Fintech Newscast

What if you could build a living digital twin of your organization?

We had a great conversation with InsightTwin CEO Michael Schank about combining AI, enterprise operations, and smart technology to create better organizations—and make strategic decisions with more clarity. He is the author of Digital Transformation Success: Achieving Alignment and Delivering Results with the Process Inventory Framework.

We also dive into BNPL and why rapid growth doesn’t always mean a healthy market.

https://insighttwin.com

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What if equity worked like the internet? Automated. Programmable. Onchain.

Joris Delanoue, CEO of Fairmint, is rethinking how companies issue, manage, and automate equity from the ground up. We unpack the realities of building fintech in a highly regulated environment — and what it takes to replace outdated infrastructure with something built for the future.

https://www.fairmint.com

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A lot is happening across fintech and private markets. Prath Reddy, CEO of Percent, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of private investing, where fintech is headed, and the latest news around Stripe. Lots of interesting perspectives in this one

https://percent.com

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This week on the Fintech Newscast we sit down with Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov for an inside look at the latest developments in DeFi. From improving efficiency and reducing costs to rethinking decentralized governance, it’s an insightful conversation about the future of on-chain finance

https://www.curve.finance/dex/ethereum/swap

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How do you trade without ever losing money?

This week, Perpetuals Group CEO Patrick Gruhn, LL.M., MBA joins us to discuss UpsideOnly, a platform where users make market predictions while the company takes the trading risk. We also discuss how lessons from FTX helped shape a different approach to retail trading and prediction markets

https://www.perpetuals.com

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Will your next loan be underwritten by an AI agent?

EnFi CEO Joshua Summers and CTO Scott Weller explain how AI agents are transforming lending, what regulators expect, and why this could be the biggest operational shift banks have seen in years

Plus, X Money edges closer to reality.

https://www.enfi.ai

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Why this fintech has bet it all on the small business market. Dave Gilbert, CEO of FairSquare joins us to talk about building a fintech, helping SMBs access capital, and why the future of lending is changing. Plus we explore why prediction markets are gaining traction across fintech and banking

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Who should control your financial data—you or your bank?

Steve Boms, Executive Director at FDATA, joins us to break down open finance, Section 1033, and the future of consumer data access. A timely discussion for fintech leaders, innovators, and investors. Plus we discuss whether agentic AI is ready to take over your portfolio and spending

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Can great culture be a competitive advantage? Rob Calvert, founder of Second Son Consulting, shares why strong company culture remains essential and the keys to keeping your operations efficient and secure. Plus Pope Leo XIV provides tech support on the impact of AI on jobs and society this week on the Fintech Newscast

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How do companies handle bad news the right way? And when should a challenge become a pivot? We had a great conversation with Alina Sysoeva of Drofa Comms on PR, strategy, and smart communication. Plus the new Women Leading The Way podcast and community for female industry professionals and decision-makers

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https://womenlead.co.uk

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What does the CLARITY Act really mean for fintech and crypto? And can tokenization actually help solve real-world problems like affordable housing?
This week, Maja Vujinovic of FG Nexus joins us for a fascinating conversation on blockchain, digital assets, and the future of tokenization—with insights from a true tech pioneer and early adopter

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What’s really driving fintech right now?
We sit down with Aidan Corbett, CEO of Wayflyer, on how data-driven underwriting and market shifts are creating new opportunities (and challenges) in SMB lending as well as globally expanding your business early
Plus— The latest on fintech M&A, stablecoin trends, and Adyen’s first major acquisition this week on the Fintech Newscast

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AI is coming for your bank account… but should it?
This week, Steve and John break down Agentic Finance, Anthropic’s new banking tools, and the real risks behind AI in finance. Plus—higher interest rates are reshaping fintech fast
Raising money will get harder. Bank charters? Back in style.

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The fintech landscape continues to shift at a rapid pace. We dive into the latest developments—from “Trump accounts” and Revolut’s U.S. push to the rising threat of cybercrime in financial services.
What does it all mean for the future of financial services—and who stands to benefit (or lose)?

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What is a non-custodial DeFi app—and how does it compete with neobanks? Keeping up on the latest in saving and investing with Vikram Arun the CEO and co-founder of Superform this week on the Fintech Newscast!

https://www.superform.xyz

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Running a global fintech isn’t easy—so how do you do it right? John Mitchell the CEO of Episdoe Six joins us to talk embedded payments, the role of stablecoins, and the Austin tech scene this week on the Fintech Newscast!

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How can I invest in the next Monet? Guiding us through the world of art investments is Clear Art Reserve founder Clare Baukham. Why you don’t need to be an art expert and how the returns can be surprisingly strong this week on the Fintech Newscast

https://www.clear-art-reserve.com

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Are you a value investor and what does that even mean these days? How do you turn complex analytics into clear investment signals? Join us for a great conversation with George Kailas, the CEO and Co-Founder of Prospero.ai on his experience and investment solutions this week on the Fintech Newscast

https://www.prospero.ai

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Why are alternative lenders gaining ground on big banks? Big thanks to Avanza Capital Holdings CEO & Founder Frank Scarso for joining the Fintech Newscast to share perspectives on scaling a fintech, keeping great people, and the rise of alternative lenders. His new book The Hard Way Home is available now on Amazon

The Hard Way Home on Amazon

https://avanza.nyc/

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