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Talking Success | The Home of FintechThe Human Side of FinTech: The Journey from Founder to CEOSend us a textIn this episode with Angela Shurina, Executive High-Performance Coach, we unpack the human side of the FinTech journey, from cultural foundations and behaviour design to leadership transitions and accountability.Highlights:- Culture Evolves With the Business- Transitioning From Founder to CEO: A Whole New Role- Accountability Is a Human MotivatorAngela Shurina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-shurina-executive-coach/Your Best Coaching's Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-best-coaching-sa/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/2025-07-0334 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechPartnerships, and the Power of Advisory with Nevellan MoodleySend us a textIn part two of our conversation with Nevellan Moodley, Head Financial Services Advisory, we go deeper into the evolving fintech landscape, the value of good advisory partners, and why customer experience is the new battleground for financial services. Highlights:- Why Early-Stage FinTechs Avoid Advisory Help- Africa’s FinTechs: The Trends Worth Watching- The Integration Advantage: Simplicity WinsNevellan Moodley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nevellan-moodley-ca-sa-32223116/BDO's Website: https://www.bdo.co.za/Darren Franks' Lin...2025-06-2428 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechCulture Is the Real Currency: Erin Louw on People, Passion and FinTechSend us a text In this episode Darren Franks chats with Erin Louw, Chief People Officer at TymeBank, to discuss what it takes to build an agile, people-centric culture in a fast-growing FinTech. From harnessing people analytics with everyday tools to cultivating talent.Highlights:People-Centric Leadership in a Scaling FinTechHarnessing People Analytics to Drive Organisational HealthHiring and Cultivating Talent vs. ‘Finding’ TalentThis episode is sponsored by Pear Network Erin Louws's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-louw-3b838bb/TymeBank's Website: http...2025-04-0326 min
RC Racing TVTITC Unwrapped // RCTV News // 008After 7… comes numero ocho! and this week: The big news is a rookie at the TITC! 🏆 An all-old 4WD electric buggy is announced 🚜 Some tires are let out of their cage! 🐯 We talk to the top guys after the TITC! 🥇 There’s a kerfuffle brewing in Belgium 🧇 A question for the on-road nitro racers! 🙋 PLUS! the RC Racing TV podcast returns this Friday - but RCTV HEROES saw it FIRST!! 🥇 (RCTV Heroes really are the best!) Massive thanks to our wonderful partners! 😍 Tonisp...2025-03-1912 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechFrom Groceries to Crypto: Pick n Pay is Redefining the Future of Retail PaymentsSend us a textThe evolution of payment systems is reshaping how businesses interact with consumers, and Pick n Pay, a stalwart in South African retail, is at the forefront of this revolution. In this episode of Talking Success, Devon Moodley, Head of Financial Services and Value-Added Services at Pick n Pay, provides fascinating insights into the company’s strategies, challenges, and vision for the future of payments.🌍 Diversifying Payment Methods💸 A Bold Move: Crypto Payments✅ Loyalty Programs: Building Consumer TrustDeven Moodley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devenmoodley/2025-01-2051 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechPowering Payments in Africa: pawaPay is Transforming Mobile MoneySend us a textMobile money has become a cornerstone of the financial technology (FinTech) sector. In this episode Darren Franks chats with Nikolai Barnwell, Founder and CEO of pawaPay about the world of mobile payments.🌍 Mobile Money in South Africa: A Unique Challenge 💸 The Breadth of Mobile Money Across Africa✅ Solving Multi-Jurisdictional ComplexitiesNikolai's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolai-barnwell/pawaPay's Website: https://www.pawapay.io/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/Titc's Website 2025-01-1342 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechDisruption 2.0: FinTech Turns on ItselfSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Michael Yaacov Martin, Co-founder & CEO at Jifiti. Embedded finance and lending represent a paradigm shift in how consumers and businesses access financial services. From BNPL to long-term lending, these innovations are shaping the future of finance, making it more accessible and aligned with modern consumer behaviours.Highlights:🤯 Embedded Lending is Transforming the Consumer and Retail Experience💫 Embedded Finance Across Sectors🤝 Supporting Incumbents in the Digital AgeYaacov's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaacovmartin/Jifiti's Website: https...2024-12-0247 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechEshandi's Alternative Lending is Redefining Financial Inclusion in AfricaSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Michael Adamson, CEO - South Africa at eShandi. The world of lending is undergoing a seismic shift, with innovators like Ishandi redefining what it means to deliver financial services in Africa. Mike shares the journey of this rebranded challenger bank and its mission to address unmet needs in the lending ecosystem across Africa.Highlights:🤯 True Barriers to Financial Inclusion💫 Tech-Driven Solutions to Revolutionise the Rental Market🤝 Breaking the Debt StigmaMichael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-adamson-4249b291/...2024-11-1934 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechThe Pay-As-You-Go Subscription Model Redefining Mobility in South AfricaSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Idan Jaan, Co-Founder & COO at Flexclub. Idan tells us about the many challenges the automotive industry is facing and how FlexClub is transforming vehicle access in South Africa.Highlights:🤯 The Pay-As-You-Go Model for Mobility💫 Tech-Driven Solutions to Revolutionise the Rental Market🤝 Adapting to Consumer Needs: Flexibility and CustomisationIdan Jaan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idan-jaan/Flexclub's Website: http://www.joinflexclub.com/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren...2024-11-1248 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechThe Dark Side of Banking with Kenneth RijockSend us a textIn this episode Darren chats with the "Laundry Man" Kenneth Rijock, a reformed money launder.Kenneth’s unique background—from laundering over $200 million for cartels to now working closely with law enforcement—offers a fascinating, behind-the-scenes perspective on the world of financial crime.Highlights:From Lawyer to Money Launderer: Kenneth’s JourneyThe Three Stages of Money LaunderingThe Evolution of Money Laundering TechniquesKenneth Rijock's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-rijock-2b8419a/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.link...2024-11-0729 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechThe BNPL Revolution - Empowering Consumers and Retailers with Mark McChlerySend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Mark McChlery, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at PayJustNow. Mark provides us with a unique insight into the company’s early challenges, evolution, and its key role in today’s economy.Highlights:🤯 Understanding the Female Consumer💫 Staying Relevant in a Competitive Market🤝 Building Trust Through Social ProofMark McChlery's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcchlery-088049197/PayJustNow's Website: https://payjustnow.com/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/Titc's We...2024-10-151h 03
Talking Success | The Home of FintechTransforming Financial Inclusion with Deon Nobrega and Bryan HabanaSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Deon Nobrega and Bryan Habana from Paymenow. In an era where financial inclusion has become a buzzword, few companies truly walk the talk. PayMeNow, a South African startup, is setting a benchmark by offering a platform that brings together technology, empathy, and social impact, reshaping how employees access their earnings.These college roommates tell us their story. Highlights:💸 Financial Education as a Pillar🤝 The Power of Partnerships🚀 Scaling for ImpactDeon Nobrega's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2024-09-0437 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechThe Transformation of a Crypto Startup with Maxim GalashSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Maxim Galash, CEO at Coinchange. Max's venture has seen significant transformations since its inception, evolving from a retail-focused DeFi platform to providing sophisticated enterprise solutions. He shares his journey, lessons and insights.Highlights:🤯 Understanding DeFi and Staking💫 The Enterprise Appeal🤝 Regulatory Challenges and AdaptationThis episode is sponsored by LexisNexis Risk SolutionsWebsite: https://risk.lexisnexis.com/LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lexisnexis-risk-solutions/Maxim Galash's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximgalash/...2024-08-0822 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechPioneering