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Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouFintech Evolution: Private Growth, Public ImpactIn this insightful conversation kicking off the 2025 series with fintech veteran, Spiros Margaris, we delve into the Fintech evolution. Spiros is one of the few people that is involved in both the Private markets (as a venture capitalist) and the Public Markets with two AMCs - one in AI and another in Fintech. Spiros Margaris, founder of Margaris Ventures, is an award-winning fund manager and a prolific venture capitalist—notably advising two unicorns and serving on multiple boards. He oversees top actively managed, publicly listed AI and ...2025-01-1631 min
Spiros Margaris's PodcastTried It on Me: Google's New NotebookLM AI Podcast – Featuring Spiros Margaris (Margaris Ventures)Google's NotebookLM deeply impressed me with its capabilities. I created a podcast about Margaris Ventures and me using its AI model. The result felt so real; I'm sure if I didn't know, I wouldn't have been able to tell it was AI-generated. The conversation between the two speakers was natural, with pauses, affirmations, and filler words that made it feel truly authentic—something we've also seen with the release of ChatGPT. However, despite this impressive output, it's important to remember that AI models don't truly 'understand' context, and a reader or li...2024-09-2512 min
Spiros Margaris's PodcastHow organisations can finally gain control over their payment cyclesHow organisations can finally gain control over their payment cyclesWhen bills and payments systems are not streamlined, there's a lack of visibility over payment cycles, less liquidity, and lost discount opportunities. This impacts organisations everywhere, and current statistics point to a worldwide vicious cycle. Margaris discusses this issue with Andrej Jonovic, a Director of XBP Europe who serves as its CEO. Andrej offers a way for organisations to break free from a costly, inefficient status quo that’s been holding them back. He highlights various breakthroughs such as ...2024-07-2330 min
Don’t Break the Bank: Run IT, Change ITLooking back at looking forward, 2022 & 23This is not so much of a best of episode as a taster for some of the topics we have covered and to tease / encourage you to go listen to the prior episodes. 3 Takeaways:We have had a diverse group of guests, customers, partners, industry thought leaders and colleagues.The deep dive has given us a rich conversation into the heart of some of the meatier topics of Financial Services, Technology and FinTech.You can find all of our episodes at dontbreakthebankpodcast.comFeatured Guests: Leda Glyptis, Advisory Board Member for IncutoFollow her on Lin...2023-12-2136 min
Spiros Margaris's PodcastBuild a Future-Ready Workforce Now: How to Get Started with AI and MLBuild a Future-Ready Workforce Now: How to Get Started with AI and MLAI can be a valuable tool for HR professionals leading the adoption of a skills-based operating model. Spiros Margaris talks with Aashna Kircher, GM of talent at Workday, about the pivotal role played by HR leaders in driving this transformation within their organizations. Despite the growing importance of becoming skills-based, HR leaders often face challenges and obstacles along this journey. Learn the actionable steps HR leaders can take now to overcome these hurdles and maximize the value of AI. 2023-07-1414 min
Spiros Margaris's PodcastDiscussing with Jenn Dearth how Workday is Modernizing Finance with AI and MLHow Workday is Modernizing Finance with AI and MLIn order to get organizations to lean into using AI, the key is to establish trust, recognize that the stakes are higher for financial users, and focus on the transition from tactical to strategic finance. In this episode, Jenn Dearth, senior manager of product management for machine learning for financials at Workday, joins Spiros Margaris to discuss Workday's current use of AI in managing risk, generating rules, and providing pre-emptive insights for modernizing finance functions.For more information:...2023-05-0817 min
VMware PodcastsS2:E15 - Inside the Future of FinTech with its #1 Influencer with Spiros MargarisEPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Don't Break the Bank, we speak with Spiros Margaris. Spiros is a venture capitalist at Margaris Ventures, a futurist, keynote speaker, and board member. He’s a senior advisor to and investor in several companies in the fintech, insurtech, cybersecurity, health care, and AI sectors. Spiros chatted with us about why embedded finance excites him, the future of banking, why both crypto and cash is here to stay, and how the metaverse will disrupt the financial world as we know it.
