team transforms from colleagues to a...
2023-12-0212 min
In the Hot SeatThe XXX Factor90% of startups fail, but in the 10% that don't, the XXX factor is there. Ricardo Ribelles of Mambu and Wesley van Daijken of Shuttel talk courage, innovation and collaboration. They share their thoughts on what exactly makes or breaks great ideas (people and process!), which quality is paramount to ensure long term success and what bold leadership actually looks like in growing companies. Key Takeaways. [0:00] Denise Johansson puts Ricardo Ribelles, Director of Partnerships Development at Mambu, and Wesley van Daijken, Director Shuttel B.V. at Shuttel, in the hot seat. [2:28] Is one of the triple...
2023-11-0924 min
In the Hot SeatForce Is With FintechFintechs are a force for good in the world. Christian Rau of Mastercard discusses purpose-driven innovation, how Mastercard identifies trustworthy fintech players, what traditional banks are ignoring at their own risk, and what trends to look for new innovations in. Key Takeaways. [0:00] Denise Johansson puts Christian Rau, Senior Vice President of Crypto and Fintech Enablement Europe at Mastercard, in the hot seat. [2:16] We all know the brand, but what exactly does Mastercard do? [4:11] The 9 trends to watch in the payment industry and where fintech can fit in. [4:46] Innovation rarely comes from traditional banks, fintech...
2023-10-1827 min
In the Hot SeatThe Dirty Laundry Comes Clean: How Not to F#ck Up ComplianceCompliance IS sexy when it's done right! Erik Howell of Flagship Advisory Partners and Donald Riddick of Featurespace discuss rebuilding trust after fintech f#ck ups, what the foundation of compliance done right looks like, how your KYC/KYB can make or break you, and the best way to treat a compliance department to stay lean and nimble. Key Takeaways. [0:00] Denise Johansson puts Donald Riddick, Company Secretary and Chief Legal Officer for Featurespace, and Erik Howell, Partner at Flagship Advisory Partners in the hot seat. [2:17] New standards and new tech are...
2023-09-2829 min
Tech Talks DailyCo-CEO Leadership in Fintech: A Conversation with Monika Liikamaa of EnfuceIn this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sits down with Monika Liikamaa, Co-CEO of Enfuce, for a conversation that takes us from a hotel lobby to a moving taxi—illustrating that innovation never stands still. With operations across Europe and numerous accolades under its belt, Enfuce is at the vanguard of modern payment processing. The discussion kicks off with the audacious strategic decision by Enfuce to move card issuing entirely to the cloud, positioning the company as a trailblazer in a highly competitive industry. However, the episode isn't just a chronicle of tech milestones; it...
2023-09-2531 min
In the Hot SeatThe Real F Word, Female Founders in FocusFemale founders get less than 2% of all VC funding. Svitlanka Sergiichuk Romaniuk of NeoFin and Alexia de Broglie of Your Juno each discuss with Denise why the numbers are so low, things women can do to bring them up (hint: it looks like therapy and sisterhood!) and how investing in building strong founder relationships will build stronger companies with better culture and communication. Key Takeaways. [0:00] Denise Johansson puts Svitlanka Sergiichuk Romaniuk, co-founder of NeoFin and Alexia de Broglie, co-founder of Your Juno, in the hot seat. [2:39] Wanting "more" is a through-thread for founders. [4:31] Female...
2023-08-2339 min
Finscale[ENG] #172 - Denise Johansson (Enfuce) - Streamlining Card IssuanceBack to payments with Denise, where she shares her immense knowledge and expertise in card issuance.
In this episode, we start with a brief overview of the card payment transaction value chain, covering the key parties involved, from the cardholder to the issuer, and the role played by payment schemes on both a European Union and global scale.
She discusses the challenges faced by card issuers and explains how Enfuce addresses this by providing unique solutions and services that streamline the card issuance process and improves efficiency. You’ll get to learn that Enfuce also supp...
2023-08-0135 minFinscale in English#21 - Denise Johansson (Enfuce) - Streamlining Card IssuanceFor the Finscale MASTERCLASS "FinTech - Back to Basics", it's here : http://bit.ly/3KFu9ocBack to payments with Denise, where she shares her immense knowledge and expertise in card issuance.
In this episode, we start with a brief overview of the card payment transaction value chain, covering the key parties involved, from the cardholder to the issuer, and the role played by payment schemes on both a European Union and global scale.