Shared Value in Digital Banking with Hylton KallnerSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank. Hylton provides an insightful overview of the bank’s journey and offerings, which have transformed the financial landscape in South Africa and garnered attention from international markets.Highlights:💸 Forex Transactions Simplified🤝 Innovative Customer Service🤳 A Fully Digital Banking Experience Hylton Kallner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hylton-kallner-a2929b29/Discovery's Website: https://www.discovery.co.za/bank/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren...2024-06-1046 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechHow a human trafficking incident spurred Gur Geva to form iiDENTIFiiSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Gur Geva, Founder and CEO of iiDENTIFii. Gur shares how the future of digital identity and payments is one of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. By harnessing advanced biometric technologies and working closely with regulators and industry partners, companies can drive significant advancements in financial inclusion and security. Highlights:💥 The Broader Impact of Digital Identity👁 The Power of Biometrics in Digital Security💸 Financial Inclusion and Low-Cost Technology Gur Geva's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gur-geva-46b94015/iiDENTIFii's Website: h...2024-06-0345 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechThe Round-the-Clock World of Crypto Trading with Peter CurkSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Peter Curk, CEO at Iconomi.We explore the psychological and strategic aspects of taking profits in cryptocurrency trading, emphasizing the importance of discipline, automation, and thorough research. We also delve into B2B crypto solutions, offering insights for fintech companies looking to integrate crypto services.Highlights:🚧 Managing Real Money vs. Theoretical Investments💸 Liquidity: A Critical Consideration 💬 The Influence of Social Media and Regulation Peter Curk's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petercurk/Iconomi's Website: https...2024-05-3040 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechFighting Wildlife and Human Trafficking with Jonny BellSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Jonny Bell, Senior Director, Head of EMEA & UKI Market Planning at LexisNexis Risk Solutions.We uncover a striking revelation from Bell’s discussion about LexisNexis’s involvement in combating wildlife trafficking. Join us on this insightful journey as we uncover the dynamics of fraud in today's complex world.Highlights:🚧 Challenges and Innovations in Fighting Financial Crime💔 Human Trafficking: A Heart-Wrenching Reality ❗ The Reality of Money Laundering Tactics Jonny Bell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-bell/LexisNex...2024-05-2140 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechLooking to the Future of Fraud Prevention with Jason Lane-SellersSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Jason Lane-Sellers, Director, Fraud & Identity EMEA at LexisNexis Risk Solutions.We delve into the realm of fraud, risk, and money laundering with industry an industry expert. In this special edition, we had the privilege of sitting down to unravel the mysteries of fraud detection and prevention. Join us on this insightful journey as we uncover the dynamics of fraud in today's complex world.Highlights:🚧 The Intersection of Compliance and Investigation ❗ Balancing Security and User Experience🌍 Strategic Solutions for Diverse Clientele Jaso...2024-05-0647 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechHidden Threats: The Underworld of Modern Fraud with Vincent GaudelSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Vincent Gaudel, Financial Crime Compliance Expert at LexisNexis Risk Solutions.From money laundering to fraud, the complexities of regulatory controls and compliance measures require constant vigilance and adaptation. In a recent podcast, financial crime expert Vincent sheds light on the intricate landscape of regulatory frameworks and the evolving challenges faced by industries worldwide.Highlights:🚧 Addressing the Pervasive Threat of Fraud ❗ The Emergence of "Pig Butchering" Scams🌍 Navigating the Complexities of Sanctions Compliance Vincent Gaudel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2024-04-2446 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechHow Luno Obtained the First Ever Crypto License in South AfricaSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Christo de Wit, Country Manager at Luno.In a world of digital currencies and evolving financial landscapes, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a revolutionary force. Darren and Christo dive into the heart of this transformation. Join us as we explore the shifting dynamics, changing demographics, and emerging trends within the crypto industry from a uniquely South African lens.Highlights:💫 The Crypto Evolution: From Speculation to Adoption🤝 Democratizing Access: Opening Doors to the Masses🌐 The Utility Revolution: Beyond Store of Value Christo...2024-04-1852 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechBusiness Banking in South Africa is BrokenSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Trevor Gosling, Co-Founder & CEO at Lula. This sentiment of "Business banking is broken in South Africa" echoes the frustrations of many entrepreneurs who have faced challenges with traditional banking services in the country. The conversation delves deeper into this issue, focusing on how to revolutionize business banking for SMEs.Highlights:💫 Navigating Early Challenges🤝 A Seamless Customer Experience🌐 Empowering Non-South African EntrepreneursTrevor Gosling's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-gosling-82375446/Lula's Website: https://lula.co.za/2024-04-1048 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechNavigating The Unchartered Territories of the Digital Age with Lex SokolinSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Lex Sokolin, Managing Partner at Generative Ventures. We learn how DeFi challenges traditional financial systems and how the transformative potential of generative AI is reshaping economic output and labour dynamics.Highlights:💫 The Digital Revolution: Manufacturing vs. Distribution🤝 Building Trust in Decentralized Finance🌐 The Rise of Fintech and the MetaverseLex Sokolin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexeysokolin/Generative Ventures's Website: https://www.genventures.xyz/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren...2024-04-0257 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechBeyond the Glitter: Scoin's Vision for Gold in the FinTech EraSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Rael Demby, CEO of the South African Gold Coin Exchange. We learn how the convergence of cryptocurrency and traditional gold transactions represents a pivotal moment in financial history.Highlights:💫 Revolutionizing Gold Transactions🚧 Building Bridges with Cryptocurrency 💸 Empowering Investors: Accessibility and Security Rael Demby's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rael-demby-30b6735a/The Scoinshop's Website: http://www.scoinshop.com/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/Titc's Website https://ti...2024-03-2545 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechHow To Fund Your FinTech Loan Book with Nelson ChuSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Nelson Chu, Founder and CEO of Percent.Nelson underscores the transformative power of standardization and technology in reshaping the private credit industry. Highlights:❗❗ Risk in Emerging Markets💳 Fintech Innovation with Private Credit🤝 Opportunities and Partnerships Nelson Chu's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-chu/Percent's Website: https://percent.com/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/Titc's Website https://titc.io/This episode is brought to you by LexisNexis R...2024-03-1835 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechThe True Potential of Bitcoin with Lorien GamaroffSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Lorien Gamaroff, Co-Founder and CEO of Centbee. Beyond speculative trading and get-rich-quick schemes, Laurian emphasized the transformative power of blockchain technology in reshaping industries and fostering innovation.Highlights:⚙ Understanding Bitcoin's Utility💫Differentiating Bitcoin from Other Cryptocurrencies❓ The Regulatory Conundrum: Navigating Cryptocurrency's Future Lorien Gamaroff's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gamaroff/Centbee's Website: http://www.centbee.com/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/Titc's Website https://titc.io/This epis...2024-03-1151 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechHow Innovative Lending Solutions Are Impacting Retail DynamicsSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Andrew Katzwinkel, Founder and CEO of Layup Technologies.A testament to FinTech entrepreneurship, this episode takes us on a journey through perseverance, strategic pivots, and a commitment to addressing real-world challenges. Highlights💫 Consumer Concerns and Merchant Considerations📈 