FINOS Open Source in Finance Podcast
by FINOS
The FINOS Open Source in Finance Podcast celebrates open source projects and interesting topics at the cross section of financial services and open source. So far, our industry experts have discussed practical applications of and their real-world experiences with a range of open source projects including desktop interoperability, low code platforms, synthetic data, and data modeling. They’ve also discussed best practices for inner source, common myths about open source and why commercial companies choose to introduce open source offerings. Tune in to hear what comes next.
Episodes
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How Do You Govern AI-Generated Code in a Bank - Archrails
Explore Open Source in Finance with the Archrails project. Learn how this framework simplifies complex banking infrastructure.Grizz Griswold hosts brothers Mark and Kervins to discuss the evolution of their project and its role in modern financial systems. This conversation covers their tech…
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Monica Mock-Sipos - The "Spy vs. Spy" Approach to AI Security in Banking | Red Hat
Host Grizz Griswold sits down with Monica Mock-Sipos, OpenShift Platform Leader for Financial Services (FSI) North America at Red Hat. Drawing on her background in enterprise IT architecture and cybersecurity, Monica explains why banks must shift their focus from perimeter "model security" to...
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The 28-to-0 Controls Debate: Are Your Pipelines Secure? Alex Kantor, Kosli - OS in Finance Podcast
On this episode of the FINOS Open Source in Finance Podcast, host Grizz Griswold sits down with Alex Kantor, Director of Technology at Kosli and maintainer for the FINOS Open SDLC Controls Framework. Alex shares his career journey from bypassing slow manual controls to turning automated…
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A discussion about how to apply brain neuroplasticity to engineering of learning
On this episode of the FINOS Zenith Podcast, host Peter Smulovics sits down with neuroscientist Aki Nikolaidis (Co-Founder & Chief Scientist) to explore how brain neuroplasticity, cognitive science, and 3D virtual reality (VR) environments are transforming professional training. Aki explains the...
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Why Autonomous Agents Are the Next Major Risk in Finance - Heather Domin
On this episode of the FINOS Open Source in Finance Podcast, host Grizz Griswold speaks with Heather Domin, Global Head of the Office of Responsible AI and Governance at HCLTech. Heather shares her 20-year journey in data science and AI ethics, discussing why 76% of organizations delay AI...
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James Calise & Travis Liles - Oracle - The Open Source Shift: Oracle Experts Reveal What's Next
On this episode of the FINOS Open Source in Finance Podcast, host Grizz Griswold sits down with James Calise (Pre-Sales Engineering Lead) and Travis Liles (Cloud Architect) from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Financial Services. Together, they explore how Oracle is shifting from proprietary...
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Nichola Hammerton - Deutsche Bank - Why Enterprise Architecture Needs Open Source
On this episode of the FINOS Open Source in Finance Podcast, host Grizz Griswold sits down with Nichola Hammerton, Head of Architecture at Deutsche Bank, in Canary Wharf, London. Nichola shares her unique career trajectory—from studying chemistry and co-founding a tech consulting firm to...
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[OSFF Panel] Can Open Data Solve Financial Data Pain Points?
In this episode of the Open Source in Finance Podcast, host Grizz Griswold introduces an expert OSFF panel moderated by Hilary Carter (Linux Foundation) featuring Jose Plehn (Bright Query / open-data.org), Nora Anwar (Overture Maps Foundation), and Jane Gavronsky (FINOS COO). The panelists…
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[FINOS Zenith] Is Your Enterprise Ready for Spatial Computing? Christopher Fonte Breaks It Down
Learn how CustomerXR CTO Chris Fonte uses Spatial Computing, VisionOS & AI to revolutionize financial workflows & enterprise training. Christopher Fonte joins Peter Smulovics to explore how Extended Reality (XR) and Spatial Computing are transitioning from consumer gaming into enterprise…
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Building a World-Class OSPO: Lessons from the Financial Industry
On this episode of the Open Source in Finance Podcast, host Rob Moffat (Chief Architect at FINOS) is joined by an executive panel featuring Mimi Flynn (Vice President & Open Source Developer Advocate at Morgan Stanley), Elspeth Minty (Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets), and Mark Paulsen...
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Open Data vs. Open Source: Scaling Spatial Metadata & AI Workflows | Amy Rose
Amy Rose (CTO of the Overture Maps Foundation) joins the podcast to explore the structural differences between open-source software and open data. Amy breaks down how Overture—founded by AWS, Meta, Microsoft, and TomTom—builds interoperable global map layers, resolves complex entity definitions...