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The future of finance is in the hands of non-financial co...2023-04-2740 min
Spiros Margaris's PodcastMy conversation with Frank Keller SVP & GM, Enterprise Segment, Merchant & Payment Platforms at PayPalMy conversation with Frank Keller SVP & GM, Enterprise Segment, Merchant & Payment Platforms at PayPal.My conversation with Frank Keller of PayPal about how large enterprises can improve their payment methods to drive revenue and grow their business. We will dive into payment topics like authorization rates, false declines, and the tremendous impact they can have on business.PayPal LinkedIn and Twitter profile links.https://www.paypal.com/#fintech #payment #PayPalPartnerSpiros Margaris, VC...2022-12-2023 min
Spiros Margaris's PodcastDiscussing AI policies, GDPR and AI Act with my Workday guests Jens-Henrik Jeppesen and Chandler MorseHow Workday Leverages the Power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningIn this episode, I talk to my guests from Workday, Jens-Henrik Jeppesen, Senior Director Public Policy and Chandler C. Morse, VP Corporate Affairs. We discuss AI policies, GDPR, and the AI Act and how Workday is leading the way to promote a balance between legislation and innovation through skills-based talent acquisition and employee development.Workday LinkedIn and Twitter profile links.https://www.workday.com/Spiros Margaris, VCLinkedIn and Twitter profile links.www...2022-12-1225 min
Spiros Margaris's PodcastDiscussing the role of AI at Workday with my guest Rob McGovernHow Workday Leverages the Power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningIn this episode, we talk with Rob McGovern, Senior Director of Product Management for Machine Learning at Workday who discusses how his company uses AI and ML for human resources and financial management. Rob talks about data and privacy, innovation, and the importance of interpretability, explainability, and transparency in AI and ML.For more information:Rob McGovern, Sr Director, Product Management for Machine Learning at WorkdayPersonal LinkedIn linkWorkday LinkedIn and Twitter profile links.2022-12-0526 min
Influence Global Podcast - shining a spotlight on influencer marketingGlobal No.1 Fintech Influencer ft. Spiros MargarisOn today's episode we talk with Spiros Margaris, ranked Global No. 1 Fintech Influencer by Onalytica (2022/2020/2018) and Global No. 1 Finance Influencer by Refinitiv (Thomson Reuters). Spiros is a venture capitalist (Margaris Ventures), futurist, keynote speaker, and board member. He is a senior advisor to – and investor in – several companies in the fintech, insurtech, cybersecurity, healthcare, and AI sectors. Two of the fintech start-ups he has advised have become unicorns (with valuations of over $1 billion). Spiros is the first international influencer to achieve 'The Triple Crown' (No. 1 International FinTech, Blockchain, and AI influencer) ranking by Onalytica. In 2021, Onalytica named him 'The Key...2022-10-2524 min
Invest with CARLThe Future of Hedge Funds: A Conversation with Spiros MargarisJoining the show today is venture capitalist, advisor, board member, thought leader and founder of Margaris Ventures, Spiros Margaris. Spiros is also the #1 FinTech influencer in the world and has advised not one but two unicorns. In their conversation, Spiros and CARL’s Jamie Uppenberg discuss the rise of retail investors in hedge funds, the changing market, how hedge funds and alternative investments such as CARL’s strategies fit into a larger portfolio, machine learning, and Spiros’ expert tips and wisdom. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - About Sp...2022-09-1726 min
CX Insider - Customer experience leaders sharing insights and ideas for customer service successWhy People Talk About Embedded Finance, With Spiros MargarisMany articles on Google say that embedded finance is changing the world. Is it a real deal or just a buzzword?
Spiros Margaris, Founder of Margaris Ventures and No.1 Fintech, Blockchain and AI influencer, gives Valentina and Alex an honest opinion on the future of fintech, banking and retail. Spiros provides insightful examples and simple analogies. Margaris also explains why you should let your children be bored.