She discusses the challenges faced by card issuers and explains how Enfuce addresses this by providing unique solutions and s...
2023-07-3035 minFinscale in English[EXCERPT] #21 - Denise Johansson (Enfuce) - Streamlining Card IssuanceFor the Finscale MASTERCLASS "FinTech - Back to Basics", it's here : http://bit.ly/3KFu9ocThis is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday.
Back to payments with Denise, where she shares her immense knowledge and expertise in card issuance.
In this episode, we start with a brief overview of the card payment transaction value chain, covering the key parties involved, from the cardholder to the issuer, and the role played by payment schemes on both a European Union and global scale.
She discusses the challenges faced by card i...
2023-07-2707 min
In the Hot SeatEmbedded Awesome — How Embedded Payments are Changing the GameFrom paying for music to morning coffees, embedded transactions power daily life. With Christoffer Malmer we examine where embedded finance can have the biggest strategic impact, how fintechs can build stronger compliance with speed, why banks need to pick up the pace if they want to compete, and how banks and fintech could work with each other. Key Takeaways. [0:00] Denise Johansson puts Christoffer Malmer, Head of SEB Embedded, in the hot seat. [2:02] Earning customer trust has always been a brand thing. [4:08] While the embedded finance sector is still being defined, having a broad suite...
2023-07-2724 min
Dave and Dharm DeMystifyEP 80: PAYMENTS, THE PLANET & EQUALITY WITH MONIKA LIIKAMAA CEO ENFUCEIn this special episode of Dave and Dharm Demystify, Dave is joined by producer Lou Carlozo in a sauna at Money 20/20 to chat with Monika Liikamaa, co-founder of the payments company Enfuce. Monika talks through her history and tells us more about Enfuce and her general views on the payment industry. She is incredibly open, honest and very straight-talking.
2023-07-1728 min2023-07-0300 min
IBS Intelligence PodcastsEp604: The importance of transparent pricing and building a partnership in payment servicesMonika Liikamaa & Denise Johansson, Co-Founders & Co-CEOs, EnfuceMeeting the rush by non-financial companies and public sector bodies to find FinTechs who can deliver the seamless multichannel payment services their end users are demanding, card issuing and card processing company Enfuce is making a name for itself. The company has already signed multiple high-profile and strategic partnerships in the last year alone. Monika Liikamaa and Denise Johansson (pictured l-r) of Enfuce speak to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence at Money 2020
2023-06-2912 min
Bankadelic: The colorful side of financeLIVE FROM MONEY 20/20 EUROPE EPISODE 4: FINLAND'S FINTECH MAVERICK CUTS LOOSE IN A SAUNAFor the first time, Bankadelic airs an episode taped in a combo sauna-podcast booth. Leave it to Monika Liikamaa, co-founder and co-CEO at Finland-based Enfuce, to bring on the heat. Her company didn't become Europe's leading Cards-as-a-Service fully cloud-based provider by pussyfooting. Nor does Monikka mince words, including the f-bombs dropped during this taping. Many were edited, but quite a few remain, so listener discretion is advised. What else to expect from a contrarian maverick spotted on the floor of Money 20/20 wearing a t-shirt that says "Get shit done"? Special thanks to Dave Wallace of "Dave and Dharm Demystify" fo...
2023-06-1932 min
Tech SalescraftA Marketers Journey to CCO | Tech Salescraft with Andy Patton, CCO at EnfuceJoining James on this episode of Tech Salescraft is Andy Patton, CCO at Enfuce. Andy recounts his distinctive journey into leadership, transitioning from a Marketer to a Chief Commercial Officer, applying a growth mindset throughout.Andy's diverse range of experiences across various industries and sectors serves as a reminder that transitioning from a large corporate company to a start-up can present its own set of challenges. However, it can also provide a valuable opportunity to develop and apply the skills acquired.This is especially true when it comes to Andy's hiring strategies for i...
