Talking Success: Connecting the Global FinTech Community: Recent Episodes
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Talking Success: Connecting the Global FinTech Community is a podcast by TalentintheCloud, an Executive Search Firm specializing in FinTech talent. It’s hosted by Stacey Japhta and features the top CEO’s, Founders, Investors and Leaders in the FinTech industry where they dive into the highs and lows in their career, failed ventures, and latest trends. This podcast was created to inspire, teach and bring the FinTech community together. If you’re an industry fanatic or even a newbie to this whole FinTech thing, this podcast was made for you!
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Talent, culture, and the future of work take centre stage in this episode of Talking Success, recorded with Absa Group at the heart of Africa’s fintech ecosystem. Host Darren Franks sits down with KG Bako, Managing Executive for Talent Management & Transitions in Absa’s Human Capital leadership team, to explore how a leading Pan-African bank is innovating in talent management, AI readiness, and culture transformation to thrive in a rapidly evolving market.
They unpack the ‘skills of the future’ – from AI fluency, data, cyber and digital capabilities to critical thinking, empathy, and collaboration and why skills have become the new currency for financial services across Africa.
The conversation highlights Absa’s DEI+B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) agenda, flexible work models, and how ‘come as you are’ and a sense of belonging are embedded in Absa’s employee value proposition.
You’ll also hear how banks and fintech’s are collaborating to build Africa’s talent pipeline, and why partnerships across industries and governments are essential to future-proof the continent’s workforce. If you’re a fintech founder, HR leader, banker or parent thinking about where the next generation should focus, this episode offers practical insights into where work, skills and opportunity are heading in African financial services.
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In this episode of Talking Success (Part 2), Darren Franks sat down with Kevin Odudoh, Ati Ngubevana and Peter Malebye from Vodacom Business. They tell us how they are approaching AI with a clear business lens, drawing on capabilities proven inside the Group and now offered to enterprise clients. The focus is practical: financial inclusion, fraud reduction, compliance and measurable ROI.
AI is on every executive agenda. The tough bit is not the technology itself. It is proving that the investment will lift revenue, protect margins and strengthen trust. Below is a distillation of the first half of that conversation, shaped for founders, product leaders and risk executives across African financial services. If you want AI to do more than generate demos, this is for you.
Kevin Odudoh's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-odudoh/
Ati Ngubevana's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/atenkosi-ngubevana-mba-pgdip-bcom-b38b9615/
Peter Malebye's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-malebye-8275a610/
Vodacom Business' Website https://www.vodacombusiness.co.za/
Darren Franks' LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In this episode of Talking Success, Darren Franks sat down with Kevin Odudoh, Ati Ngubevana and Peter Malebye from Vodacom Business. They tell us how they are approaching AI with a clear business lens, drawing on capabilities proven inside the Group and now offered to enterprise clients. The focus is practical: financial inclusion, fraud reduction, compliance and measurable ROI.
AI is on every executive agenda. The tough bit is not the technology itself. It is proving that the investment will lift revenue, protect margins and strengthen trust. Below is a distillation of the first half of that conversation, shaped for founders, product leaders and risk executives across African financial services. If you want AI to do more than generate demos, this is for you.
Kevin Odudoh's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-odudoh/
Ati Ngubevana's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/atenkosi-ngubevana-mba-pgdip-bcom-b38b9615/
Peter Malebye's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-malebye-8275a610/
Vodacom Business' Website https://www.vodacombusiness.co.za/
Darren Franks' LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In this episode of Talking Success, Darren Franks sat down with Pauline Molloyi – Chief Product and Information Officer at OM Bank, for Part 2, to dig into cash realities, branch roles in a digital bank, what trust really means for customers, how onboarding can be both secure and simple, and how to keep innovating inside South Africa’s rigorous regulatory environment.
Pauline Molloyi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauline-molloyi-7b76891/
OM Bank's Website: https://www.oldmutual.co.za/bank
Darren Franks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In this episode(Part 2), Darren Franks sat down with Kevin Odudoh from Vodacom Business and Tapfuma Mvere from XLink to dig into a reality every African FinTech leader knows well: you have to build for a moving target without breaking customer experience.
Kevin Odudoh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-odudoh/
Tapfuma Mvere's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tapfumamvere
Vodacom Business's Website: https://www.vodacombusiness.co.za/
Xlink's Website: https://www.xlink.co.za/
Zadara's Website: https://www.zadara.com/
Darren Franks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In this episode (Part 1), Darren chats with Kevin Odudoh from Vodacom Business and Tapfuma Mvere from XLink to discuss how their collaboration is shaping Africa’s payments ecosystem.
Beyond sponsorships and partnerships, Vodacom’s involvement reflects a deeper commitment to help fintechs, financial institutions, and businesses build scalable, compliant, and trusted systems that move Africa closer to its digital future.
Kevin Odudoh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-odudoh/
Tapfuma Mvere's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tapfumamvere
Vodacom Business's Website: https://www.vodacombusiness.co.za/
Xlink's Website: https://www.xlink.co.za/
Zadara's Website: https://www.zadara.com/
Darren Franks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In this episode, of Talking Success, Darren Franks sat down with Pauline Molloyi - Chief Product and Information Officer at OM Bank, to unpack what it looks like behind the scenes of their journey (Part 1)
Pauline Molloyi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauline-molloyi-7b76891/
OM Bank's Website: https://www.oldmutual.co.za/bank
Darren Franks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In this episode of Talking Success, The Best Fintech Podcast, Darren Franks sat down with Jim Marous- global banking influencer, co-publisher of The Financial Brand, host of Banking Transformed, and one of the most respected voices in digital banking.
For decades, traditional banking has relied on physical presence - branches, tellers, and personal relationships. Yet as digital adoption accelerates and neobanks disrupt legacy systems, the conversation has shifted. What role will branches play in a future where onboarding takes less than ten minutes on a smartphone? And can banks deliver genuine human connection without a physical footprint?
Jim Marous's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmarous/
The Financial Brand's Website: https://thefinancialbrand.com/news/author/jimmarous
Darren Franks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In this episode, "Building Trust in the Township Economy with Koola Capital", of Talking Success, The Best Fintech Podcast, Darren Franks sat down with Katie Dodge, Co-Founder of Koola Capital, to talk about breaking barriers in SME financing.
The informal economy, often called the township economy, is the backbone of South Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit. Despite its size and vibrancy, this market has long been underserved by traditional financial institutions. While banks readily offer vehicle finance and personal loans, access to productive business capital remains scarce.
Theo Kitshoff's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-dodge-b4b369122/
Koola Capital's Website: https://koolacapital.co.za/
Darren Franks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In this episode, Darren Franks sat down with Theo Kitshoff, CEO of Sticcit, to unpack how to fix school payments and teaching money habits that actually matter..
Highlights:
Why school payments matter more than you think
Why this matters now in South Africa
The KPI shift schools and vendors need to make
Theo Kitshoff's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theo-kitshoff-b0b63b35/
Sticcit's Website: https://sticitt.co.za/
Darren Franks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In this episode, Darren Franks sat down with Jonathan Katende, CEO of Lipa World, to unpack how stablecoins are reshaping remittances, commerce, and financial access across Africa and beyond.
Highlights:
The Big Problem: Remittances and Off-Ramping
Navigating Regulation: The Elephant in the Room
Africa’s Leapfrog Moment: Lessons from Mobile Adoption
Highlights:
Jonathan Katende's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankatende/
Lipaworld's Website: https://www.lipaworld.com/
Darren Franks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In this episode, we chat with Rinse Jacobs, Co-Founder and CEO, of Zazu, a new SME-focused FinTech platform launching in South Africa. We explore why Zazu chose South Africa as its starting point, what sets it apart from traditional banks and other neobanks and how it plans to simplify business banking for SMEs.
