Long Story Short - Money, Markets and the Future

Welcome to Long Story Short, where we explore how the world of money is changing through technology, markets, and new forms of capital. In this episode we're joined by Dr Efi Pylarinou - a seasoned Wall Streeter who has become a 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫. We discuss what makes money, 'money', the rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies, and how the shift from hard cash to digital cash will impact you, and why it matters.About EfiA domain expert with a Ph.D. in Finance, a prolific content creator, and a Faculty at the Fast Future Executive, Efi is trusted by global Brands in Tech and Financial services. She is a Top LinkedIn voice with 200,000+ followers and has been included in several rankings - Top 40 Tech leaders on Linkedin, the Top 50 Digital Futurists, Top 20 Fintech Influencers, and more. She is a co-author in several booksFollow her on:📌 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efipylarinou/📌 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/EfiPylarinou📌 Twitter: https://twitter.com/efipm📌 Apple Podcasts - https://buff.ly/3oSZ4CA📌 Spotify - https://buff.ly/3xPyWaVEfi is also a contributing author to Brett King's latest book:📖 Branch Tomorrow - https://shorturl.at/3NBro

In this episode, we’re joined by David Birch - author and leading authority on digital identity, payments, and the blockchain. We discuss his book 'Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin', and trace the long arc of money’s evolution, from early systems of exchange to the technologies shaping its next chapter. A wide-ranging conversation on how money changes, why it matters, and what comes next.