2023-05-1634 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostRevolut "lawyers up" to Challenge Audit Report; PhonePe cancels ZestMoney deal & more🧑⚖️ Revolut Reportedly Hired Lawyers to Challenge Audit Report🌎 Worldpay chief Gabriel de Montessus takes the chair at Toqio🇮🇳 PhonePe Cancels Deal To Acquire BNPL Startup ZestMoney✍️ Zero Hash taps Stripe, Coinbase exec as COO🏆 Enfuce Wins Celent ‘Model Risk Manager’ Award🚀 CSI and Hawk AI partner to for AML
2023-03-3105 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostEnfuce to power Science Card; Mastercard settles stablecoin transactions & moreEnfuce to power Science Card; Mastercard settles stablecoin transactions & more
2023-03-2203 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostRevolut Bank to become ‘branch’ in Portugal; Sam Bankman-Fried faces new charges & more🇵🇹️ Revolut Bank to become ‘branch’ in Portugal, offer more confidence.
👨⚖️️ Sam Bankman-Fried faces new criminal charges
🇫🇷️ Ingenico and Binance pilot crypto payments in French Stores
✍️️ Nuvei successfully closes Paya Holdings acquisition
📱️ Stripe expands Tap to Pay to Android
📈️ SPAC Bridgetown considers merger with fintech firm Hyphen
🇫🇮️ Enfuce awarded contract by the State Treasury of Finland and Kela
2023-02-2404 min
#Älyradio – Salesforce podcast82. Monika Liikamaa, Enfuce: räiskyvää finanssiasiaa SlushissaÄlyradion toinen Slush-jakso sisältää painavaa ja värikästä sanailua rahoitusmaailmasta. Saimme vieraaksi Enfucen toisen perustajan Monika Liikamaan, joka tunnetaan paitsi ansioituneena finanssialan pioneerina, myös pelottomana liike-elämän moniottelijana, joka ei pelkää sanoa rumaa sanaa, kun sille on syynsä.
Keskustelemme Monikan kanssa muun muassa maksuliikennealan nykyisestä tilasta ja tulevaisuudesta, bisneksestä joukkuelajina, sekä tärkeästä ohjesäännöstä, joka pätee niin liiketoimintaan kuin elämään – se on nimeltään Zero Asshole Policy.
Tässä jaksossa opit:
Miltä maksuliikennealalla näyttää näköalapaikalta tarkastellen
Millä taktiikalla bisneksen pelikentällä dominoidaan
Mitä tulevaisuuden hybridityö...
2023-02-2133 minConnecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostFinastra may sell banking business; Nubank shows impressive Q4 earnings🏦 Finastra explores sale of banking business
📈 Atom Bank makes London IPO intention clear
🔥 Nubank shows impressive Q4 earnings
🔒 Starling Bank now offers fixed savings rates for SMEs
🇦🇪 Hala acquires UAE-Based startup Paymennt.com
🪄 E-commerce disruptor Starcart partners with Enfuce
💰 Last week €185.5m was raised in 10 Europe FinTech deals
🤝 FinTech Alliance partners with Seedrs
💵 Latino-focused neobank Comun raises $4.5 million seed
2023-02-1604 min
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS695. News: Flutterwave vies for Railsr and NALA expands into Europe
Our expert host, Kate Moody, is joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week.
This week's guests include:
Benjamin Fernandes, CEO, NALA
Charlie Conchie, Investment Editor, City AM
Wiza Jalakasi, VP of Global Merchant Business, Chipper Cash
With soundclips from:
Tom Burton, Director of External Affairs and Public Policy, GoCardless
We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space:
African payments giant Flutterwave vies to buy British fintech Railsr - 4:15
NALA expands into Europe to enable...
2023-01-161h 01
The Fintech Marketers and Leaders PodcastGo big or go home: Growing a Leading European Fintech With Monika Liikamaa, Co Founder at EnfuceSend us a text“We don’t do shit but we get shit done”Monika Liikamaa, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Nordic payment service provider Enfuce sat down with Shameer Sachdev for the latest episode The Fintech Markers and Leaders Podcast. Monika’s visionary thinking teamed with her 20+ years of experience in the fast-paced payment industry has led her to build and grow Enfuce into one of Europe’s leading fintechs with over 13 million end users. Her focus is creating sustainable solutions for Enfuce’s broad portfolio of customers and her vast knowl...
2023-01-1644 min
Marketing Insider11. HUBSPOT là gì? Hubspot CRM & Marketing Automation. Customer Life Cycle & tự động hoá với Workflow.Dân Marketing chắc không còn xa lạ gì với Hubspot. Có thể nói Hubspot là “cha đẻ” của Inbound Marketing, 1 thuật ngữ cực kì nổi tiếng trong Marketing hiện đại. Hubspot Inbound Marketing Certificate chắc là chứng chỉ Marketing phổ biến nhất với rất nhiều bạn khi đang tìm kiếm công việc đầu tiên, muốn làm đẹp profile của mình (mình đã từng là một trong số đó).