Highlights:
Customer experience - No more queueing for hours
Breaking down bundling and unbundling
Building trust in a risk-averse market
Rinse Jacobs' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rinsejacobs/
Zazu's Website: https://www.get-zazu.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In this episode, Darren chats with Trevor Gosling, Co-Founder and CEO of Lula.
It's Lula's tenth anniversary and when founded, South Africa's SME's had limited financing options, banks dominated the landscape, often leaving these businesses stuck in the lengthy approval process. Lula has become a cornerstone for SME finance, but where to from here?
Highlights:
The Changing SME Landscape
Data, Decisioning and the Future of Credit Models
People, Culture and the Human Element
Trevor Gosling's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-gosling-82375446/
Lula's Website: https://www.lula.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In this episode, we chat with Jonatan Allback, Co-Founder and CEO, of Njia Pay, a Cape Town-based startup. We unpack Njia Pay’s role in the ecosystem, and explore where the future of payments is headed - from stablecoins and PayShap to platform-level orchestration.
This is more than a story about a startup. It’s a lens into how global fintech experience can reshape payments in emerging markets, and why Africa is the next frontier.
Highlights:
- Experimentation and Optimisation: Built for Growth
- A Pan-African Platform with Global Thinking
- Trust at Checkout: Letting Merchants Take Control
Jonatan Allback's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonatan-allback/
NjiaPay's Website: https://www.njiapay.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In 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 Motivator
Angela 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/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In 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 Wins
Nevellan Moodley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nevellan-moodley-ca-sa-32223116/
BDO's Website: https://www.bdo.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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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 FinTech
Harnessing People Analytics to Drive Organisational Health
Hiring and Cultivating Talent vs. ‘Finding’ Talent
This episode is sponsored by Pear Network
Erin Louws's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-louw-3b838bb/
TymeBank's Website: https://www.tymebank.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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The 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 Trust
Deven Moodley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devenmoodley/
Pick n Pay's Website: https://www.pnp.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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Mobile 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 Complexities
Nikolai'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 https://titc.io/
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In 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 Age
Yaacov's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaacovmartin/
Jifiti's Website: https://www.jifiti.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In 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 Stigma
Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-adamson-4249b291/
Eshandi's Website: http://www.eshandi.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In 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 Customisation
Idan 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/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In 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 Journey
The Three Stages of Money Laundering
The Evolution of Money Laundering Techniques
Kenneth Rijock's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-rijock-2b8419a/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
This episode is sponsored by RelyComply.
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In 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 Proof
Mark 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 Website https://titc.io/
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In 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 Impact
Deon Nobrega's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deon-nobrega-59839b35/ Bryan Habana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanhabana/
Paymenow's Website: https://paymenow.live/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In 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 Adaptation
This episode is sponsored by LexisNexis Risk Solutions
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LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lexisnexis-risk-solutions/
Maxim Galash's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximgalash/
Coinchange's Website: https://www.coinchange.io/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In 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/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In 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: https://iidentifii.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In 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://www.iconomi.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
This episode is brought to you by LexisNexis Risk Solutions
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In 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/
LexisNexis Risk Solutions' Website: http://risk.lexisnexis.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In 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
Jason Lane-Sellers' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlanesellers/
LexisNexis Risk Solutions' Website: http://risk.lexisnexis.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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In 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.com/in/vincent-gaudel/
LexisNexis Risk Solutions' Website: http://risk.lexisnexis.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
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In 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 de Wit's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christodigital/
Luno's Website: https://lula.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
This episode is brought to you by LexisNexis Risk Solutions
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In 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 Entrepreneurs
Trevor Gosling's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-gosling-82375446/
Lula's Website: https://lula.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
This episode is brought to you by LexisNexis Risk Solutions
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In 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 Metaverse
Lex 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/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
In 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://titc.io/
This episode is brought to you by LexisNexis Risk Solutions
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In 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 Risk Solutions
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In 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 episode is brought to you by LexisNexis Risk Solutions
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In 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/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
This episode is brought to you by LexisNexis Risk Solutions
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In 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.com/in/pkriaris/
Unzer's Website: https://www.unzer.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
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 Uncertainty
David 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 Solutions
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In 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 Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website https://titc.io/
This episode is sponsored by LexisNexis Risk Solutions
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In 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 environment
Highlights:
💸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/darrenfranks/
titc's Website https://titc.io/
In 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 Gap
Chris Skinner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmskinner/
Chris Skinner's Website: https://thefinanser.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
titc's Website https://titc.io/
Can 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' acceptance
Aeryn Quarmby's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeryn-quarmby/
Xion's Website: https://xion.global/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
titc's Website https://titc.io/
Join 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 future, you might pay for stuff just by smiling! 😄💸
If you're curious about FinTech, want to know how it helps real-life superheroes, and dream about future tech adventures, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready for lots of giggles, fun facts, and maybe some surprises!
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc's Website: https://titc.io/
In this episode, Chipo Mushwana, Executive Emerging Innovation & Payments at Nedbank, reveals Nedbank's journey in innovation and payments as a dynamic exploration of merging technological advancements with real-world challenges, signaling a promising future for the bank in shaping the financial landscape of South Africa
Highlights:
💳 Pioneering WhatsApp Payments in Africa
📲 Unveiling the Super App and Open Banking Initiatives
💫 The Challenges of Open Banking in South Africa
🌍 Balancing Digital Transformation with Real-World Needs
Chipo Mushwana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipomushwana/
Nedbank's Website: http://www.nedbank.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
In this episode, Darren chats with Mohammed Kaka, COO at Al Baraka Bank.
We learn how Islamic banking continues to evolve globally, Mohammed's journey at Al Baraka reflects the industry's dynamic nature.
From its foundational principles to embracing digitalization, Islamic banking navigates the intersection of tradition and innovation, offering ethical financial solutions to a diverse clientele.
Highlights:
💰 Asset-Backed Financing and Benevolent Loans
🎯 Principles of Islamic Banking
💫 Challenges and Opportunities in Cryptocurrency🌍 Global and Local Perspectives on Islamic Banking
Mohammed Kaka's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-kaka-2aa470122/
Al Baraka's Website: http://www.albaraka.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
In this episode, Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply, sheds light on their groundbreaking efforts in the anti-money laundering (AML) compliance space.
The discussion centres on the challenges faced by financial services businesses in streamlining AML processes amid evolving regulations, with a particular focus on greylisting.
Highlights:
🎯 Onboarding Simplified: A Single Integration Point and Automation
📊 Tackling Data Challenges with Machine Learning
💫 Automating and Consolidating AML Compliance📲 Enhancing Flexibility and Customization for Non-Digital Touchpoints
Bradley Elliott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleye/
RelyComply's Website: https://www.relycomply.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Brett King, Best-selling author, futurist, founder and podcast host.
Brett shares his predictions for the future, particularly in the banking and FinTech space, reflecting on past forecasts and their accuracy.
Highlights:
💳 Evolution of Banking: A Journey from Plastic to Mobile
🌍 Global Perspectives: Africa's Unique Fintech Landscape
💫 Banking Sector Response: Challenges and Opportunities
💰 Innovation in Remittances: Crypto as a Utility
Brett King's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettking/
The Futurists Network's Website: http://www.thefuturists.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
This Episode is sponsored by RelyComply. RelyComply is a trusted all-in-one compliance solution that empowers financial services businesses to streamline their AML/CFT processes. Their innovative platform enables customers to mitigate risk in tough regulatory environments, automate compliance processes, and effectively combat financial crime.