Enhanced Consumer Experience and Increased Sales💳 Financial Inclusivity and Responsible Credit Usage Andrew Katzwinkel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-katzwinkel-76b7b3109/Layup's Website: https://layup.co.za/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfr...2024-03-0451 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechThe Intersection: Banking and FinTech with Panagiotis KriarisSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Panagiotis Kriaris, Commercial Director, Head of Business Development at Unzer.Panagiotis offers a nuanced exploration of the multifaceted FinTech landscape. From the evolution of payment systems to the societal impact of FinTech, the discussion underscores the transformative potential of innovative financial technologies in reshaping global economies.Highlights:💫 Unpacking the Unbundling and Rebundling of Services📲 The Rise of Super Apps: A Global Perspective📡 The Role of Telecom Operators in Africa🔐 Navigating Trust in Fintech Panagiotis Kriaris's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...2024-02-2637 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechGoing Unscripted with David Birch - CBDC's, Tokenization and the MetaverseSend us a text In this podcast episode, Darren chats with David Birch, an Industry legend, Author and Keynote Speaker. Their conversation takes you on a journey into the intriguing world of digital currencies.Highlights🔎 Demystifying CBDCs💼 The Case for Digital Pound🚀 Navigating UncertaintyDavid Birch's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgwbirch/David Birch's Website: https://www.dgwbirch.com/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/Titc's Website https://titc.io/This episode is sponsored by LexisNexis Risk Solut...2024-02-2052 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechFinTech's maturing and no longer just the cool younger brother of financial services - With Ron ShevlinSend us a textIn this Talking Success episode, we get to be a part of a captivating conversation between Darren Franks and Ron Shevlin, two luminaries in the realms of finance and technology. Their discussion delves deep into the dynamic landscape of financial technology (FinTech), providing invaluable insights into its evolution, challenges, and future trajectory.Highlights:💥 FinTech Evolution🔮 Market Dynamics and Trends 🏧 Reflections on the Future of Banking Ron Shevlin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronshevlin/Cornerstone's Website: https://www.crnrstone.com/Darren Fra...2024-02-1238 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechBuilding a Startup with Rahul Jain, Co-Founder & CEO of Peach PaymentsSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Rahul Jain, Co-founder and CEO of Peach Payments.Rahul provides valuable insights into navigating the African FinTech landscape and how FinTech entrepreneurs can position themselves for success in an evolving and dynamic market environmentHighlights:💸The Investment Process and Regulatory Hurdles💫Strategic Alignment and Values🔮Future of Payments in Africa Rahul Jain's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahuljain19/Peach Payments' Website: http://www.peachpayments.com/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfrank...2024-02-0642 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechRedefining Fintech: A Candid Conversation with Chris SkinnerSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Chris Skinner, The Finanser, podcast host and author. They explore FinTech's present challenges and future possibilities which beckons industry stakeholders to reflect, adapt and collectively shape the contours of banking in the years to come. Highlights:💻 Decoding Web 3.0: empowering individuals in the data ecosystem👩🏫 Education, equality, and the road ahead👩⚖️ Breaking Down "Femtech": Bridging the Gender GapChris Skinner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmskinner/Chris Skinner's Website: https://thefinanser.com/Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://ww...2024-01-3152 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechAeryn Quarmby- Surviving a Year with No MoneySend us a textCan he survive a year only using stable coins? In this episode, Darren chats with Aeryn Quarmby, Co-Founder and COO of Xion Global. They cover crypto market trends, emphasizing the prominence of stablecoins and efficient layer two networks. Highlights:📈Crypto market trends, emphasizing the rise of stablecoins and alternative networks🤯Challenges faced by the crypto industry, including compliance, AML, and KYT practices💰Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies' acceptanceAeryn Quarmby's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeryn-quarmby/Xion's Website: https://xion.global/D...2024-01-2449 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechExploring the FinTech Universe with Faith and DarrenSend us a textJoin Faith and her super cool guest, Darren, as they explore the magical world of FinTech on Talking Success. Darren, who's like a FinTech wizard, spills the beans on why FinTech is soooo cool!Discover how FinTech helps people save money, spend wisely, and keep their moolah super-duper safe. Darren even shares a cool secret - it's like having a special lock that only you can open! 🧙♂️🔒They talk about farmers (imagine carrots and farms, yay!), and how FinTech helps them, like magic, when things get tricky. And guess what? In the...2024-01-1714 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechFinTech Africa: Beyond the HypeSend us a textIn this special episode of "Talking Success," Darren delves into the essence of the podcast series and his journey in the fintech sector in Africa. With over a decade of experience, Darren has been a part of incredible innovations and companies in fintech. The podcast aims to democratize fintech, making it accessible to everyone, from consumers to small business owners. Darren also introduces his primary business, titc.io, which has evolved from a recruitment-focused company to a full-service growth agency offering marketing, PR, and more. Co-founder of the FinTech Association of...2023-10-3005 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechThe Magic of SuperApps: The Future of All-in-One ConvenienceSend us a textIn this episode, Darren chats with Mariam Cassim, CEO of Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services at Vodacom. Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services.With a main focus on all things SuperApp, we get a full rundown of what a SuperApp is, its use cases, competition and data privacy.Super Apps: Your One-Stop Virtual MallImagine having an entire shopping mall at your fingertips, tailored to your unique lifestyle and preferences. This is precisely what super apps offer—a one-stop virtual mall experience that combines convenience, functionality, an...2023-10-1648 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechDawie Roodt: Your Money, Their RulesSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Dawie Roodt, an Award Winning Economist and Chairman at the Efficient Group.This is a deep dive into the South African economy and the future of money in Africa.The Power of Sentiments:Economics and Human Nature: Dawie emphasizes that economics is fundamentally about people, not just numbers and formulas. Alternative Measurements: While traditional economic indicators like per capita income are commonly used, Dawie suggests focusing on metrics like life expectancy, which correlates strongly with o...2023-10-0950 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechCan blockchain solve corruption in Africa?Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Gideon Greaves, Managing Director, Africa for CVVC. CV VC invests in all stages of crypto and blockchain development, from incubation to pre-ICO and post-ICO. Blockchain is more than just a technology..This is a deep dive into the world of Blockchain technology and its many user cases, especially across Africa.Gideon is a venture capitalist and specializes in investing in Blockchain-led companies in Africa.Discover how blockchain offers transparency and fraud reduction in procurement processes, potentially reclaiming a significant p...2023-10-0249 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechSam O'Connor, CEO of Coconut in the UK - All things FinTech, creating a tax app for freelancers and tapping into the growing trend of self-employment with the goal of alleviating the finance and tax burdenSend us a textIn this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Sam O'Connor, CEO at Coconut in the UK.Coconut is the tax app for freelancers. Coconut connects to your bank account to help you track income, claim expenses and work out how much tax you owe.Sam O'Connor discusses all things FinTech, creating a tax app for freelancers and tapping into the growing trend of self employment by providing a product that takes away that tax and finance burden. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www...2022-01-1421 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechAwa Gueye, CEO de Mowali SAS - Tout sur la FinTech, l’impact de la fintech sur l’inclusion financière, les défis que peut rencontrer une fintech et comment elle peut rebondir.Send us a textDans cet épisode, nous nous asseyons avec Awa Gueye , CEO de Mowali SAS. Mowali SAS, premier schéma industriel mondial dédié à l'interopérabilité . Awa Gueye discute tout sur la Fintech, l’impact de la fintech sur l’inclusion financière, les défis que peut rencontrer une fintech et comment elle peut rebondir , elle partage egalement son parcours et donne des conseils sur la façon de progresser et de gravir les échelons de l'industrie FinTech. Le site Web de TalentintheCloud : https://talentinthecloud.io/Le LinkedIn...2021-12-3120 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechJeremy Takle, Co-founder and CEO at Pennyworth in the UK - All things FinTech, the second generation of Neobanks and how Pennyworth are remaking banking for the twenty-first centurySend us a textIn this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Jeremy Takle, Co-founder and CEO at Pennyworth Financial.Pennyworth is the planning app that helps you reach your goals. Discover, set and track your most important goals. Explore common goals for your age, find out how to achieve them, or shape your own unique goals. Turn them into a single financial plan in just a few taps. Pennyworth is in pre-application to become an authorised bank in the UK.Jeremy Takle discusses all things FinTech, how the second generation of Neobanks will...2021-12-1721 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechRobert Israch, CMO & GM Europe at Tipalti - All things Fintech, the importance of marketing and how CFO's can reduce the number of hats they wearSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Robert Israch, CMO & GM Europe at Tipalti. Tipalti, providing global, scalable payables automation for high-velocity companies.Rob discusses all things FinTech, the importance of marketing, and how CFO’s can reduce the number of hats they wear.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Robert Israch's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robisrach/Tipalti's Website: https://tipalti.com/Stacey Ja...2021-12-1527 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechSébastien Vetter, Co-Fondateur et CEO de Wizall Money - Tout sur la FinTech, les défis dans le processus de digitalisation des paiements en afrique subsaharienne, et comment mieux assurer la sécurité et la disponibilité de son produit sur terrain.Send us a textDans cet épisode, nous nous asseyons avec Sébastien Vetter , Co-Fondateur et CEO de Wizall Money. Wizall Money, le compte qui facilite la vie. Sébastien Vetter discute tout sur la Fintech, les défis rencontrés dans le processus de digitalisation des paiements en milieu rural et en afrique subsaharienne, et comment une entreprise peut assurer la sécurité, la disponibilité et les solutions opérationnelles de son produit de paiement sur terrain. Le site Web de TalentintheCloud : https://talentinthecloud.io/Le LinkedIn...2021-12-1028 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechIkechukwu Okeke, Founder and CEO of Paylot Technologies in Nigeria - All things FinTech, crypto becoming sophisticated in Nigeria, and how they are giving power to the unbanked.Send us a textIn this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Ikechukwu Okeke Founder and CEO of Paylot Technologies in Nigeria. Paylot is a cryptocurrency payment solution that enables merchants to collect payments from anyone, anywhere around the world in a cheaper, faster and more efficient way using cryptocurrencies.Ikechukwu discusses all things FinTech, how crypto has become so sophisticated in Nigeria and given power and leverage to the unbanked.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Ikechukwu Okeke’s LinkedIn: htt...2021-12-1027 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechIke Anison, Senior Vice President at GTP - All things FinTech, great account management and how to avoid feeling trapped in a long term positionSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Ike Anison, Senior VP at GTP. GTP, helping you discover prepaid's powerful potential.Ike discusses all things FinTech, great account management, and how to avoid feeling trapped in a long-term position.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Ike Anisons's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ike-s-anison-8560167/#GTP's Website: https://gtpprepaid.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2021-12-0128 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechDr Markie Idowu, MD and CEO of Xpress Payment Solutions in Nigeria - All things FinTech, the Nigerian FinTech space, and how Xpress Payment Solutions are helping close the gender gap.Send us a textIn this episode Catherine Brassell sits down with Dr Markie Idowu, MD and CEO of Xpress Payment Solutions in Nigeria. Xpress Payment Solutions specialize in the design, implementation and provision of platforms for Electronic Payments, Collections, Bills Payment and Funds Disbursement and are currently connected to 19 Nigerian Banks.Markie discusses all things FinTech, her ambitious career journey and how she’s a huge advocate of women in top management positions as well as how Xpress Payment Solutions supports this. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/ TalentintheCloud's Linked...2021-11-2629 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechOuagnimin Sorho, Fondateur et DG de Kip Services and Technologies - Tout sur la FinTech, utiliser le digital pour combler les lacunes technologiques en Afrique francophone et comment implémenter l'innovation tout en maintenant un faible coût budgétaire.Send us a textDans cet épisode, nous nous asseyons avec Ouagnimin Sorho, Fondateur et DG de Kip Services and Technologies. Kip Services and Technologies, Une Afrique digitale, Une Afrique meilleure.Ouagnimin discute tout sur la Fintech, faire usage du digital pour combler les lacunes technologiques en Afrique francophone et comment implémenter des changements innovants tout en maintenant un coût budgétaire amoindri.Le site Web de TalentintheCloud : https://talentinthecloud.io/Le LinkedIn de TalentintheCloud : https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/2021-11-1922 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechRhett Roberts, Co-Founder & CEO of LoanPro - All things FinTech, high staff turnover in tech companies and how to take an in-house solution and make it commercialSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Rhett Roberts, Co-Founder & CEO of LoanPro. LoanPro, empowering tech-forward lenders through automation & data visibility.Rhett discusses all things FinTech, high staff turnover in tech companies, and how to take an in-house solution and make it commercial.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Rhett Robert's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhett-roberts-7b83b7150/LoanPro's Website: https://loanpro...2021-11-1129 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechBranka Mracajac, CEO of 9PSB - All things FinTech, the Nigerian FinTech space, and how 9PSB are helping shape financial inclusion in Nigeria.Send us a textIn this episode Catherine Brassell sits down with Branka Mracajac, CEO of 9PSB. 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) is your one-stop fully digital bank. Take off the limits, transact with your phone number, NUBAN or QR, whatever works for you. 9PSB is made for everybody. No need to visit a physical bank.Branka discusses all things FinTech, working in Nigeria, her background as Chief Risk Officer: how that has shaped navigating risk in many of her endeavours, and how 9PSB are helping shape financial inclusion in Nigeria. Branka is also a...2021-11-0525 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechElizabeth Rossiello, Founder & CEO of AZA Finance - All things FinTech, a fitting formula for acquisition and why Boards push back on CryptoSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Rossiello, Founder & CEO of AZA Finance. AZA Finance enables businesses to grow past their borders through safe and affordable FX and cross-border money transfer solutions.Elizabeth discusses all things FinTech, a fitting formula for acquisition, and why Boards push back on Crypto.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Elizabeth Rossiello's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-rossiello-589b8b1/2021-10-2926 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechKevin Hurwitz, Founder of FASTA - All things FinTech, the benefits of building the right teams and the tools for business success.Send us a textIn this episode our new Senior Associate Catherine Brassell sits down with Kevin Hurwitz, Founder of FASTA. FASTA check-out is the fastest and simplest way to pay for goods with instant credit online.Kevin discusses all things FinTech, his passion for start-ups, along with the benefits of building the right teams and the tools for business success!TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Kevin Hurwitz's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hurwitz-4092262...2021-10-2235 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechRadhika Bhachu, Co-Founder & CEO at Ndovu - All things FinTech, the benefits of joining an accelerator program & investing advice for beginnersSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Radhika Bhachu, Co-founder & CEO of Ndovu. Ndovu makes it easy for you to invest in global markets!Radhika discusses all things FinTech, the benefits of joining an accelerator program & investing advice for beginners.