Hubspot CRM & Marketing Automation sẽ là chủ đề mở màn năm 2023 của Marketing Insi...
2023-01-0450 min
The Finterview - Fintech ExposedEp 4. Advice From A Female Fintech Founder with Enfuce's Denise JohanssonDenise Jonhasson, Co-founder and co-CEO at Enfuce reflects on how she joined the Fintech world. As someone who always challenged the status-quo and wasn’t afraid to put forward new ideas, she was almost destined to become an entrepreneur.It’s not about waiting to be perfect before jumping. It is about doing it and trusting you bring your own value to the table.Yes, working in a Corporate environment might have some advantages. Such as Stakeholder management - a skill Denise credits to her success in business - both vertically as well...
2022-12-071h 03
Unicorn Bakery - For the World's Most Ambitious Founders & TeamsToxic investor traits & Recruiting for Diversity | Monika Liikamaa, Co-Founder of EnfuceHow do I create a diverse recruiting process and avoid toxic investors?
Monika Liikamaa is the founder of the Finnish fintech startup Enfuce. There are currently more than 100 people working for Enfuce and more than 60 million euros have been invested in the startup.
We talk about:
- How you promote diversity in your team
- why diversity has a positive impact on your startup
- what to look for in the application process when your CV is not the deciding factor
- what toxic characteristics you need...
2022-10-3128 min
Nordic Fintech Magazine’s - The Future ofEp. 61 The Cutting Edge, Transparent and Sustainable Finnish Solution for Card Issuing and Payment Processing - Monika Liikamaa Co-CEO & Co-Founder of EnfuceWe can often find two types of people; complainers and fixers. The payments space offers plenty of opportunities for the latter and in today’s episode we meet a fixer who saw opportunities to provide better, faster, more cost efficient and innovative payment services to consumers.
We recently travelled to Finland to meet one-on-one with one of the co-founders, who is also co-CEO of Enfuce, a payment company that is turning up the dial on payment experiences while seeking to solve global problems. Monika Liikamaa is a seasoned banker, with a fascinating background, inside and outside finance, th...
2022-09-0631 min
FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington StarrNadia's Women of FinTech Podcast | Monika Liikamaa, Co-founder, co-CEO at EnfuceWelcome back to another episode of the Women of FinTech. This week, Nadia is pleased to introduce Monika Liikamaa, Co-founder, co-CEO at Enfuce, to the show. As an expert in the payments and banking industry, Monika shares the impressive achievements she has reached throughout her career and personal life. Monika believes that a business is nothing without a great team of people, and we gain an exclusive insight into her passion and values. Monika also discusses progression and career change as we hear advice and tips on how to be the best we can be ev...
2022-07-1222 min
Unicorn Bakery - Wie Startup Gründer erfolgreiche Firmen aufbauenToxische Investoren & Recruiting for Diversity | Live Podcast mit Monika Liikamaa von EnfuceWie schaffe ich einen diversen Recruiting Prozess und wie meide ich toxische Investoren?Monika Liikamaa ist die Gründerin des finnischen Fintech Startups Enfuce. Derzeit arbeiten mehr als 100 Leute für Enfuce und es wurden mehr als 60 Millionen Euro in das Startup investiert.Wir sprechen darüber:- wie du Diversität im Team förderst- warum Diversität einen positiven Einfluss auf dein Startup hat- worauf du im Bewerbungsprozess achten solltest, wenn der CV nicht ausschlaggebend ist- welche toxischen Eigenschaften du bei de...
2022-06-1029 min
Päätös-Podcast | Suomen kovimmat päätöksentekijätPäätös Podcast: Enfuce Monika Liikamaa Ja Denise JohanssonPäätös-podcastin tämänkertaisessa jaksossa Päätös-kirjan kirjoittajat Katja Boxberg ja Samppa Vilkuna saavat studioon vieraiksi Suomen ehkä seuraavan yksisarvisen Enfucen perustajat Monika Liikamaan ja Denise Johanssonin. Liikamaa-Johansson-duo kertoo, mitä merkitsee jaettu toimitusjohtajuus ja millaista päätöksentekoa yksisarvisen perustaminen edellyttää. Kannattaa tulla kuulolle!