Find out more about Spiros here:
www.margarisventures.com
Email: contact@margarisventures.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spirosmargaris/2022-07-1842 min
Scouting for GrowthSpiros Margaris: What does really matter in FinTech today?On this episode, Sabine VdL interviews Spiros Margaris who discusses the pros and cons of working for a young venture, setting up a startup, as well as the best way to succeed in business. He shares insights on the future of FinTech and much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS You build trust with founders by telling them what you think, honestly, but not always expecting them to do what you say. Trust is the basis of working together and with trust anyone can go far, even in difficult times. You have to play to your strengths. If somebody...2022-01-1346 minDon’t Break the Bank: Run IT, Change ITInside the Future of FinTech with its #1 Influencer with Spiros Margaris3 Takeaways:The future of finance is in the hands of non-financial companies thanks to embedded finance. This enables companies to embrace FinTech solutions for their customers to sell more of their core product. As this is an added service, it can be priced competitively as the margin comes from the core product. It’s up to legacy financial institutions to work out how to aid or compete.Crypto and Cash are both in our future. If you can handle the risk, try putting some of your money in crypto, but be prepared to lose it. Every new opportunity is a li...2021-12-2140 min
The AI Time Journal PodcastThe Rise of FinTech and AI | Ep. 23 Spiros MargarisIn this episode of the AITJ podcast, we talk to Spiros Margaris, about the role of AI in FinTech, advice for entrepreneurs, cryptocurrency, and more!
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Spiros Margaris's PodcastThe evolution of the challenger model across Europe: building a bank on the cloud.Spiros Margaris speaks to some of the world’s most successful challenger banks about how they built their businesses in the AWS Cloud. My guests include Jason Maude, Chief Technology Advocate at Starling Bank, and Eyal Gafni, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer at First Digital Bank. They share some of the key considerations and tough decisions they faced as newcomers to the industry, and discuss emerging trends and the role the cloud has played in enabling these trends.Learn more about how AWS works with FinTech firms here. You can also find out how FinTech partnerships have be...2021-10-1927 min
Spiros Margaris's PodcastSpiros Margaris' podcast with the CEO & CTO of fintech company DPG (Digital Payments Group)Spiros Margaris' podcast with Rob Appleby, CEO & Stewart Sime, CTO of DPG (Digitial Payments Group).The CEO and CTO of a rapidly growing fintech enabler company Digital Payments Group (DPG) are talking about their strategy, competition, use cases and the opportunities arising from the strong embedded finance trend. They are also providing rationale behind their expectations of DPG’s aggressive growth following the current funding round.DPG is a privately owned company founded in 2014 with headquarters in USA and Ireland and physical presence in UK...2021-09-1423 min
Diritto al DigitaleSpiros Margaris, Global Influencer on Artificial Intelligence, Fintech and BlockchainSpiros Margaris is a global influencer on artificial intelligence, Fintech, and blockchain. In this podcast, he shares with Giulio Coraggio of DLA Piper the main milestones of his career and the turning point that granted him so much visibility in the space of digital transformation. The discussion shifts to debate on the driver of innovation, identifying artificial intelligence as the most promising technology which will become the electricity of the future. Finally, we exchange views as to whether regulations are an enabler of innovation, or the market shall be left to competition, also referring to th...2021-04-2733 min
Banking Payments & Wealth SpotlightWorld Retail Banking Report 2020In this episode, we explore the findings of The World Retail Banking Report 2020, including how the global pandemic has generated more consumer demand for digital, and how banks can meet customer needs through platformification. Spiros Margaris, Founder of Margaris Ventures, and Elias Ghanem, Global Head of Market Intelligence at Capgemini Financial Services, join us to discuss how legacy modernization can help build successful and sustainable banking platforms that help deliver a “beyond banking” experience.2021-04-0124 min
