Fintech Newscast

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

https://secondsonconsulting.com

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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

https://www.drofa-ra.com

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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

https://wayflyer.com

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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!

https://episodesix.com

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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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Very smart take on blockchain applications and technology investments from our guest Fifth Era Partners CEO Matthew Le Merle. Why the current payment system needs an update and the challenges of getting to the next step this week on the Fintech Newscast

https://www.fifthera.com

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Thanks so much to Bluevine Chief Product Officer Herman Man for joining us with some sharp fintech insights. The latest on the SMB market, the limits of traditional banks and we learn about AIO this week on the Fintech Newscast

https://www.bluevine.com

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Thanks so much to Nnamdi Okike, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at 645 Ventures for joining us on the Fintech Newscast. Listen in for insights on the AI bubble, how fintech founders should raise capital and a lot more this week

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Thanks so much to Beyond Identity co-founder and CEO Jasson Casey for joining us on a fascinating dive into device bound credentials, eliminating risk vectors and next-generation authentication. Balancing a great user experience with digital security this week on the Fintech Newscast!

https://www.beyondidentity.com

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Really great conversation with Pismo co-founder and CTO Daniela Binatti on growing a successful fintech from Brazil and managing employees around the world. Working with giants like Citi to building a core banking and payments platform this week on the Fintech Newscast!

https://www.pismo.io

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Fantastic episode with Adyen VP of Product, Carlo Bruno on building a global platform and launching a new payments product. Great dive on training AI for payments and delivering smarter, faster client experiences this week on the Fintech Newscast

https://www.adyen.com

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New episode! Excited to have Dean Lyulkin, Co-CEO of Cardiff who gives us insights on marketing a fintech and what’s holding back SMB lending. Also some interesting takes on the economy and the uses of AI this week on the Fintech Newscast

https://cardiff.co

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Excited to welcome GLAS Founder and CEO Mia Drennan on the state of debt in the markets, the need for high quality debt administration and the challenges for women entrepreneurs. Very insightful discussion on growing a fintech and disrupting expectations this week on the Fintech Newscast!

GLAS | The global debt administration and trustee services provider

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Big thanks to Ricky Michel Presbot of Ualett for joining us! From spotting a market gap to building a fintech powerhouse with over 300,000 gig workers served, Ricky shares how bold ideas turn into thriving businesses. Tune in to this week’s Fintech Newscast!

www.ualett.com

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