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Oxymoron or Match Made in Heaven? Innovation Under Regulation | Dr. Aditya Kashyap
Is operating under strict financial regulation an innovation killer or its greatest catalyst? Host Peter Smulovics (Distinguished Engineer at Morgan Stanley and FINOS Zenith Lead) sits down with Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap (FINOS Ambassador, IEEE Senior Member, and Forbes Technology Council member)...
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Crossing the Rubicon: How Advanced Prompting Turns Business Leaders into Developer Wizards
What happens when a business-focused professional discovers that AI can translate vision into working software?In this episode, we follow the journey of a business-aligned leader who never saw herself as a developer. Armed with curiosity, domain expertise, and increasingly sophisticated prompting...
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What's really happening in Quantum? A FINOS Emerging Tech SIG Update - Peter Smulovics
In this edition of our special bi-weekly FINOS Zenith / Emerging Technologies SIG highlight, Peter Smulovics (Distinguished Engineer at Morgan Stanley and FINOS Zenith Lead) delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the major shifts reshaping deep tech. Peter explores why artificial intelligence has...
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Why You See Double: Orchestrating Large Scale Code Upgrades With AI | Sourcegraph
Erik Seliger (Lead Product Engineer at Sourcegraph) and Robert Lin (Lead Platform Engineer at Sourcegraph) join FINOS Zenith Project Lead Peter Smulovics to break down the mechanics of Agentic Batch Changes. They reveal how implementing a multi-layered agent architecture solves the high economic...
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FINOS FDC3 & Common Cloud Controls - Rob Moffat, FINOS
Rob Moffat (Chief Architect at FINOS) maps out the intersection of workspace interoperability, open-source AI deployment, and multi-cloud security frameworks. He compares MCP (Model Context Protocol) with FDC3, tracks the rollout of the Common Cloud Controls (CCC) live validator tool, and reveals...
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Governing the Pipeline: Fusing CALM with Open SDLC | Karl Moll, FINOS
Karl Moll (Technical Project Advocate at FINOS) sits down with Grizz Griswold to discuss how CALM (Common Architecture Language Model) is acting as the structural glue connecting compliance projects across the banking ecosystem. He breaks down the momentum behind the Open SDLC Controls Framework...
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Bounding AI Autonomy: OSFF London 2026 Preview
Grizz Griswold (Executive Producer of Global Programs & Content at FINOS) kicks off Season 6 of the Open Source in Finance Podcast with an absolute masterclass preview of OSFF London 2026. Discover how the global financial industry is shifting its focus from basic LLM experimentation to...
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Open Source AI in Finance | What's Happening in Toronto
OSFF Toronto 2026 Preview: FINOS Ecosystem, AI, HPC, Fluxnova, CALM, CDM & Open Data CommonsIn this episode of the Open Source in Finance Podcast, host Grizz Griswold delivers an essential preview of the upcoming inaugural OSFF Toronto. Grizz breaks down why Toronto's unique position as a…
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Scaling Open Source Readiness in Banking: Strategy & OSPO Best Practices | FINOS New York
🔑 Scaling Open Source Readiness in Financial Institutions | OSFF New York 🚀 Explore insights from #OSFFNYC – the premier event for open source in financial services.🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/ LinkedIn: FINOS Foundation🚀 Explore insights from #OSFFNewYork by FINOS – the leading...
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Cloud & AI in Banking: Navigating Residency, Risks, and Automation | Microsoft & Red Hat
🔑 Cloud, AI, and Automation: Navigating the New Regulatory Frontier | Open Source in Finance Podcast🚀 Explore insights from the #FINOS community – the center of open source innovation in financial services.🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/ 🤖 Explore the FINOS AI Governance Framework:...
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Turn CCC into Real Checks: Multi-Cloud Security with Prowler + AI (OSFF NY Preview)
🚀 Get a sneak peek of how FINOS Common Cloud Controls (CCC) can move from policy docs to practical enforcement—through automation and open source.In this clip:Toni de la Fuente, Founder & CEO, ProwlerToni shares his journey from maintaining open source in his spare time to helping the community...
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OpenBB’s Open Data Platform: Local-First AI Data Pipelines (OSFF NY Preview)
🚀 Get a sneak peek of Ihsan Saracgil’s OSFF NY session on how OpenBB’s Open Data Platform (ODP) lets teams connect private, proprietary, and public financial data to AI—securely, locally, and on your terms.In this clip:Ihsan Saracgil, CPO, OpenBBTired of waiting on scarce engineering cycles for...