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Radhika Bhachu's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-bhachu-1b47892a/#Ndovu's Website: https://ndovu.co/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2021-10-0721 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechJulian Flosbach, Co-Founder & CEO at BFREE - All things FinTech, how to gain success in your first year of business & his thoughts on Africa’s bad rap in the lending spaceSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Julian Flosbach, Co-founder & CEO of BFREE. BFREE - making credit collection more efficient, scalable, and user-friendly!Julian discusses all things FinTech, how to gain success in your first year of business and his thoughts on Africa’s bad rap in the lending space.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Julian Flosbach's's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-flosbach-461a8756/BFREE's Website: https://bfree.africa/2021-09-3029 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechJohn Ashley, General Manager, Financial Services & Technology at NVIDIA - All things FinTech, the importance of data scientists in communication & where to draw the line between AI & humanSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with John Ashley, General Manager, Financial Services & Technology at NVIDIA. Today NVIDIA is increasingly known as the AI computing company – accelerating financial services with AI.John discusses all things Fintech, the current craze of data scientists & where to draw the line between AI and human.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/John Ashley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joashley/#NVIDIA's Website: https://www.nvidia.com...2021-09-1621 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechNuno Sitima, CEO of MeaWallet - All things FinTech, the job-hopping trend amongst the younger generation, & various ways to get into a regulated marketSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Nuno Sitima, CEO of MeaWallet. MeaWallet is in the center of excellence within mobile and digital payments.Nuno discusses all things FinTech, the job-hopping trend amongst the younger generation and various ways to get into a regulated market.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Nuno Sitima's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sitima/MeaWallet's Website: https://meawallet.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.li...2021-09-1032 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechPaulo Shargorodsky, VP of Global Merchant Success at EBANX - All things FinTech, implementing structure and how to prepare for expansionSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Paulo Shargorodsky, VP of Global Merchant Success at EBANX. A FinTech that offers cross-border payment solutions for global merchants in Latin America.Paulo discusses all things FinTech, implementing structure and how to prepare for expansion.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Paulo Shargorodsky's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauloshargorodsky/EBANX's Website: https://business.ebanx.com/en/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...2021-09-0123 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechMugume Collins, Co-Founder & CEO of Pay24 - All things FinTech, facing challenges with co-founders & how to build a 5 year planSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Mugume Collins, Co-Founder & CEO of Pay24. Pay 24, growing financial inclusion through technology with the aim to bring young millennials into the formal credit system.Collins' discusses all things FinTech, facing challenges with co-founders & how to build a 5 year plan. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Mugume Collins' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmugume/Pay24's Website: https://usepay24.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: ht...2021-08-1727 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechDare Okoudjou, CEO of MFS Africa - All things FinTech, hiring talent pre-revenue in Africa, & how you know if the startup world is for youSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Dare Okoudjou, CEO of MFS Africa. Africa's largest mobile payments platform. Making borders matter less.Dare discusses all things FinTech, hiring talent pre-revenue in Africa, & how you know if the startup world is for you.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Dare Okoudjou's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dokoudjou/#MFS Africa's Website: https://mfsafrica.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2021-08-1222 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechKimberley MacSymon-Jones, Director of Market Strategy at Myriad Connect - All things FinTech, repositioning your product, & go-to-market strategiesSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Kimberley MacSymon-Jones, Director of Market Strategy at Myriad Connect. Myriad Connect enhances security, customer engagement & service delivery, regardless of mobile device or data connection. Kim discusses all things FinTech, repositioning your product, and go-to-market strategies. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Kimberley MacSymon-Jones's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleymacsymon/Myriad Connect's Website: https://connect.myriadgroup.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2021-08-0625 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechJulian Sawyer, CEO of Bitstamp - All things Fintech, talent gaps in cryptocurrency, & is regulation a barrier to progress in the sector?Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Julian Sawyer, CEO of Bitstamp. Bitstamp is the world’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchange, continuously supporting the Bitcoin economy since 2011.Julian discusses all things Fintech, talent gaps in cryptocurrency, & is regulation a barrier to progress in the sector?TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Julian Sawyer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliansawyer/ Bitstamp's Website: https://www.bitstamp.net/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.lin...2021-07-2325 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechRita Lindenberg, SVP Human Resources at Entersekt - All things FinTech, data-driven decisions, & gender diversity and equality within the businessSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Rita Lindenberg, SVP Human Resources at Entersekt. Entersekt is an innovator of mobile-first fintech solutions. Financial services providers and other enterprises rely on its patented mobile identity system to provide both security and the best in convenient new digital experiences to their customers.Rita discusses all things FinTech, data-driven decisions, & gender diversity and equality within the business.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Rita Lindenberg's LinkedIn: https...2021-07-0819 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechAneesa Ameer, Head of Innovation at ABSA Life - All things FinTech, personalizing customer service, & encouraging your kids to think outside the boxSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Aneesa Ameer, Head of Innovation at ABSA Life. ABSA Life offers a comprehensive range of life insurance options which include: disability, death, critical illness cover and income protection.Aneesa discusses all things FinTech, personalizing customer service, & encouraging your kids to think outside the box.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Aneesa Ameer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneesa-ameer-8b64aa4/ABSA's Website...2021-07-0230 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechOlaseni Alabede, Vice President, Global Credit and Installments Business at Mastercard - All things FinTech, the need to build credibility, & the common payment problems in AfricaSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Olaseni Alabede, Vice President, Global Credit and Installments Business at Mastercard. Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Their mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone.Olaseni discusses all things FinTech, the need to build credibility, & the common payment problems in Africa.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Olaseni Alabede's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olaseni-alabede-8a393...2021-06-2527 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechLouis Jauvin, Executive VP People of Checkout.com - All things FinTech, growing a team of 20 to 1000, & employer brandingSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Louis Jauvin, Executive VP People of Checkout.com. Checkout.com empowers businesses to adapt and innovate. Their technology makes payments seamless. Louis discusses all things FinTech, growing a team of 20 to 1000, and employer branding.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Louis Jauvin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisjauvin/Checkout.com's Website: https://www.checkout.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2021-06-0725 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechMark Chirnside, CEO & Co-Founder of Xago - All things FinTech, how to choose your investor, & analyzing your business to start making a profitSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Mark Chirnside, CEO & Co-Founder of Xago. Xago harnesses the power of mobile, retail networks and blockchain technology in playing a crucial role to transform the payment industry, particularly in Africa. Mark discusses all things FinTech, how to choose your investor, and analyzing your business to start making a profit.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Mark Chirnside's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markchirnside/Xago's...2021-06-0320 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechRichard Leftley, Executive Vice President at Micro Insurance Company - All things FinTech, what comes with $25 million in funding from the Gates foundation, & going digital too earlySend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Richard Leftley, Executive Vice President at Micro Insurance Company. Micro Insurance Company was formed by the merger of STP Group and MicroEnsure and provides an end-to-end solution to the needs of those that are unserved with the safety net that insurance provides.Richard discusses all things FinTech, what comes with $25 million in funding from the Gates foundation, and going digital too early.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/2021-05-2829 min
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Talking Success | The Home of FintechWayne Zwiers, Founder of Basalt Technology - All things FinTech, important attributes to look for in your leadership team, & the difference between the traditional model and the new model of VCs in AfricaSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Wayne Zwiers, founder of Basalt Technology. Basalt is a global Fintech studio focusing on designing and developing digital banking and insurance solutions for the future.Wayne discusses all things FinTech, important attributes to look for in your leadership team, and the difference between the traditional model and the new model of VCs in Africa.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Wayne Zwiers's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2021-05-2119 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechBuhle Goslar, Africa CEO of JUMO - All things FinTech, the reason we're not seeing the full benefits of financial inclusion in South Africa & moving away from pay secrecy.Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Buhle Goslar, Africa CEO of JUMO. JUMO is a financial technology company that partners with banks, MNOs and other e-commerce players to deliver progressive financial choices to customers in emerging markets across Africa and Asia.Buhle discusses all things FinTech, the reason we're not seeing the full benefits of financial inclusion in South Africa & moving away from pay secrecy.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Buhle Goslar's...2021-04-2326 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechMegan Harrison, Executive Head of Transactional Banking at MomentumMetropolitan - All things FinTech, her experience in positions where women have been underserved & building momentum...quite literallySend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Megan Harrison, Executive Head of Transactional Banking at MomentumMetropolitan. MomentumMetropolitan are specialists in long and short-term insurance, asset management, savings, investments, healthcare administration, health risk management, employee benefits and rewards programmes. Megan discusses all things FinTech, her experience in positions where women have been underserved & building momentum...quite literallyTalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Megan Harrison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganharrison1/MomentumMetropolitan's...2021-04-0926 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechSimon Ellis, Co-Founder & CEO of SmartWage - All things FinTech, why start-ups pretend to automate, & altering the problem you're solvingSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Simon Ellis, Co-Founder & CEO of SmartWage. SmartWage is an African technology company that enables employers to offer their employees access to earned wages.Simon discusses all things FinTech, why start-ups pretend to automate and altering the problem you're solving. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Simon Ellis's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-ellis-2aa14a8b/SmartWage's Website: https://smartwage.co.za/...2021-03-2621 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechIdan Jaan, Co-Founder & CEO of Fundrr - All things FinTech, how to get on the front page of a google search at no cost, & free tools your start-up needsSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Idan Jaan, Co-Founder and CEO of Fundrr. Fundrr is a fintech start-up aiming at providing cheap, quick and efficient unsecured term loans to SMEs in South Africa.Idan discusses all things FinTech, how to get on the front page of a google search at no cost, and free tools your start-up needs. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Idan Jaan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idan-jaan-958...2021-03-1127 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechAngela Yore, Founder and MD of SkyParlour - All things FinTech, PR strategies for start-ups vs scale-ups, and how to position your business for investorsSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Angela Yore, founder and MD of SkyParlour. SkyParlour is a full-service communications agency for Fintechs. Angela discusses all things FinTech, different PR strategies for start-ups and scale-ups, and how to position your business for investors. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Angela Yore's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-yore-skyparlour/SkyParlour's Website: https://skyparlour.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2021-03-0425 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechAlicia Levine, COO of Chipper Cash - All things FinTech, how to create your dream job, & our thoughts on OKRs as a goal-setting toolSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Alicia Levine, COO of Chipper Cash. Chipper Cash is a venture-capital-backed Financial technology company that builds software to enable free and instant peer-to-peer cross-border payments in Africa and Europe, as well as solutions for businesses and merchants to process online and in-store payments.Alicia discusses all things FinTech, tips on creating your dream job, and her thoughts on OKRs as a goal-setting tool. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/2021-02-1926 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechDarren Franks, Founder & CEO of TalentintheCloud - All things FinTech, Gender Diversity, & how to obtain inbound leadsSend us a textThis is a very special episode as we sit down with our very own Founder and CEO of TalentintheCloud, Darren Franks. TalentintheCloud offers specialist executive search services across the FinTech sector. We help business leaders hire senior and middle management experts across the entire FinTech spectrum. Darren discusses all things FinTech, the importance of gender diversity in the Fintech space, and how to increase inbound leads. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Darren Franks...2021-02-0527 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechNadia Costanzo, Head of Banking and Expansion (MEA & LatAm) at TransferWise - All things FinTech, Expanding into new markets, & Mission ZeroSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Nadia Costanzo, Head of banking and expansion at TransferWise. Transferwise is built by and for people who live global lives and make sending money abroad up to 8 times cheaper than the bank.Nadia discusses all things FinTech, expanding into new markets, and how TransferWise is working to mission zero. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Nadia Costanzo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-costanzo/ TransferWise' W...2021-01-2724 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechKoen Vanpraet, Group CEO of PXP Financial – All things FinTech, tips on selling technology, & merging businessesIn this episode, we sit down with Koen Vanpraet, Group CEO of PXP Financial. PXP Financial aims to stay ahead of the game through innovation, new technologies and solutions to create a first-class payment experience for their customers. Koen discusses all things FinTech, tips on selling technology, and the challenge with merging two businesses. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Koen Vanpraet's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koenpvanpraet/PXP Financial's Website: https://www.pxpfinancial.com/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...2020-12-1826 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechAnnette Evans, Head of People at GPS - All things FinTech, hiring the top software developers, & her experience as the first black female at GPSSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Annette Evans, Head of People at GPS. Global Processing Services (GPS) is the trusted and proven go-to payments processing partner for today’s leading challenger brands. Annette discusses all things FinTech, how to hire the top software developers, and dives into her experience as the first black female at GPS. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Annette Evan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annetteankrah/GPS's Website: https://www.globalprocessing.com/2020-12-1130 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechTom Higgins, CEO & Founder of Gold-i - All things FinTech, how to get through ups and downs in the market, & how to validate a good business ideaSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Tom Higgins, CEO and founder of Gold-i. Gold-i has transformed the global retail FX trading market by providing retail brokers with the same execution and risk management tools as institutional brokers at a fraction of the cost. Tom discusses all things FinTech, how to get through ups and downs in the market, and how to validate a good business idea.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Tom Higgin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2020-11-2726 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechMike Scott, CEO & Co-founder of NONA - All things FinTech, delegating as a remote CEO, & how to improve your daily routineSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Mike Scott, CEO & Co-founder of NONA. NONA helps funded businesses accelerate their software projects. Mike discusses all things FinTech, delegating as a remote CEO, and how to improve your daily routine. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Mike Scott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/NONA's Website: https://nona.digital/#Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/ 2020-11-1136 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechPaul Kent, CEO & Co-founder of Adumo - All things FinTech, Insourcing vs Outsourcing, & growing market share and diversifying through acquisitionsSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Paul Kent, CEO and co-founder of Adumo. Adumo is a Fintech with a vision to create an open and fair payment industry that drives economic inclusion and economic growth. Paul discusses all things FinTech, insourcing vs outsourcing, and growing market share and diversifying through acquisitions.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Paul Kent's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkentsa/Sureswipe's Website: https://www.sureswipe.co.za/Stacey Japhta's...2020-10-3019 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechFiona Roach Canning, Co-founder, Chief Product & Marketing Officer of Pollinate - All things FinTech, diversifying your talent pool, & work/life balanceSend us a textOn this episode, we sit down with Fiona Roach Canning, Co-founder, Chief Product & Marketing Officer of Pollinate. Pollinate is a software business, focused on reinventing merchant acquiring for banks around the world. Fiona discusses all things FinTech, how Pollinate is diversifying their talent pool, & finding that work/life balance during these new times. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Fiona Roach Canning's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionacanning/Pollinate's Website: https://www.pollinate.co.uk/S...2020-10-2229 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechMandy Hickson, Motivational Speaker, author, & one of the first female fighter pilots - How to improve communication with teams & tips on becoming a motivational speakerSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Mandy Hickson, Motivational Speaker, author of An Officer, Not a Gentleman, and one of the first female fighter pilots. Mandy shares stories about her journey as a fighter pilot, how to improve communication within teams, and advice on how to become a motivational speaker. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Mandy Hickson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandyhickson/Buy Mandy's book, A...2020-10-0828 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechGregory Malgras, Head of Western Europe at MANGOPAY.com - All things FinTech, globalizing a local product, & calculating riskSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Gregory Malgras, Head of Western Europe at MANGOPAY.com. MANGOPAY.com is an end-to-end payment solution for Marketplaces, Crowdfunding, and Fintech platforms. Gregory discusses all things FinTech, how to globalize a local product, and how to calculate the risk before accepting a job offer. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Gregory Malgras' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-malgras/MANGOPAY.com's Website: https://www.mangopay.comStacey Japhta's LinkedIn: h...2020-10-0227 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechDaniel Döderlein, CEO & Founder of Auka - All things FinTech, launching a product directly to the market, & the steps to finding the right talentSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Daniel Döderlein, CEO & Founder of Auka. Auka developed the first mobile payment platform in the Nordics (mCASH) and launched the first mobile payment solution in Norway. Daniel discusses all things FinTech, his experience with launching a product directly to the market, and the steps to finding the right talent. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Daniel Döderlein's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doderlein/Auka's Website: https://auka.io/2020-09-2228 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechJoakim Sjöblom, CEO & Founder of Minna Technologies - All things FinTech, how to get your ideas in front of banks, & tips on working with the banking industrySend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Joakim Sjöblom, CEO & Founder of Minna Technologies. Minna Technologies is an innovation partner to retail banks a mission to bring power to the modern consumer. Joakim discusses all things FinTech, how to get your ideas in front of banks, and tips on working with the banking industry. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Joakim Sjöblom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoblomjoakim/Minna Technologies' Website: https://minnatechnologies.com/S...2020-08-2115 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechHamish Houston, MD Southern Africa of Network International - All things FinTech, tips on interviewing, & what it takes to be successful in salesSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Hamish Houston, MD Southern Africa of Network International. For over 20 years, Network International has delivered innovative solutions that drive revenue and profitability for their customers. They provide a robust suite of payment products and services that are on the cutting edge of technology development. Hamish discusses all things FinTech, tips on interviewing, and what it takes to be successful in sales. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Hamish Houston's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...2020-08-1227 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechYamandou Alexander, CEO & Founder of Makeba - All things FinTech, how to expand your business and product into Africa, & the informal market going digitalSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Yamandou Alexander, CEO & Founder of Makeba. Makeba goes beyond moving money forward for their customers and offers them innovative products that solve their most acute pain points. Yamandou discusses all things FinTech, dives into how to expand your business and product into Africa, & how to get the informal market to go digital.TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/Yamandou Alexander's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamandou/Makeba's Website: https://makeba.money/us-eng/index.htmlStacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https...2020-07-1327 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechLeanne Bonner-Cooke, CEO & Founder of e-Bate Limited - All things FinTech, how to get investors, and tips for digitizing your businessSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Leanne Bonner-Cooke, CEO & Founder of e-Bate Limited. e-Bate is an affordable SaaS solution for decision-makers who need to implement and gain control of Rebate Management quickly, improving margins and reducing risk, through data insights. Leanne discusses all things FinTech, how to get investors, and tips for digitizing your business. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/Leanne Bonner-Cooke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannecooke/e-Bate's Website: https://www.e-bate.io/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...2020-07-1024 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechAngy Watson, Chief Strategy Officer of Tutuka - All things FinTech, the advice CEOs & young professionals seek from a certified coach, & how to leverage previous experiencesSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Angy Watson, Chief Strategy Officer of Tutuka. Tutuka simplifies the complicated world of card processing with APU technology that allows millions of Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay transactions to be processed around the world. Angy discusses all things FinTech, shares the advice CEOs & young professionals both seek from a certified coach and gives tips on how to leverage previous experiences. Angy Watson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angy-watson-banks-7999b940/Tutuka's Website: https://www.tutuka.com/TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/2020-07-0226 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechLee Ann Lancaster, Chief Growth Officer at Mama Money - All things FinTech, how to scale your business, & how to navigate the world when the cards are not stacked in your favorSend us a textIn this episode, we chat with Lee An Lancaster, Chief Growth Officer at Mama Money. Mama Money provides an easy, safe, and low-cost way for foreign nationals to send money home to support their families. Lee Ann dives into all things FinTech, how to scale your business, and how to navigate the world when the cards are not stacked in your favor. Lee Ann Lancaster's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeannlancaster1/Mama Money's Website: https://www.mamamoney.co.za/TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/S...2020-06-2627 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechBusi Mavunga, Founder and Inclusion strategist at Inclusiion Fusion - All things FinTech, what businesses look for when choosing FinTech products, and leaving corporateSend us a textIn this episode, we chat with Busi Mavunga, Founder and Inclusion strategist at Inclusiion Fusion, and EnTEApreneur of loveTEAtime. Inclusiion Fusion drives digital, financial, gender, cultural, and racial inclusion through different initiatives across Africa. We chat about all things FinTech, what businesses look for when choosing FinTech products, and what gave her the courage to leave corporate to give her side hustle everything it deserved. Busi Mavunga's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/busisiwemavunga/Inclusiion Fusion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inclusiion.co.za/loveTEAtime Instagram: https://w...2020-06-1823 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechJason Sive, Founder & CEO of Mobicred - All things FinTech, right time to launch a product, and getting to know your customersSend us a textIn this episode, we chat with Jason Sive, CEO & Founder of Mobicred. The Mobicred platform is integrated into eCommerce sites, providing customers with a real-time secure facility to use across 2000 online stores in South Africa. Jason goes into all things FinTech, knowing the right time to launch a product and the importance of getting to know your customers. Mobicred's website: https://mobicred.co.za/TalentintheCloud's website: https://talentinthecloud.io/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/2020-06-0416 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechDaniel Isaacs, CFO of Comcorp - All things FinTech, getting a promotion, and financial planning for businessesSend us a textIn this episode, we chat with Daniel Isaacs, CFO of Comcorp. Comcorp is a proprietary software company that has serviced the South African financial services industry since 1994. Their focus is on digital onboarding, system integration, and operating industry platforms. Daniel goes into all things FinTech, talks about how to get that promotion and gives tips on financial planning for businesses.Daniel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-isaacs-a32800113/Comcorp's Website: http://www.comcorp.co.za/TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www...2020-05-2821 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechBrett Dyason, Co Founder & CEO of Hepstar - All things FinTech, scaling a business, and tips working with remote teamsSend us a textIn this episode, we chat with Brett Dyason, Co-Founder & CEO of Hepstar. Hepstar provides global supply and merchandising for travel ancillaries (travel accommodation insurance, cancellation waivers, global Wi-Fi, eSIM, and other similar products) to OTA’s, TravelTech companies, and airlines through their B2B based API technology. Hepstar focuses on helping their partners increase their ancillary revenues per booking. They are a global tech company that works with a range of global travel distributors like CarTrawler, Travix, AeroCRS, Gulf Air, turna.com, and Travelstart Group.Brett goes into all things FinTech, ta...2020-05-2233 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechViola Llewellyn, President & Co-Founder of Ovamba Solutions - All things FinTech, disaster planning & advice for women leadersSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Viola Llewellyn, President & Co-Founder of Ovamba Solutions. Ovamba is an award-winning African “TradeTech” company that creates culturally attuned technologies for Banks and Central Banks so that they can serve emerging market SMEs with innovative Sharia compliant trade finance products. Viola discusses all things FinTech, how she helps African businesses with disaster planning, and dives into her passion for women leaders. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Viola Llewellyn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vallewellyn/O...2020-05-1429 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechHannalie Marsh, MD of Wirecard Solutions - All things FinTech, markets adopting cardless payments & how to climb the corporate ladderSend us a textOn this episode, we sit down with Hannalie Marsh, MD for Wirecard Solutions South Africa, looking after the Sub-Saharan African region. Hannalie discusses all things FinTech, how each market adopts to new technologies differently, and how to climb the corporate ladder.TalentintheCloud’s Webiste: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Hannalie Marsh’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannalie-marsh-3b31385/Wirecard’s Webiste: htt...2020-05-0328 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechSwati Safeda, CDO of Nimble Group - All things FinTech, changing career paths, and importance of mentorsSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Swati Safeda, Chief Digital Officer at Nimble Group. Nimble Group provides Advisory, Outsourcing, and Asset Management services and capabilities into the Consumer, Corporate and Property markets in Southern Africa. In this episode, we discuss all things FinTech, changing career paths, and the importance of mentors. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Swati Safeda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swatimooruth/Nimble Group's Website: http://nimblegroup.co.za/Stacey Japhta's L...2020-04-2928 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechHow to increase transaction volumes & retain your merchants in a downturn workshop - with Darren Franks, Andreas Demleitner & Simon HardieSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Darren Franks, CEO & Founder of TalentintheCloud, Andreas Demleitner, Co-Founder of Peach Payments & Simon Hardie, CEO & Founder of Findexable. Today we have a recording of our 1st of 6 series workshop - How to increase transaction volumes & retain your merchants in a downturn.Link to all Media (including the video recording of webinars): https://talentinthecloud.io/about-our-company/media/ Andreas Demleitner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasdemleitner/ Simon Hardie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-hardie-6b048a3/Darren Franks' Li...2020-04-221h 31
Talking Success | The Home of FintechAnino Emuwa, Founder of Avandis Consulting - All things FinTech, Women Empowerment, and overcoming downturnsSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Dr Anino Emuwa, Founder of Avandis Consulting. Avandis Consulting is a France based company with an office in Lagos working with entrepreneurs and business leaders to provide wide-ranging individualized solutions for complex strategy and financing needs. In this episode, we discuss all things FinTech, women empowerment and overcoming downturns. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Anino Emuwa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anino-emuwa/Avandis COnsulting Website: http://a...2020-04-1631 min
Talking Success | The Home of FintechKevin Mutiso, Founder of Alternative Circle - All things FinTech, Entrepreneurial advice, African Founders, Zero Sum GameSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Kevin Mutiso, Founder of Alternative Circle. Alternative Circle is a Kenyan based company that is a channel for financial institutions to provide digital financial services to micro-entrepreneurs through the SHIKA app. Kevin discusses all things FinTech, gives entrepreneurial advice, thoughts on African founders and the Zero-Sum Game. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Kevin Mutiso's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmutiso/Alternative Circle Website: http://www.alternativecircle.c...2020-04-1229 min