In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Anton Gaylard, Co-Founder and Chief Exponential Officer at Crossfin Holdings.
Anton unveils the intricate landscape of the company's investment philosophy, providing a compelling narrative that traverses borders and embraces innovation. From their stronghold in South Africa to ventures in Mauritius, Crossfin's strategic approach unfolds in a conversation that delves into early-stage investments, collaborations with Apis Partners, and the intriguing success story of Troy Gold.
Highlights
Spotlight on Success: Recent Investments and Growth
Early-Stage Passion: Crossfin Ventures Backing Startups
Financial Inclusion and Impact Investing: The Akello Perspective
Navigating Company Overlaps: Managing Potential Conflicts
Anton Gaylard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anton-gaylard-a1529a5/
Crossfin's Website: http://www.crossfin.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Michael Oluwole, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at TAP.
Michael highlights the prevalent cash-based nature of everyday transactions in Africa, focusing on the challenges of achieving financial inclusion in a predominantly cash-dependent society. While banks and fintechs have addressed larger transactions, the majority, constituting 70%, remain cash-based, hindering efforts to establish credit profiles for citizens.
Highlights
🤝Identifying the Right Sector for Transformation
🤓 The Power of Data in Business Enhancement
🎓 Financial Inclusion Beyond Consumers: Empowering Merchants
Michael Oluwole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluwole-michaeltap/
TAP's Website: http://touchandpay.me/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Brett Van Aswegen, CEO of Wonga South Africa.
Brett recounts the turbulent journey of the once-pioneering FinTech giant.
From its innovative roots in the UK to navigating through regulatory storms, this episode unveils the challenges faced, lessons learned, and the transformation of Wonga's business model.
Highlights
🤝Regulatory Shifts and Leadership Change
🤓 Understanding South African Customer Dynamics
🎓 Financial Literacy and Market Education
Brett Van Aswegen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettvanaswegen/
Wonga's Website: http://www.wonga.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Johan Bosini, Partner at Quona Capital.
Highlights
🤝 Supporting SMMEs in emerging markets
🏆 South Africa is noted for its competitive landscape
💰 International capital making its presence felt in African markets
Johan Bosini's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanbosini/
Quona's Website: http://www.quona.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
In 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 South Africa, Darren emphasizes the role of fintech in financial inclusion, literacy, and business scalability. Tune in to gain an 'MBA in Fintech' from the insights shared by industry experts on "Talking Success."
titc is a full-service growth agency for FinTechs. A strategic partner that amplifies your brand's reach to the right customers, secures partnerships that matter, attracts top-tier talent, and impresses investors — all under one roof.
The Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the growth and development of the fintech industry in South Africa.
Titc's Website: https://titc.io/
FINASA's Website: https://www.finasa.org.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
In this episode, Darren Franks chats with Chris Govender, Co-founder and COO of Rentoza.
✔ Subscription model flexibility explained
💳 Creditworthiness without traditional credit checks
🛠 The challenge of asset management and refurbishment
💻 The challenge of managing stock in a fast-evolving tech market
🎯 Market impact and customer adoption
Chris Govender's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-govender-a0354a18a/
Rentoza's Website: https://rentoza.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
In 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 Mall
Imagine 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, and endless possibilities.
In the digital age, super apps have become a ubiquitous presence, redefining how we engage with technology and access a multitude of services. Whether you're looking for entertainment, shopping, communication, or financial solutions, super apps aim to be the go-to destination for all your needs.
Finding the Anchor Use Case
Super apps are not just a random amalgamation of services; they typically start with a core use case that becomes the driving force behind user engagement. This anchor use case acts as the entry point to a broader ecosystem, gradually expanding to offer a diverse array of services.
Competition and Differentiation
The super app landscape is fiercely competitive, with various players vying for dominance in specific niches or demographics. Tech giants such as Google and Apple have also thrown their hats into the ring, recognizing the immense potential of these versatile platforms.
Data Privacy and Ethical Use
In an era where data is often likened to the new oil, safeguarding user information is of paramount importance. Super apps are no exception to this rule. Users expect their data to be handled with the utmost care and responsibility.
The Power of Mobile Network Operators
One intriguing aspect that sets some super apps apart is their association with mobile network operators. These operators, like Vodacom, have a unique advantage—access to an extensive database of customer information. They can harness this wealth of data to provide personalized services and contribute to financial inclusion.
🛒 Super Apps: Your One-Stop Virtual Mall
⚓ Finding the Anchor Use Case
💪 Competition and Differentiation
💼 Data Privacy and Ethical Use
📡 The Power of Mobile Network Operators
Mariam Cassim's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariam-cassim-ca-sa-mba-cum-laude-7ab41724/
Vodacom's Website: http://www.vodacom.co.za/sl/FurtherTogether
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc.io's Website: https://titc.io/
In 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 overall well-being.
Market Sentiments and Confidence:
- Confidence in Central Banks: Dawie discusses how trust in central banks and their leaders can significantly impact economic decisions.
- Lack of Confidence in Government: When people lack faith in their government, they hesitate to invest, hindering economic growth.
- Greed and Fear: Emotions like greed and fear in financial markets play a role in the economy. These emotions can lead to market bubbles and crashes, highlighting the need for economists to analyze and manage such sentiments.
Cryptocurrency and Changing Finance:
- Central Bank Digital Currencies: Dawie discusses the emergence of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their programmable nature. CBDCs could be used for various purposes, including controlling spending and ensuring tax compliance.
- Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The clip explores the concept of DeFi and how it operates outside the control of central banks. It raises questions about whether DeFi will coexist peacefully with traditional financial systems or face regulatory challenges.
Episode Highlights
💹 Economics and Human Nature
💰 Greed and Fear
🎉 The Excitement Around Blockchain Technology
📐 Alternative Measurements
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Dawie Roodt's Website: https://www.dawieroodt.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc.io's Website: https://titc.io/
Everyday AI: Your guide to not only learning AI, but how to leverage it in business
Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.
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In 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 portion of Africa's lost GDP. Explore real-world applications like smart contracts and the basic attention token (BAT), allowing individuals to monetize their data securely.
Gain valuable insights into blockchain adoption, developer availability, and its accessibility for startups. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about blockchain's potential to drive change in Africa, this episode provides a balanced view of this crucial topic. Join the conversation and uncover the future of blockchain in Africa.
Highlights:
🔗 Understanding Blockchain
🈸 Real-World Applications in Africa
🚧 Barriers to Adoption
🚘 Driving Change and Adoption
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CV VC's Website: http://www.cvvc.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Titc.io's Website: https://titc.io/
I’ve been harping on about the potential of SoftPoS to negate the need for traditional POS devices for some time however after speaking with Matt Putman and Graeme Cumming from iKhokha I now fully understand when SoftPoS sits within the POS landscape.
This is a fascinating discussion and thanks to Matt & Graeme for taking the time to chat with me.
The podcast discusses the evolution of point-of-sale devices and the impact of digital payments in South Africa. It explores how iKhokha, helps small businesses accept payments and grow their businesses. The conversation also delves into topics such as the challenges of load shedding and the increasing adoption of tap-on-phone payments.
Highlights
💡 iKhokha enables SMEs in South Africa to accept digital payments and manage their businesses.
💡 The acceptance footprint for digital payments has expanded, making it more convenient for consumers to make payments and for merchants to accept them.
💡 The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift towards digital payments, driven by safety concerns and the need to avoid cash transactions.
💡 iKhokha offers a range of hardware and software solutions to cater to different merchant requirements, including tap-on-phone technology.
💡 Education and building trust are key factors in driving the adoption of new payment methods, especially soft POS and tap-on-phone solutions.