2022-05-2933 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 17th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
Coinbase users are reporting difficulty withdrawing funds, heightening fears amid a widespread crash in cryptocurrency prices. The company confirmed the issues in a tweet on Thursday.
JUST IN:
Mark Cuban is reliving the internet boom when he looks at crypto. The ‘consolidation phase’ is coming, he says.
AS FOR PARTNERSHIPS
The...
2022-05-1602 min
Open Banking Expo UnpluggedGetting enthused about EnfuceMonika Liikamaa is one of the co-founders and CEO of Nordic fintech Enfuce and in this episode she tells Open Banking Expo’s head of content Ellie Duncan about where and why it all started. She also explains more about the sustainability aspect of the business and its recent partnership with Bud to bring its carbon product to the UK. Monika also reveals what it takes to secure funding, having received backing from Chinese tech giant Tencent.
2021-07-1634 min
New Nordic Wave of Change#5 Monika Liikamaa - How to Build Groundbreaking Sustainable Business Solutions with Nordic Superpowers?Did you ever wonder where hard work would take you?Life is hard. It is cruel and can only bring you to superficial places. But, what if I told you that youcan change all that with ambition? Yes, that's right. Your vision might just save you from amediocre life.When people say "action speaks louder than words," that not only means about your personalitybut, in a deep sense, talks about putting your vision to work.Be lit with fiery ambition, the want to be the best and become...
2021-05-101h 00
Karriärpodden2. Resan till Enfuce - när drömmar går i uppfyllelseHör Monika berätta om varför hon valde att grunda ett eget företag och om vikten av att se utmaningar som nya möjligheter.
2021-04-1226 min
Stacja ZmianaKTIP - 15 aplikacji dbających o środowiskoZapraszam do zapoznania się z piętnastoma aplikacjami, które mogą pomóc nam wyrobić dobre nawyki w dbaniu o środowisko. Zainspirowana organizowaniem Slot Pomorze i tematami, które będą podjęte podczas tego wydarzenia, zdecydowałam się przejrzeć swoje aplikacje w telefonie oraz odszukać nowe, które pomogą w dbaniu o środowisko w codziennym życiu. Stwierdziłam, że nie ma ich wcale tak dużo, więc wydaje mi się, że rozkwit aplikacji, które będą pomagały nam w dbaniu o naszą ziemię jest dopiero przed nami.
Plant Nanny - picie wody z kranu
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Odpoczynek od telefo...
2020-08-3029 min
Kaikki Tarvitsevat KehittäjiäMiten mahdottomasta tehtiin mahdollinen. Enfucen tie fintechin ykköseksi. Lauteilla Monika Liikamaa.Enfuce on muutamassa vuodessa noussut ehkäpä Suomen johtavaksi fintech-yritykseksi. Talouselämä valitsi yrityksen juuri Suomen 10 lupaavimman startupin joukkoon.
Mielikuvat fintech-startupin perustajista menevät uusiksi, kun Paavo Pauklin saa vieraakseen yhden Enfucen viidestä perustajasta, yrityksen kaupallisen johtajan, suorapuheisen ja värikkään Monika Liikamaan, jonka CV:stä löytyy ei niin tyypillisiä uramerkintöjä.
Episodissa käydään läpi Enfucen ja Monika Liikamaan tietä menestykseen. Minkälaisia käänteitä matkalle on sattunut? Mitkä ovat menestyksen salaisuudet? Haasteet? Tulevaisuus?
Kuuntele episodi ja tutustu yhteen Suomen lupaavimmista startupeista ja kiinnostavimmista startup-persoonista, Monika Liikamaahan.
Enfucen löydät: https...
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Voice Tech Podcast: Master AI for B2B Audio Content Marketing in 2025Slush 2019, Helsinki, FinlandIn this episode, you'll hear me talk with six of the hottest startups at the Slush 2019 tech conference in Helsinki, Finland. These include: a mobile app and Alexa skill to track your carbon footprint from your purchases; an automatic podcast creation product that uses text to speech to transform your blog posts into full podcast episodes; a wonderful UK startup that helps children to say what's on their minds and report abuse; an ID verification system that makes you pull funny faces to authenticate; a multimodal human emotion detection system from Russia that measures speech, gesture, heart r...
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