Tag: VC

Ep 95 – Principal at Bling Capital, Charles Yu

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Principal at Bling Capital Charles Yu talks about his latest investments, trends in fintech and the effects of the pandemic

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Episode 94-Lemonade, Wirecard and Quantum Computers

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How Wirecard Went From Tech Star to Bankrupt https://www.wsj.com/articles/wirecard-bankruptcy-scandal-missing-$2billion-11593703379

TransferWise to offer investment products but has ‘no plans’ to become a bank https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/30/dont-bank-on-it/

Honeywell claims it has built the most powerful quantum computer ever https://www.newscientist.com/article/2246940-honeywell-claims-it-has-built-the-most-powerful-quantum-computer-ever/

Lemonade logs best U.S. IPO debut of 2020 with more than 140% gain https://www.marketwatch.com/story/lemonade-logs-best-ipo-debut-of-2020-with-more-than-140-gain-2020-07-02

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Ep 88- Metechi CEO Zohar Goshen

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https://metechi.com

Metechi is a Syndication Marketplace providing lenders instant access to CRE, NPLs and C&I loans originated by banks and institutional investors.

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Ep 87- The Halvening, Q1 2020 Fintech Report & more!

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https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-halving-explainer

https://www.cbinsights.com/research/report/fintech-trends-q1-2020/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertanzalone/2020/05/19/facebook-adds-firepower-to-its-leadership-libra-pushes-for-a-future-where-they-could-change-retail-payments/#954c5362665f

https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/12/21256407/telegram-cryptocurrency-shutdown-sec-gram

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Ep 83- Leigh Phillips, President of SaverLife

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Interview with Leigh Phillips the President and CEO of SaverLife, a nonprofit with a mission is to create prosperity for working families by helping them save and invest in their futures.

Contact, donate or more info at saverlife.org and info@saverlife.org

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Ep 82-Interview With The Founders Of RefiRx

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Interview with RefiRx founders Jinwei Zhang and Venky Kandaswamy. RefiRx is an online mortgage marketplace.

RefiRx.com

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Ep 81 – The Coronavirus and Fintech

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Plaid enables access to SME payroll to process emergency loan applications

Starling Bank to issue spare debit card for trusted shoppers

Monzo to shutter Las Vegas customer support office, 165 employees being let go

New Data Show Even Necessities Aren’t Immune to Covid-19’s Impact on Card Spending

SoFi to acquire payment software company Galileo for $1.2 billion

Jack Dorsey creates $1B COVID-19 relief fund using Square equity

Fintech Apps Offer Financial First Aid For Hardest-Hit Consumers

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Ep 80 – Cybersecurity in the Age of Coronavirus-Mark Gazit CEO of ThetaRay

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Cybersecurity in the Age of Coronavirus an interview with Mark Gazit CEO of ThetaRay

Mark Gazit is one of Israel’s top cyber security experts, with a long-standing reputation dating back to his military service.  He is a prominent executive and founder of several successful start-ups. Before joining ThetaRay, he served as Managing Director of Nice Cyber Intelligence Solutions, providing his expertise to homeland security and classified sectors. For many years, he served as a trusted advisor to homeland security entities and enterprises all around the world.

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Ep 79-Paul Birkett Founder & CEO of Automation Finance

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Automation Finance

We interview the CEO and Founder of Automation Finance which is an investment platform allowing anyone to invest in distressed residential mortgages whose lenders were unable or unwilling work with them. Their goal is to find a new lower payment that every borrower can afford and provide attractive fund returns.


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