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Matt Putman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-putman-7a982b24/
Graeme Cumming's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gcumming/
iKhokha's Website: http://www.ikhokha.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
In this episode, we sit down with Ashlin Perumall, Partner at Baker McKenzie South Africa. Baker McKenzie advises domestic and multinational companies, project sponsors, banks and other financial institutions on a wide range of legal issues, including banking & finance, project finance, M&A, capital markets, employment, dispute resolution, private equity, regulation and anti-trust and competition.
Mastering FinTech M&A in South Africa: Insights from Ashlin Perumall
Highlights
💰 Growth in African FinTech, digital banking, and open banking
🌍 Discusses graylisting impact on South African investments.
🔍 Perumall stresses regulatory compliance and due diligence in licensing, structuring, and data management
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Ashlin Perumall's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlinperumall/
Baker McKenzie's Website: http://www.bakermckenzie.com/SouthAfrica/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
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Everyday AI: Your guide to not only learning AI, but how to leverage it in business
Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Soaring to New Health: The Glass is Half Healthy
SDOH: why they are important and how they can play a role in more efficient care
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Venturing into Fashion Tech
Exploring the convergence of fashion tech, entrepreneurship, and fashion business.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Everyday AI: Keep up and get ahead by making AI work for your
Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.
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In this episode, we sit down with Aman Behzad, Partner at Royal Park Partners. Royal Park Partners are trusted corporate finance advisors focused on FinTech.
Aman Behzad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aman-behzad-fintechadvisor/
Smile ID's Website: https://www.royalparkpartners.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
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Everyday AI: Your guide to not only learning AI, but how to leverage it in business
Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.
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Soaring to New Health: The Glass is Half Healthy
SDOH: why they are important and how they can play a role in more efficient care
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Venturing into Fashion Tech
Exploring the convergence of fashion tech, entrepreneurship, and fashion business.
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In this episode, we sit down with Mark Straub, CEO of Smile ID. Smile ID provides the best Africa-focused solutions for real-time Digital KYC, Identity Verification, User Onboarding, Document Verification, Liveness Checks, Face Verification, Anti-fraud, Know your Business (KYB), and Identity Data Deduplication across Africa.
Mark Straub's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstraub/
Smile ID's Website: https://usesmileid.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify
Everyday AI: Your guide to not only learning AI, but how to leverage it in business
Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Elliott, President of Sub-Saharan Africa 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, everywhere.
Mark Elliott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-elliott-bbb63826/
Mastercard's Website: http://www.mastercard.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
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In this episode, we sit down with Coen Jonker, Co-Founder and CEO at Tyme Bank. Tyme Bank constantly looks for ways to empower South Africans to take back control of their money.
Coen Jonker's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coenraadjonker/
Tyme Bank's Website: https://www.tymebank.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
A-Maze-ing Careers
The world of work is a maze with twists, turns and dead ends, often with no particular...
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Starfleet Leadership Academy - Leadership Through Star Trek
The most unique leadership podcast you've ever heard.
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The Lawyer Life Podcast
Lawyers! We are not okay. Too little time, too much stress, zero balance. Time for change.
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The Lawyer Life Podcast
Lawyers! We are not okay. Too little time, too much stress, zero balance. Time for change.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Who doesn't love a Summer Friday?
What happens when we reimagine business, culture, and life? Start by asking the questions.
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In this episode, we sit down with Tracy Birdsall, VP of EMEA Business Development at Worldpay. Worldpay payment processing solutions allow merchants of all sizes to take, make and manage payments seamlessly.
Tracy Birdsall's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybirdsall/
Worldpay's Website: http://www.worldpay.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
A-Maze-ing Careers
The world of work is a maze with twists, turns and dead ends, often with no particular...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Starfleet Leadership Academy - Leadership Through Star Trek
The most unique leadership podcast you've ever heard.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
The Lawyer Life Podcast
Lawyers! We are not okay. Too little time, too much stress, zero balance. Time for change.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
In this episode, we sit down with Arno von Helden, Co-Founder and Head of Shyft. Shyft is the money app that gives you more for less, 24/7. Buy forex instantly anytime, anywhere, and at the best rates, and invest in the top U.S. stocks and ETFs directly from your phone.
Arno von Helden's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arno-von-helden-068aa84/
Shyft's Website: https://getshyft.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
A-Maze-ing Careers
The world of work is a maze with twists, turns and dead ends, often with no particular...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Starfleet Leadership Academy - Leadership Through Star Trek
The most unique leadership podcast you've ever heard.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
In this episode, we sit down with Hannes Wessels, General Manager, South Africa at Binance. Binance is the world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider with a financial product suite that includes the largest digital asset exchange by volume.
Hannes Wessels's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannes-wessels-5b597813/
Binance's Website: https://www.binance.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
A-Maze-ing Careers
The world of work is a maze with twists, turns and dead ends, often with no particular...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Starfleet Leadership Academy - Leadership Through Star Trek
The most unique leadership podcast you've ever heard.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
In this episode, we sit down with the Founders of the FinTech Association of South Africa. FINASA is registered NPO on a mission revolutionize the financial landscape and position RSA as the premier tech hub of Africa.
FINASA's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechsa/
FINASA's Website: http://www.finasa.org.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
A-Maze-ing Careers
The world of work is a maze with twists, turns and dead ends, often with no particular...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Starfleet Leadership Academy - Leadership Through Star Trek
The most unique leadership podcast you've ever heard.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Loden, Chief Operating Officer at Diamond Trust Bank. Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) is a leading regional bank, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). DTB’s focus on the SME sector and commitment to enhancing convenience for customers through innovative digital solutions has driven the Bank’s growth in recent years.
Jamie Loden's's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieloden/
DTB's Website: http://www.dtbafrica.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
A-Maze-ing Careers
The world of work is a maze with twists, turns and dead ends, often with no particular...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Starfleet Leadership Academy - Leadership Through Star Trek
The most unique leadership podcast you've ever heard.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
In this episode, we sit down with Paul Harris, Country Manager, South Africa at Flutterwave. Flutterwave's mission is to build payment infrastructure to connect Africa to the global economy.
Paul Harris's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-harris-181961162/
Flutterwave's Website: http://www.flutterwave.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
A-Maze-ing Careers
The world of work is a maze with twists, turns and dead ends, often with no particular...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Starfleet Leadership Academy - Leadership Through Star Trek
The most unique leadership podcast you've ever heard.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
In this episode, we sit down with Tawanda Chatikobo, Digital Channels, Strategy and Innovation, and Business Banking specialist.
Tawanda Chatikobo's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawandachatikobo/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
A-Maze-ing Careers
The world of work is a maze with twists, turns and dead ends often with no particular...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
In this episode, we sit down with Tawanda Chatikobo, Digital Channels, Strategy and Innovation, and Business Banking specialist.
Tawanda Chatikobo's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawandachatikobo/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
A-Maze-ing Careers
The world of work is a maze with twists, turns and dead ends often with no particular...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
In this episode, we sit down with Mpho Sadiki, Head of Realtime Payments at BankservAfrica. BankservAfrica is the largest automated clearing house in Africa. They build and operate South Africa’s core interbank payments infrastructure.
Mpho Sadiki's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpho-sadiki-b3b9276/
BankservAfrica's website: http://www.bankservafrica.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
In this episode, we sit down with Kumaran Selvarajalu, Senior General Manager: Payments at The Banking Association of South Africa. An industry body representing all registered banks in South Africa. These include both South African and international banks.
Kumaran Selvarajalu's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kselvarajalu/
The Banking Association of South Africa's website: http://www.banking.org.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
In this episode, we sit down with Kumaran Selvarajalu, Senior General Manager: Payments at The Banking Association of South Africa. An industry body representing all registered banks in South Africa. These include both South African and international banks.