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One VisionThe curious mind of a fintech influencerWhat makes someone influential? It’s not just about having an informed voice on a particular subject, or eye-popping social media metrics. It’s more about how you engage and create conversations, and how you develop and engage in a community that really matters most. Don’t miss this week’s episode of One Vision, where Theo and Bradley chat with global fintech influencer, Spiros Margaris, on lived experiences, his secrets to success, and banking trends for 2021. Having met Spiros in person quite a few times, we promise - he is as real as it gets and is a truly authenti...2021-01-1933 min
One Vision fintech fuseThe curious mind of a fintech influencerWhat makes someone influential? It’s not just about having an informed voice on a particular subject, or eye-popping social media metrics. It’s more about how you engage and create conversations, and how you develop and engage in a community that really matters most. Don’t miss this week’s episode of One Vision, where Theo and Bradley chat with global fintech influencer, Spiros Margaris, on lived experiences, his secrets to success, and banking trends for 2021. Having met Spiros in person quite a few times, we promise - he is as real as it gets and is a truly authenti...2021-01-1933 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
Spiros Margaris's PodcastMy conversation with Joel Spieth (Financial Services Enterprise Cloud IBM)My podcast with Joel Spieth (IBM) sheds light on IBM's Cloud for Financial Services solution and why he believes that IBM has a clear headstart to their competitors.For more information: https://ibm.co/3jYdngY @IBMIndustries @IBM @IBMCloud #IBMPartner #fintech #insurtech #insuranceSpiros Margaris, VCwww.MargarisVentures.comRanked Global No. 1 Fintech influencer by Refintiv Ranked Global No. 1 Fintech, AI, Blockchain & No. 2 InsurTech influencer by OnalyticaTwitter handle: @SpirosMargaris2020-11-0826 min
Spiros Margaris's Podcast@SpirosMargaris' Podcast with Oliver Lang CEO of ONE InsuranceMy great friend Oliver (Lang), the CEO of the leading European insurtech company ONE Insurance (part of the wefox Group) sat down with me to talk about their vision, strategy and USP. @SpirosMargarisCompany and Personal links:ONE Insurance: https://www.one-insurance.com/de/de/Linkedin Profile of Oliver Lang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlang/Spiros Margaris, VCwww.MargarisVentures.comRanked Global No. 1 Fintech influencer by Refintiv Ranked Global No. 1 Fintech, AI, Blockchain & No. 2 InsurTech influencer...2020-10-2731 min
Business & Technology Insights from CapgeminiWorld Retail Banking Report 2020The World Retail Banking Report 2020 podcast explores how the global pandemic has generated more consumer demand for digital, and how banks can meet customer needs through platformification. Spiros Margaris, Founder of Margaris Ventures, and Elias Ghanem, Global Head of Market Intelligence at Capgemini Financial Services, join host Mary-Ellen Harn to discuss how legacy modernization can help build successful and sustainable banking platforms that help deliver a "beyond banking" experience.2020-10-0725 min
Spiros Margaris's PodcastMy Podcast with Andreas Span (SAP HANA on @IBMPowerSystems, leader for EMEA)Andreas Span (SAP HANA on IBM Power Systems leader for EMEA) and I discuss how companies fuel their digital transformation and enable their businesses to become data-driven intelligent enterprises. He shares his insights on how to tackle today's challenges while preparing for the future! #fintech #IBMSystems @IBM #ITinfrastructure #cognitivebusinesshttps://www.ibm.com/it-infrastructure/power/sap-hanaSpiros Margaris, VCwww.MargarisVentures.comRanked Global No. 1 Fintech influencer by Refintiv Ranked Global No. 1 Fintech, AI, Blockchain & No. 2 InsurTech influencer by Onalytica2020-09-2129 min
Banking Transformed with Jim MarousCOVID-19 Provides Wake-Up Call for Cloud BankingThe COVID-19 crisis has put a spotlight on the outdated tech infrastructures of many traditional financial services companies. As cloud computing has matured, banks and credit unions have hesitated to embrace the technology, worried about security, unsure of the benefits and unwilling to hand over control of their data.The pandemic is expected to accelerate a shift to the cloud, not only because many of the concerns have been addressed, but also because fintech and bigtech organizations are built around modern technologies that provide them a competitive advantage.To...2020-07-2843 min