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Communications Very Erratic (CVE): Stabilizing Vuln Data for the Industry (OSFF NY Preview)
🚨 What happens when the backbone of vulnerability reporting wobbles? In April 2025, funding shocks to CVE/CWE—and the downstream NVD—sparked panic before a short-term lifeline appeared. The uncertainty hasn’t gone away.In this clip:Christopher “CRob” Robinson, CTO & Chief Security Architect,...
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OSFF New York Day 2 Preview — AI Tracks, Security Deep Dives, and Lightning Hot Topics | Grizz Griswold
🚀 Highlights from #OSFFNewYork by FINOS – the premier open source in finance conference. Join us at the Open Source in Finance Forum (Oct 21–22, 2025): https://hubs.ly/Q03z9D9D0 In this episode (podcast preview): Grizz Griswold, Head of Marketing, FINOS Day 2 is built for builders and risk…
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Zero Trust + Open Source: A Practical Compliance Blueprint | Rakia Finley, Copper & Vine Studio
🚀 Highlights from #OSFFNewYork by FINOS – the premier open source in finance conference.Join us at the Open Source in Finance Forum (Oct 21–22, 2025): https://hubs.ly/Q03z9D9D0In this podcast (podcast preview):Rakia Finley, Founder & Managing Partner, Copper & Vine StudioRegulatory rigor and…
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OSFF New York: Day 1 Preview — Tracks, Keynotes, and Big Announcements | Grizz Griswold
🚀 Highlights from #OSFFNewYork by FINOS – the premier open source in finance conference.Join us at the Open Source in Finance Forum (Oct 21–22, 2025): https://hubs.ly/Q03z9D9D0In this episode:Grizz Griswold, Head of Marketing, FINOSA fast, inside look at Day 1 of OSFF New York: what’s new…
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The Evolving Role of Open Source in Finance with GitLab's George Kichukov
The Evolving Role of Open Source in Financial Services with GitLab's George Kichukov In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews George Kichukov from GitLab to discuss the transformative effect of open-source technology in financial services. The conversation covers the…
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Exploring Data Mesh and Open Source Governance with Daniel Paes | OS in Finance Podcast
Exploring Data Mesh and Open Source Governance with Daniel PaesIn this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Daniel Paes, a FINOS Ambassador. They discuss concepts like data mesh, data contracts, and the use of open source tools like Legend and CDM in data governance. Daniel...
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Exploring Common Controls and Governance in Finance w Mike Long, CEO, Kosli
Exploring Common Controls and Governance in Financial Services with Kosli's CEO, Mike LongIn this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Mike Long, CEO and founder of Kosli. They discuss the challenges of AI readiness and managing risk in financial services, focusing on the...
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The Unexpected Risks of AI in Finance: Expert Panel Discussion - Nvidia & Sonatype
In this episode of the FINOS Open Source in Finance webinar series, Karl Moll hosts an engaging panel discussion with Tyler Warden from Sonatype and Aaron Erickson from Nvidia. The topic is 'The Unexpected Risks of AI in Finance,' covering hidden and novel security risks in AI-driven financial...
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Deep Dive into FDC3 2.2 Release With Rob Moffat | OS in Finance Podcast
Join Grizz Griswold and Rob Moffat from FINOS as they discuss the latest updates in FDC3, a versatile interoperability standard originally designed for financial services but applicable universally. Learn about the evolution of FDC3 version 2.2, the newly released SAIL 2.0 tool, and the upcoming...
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Unlocking Innovation: Kratix and Platform Engineering at NatWest | OS in Finance Podcast
Unlocking Innovation: Kratix and Platform Engineering at NatWest In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Chris Plank from NatWest Bank and Derik Evangelisa from Syntasso. They delve into the evolution of platform engineering, open-source technologies, and how NatWest uses...
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Leveraging AI for Software Supply Chain Security with Sudhir Prasad, Director of Product Management, Red Hat
Leveraging AI for Software Supply Chain Security with Sudhir Prasad, Director of Product Management, Red Hat | OS in Finance Podcast In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Sudhir Prasad, Director of Product Management at Red Hat, about the critical role of AI in enhancing...
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Durable Execution & Open Source Innovation, Max Fateev, CTO, Temporal | OS in Finance Podcast
Max Fateev, CTO and Co-Founder of Temporal on Durable Execution & Open Source Innovation | Open Source in Finance Podcast In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Max, the Co-Founder and CTO of Temporal, which is a new member of FINOS. They delve into the concept of durable...
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Ensuring Compliance in AI and DevOps with TestifySec - Featuring Cole Kennedy
In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Cole Kennedy, founder and CEO of TestifySec. Explore the importance of compliance in AI and DevOps, especially within highly regulated industries like financial services and defense. Learn about the challenges of data governance in…
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Exploring AI, Cybersecurity, and Open Source Chris Lindsey, Mend.io - Open Source in Finance Podcast
Exploring AI, Cybersecurity, and Open Source with Chris Lindsey from Mend.io In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Chris Lindsey, a Security Evangelist from Mend.io. They discuss the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and open-source software. Chris shares his extensive...