Kumaran Selvarajalu's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kselvarajalu/
The Banking Association of South Africa's website: http://www.banking.org.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
In this episode, we sit down with Brendon Williamson, Managing Director at Payfast. Payfast is South Africa’s most-loved online payments platform, helping businesses grow through fast & secure online payments since 2007.
Brendon Williamson's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendon-williamson-6773229/
Payfast's website: https://www.payfast.co.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
In this episode, we sit down with Clayton Hayward, CEO of UKheshe Technologies. Ukheshe is a market-leading FinTech enabler with a focus on changing the world of payments through the accessibility of disparate technologies.
Clayton Hayward's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingdragon/
UKheshe's website: http://www.ukheshe.com/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
In this episode, we sit down with Ghita Erling, CEO of the Payments Association of South Africa. PASA is the payment system management body recognised by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), in terms of the National Payment System Act of 1998, to organise, manage and regulate the participation of its members in the payment system.
Ghita Earling's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghita-erling-39576b9/
PASA's website: https://www.pasa.org.za/
Darren Franks' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
TalentintheClouds Website: http://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
In this episode, we sit down with Ashok Hariharan, CEO of IDfy. IDfy builds technology solutions to help companies accurately identify people, run background checks, conduct KYC, mitigate lending risks, and onboard associates.
Ashok discusses all things FinTech, the stigma of fraud in India and how to make the most of the interview process.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Ashok Hariharan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anh115/
IDfy's Website: http://www.idfy.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode, we sit down with Alex Zeltcer, Co-Founder and CEO of nSure.ai. nSure.ai is an advanced fraud prevention platform. It is a solution that protects sellers of digital goods, focusing on high-risk domains, such as prepaid and gaming
Alex discusses all things FinTech, creating a commando culture and advice for young leaders.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Alex Zeltcer's's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexzeltcer/
nSure.ai's Website: https://www.nsureai.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Keltner, Senior VP of Business Development at Upstart. Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit.
Jeff discusses all things FinTech, how customer feedback should shape decisions and why every CEO needs a Swiss army knife.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Jeff Keltner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkeltner/
Upstart's Website: https://www.upstart.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Keeven, VP of Finance at Paddle. Paddle offers SaaS companies a different approach to their payments infrastructure. Instead of assembling and maintaining a complex stack of payments-related apps and services, they're a Merchant of Record for their customers.
Danielle discusses all things FinTech, launching B2B products and advice on accurate revenue forecasts
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Danielle Keeven's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-keeven/
Paddle's Website: https://paddle.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode, we sit down with Ivan Maryasin, Co-Founder & CEO of Monite. Monite lets B2B brands embed Invoicing, AP Automation, and Expense Management into their existing interface in 3-5 weeks.
Ivan discusses all things FinTech, how to know when to invest in your team and how to ensure success with your hiring strategy.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Ivan Maryasin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanmaryasin/
Monite's Website: https://monite.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode, we sit down with Joe Keeley, Co-Founder & CEO of Justifi. JustiFi's mission is to democratize access to competitive payment processing rates and embedded fintech products.
Joe discusses all things FinTech, the many roles of a CEO and cracking the code on how to make your dream work.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Joe Keeley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joekeeley/
Justifi's Website: http://www.justifi.ai/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Winterhoff, COO of CG24 Group. CG24 is an online marketplace for financing, offering borrowers the opportunity to take out personal, real estate, and business loans.
Patrick discusses all things FinTech, education vs experience, and the changes that come with acquisitions
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Patrick Winterhoff's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-winterhoff-a66a799/
CG24's Website: https://www.cg24.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Winterhoff, COO of CG24 Group. CG24 is an online marketplace for financing, offering borrowers the opportunity to take out personal, real estate, and business loans.
Patrick discusses all things FinTech, education vs experience, and the changes that come with acquisitions
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Patrick Winterhoff's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-winterhoff-a66a799/
CG24's Website: https://www.cg24.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode, we sit down with Karen Nadasen, CEO of PayU South Africa. PayU allows online businesses to accept and process payments through payment methods that can be integrated with web and mobile applications.
Karen discusses all things FinTech, molding your leadership style and the balance between risks and innovation.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Karen Nadasen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/knadasen/
PayU's Website: https://corporate.payu.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode, we sit down with Zachariah George, Managing Partner at Launch Africa Ventures. Launch Africa Ventures is a frontier Pan-African fund solving the significant funding gap in the Seed to Series A bridge funding investment landscape in Africa.
Zachariah discusses all things FinTech, the trends of successful portfolio businesses, and how you know if the investment world is for you.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Zachariah George's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachariahgeorge/
Launch Africa Ventures' Website: http://www.launchafrica.vc/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Hoemeke, CIO at One Inc. One Inc provides insurers with the capability to give their customers what they expect: choice, control, convenience, and continuity.
Elizabeth discusses all things FinTech, integrating cultural groups, and the challenge of finding women in Tech
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Elizabeth Hoemeke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-erckmann-hoemeke-3340101/
One Inc's Website: https://www.oneinc.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Hoemeke, CIO at One Inc. One Inc provides insurers with the capability to give their customers what they expect: choice, control, convenience, and continuity.
Elizabeth discusses all things FinTech, integrating cultural groups, and the challenge of finding women in Tech
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Elizabeth Hoemeke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-erckmann-hoemeke-3340101/
One Inc's Website: https://www.oneinc.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia Wandia, Co-Founder & CEO of Kwara. Kwara is a Nairobi and Berlin-based startup turning credit unions into modern digital banks. Founded in 2018 in Kenya, its mission is to enable the world's 3 billion underserved to become financially healthy.
Cynthia discusses all things FinTech, accelerating the growth of your product team, and advice for early-stage start-ups
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Cynthia Wandia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiawandia/
Kwara's Website: https://kwara.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyj
In this episode, Catherine Brassell speaks to Alexandre Boulenger, Co-Founder and CEO at Genify in the UAE. Genify allows banks and FinTech to make personal finance management a reality in their mobile app via SaaS APIs covering data enrichment (categorization, merchant logo, website), spending analytics, spending event-based notifications, product recommendation and alternative credit decisioning.Alex discusses all things FinTech, the reinvention of banking, being selective with investors, and what it means to be a founder with lessons learnt. TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexblg/Genify's Website: https://www.genify.ai/Catherine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
Dans cet épisode, nous nous asseyons avec Ludovic Laborde , Co-Fondateur et CEO d'Eloa. Eloa , "Avec eCrédits, évoluez au sein de la seule plateforme de financements regroupant l’ensemble des tâches qui définissent votre activité de courtier."
Ludovic Laborde discute tout sur la Fintech, Les réalités de la réglementation et du monopole bancaire en France pour les FinTechs , Comment Eloa parvient à aller au-delà de ces réalités, la particularité de la solution financière proposée par Eloa. Ludovic nous parle egalement des stratégies de commercialisation qu'une entreprise qui fournit des services tels qu'Eloa peut mettre en place.
Le site Web de TalentintheCloud : https://talentinthecloud.io/Le LinkedIn de TalentintheCloud : https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Le LinkedIn de Ludovic Laborde : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludovic-laborde-a0090124/
Le site Web d' Eloa : https://www.eloa.io/
Le LinkedIn de John Salumu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramazani-salumu/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks Karin Milková - Commercial Director at TrustPay in Slovakia.
TrustPay provides innovative payment services for online businesses with cross-border reach offering a variety of payment solutions under one roof including:
• worldwide online card payment processing,
• alternative payment methods,
• modern accounts for online businesses (IBANIZE),
• innovative reconciliation tools and much more.