Spiros Margaris's PodcastSpiros Margaris interviewed Georgie Smallwood (N26's CPO) I 2020 05Spiros Margaris interviewed Georgie Smallwood, N26's Chief Product Officer (CPO), in his series '@SpirosMargaris & Friends'.Spiros Margaris I Margaris VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spirosmar...Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpirosMargarisRanked Global No. 1 Fintech, AI, Blockchain & No. 2 InsurTech Influencer by OnalyticaGeorgie Smallwood I N26's CPOLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginas...Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgie_smallsN26, The Mobile Bank: https://n26.com/Spiros Margaris, VCwww.MargarisVentures.comRanked Global...2020-05-2034 min
Tales From The PROSThe Difference Between Dreamers and Doers in Fintech with Spiros MargarisIn this episode of Tales from the PROS, I chat with Spiros Margaris, who is a venture capitalist and founder of Margaris Ventures, a TEDx speaker, and he is one of the foremost global thought leaders and influencers in the FinTech and InsurTech spaces. He helps others understand how technology and coding will change our lives, corporations, and nations. We talk about Spiros's journey of failure and success, FinTech, VC funding, how to become a thought leader, technology, and more. Questions: Give us some insight on your story and journey of how you re...2019-09-2046 min
Tales From The PROSThe Difference Between Dreamers and Doers in Fintech with Spiros MargarisIn this episode of Tales from the PROS, I chat with Spiros Margaris, who is a venture capitalist and founder of Margaris Ventures, a TEDx speaker, and he is one of the foremost global thought leaders and influencers in the FinTech and InsurTech spaces. He helps others understand how technology and coding will change our lives, corporations, and nations. We talk about Spiros's journey of failure and success, FinTech, VC funding, how to become a thought leader, technology, and more. Questions: Give us some insight on your story and journey of how you re...2019-09-2046 min
The Digital Workplace PodcastWork Minus Repetitive Tasks with Spiros MargarisThe episode where we get to the end and change our minds about the whole show...all because of boredom. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-08-2825 min
Hidden LayersSpiros Margaris: AI & BlockchainJeremy Fain and Spiros Margaris discuss AI and blockchain2019-01-0930 min
American Banker PodcastBreaking Banks: Will the future AI creates be dystopian or OK?"Uber Influencer" and venture capitalist Spiros Margaris discusses which economies and regions are leading adaptation to fintech and AI. Then, author Byron Reese, CEO of GigaOm, talks his new book, “The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers and the Future of Humanity.”2018-09-0413 minAmerican Banker PodcastInitial coin offerings: ‘For some, it will end badly’Venture capitalist Spiros Margaris offers a level-headed perspective on the hotly debated cryptocurrency alternative to traditional methods for funding young companies.2018-01-1210 min
DigitalistWe Were Kings - Or When Things Went To ZeroToday’s briefing is a case of “Art Imitates Life.” Remember the 1996 documentary “When We Were Kings,” about the 1974 heavyweight fight between boxing legends Muhammad Ali and George Foreman? The writer of this post, Spiros Margaris, believes such nostalgic sorrow will, in the not-so-distant future, apply to many established players in the banking and insurance industries. Be forewarned!2017-10-2502 min
Fintech5Spiros Margaris_The Influencer -Episode-28The term "influencer" is a hotly contested identifier in the fintech world these days. Not a day goes by that a new "influencer" list is published for a given corner of the fintech ecosystem and the debate continues to grow on how one determines who s...2017-01-2651 min
Onalytica Influencer Marketing PodcastsUnder the Influence - Podcast with Spiros Margaris, Alexandra Bozova and Darian SimsA pre-event interview on influencer marketing with members of the panel for our Under the Influence networking event. We spoke to Spiros Margaris, #1 Global Influencer in #Fintech; Darian Sims, B2B Marketing Director EMEA, Canon and Alexandra Bozova, Social Influencer Engagement and Digital Marketing for IBM UK and Ireland.2016-07-2819 min