Ep. 40 - Who Decides What Fintech Talks About? Inside the Content Engine of Money20/20 Europe with Oliver Smith, Head of Content @ Money 20/20 Europe

In this episode, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna sit down with Oliver Smith, Head of Content for Europe at Money20/20, to explore how the conversations shaping fintech actually get decided.Oliver shares a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the industry’s most influential events curates its agenda — from balancing hype versus substance to choosing the founders, banks, and innovators who take the main stage. The discussion explores how the tone of fintech has evolved since the funding boom, whether the industry has genuinely matured, and which sectors are currently driving the European ecosystem.Grant, Justin, and Oliver also unpack the real power dynamics behind fintech narratives — from infrastructure versus consumer fintech, to the role conferences now play as year-round community platforms rather than just three-day events.Looking ahead, the conversation turns to the next wave of financial innovation, including AI, the rise of Agentic Finance, and why Europe may have a strategic advantage as autonomous financial systems begin to emerge.Plus, Oliver steps up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame — nominating one fintech buzzword he’d happily banish forever.***The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by ISX Financial.ISX Financial, delivers a unified ecosystem with multi-currency accounts, online payments,  real-time UK and EU transfers and global mass payouts. Within that platform, PaidBy® provides Pay by Bank with real-time settlement notifications, automated reconciliation and integrated refund management. One partner, one integration — helping your business transact with confidence. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.isx.financial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by Snap Finance UK.Snap Finance is a flexible point-of-sale finance provider helping consumers spread the cost of essential purchases. They offer transparent repayment options, built around accessibility and real-world affordability, focused on making credit work better for everyday shoppers.***The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.