They create a customized strategy for every client based on the specifics of the business to ensure secure e-commerce payments and a seamless experience to fit all your business needs.
Karin discusses all things FinTech, being a women in FinTech and unpacks TustPay as being on top of innovation by offering a sort of “payment highway solution".
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Karin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-milkov%C3%A1-a42a4b90/
TrustPay's Website: https://www.trustpay.eu/
Catherine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In this episode, we sit down with Lexi Novitske, General Partner at Norrsken22. Norrsken22is a technology growth fund, partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to build Africa’s next tech giants.
Lexi discusses all things FinTech, common mistakes made by FinTechs who seek funding, and what investors look out for in a business.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Lexi Novitske's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexi-novitske-cfa-a5054a4/
Norrsken22's Website: http://www.norrsken22.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
Dans cet épisode, nous nous asseyons avec Badr Boussabat , Head of Marketing at World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) . WAIFC , "faciliter la coopération entre les centres financiers, l’échange de bonnes pratiques et la communication avec le grand public."
Badr Boussabat discute tout sur la Fintech, les précautions qu'il faut mettre en place lors de l’intégration de l’intelligence artificielle dans l’industrie FinTech, les limites à prendre en considération, ainsi que les conséquences positives qui entraîneront l’intégration de l’intelligence artificielle. Badr nous parle egalement de la place de l'intelligence artificielle dans l'industrie FinTech et l’opportunité de l’intelligence artificielle dans le risk management.
Le site Web de TalentintheCloud : https://talentinthecloud.io/Le LinkedIn de TalentintheCloud : https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Le LinkedIn de Badr Boussabat : https://www.linkedin.com/in/badr-boussabat-84b243a8/
Le site Web de WAIFC : https://waifc.finance
Le LinkedIn de John Salumu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramazani-salumu/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Aleksander Bobrov - Head Of Development – PAYSAGE.io and Head of Card Payments at VIALET.
Born in 2017 VIALET is an EMI and one of the fast growing financial institutions in Lithuania, delivers a fully digital experience for both - medium and low - risk customers. Offering dedicated IBANs (SEPA, SEPA Instant, SWIFT) and card processor for corporate clients, supporting C2B, B2B and B2C payments.
VIALET offers banking APIs, mass payouts or third parties integrations - for low and medium risk global SMEs.
Core solutions: Dedicated IBANs for SEPA, SEPA Instant, SWIFT in various currencies for low to medium risk clients. VIALET accepts payments to and from crypto processors and issue accounts for EU licensed crypto exchanges.
Open business account at VIALET and start growing your business today.
Aleksander discusses all things FinTech, talks around the payments landscape in much detail and draws focus to some of the products VIALET are using to solve customer pain points within the FinTech space.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Aleksander s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksander-bobrov-171a3a93/
VIALET's Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vialet/
Catherine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In this episode, we sit down with Sebastian Cohen, Co-Founder, and CEO of GroWise Capital. GroWise Capital designs business funding solutions tailored to best meet your business needs.
Sebastian discusses all things FinTech, staying on top of market trends and growing a top-tier team
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Sebastian Cohen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-cohen-14287562/
GroWise Capital's Website: https://www.growisecapital.co.za/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
Dans cet épisode, nous nous asseyons avec Solofo Rafenombolatiana , Fondateur et CEO de DizzitUp . DizzitUp , "Libérer l’avenir de l’Afrique grâce au Digital green energy et à la finance inclusive."
Solofo Rafenombolatiana discute tout sur la Fintech, comment integrer la crypto en ce qui concerne le settlement, les réalités pour faire des affaires à travers les frontières en Afrique, et comment rebondir après un échec avec une perte à 6 chiffres quand on est un entrepreneur. Solofo nous parle egalement de l'impact de l'inflation et de la dévaluation de la monnaie locale sur la conduite des affaires dans l'industrie FinTech.
Le site Web de TalentintheCloud : https://talentinthecloud.io/Le LinkedIn de TalentintheCloud : https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Le LinkedIn de Solofo Rafenombolatiana : https://www.linkedin.com/in/soloforafeno/
Le site Web de DizzitUp : http://www.dizzitup.com
Le LinkedIn de John Salumu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramazani-salumu/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Eliad Saporta - Founder and CEO of Coriunder in Cyprus who are building one gateway to rule them all!
Coriunder help PSPs launch faster, providing all their management needs under one Backend-As-A-Service solution. They provide a payment oriented user management system allowing FinTech's to move away from building a backend system from scratch, to having merchant management, user management, ecommerce, processing and affiliate management - all out of one box.
Coriunder gives FinTech's the foundation they need to build their startup - quicker, cheaper and secured.
Eliad discusses all things FinTech, talks around the Visa Innovation programme, how he built the company, what future expansion looks like , as well as highlighting some key FinTech trends.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Eliad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliadsaporta/
Coriunder's Website: https://www.coriunder.com/
Catherine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In this episode, we sit down with Chidi Okpala, Founder and CEO of Asante Financial Services Group. Asante is a high-impact digital financial services firm focused on advancing financial independence and improving the well-being of underserved small businesses and individuals in Africa.
Chidi discusses all things FinTech, finding a balance when taking risks and how to attract the right talent.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Chidi Okpala's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chidi-okpala-8395156/
Asante's Website: https://asantefinancegroup.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Felix Ike, Co-founder and CTO at TeamApt.
TeamApt is digitizing Africa’s economy by building financial platforms for businesses; providing them with all the payment, banking, credit and business management tools they need to succeed.
TeamApt is a banking software firm that have Nigeria’s largest payments distribution network, with over 200,000 businesses onboarded on our platforms - Moniepoint and Monnify, processing north of $6bn monthly.
Felix discusses all things FinTech, creating financial happiness, and what's driven the success story at TeamApt to it's almost unicorn status.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Felix Ike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-ike-b9747158/
TeamApt's Website: https://teamapt.com/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
Dans cet épisode, nous nous asseyons avec Serge Boupda, Co-Fondateur et CEO de Diool . Diool , "Vos paiements marchands en toute simplicité."
Serge Boupda discute tout sur la Fintech, Ce qu'il faut faire pour changer les mentalités du consommateur moyen lorsque vous apportez une solution numérique à un public quelque peu réticent au changement et qui favorise les transactions en espèces, pourquoi l’adaptabilité est essentielle en Afrique, pourquoi les investisseurs se tournent enfin vers le marché francophone maintenant dans l'industrie FinTech, et Où va le marché francophone dans l'industrie FinTech.
Le site Web de TalentintheCloud : https://talentinthecloud.io/Le LinkedIn de TalentintheCloud : https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Le LinkedIn de Serge Boupda : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sboupda/
Le site Web de Diool : https://diool.com
Le LinkedIn de John Salumu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramazani-salumu/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Co-founders of South African based Franc - Sebastian Patel and Thomas Brennan.
Franc helps everyone invest like a pro. They offer users access to a leading cash (money market) fund offering higher interest rate returns than a bank savings account and an equity fund that tracks the best of the stock market. There are no minimum requirements or restrictions. No paperwork. No hassle. Totally Franc!
Tom and Seb discusses all things FinTech, simplifying the investment landscape and removing barriers to entry along with strong focus on customer journey.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Sebastian Patel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-patel-b2a6b1186/
Thomas Brennan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtpbrennan/
Franc's Website: https://www.franc.app/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Luker, Chief People Officer at Tabby. Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save by reshaping their relationship with money.
Kelly discusses all things FinTech, advice for those making a career move into the FinTech space, and choosing where to set up your tech hub.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Kelly Luker's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-luker-4611678/
Tabby's Website: https://tabby.ai/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Tunde Ogungbade, Group Managing Director at Accelerex Holdings.