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Future of Banking with Open Source: Insights from Percona CEO Ann Schlemmer
Join Grizz Griswold of FINOS as he interviews Ann Schlemmer, CEO of Percona, in this insightful episode. They discuss the transformative role of open source technologies in the financial sector, Ann's career journey from banking to MySQL and her leadership at Percona. The conversation covers the...
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Exploring Interoperability Dan Schleifer - President, interop.io
In this episode of the FINOS Open Source in Finance podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Dan Schleifer, CEO and Co-Founder of interop.io and ChartIQ. They discuss the impact of the 'toggle tax' on productivity and envision a future where financial professionals can focus on higher-value tasks. The...
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Regulatory Challenges in Finance Insights from Leo Labeis, Regnosys
In this episode of the FINOS Open Source in Finance podcast, Head of Marketing Grizz Griswold interviews Leo Labeis, CEO of Regnosys. They explore regulatory challenges in finance, focusing on the Rune project and Common Domain Model (CDM). Leo shares his wealth of experience from his time at...
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Colin Eberhardt - CTO, Scott Logic
In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Colin Eberhardt - CTO, Scott Logic. We talk about Colin's journey to CTO, ai, ai, ai, and ai. Colin Eberhardt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-eberhardt-1464b4a/ Scott Logic: https://www.scottlogic.com/ Save 20% off OSFF with this code:...
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Andrew Aitken - Chief Open Source Officer, Hedera
In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Andrew Aitken - Chief Open Source Officer, Hedera. We talk about open source in finance, past, present, and future and how Web3 factors in. Andrew Aitken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/opensourcestrategy/ Hedera: https://hedera.com/ Save 20%...
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Lee Faus - Global Field CTO, GitLab
In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Lee Faus - Global Field CTO, GitLab. We talk about Lee's developer journey from high school teacher to GitLab, software development evolution and devops, intelligent data fabric, AI in software upskilling developers, and a little Minecraft. Lee...
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FINOS May 24 2024 Debrief - with Eddie Knight, Sonatype
In this episode of the podcast, Grizz and Eddie Knight of Sonatype return to our FINOS Debrief episodes that wrap up the past month or so in the FINOS Ecosystem - and look forward to the next month and beyond. Save 20% off OSFF with this code: OSFFL24LF20 Register Here & Attend the London Open...
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Alex Scammon - Head of Open Source Development at G-Research
In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Alex Scammon - Head of Open Source Development at G-Research. We talk about Alex's building of an OSPO at G-Research, and how you need to be intrepid when you do something like that. Alex Scammon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscammon/...
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Donald Fischer - CEO & CoFounder at Tidelift
In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Donald Fischer - CEO and CoFounder at Tidelift (a new Member of FINOS). We talk about Donald's journey through open source in the 90s to today, paying open source maintainers, and events on the horizon. Donald Fischer:...
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Open Source Readiness Strategic Initiative - Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect, FINOS
In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect at FINOS to discuss the FINOS 2024 Strategic Initiative Open Source Readiness (OSR) for banks and financial institutions Rob Moffat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmoffat/ FINOS OSR information:...
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FINOS CCC Strategic Initiative - Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect, FINOS
In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect at FINOS to discuss the FINOS 2024 Strategic Initiative FINOS CCC (Common Cloud Controls). Rob Moffat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmoffat/ FINOS CCC information:...
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FDC3 Strategic Initiative - Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect, FINOS
In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect at FINOS to discuss FINOS 2024 Strategic Initiatives, and FDC3 (trader desktop interoperability) specifically. Rob Moffat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmoffat/ FDC3 site: https://fdc3.finos.org/ FDC3...
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Karl Moll - Technical Project Advocate, FINOS
In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Karl Moll, the newest addition to the FINOS team! Karl is the FINOS Technical Project Advocate, and will play a huge role in the FINOS Community in 2024. We sit down and talk about his developer journey, from poli-sci, to computer sci, to...
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The FINOS Open Source in Finance Podcast celebrates open source projects and interesting topics at the cross section of financial services and open source. So far, our industry experts have discussed practical applications of and their real-world experiences with a range of open source projects including desktop interoperability, low code platforms, synthetic data, and data modeling. They’ve also discussed best practices for inner source, common myths about open source and why commercial companies choose to introduce open source offerings. Tune in to hear what comes next.
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