Accelerex Holdings, which is the parent company of African Fintech powerhouse, Global Accelerex Limited, was set up for investment into digital financial technology companies across Africa. Accelerex looks to simplifying everyday life across Africa through innovative digital payments and financial services.
Accelerex Holdings continuously develops and deploys convenient, secure and innovative financial and non-financial solutions that make life easier.
Tunde discusses all things FinTech, the challenges around who owns the customer, how people store value, and the FinTech trends will be impacting the consumer.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Tunde Ogungbade's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunde-o-0a92942/
Accelerex's Website: https://www.globalaccelerex.com/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In this episode, we sit down with Kirk Drake, CEO, and President of Ongoing Operations. Ongoing Operations’ provides complete disaster recovery/ business continuity and cloud solutions.
Kirk discusses all things FinTech, understanding market fits and why so many businesses struggle to scale
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Kirk Drake's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkdrakeiii/
Ongoing Operation's Website: http://www.ongoingoperations.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
Dans cet épisode, nous nous asseyons avec Tanguy Bocquet, Co-Fondateur et Co-CEO de Yago . Yago , "Simple. Rapide. À vos côtés. "
Tanguy Bocquet discute tout sur la Fintech, les facteurs qu'il faut prendre en compte pour digitaliser le marché de l'assurance, les principaux défis auxquels sont confrontés les acteurs de l'insuretch, comment un CEO peut mieux fédérer son équipe managériale, comment mieux conduire et gérer des projets dans l'industrie FinTech.
Le site Web de TalentintheCloud : https://talentinthecloud.io/Le LinkedIn de TalentintheCloud : https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Le LinkedIn de Tanguy Bocquet : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanguybocquet/
Le site Web de Yago : https://www.yago.be/
Le LinkedIn de John Salumu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramazani-salumu/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Mark McChlery, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at PayJustNow in South Africa.
PayJustNow is an innovative, South African technology company providing a 'buy now, pay later' solution to shopping.
PayJustNow provide a payment option designed to ease the burden of debt by allowing shoppers to pay for products as they earn money, with no threat of growing charges. Payments are split equally over 3 months, interest- free, with no additional fees, allowing the shopper to receive their purchase as if they had paid in full.
Mark discusses all things FinTech, the power of open source and how they are helping build credit scores.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Mark McChlery's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcchlery-b787b033/
PayJustNow's Website: https://payjustnow.com/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Tuomas Toivonen, Co-Founder and CEO at Holvi in Europe.
Holvi offers small businesses, from freelancers to micro businesses and growing startups, a home for their finances. With a business account and Mastercard®, invoicing and bookkeeping tools all in one place, Holvi simplifies the time-consuming distractions of financial admin, helping small business owners to manage their balance.
Tuomas discusses all things FinTech, the start-up journey, regulatory complexities, and what exactly Holvi are doing to help entrepreneurs.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Tuomas Toivonen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toivotuo/
Holvi's Website: https://www.holvi.com/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
Dans cet épisode, nous nous asseyons avec Pierre-Nicolas Patouillard , Director advisory for Financial Services de KPMG France . KPMG France, membre de KPMG International, réseau de cabinets indépendants exerçant dans 155 pays.
Pierre-Nicolas Patouillard discute tout sur la Fintech, comment renforcer les collaborations entre FinTechs et banques, Comment piloter un projet de collaboration startups, comment adapter ses stratégies d'entreprises aux innovations technologiques et comment revisiter les fonctions classiques de l'innovation .
Le site Web de TalentintheCloud : https://talentinthecloud.io/Le LinkedIn de TalentintheCloud : https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Le LinkedIn de Pierre-Nicolas Patouillard : https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-nicolas-patouillard/#experience
Le site Web de KPMG France : http://www.kpmg.fr
Le LinkedIn de John Salumu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramazani-salumu/
In this episode, we sit down with Tatenda Furusa and Oluwasanmi Akinmusire, Co-Founders of ImaliPay. ImaliPay financially empowers millions of freelancers, gig economy workers, and self-employed workers across the African continent.
The team discusses all things FinTech, how to become an innovator, and what you can learn from investors.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Tatenda Furusa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatenda-furusa/
Oluwasanmi Akinmusire's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluwasanmiakinmusire/
ImaliPay's Website: http://www.imalipay.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
Dans cet épisode, nous nous asseyons avec Damien Patureaux , Fondateur et CEO de Lyzi. Lyzi, Solution hyper ambitieuse autour du paiement crypto.
Damien Patureaux discute tout sur la Fintech, comment assurer les aspects de sécurité et de scalabilité des technologies blockchain, comprendre les leviers d'acquisition dans le marketing et pourquoi il est important de les maîtriser pour un chef d'entreprise dans l'industrie FinTech.
Le site Web de TalentintheCloud : https://talentinthecloud.io/Le LinkedIn de TalentintheCloud : https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Le LinkedIn de Damien Patureaux : https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienpatureaux/
Le site Web de Lyzi : https://lyzi.fr
Le LinkedIn de John Salumu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramazani-salumu/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Jeremy Toyne, CEO of TalkRemit in the UK.
TalkRemit is the trusted global remittance solution for sending money quickly and securely to loved ones abroad. Their innovative money transfer and instant chat service offers the flexibility to suit your needs, including cash pick-up, bank deposits and mobile payments. Create an eWallet and send money on the go with their mobile app.
Jeremy discusses all things FinTech, improving business performance, leadership, and tackling the underbanked.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Jeremy Toyne's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytoyne/
TalkRemit's Website: https://www.talkremit.com/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
Dans cet épisode, nous nous asseyons avec Alexandre Grux, Co-Fondateur et CEO d' Hyperlex. Hyperlex Software, La solution qui accélère et sécurise le business des entreprises en transformant leurs processus contractuels.
Alexandre Grux discute tout sur la Fintech, avec la possibilité de la signature électronique, comment une entreprise peut suivre les réglementations juridiques en place tout en la mettant en œuvre, l’opportunité de la signature électronique comme un grand catalyseur pour les FinTechs de nos jours, Et comment innover de nos jours dans l'industrie Fintech.
Le site Web de TalentintheCloud : https://talentinthecloud.io/Le LinkedIn de TalentintheCloud : https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Le LinkedIn d' Alexandre Grux : https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandregrux/#experience
Le site Web d' Hyperlex : https://hyperlex.ai
Le LinkedIn de John Salumu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramazani-salumu/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Imad Gharazeddine, Co-Founder & CEO at Mamo based out of the UAE.
Mamo Pay is a bold and inclusive FinTech company committed to empowering people to effortlessly access their money through simpler, faster, friendlier finance. Mamo is made in the Middle East, in service of people in the region, where three friends left their full-time jobs to focus on solving a real-life problem and to build a product experience unlike any in the region.
Imad discusses all things FinTech, how Mamo are looking to create the trends rather than follow them, and how they are disrupting the way payments are done in the region.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Imad Gharazeddine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imadgharazeddine/
Mamo's Website: https://www.mamopay.com/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In this episode, we sit down with Povilas Čiuplys, Chief Customer Officer at TransferGo. TransferGo, making financial services real-time, personal, and accessible to everyone, everywhere
Povilas discusses all things FinTech, all things customer service, and how to maximize chatbot engagement.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Povilas Čiuplys's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/povilas-ciuplys/
TransferGo's Website: https://www.transfergo.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Darlington Onyeagoro, Co-founder & CEO at Aladdin Digital Bank in Nigeria.
Aladdin is Africa’s first marketplace digital bank, seamlessly combining banking and commerce. Aladdin Bank supports your hustle by giving you the tools you need to save, borrow, make payments while selling your products and services to other members on the platform.
Darlington discusses all things FinTech, how Aladdin are servicing SME's in Nigeria and helping the African economy by building an ecosystem bank which includes a market place for customers with it's own social network.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Darlington Onyeagoro's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlington-onyeagoro-64046634
Aladdin Digital Bank's Website: https://www.aladdin.ng/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
Dans cet épisode, nous nous asseyons avec Marième Ba Kane , Fondatrice et Présidente de Next Africa Finance Solutions - NAFS. NAFS , Nos Solutions, Votre Réussite !
Marième Ba Kane discute tout sur la Fintech, Par où commencer avec l’automatisation pour commercialiser le secteur des services financiers, elle donne des conseils sur la gestion des risques du processus et donne son analyse sur les domaines du secteur financier qui sont ouverts sur le marché africain en ce moment.
Le site Web de TalentintheCloud : https://talentinthecloud.io/Le LinkedIn de TalentintheCloud : https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Le LinkedIn de Marième Ba Kane : https://www.linkedin.com/in/marieme-ba/
Le site Web de NAFS : http://www.nafs.global
Le LinkedIn de John Salumu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramazani-salumu/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Punit Thakker, Founder & CEO at FinVault based out of the UAE.
FinVault allows you to take full control of your digital wealth, all in one secure vault, built by a winning team with a combined experience of 100+ years in the FinTech industry.
The FinVault Metaverse allows you to get the most out of crypto with their super app aggregating your personal information and financial accounts into a digital identity you can use for signups anywhere online without compromising.
Punit discusses all things FinTech, how FinVault are planning to create a DeFi powered account for users for mass adoption, and among other things, how they plan to reduce merchant fees to zero.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Punit Thakker's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thakkerpunit/
FinVault's Website: https://www.finvault.com/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In this episode, we sit down with Akshay Grover, CEO of Cellulant. Cellulant, connecting Entrepreneurs and Innovators across Africa through seamless digital commerce.
Akshay discusses all things FinTech, how funding rounds differ from A-D and seed-investment advice for rookies.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Akshay Grover's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshgrov/
Cellulant's Website: https://www.cellulant.io/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Kristjan Kangro, CEO at Change.
Change is a rapidly growing FinTech providing everyone in Europe access to exciting investments. Tens of thousands of people from 30 EU countries trust Change to build their financial future and have traded over 1 billion euros with them.
Kristjan discusses all things FinTech, building a billion dollar community and how this year their visa card will allow customers to shop with their Facebook shares. They are out to help everyone to have access to high-performing investments.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Kristjan Kangro's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristjankangro
Change's Website: https://www.changeinvest.com/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In 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.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Sam O'Connor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samueljoconnor
Coconut's Website: https://www.linkedin.com/sales/company/17964880
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
Dans 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 de TalentintheCloud : https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Le LinkedIn de Awa Gueye : https://www.linkedin.com/in/awa-gueye-51181124/
Le site Web de Mowali SAS : https://mowali.com/
Le LinkedIn de John Salumu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramazani-salumu/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to William Potts, Founder and Director at Upside Technology.
Upside is an investment app that will develop, harness and maximise the skills you need to become an expert investor. Investing is complex but it doesn’t need to be difficult. The app and connected products provide you with all the tools you need to make investment decisions with confidence.
Through bespoke insights, scientific analysis, and a smart framework used by professional portfolio managers, Upside help you gain the skills and confidence you need to invest in an educated, sustainable and risk-aware way.
William Potts discusses all things FinTech, how Upside are opening up investing for everyone with their app and how they are looking to pay users for their ideas as a type of super forecasting.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
William Potts' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-potts-91956157
Upside Technology's Website: https://upsidetechnology.co/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In this episode Catherine Brassell speaks to Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, Chief Executive Officer at 4G Capital Group.
4G Capital are the Neobank for Africa, powering micro and small business growth to build economies and generational success. They provide clients the right financial service, the right training and the right digital solution for growth, for good.
Wayne Hennessy-Barrett discusses all things FinTech, their Neobank for Africa, and creating value chains by merging tech and credit services to grow retail activity.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Wayne Hennessy-Barrett's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynehennessybarrett
4G Capital's Website: https://www.4g-capital.com/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In 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 have more sustainable business models that get to the core of what banks really are, and how Pennyworth are remaking banking for the twenty-first century.
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Jeremy Takle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytakle/
Pennyworth Financial’s Website: https://www.pennyworthfinancial.com/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In 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 Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
Dans 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 de TalentintheCloud : https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/Le LinkedIn de Sébastien Vetter : https://www.linkedin.com/in/s%C3%A9bastien-vetter-22260ab/
Le site Web de Wizall Money : https://www.wizallmoney.com/
Le LinkedIn de John Salumu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramazani-salumu/
In 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikechukwu-jerome/
Paylot Technologies Website: https://www.paylot.co/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In 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/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Dr Markie Idowu’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mrs-markie-idowu-ba6b3374
Xpress Payment Solutions’ Website: https://www.xpresspayments.com/XP/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
Dans 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/Le LinkedIn de Ouagnimin Sorho : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ouagnimin-sorho-64679758/
Le site Web de Kip Services and Technologies : https://www.ekiptech.com/
Le LinkedIn de John Salumu :https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ramazani-salumu/
In 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.io/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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 proud advocate of women in FinTech and jokes “I don’t discriminate, as long as my candidate is a women.”
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
TalentintheCloud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentinthecloud/
Branka Mracajac’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/branka-mracajac-43129914
9PSB's Website: https://9psb.com.ng/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In 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/
AZA Finance's Website: https://azafinance.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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
FASTA's Website: https://www.fastacard.com/
Catherine Brassell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-brassell/
In 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/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-lindenberg-41905625/
Entersekt's Website: https://www.entersekt.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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: https://www.absa.africa/absaafrica/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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-8a393a25/
Mastercard's Website: https://www.mastercard.co.za/en-za.html
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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 Website: https://xago.io/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/
Richard Leftley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardleftley/
Micro Insurance Company's Website: https://www.microinsurance.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/in/wayne-zwiers/
Basalt's Website: https://www.basalt.co/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buhlegoslar/
JUMO's Website: https://www.jumo.world/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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 literally
TalentintheCloud'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 Website: https://www.momentummetropolitan.co.za/en
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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-958ab712b/
Fundrr's Website: https://fundrr.co.za/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/staceyjaphta/
In 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/
Alicia Levine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicialevine/
Chipper Cash's Website: https://chippercash.com/?_branch_match_id=726020403006276395
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
This 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' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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' Website: https://transferwise.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/in/tomhiggins-forexliquiditysolutions/
Gold-i's Website: https://www.gold-i.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/
In 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
On 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/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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, An Officer, Not a Gentleman: https://www.amazon.com/Officer-Not-Gentleman-inspirational-pioneering/dp/B089M3ZL6G
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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.com
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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.com/in/hamishhouston/
Network International's Website: https://www.network.ae/en
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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.html
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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://www.instagram.com/loveteatime.co.za/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/
In 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.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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, talks about how to scale a business, and gives tips on working with remote teams.
Brett Dyason's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettdyason/
Hepstar's Website: https://www.hepstar.com/
TalentintheCloud's Website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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/
Ovamba's Website: https://www.ovamba.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
On 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: https://www.wirecard.com/
Stacey Japhta’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfranks/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
TalentintheCloud's website: https://talentinthecloud.io/
In 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://avandisconsulting.com/
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/
In 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.com/
Kevin Mutiso's Blog: https://medium.com/@kevin.mutiso
Stacey Japhta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjaphta/