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Tech Behind Fintech
by Nnamdi Osuagwu
The “Tech Behind FinTech” show is dedicated to expanding the knowledge base of development teams within the Financial Services industry while celebrating and highlighting disruptive FinTech businesses and exploring the full technology spectrum utilized within the industry. Nnamdi Osuagwu is the host of the “Tech Behind FinTech” show and the CEO and Founder of Strategic Generation, an Information Technology solutions firm specializing in Cybersecurity, Security Performance Management, Security Assessments and Application Security serving FinTech and Insurance firms.
Episodes
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The SaaS Breach Epidemic: Why Financial Data Has Never Been More Exposed
Join us on Friday, December 5th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a critical episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Brian Soby, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at AppOmni — a 20-year cybersecurity veteran with deep experience across fintech, SaaS, defense, and enterprise security. Brian has held...
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The Hidden Economy of Points: How 1.4 Billion Points Were Redeemed
Join us on Friday, November 21st, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a high-impact episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Len Covello, CTO at Engage People — a lifelong entrepreneur and payments innovator reshaping how loyalty, rewards, and points function as real currency. In The Hidden Economy of Points:...
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The Bitcoin Treasury Playbook: Corporate Finance Meets Crypto
Join us on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a groundbreaking episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Wilfred Daye, Chief Strategy Officer of Mercurity Fintech — a 25-year Wall Street veteran turned digital asset strategist who’s helping redefine how global companies manage capital…
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Passwords Are Dead: Inside the Biometric Boom Powering Next-Gen Payments
Join us on Friday, November 7th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a high-impact episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Deepak Jain, CEO and Founder — a serial entrepreneur and payments visionary who’s been building the future of secure digital transactions long before “biometrics” became a buzzword. For...
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Blockchain That Actually Works: The Financial Use Cases No One Talks About
Join us on Friday, October 31st, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a high-impact episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Jeff Mahony, Chief Architect and Co-Founder of RYT — and a technologist who’s been solving financial infrastructure challenges long before “blockchain” existed. Blockchain has been hyped...
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Embedded Lending Revolution: How Agentic Platforms Are Transforming Credit
Join us on Friday, October 24th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for an in-depth conversation on Tech Behind FinTech featuring Jon Fry, CEO and Founder of Lendflow, a leading embedded finance infrastructure company empowering fintechs, lenders, and vertical SaaS platforms to build and launch credit products...
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The Vitality Blueprint: Redefining Success for Today's Leaders
Join us on Friday, October 17th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for an inspiring episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring J. Michael Fischer Jr., Managing Director at DBD Investment Bank. In a world that celebrates nonstop hustle, J. Michael Fischer challenges the traditional definition of success. In The...
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Beyond Funding and Tech: The Leadership Mindset That Scales FinTech
Join us on Friday, October 10th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a transformative episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Chinwe Grace Jones, CEO and Founder of Trusted Teams. In a world where startups chase funding rounds and product launches, one critical factor often gets overlooked — leadership. In...
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Banking's Blind Spot: The Data Challenge Nobody Wants to Admit
Join us on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a candid episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Donat Husjainov, CPO at XData Group. Banks know they need to innovate—but legacy systems, siloed data, and outdated infrastructures are holding them back. In Banking’s Blind Spot: The Data...
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How Much AI Is Enough: Finding the Magic Spot in FinTech
Join us on Friday, September 19th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a forward-looking episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Mike Lavia, Director of Payments at DataVisor. In the race to modernize financial services, everyone’s talking about AI—but how much is too much? Mike breaks down one of the...
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Boston FinTech Week: How FinTech Conferences Really Get Made
Join us on Friday, September 5th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a behind-the-scenes episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Sarah Biller, Co-Founder of FinTech Sandbox, and Nicole Edwards, Marketing & Community Associate. FinTech conferences don’t just happen—they’re built. From securing speakers and...
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Identity Fraud in FinTech: Outsmarting Bad Actors Before They Attack
Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a powerhouse episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Mary Ann Miller, VP, Evangelist & Fraud Executive Advisor at Prove. Identity fraud is one of the fastest-growing threats in FinTech, costing billions each year and eroding customer trust....
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AI-Powered Finance: The New Small Biz Stack
Join us on Friday, August 15th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a powerhouse episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder and President of Hello Alice. Small businesses fuel the global economy, but too often they’re shut out from the capital, credit, and connections they need to...
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Bank Modernization in the Age of AI: Adapt or Collapse
Join us on Friday, August 8th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a hard-hitting episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Sergio Barbosa, CIO of Global Kinetic and CEO of FutureBank. Legacy systems are suffocating innovation—but AI might be the escape hatch. In this episode, Sergio breaks down how banks can...
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You Can't Build a FinTech Without These People
Join us on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for an insider-focused episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Alex Curtis, Americas Managing Director at Hanover Search. In this episode of Tech Behind FinTech, we sit down with Alex Curtis to explore the evolving talent landscape shaping the...
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The Alt Investment AI Gold Rush
📅 Join us on Friday, July 18th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a sharp-edged episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Gary Dmitriev, Founder and Chief Technology Advisor at CrestPoint Strategic Advisors. AI isn’t just for Big Tech anymore—it’s rapidly redefining the playbook in private equity, hedge...
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Why Embedded Finance Is Exploding: Every Business Is Becoming a Bank
What do Starbucks, Uber, and Shopify have in common? They're not banks — but they act like it. Welcome to the invisible FinTech revolution, where embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) are quietly transforming everyday businesses into financial powerhouses. In this episode, we sit down...
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AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Finance: Are You Ready?
In this Tech Behind FinTech exclusive airing Friday, June 27th, 2025, we sit down with Dr. Adnan Masood, Chief AI Architect at UST and one of the most sought-after minds in artificial intelligence. From advising Fortune 500 CEOs to shaping billion-dollar AI deployments, Dr. Masood doesn’t just...
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What Fake News and Media Manipulation Mean for FinTech?
In this episode of Tech Behind FinTech, airing Friday, June 13 at 12PM EST, we explore how fake news, deceptive content, and bot-driven amplification are being used to exploit public trust and disrupt financial ecosystems. Our guest, Molly Dwyer, Director of Insights at PeakMetrics, brings deep...
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America's Most Legal Yet Unbanked Industry
In this eye-opening episode of Tech Behind FinTech, airing Friday, June 13, 2025, at 12PM EST, we dive into the fast-moving world of misinformation and narrative warfare, where financial brands are being targeted, manipulated, and sometimes destroyed in the court of public opinion before they…
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The $150 Billion Insurance Blind Spot
Join us on Friday, May 30th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a high-stakes episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Mike Gulla, CEO & Co-Founder of Adaptive Insurance—a startup rewriting the rules of climate risk coverage in the age of AI. With climate-driven power outages on the rise and traditional...
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The AI Gold Rush: Why GPUs Are the New Financial Frontier
Join us on Friday, May 23rd, 2025 at 12 PM EST for a visionary episode of Tech Behind FinTech as we sit down with Kony Kwong, CEO and Co-Founder of GAIB—the platform reshaping how we invest in AI infrastructure. In a world where GPUs are becoming as valuable as real estate, Kony breaks down why...
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Faked Voice, Real Damage: Social Engineering in the Age of AI
Join us on Friday, May 16th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a chilling yet essential episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring James Edgar, SVP and Chief Information Security Officer at Corpay (NYSE: CPAY). With a career spanning top roles at Elavon, U.S. Bank, and Cox Communications, James brings a deep,...
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The 17-Year-Old Behind a FinTech Giant: Powering Global Investing
https://techbehindfintech.com/subscribeJoin us on Friday, May 9th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a powerhouse episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring John Shammas, Chief Growth Officer at DriveWealth—a firm revolutionizing how people around the world invest. At just 17, John helped build the core API...
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No Bank No Problem: The New Age of Small Business Loans
📅 Join us on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a game-changing episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Ryan Rosett, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Credibly—a company on a mission to rewrite the rules of small business financing. Born out of the 2008 financial crisis, Credibly is now a leading...
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The BNPL Takeover Affirm & Shopify's Global Power Play
Join us on Friday, April 18th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a powerful episode of Tech Behind FinTech with your host, Nnamdi Osuagwu. What happens when one of the world’s fastest-growing commerce platforms partners with a leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) giant? You get a global shift in how people...
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Confessions of a FinTech Marketer: The Good, The Bad and The AI
Join us on Friday, April 11th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a thought-provoking episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Clemens Rychlik, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of BCN FinTech, Catalonia’s largest—and Europe’s fastest-growing—FinTech community. From community building to AI-driven content strategies,...
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The FinTech Exit: Why This Exec Retired at the Top of His Game
Join us on Friday, April 4th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a compelling episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Daniel Faltyn Jr., a seasoned tech executive whose career journey spans global banks, innovative startups, and a recent role in Risk & Compliance at Google. After more than 8,000 workdays,...
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The Death of Legacy Lending: How Modern Platforms Are Changing the Game
Join us on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for an eye-opening episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Svitlanka Sergiichuk, CEO & Co-Founder of Neofin—a no-code lending automation platform helping financial institutions build and launch loan products in weeks, not years. 💥 Lending is…
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The FinTech Education Boom: Can Academia Keep Up with Industry Disruption
Join us on Friday, March 21st, 2025, at 12 PM EST for a must-watch episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy. FinTech is evolving at lightning speed, but are universities and traditional education models keeping pace? As...
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The $10.5 Trillion Backdoor: Why Poor API Security Is a Goldmine for Hackers
Join us on Friday, March 14th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for an eye-opening episode of Tech Behind FinTech. APIs are the backbone of modern FinTech, connecting apps, processing transactions, and managing sensitive financial data. But with 75% of applications containing security flaws and cybercrime…
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Secrets of a Serial Acquirer: What Makes a Company Worth Buying
Join us on Friday, February 28th, 2025, at 12 PM EST, for an exclusive episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Denis Brosnan, Portfolio CEO at CORA GROUP. With a track record of successfully acquiring and scaling companies across financial services, insurance, and real estate, Denis brings deep...
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The Billion Dollar Banking Problem: Can Standardization Ensure Survival
Join us on Friday, February 21st, 2025, at 12 PM EST, for a must-watch episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Hans Tesselaar, Executive Director at BIAN. The financial services industry is at a breaking point—banks are spending billions annually just to maintain outdated systems and navigate...
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The Deepfake Invasion: Can Biometrics Save FinTech from Fraud
Join us on Friday, February 14th, 2025, at 12 PM EST, for a must-watch episode of Tech Behind FinTech featuring Fabian Eberle, COO & Co-Founder at Keyless. With deepfakes and AI-powered fraud on the rise, traditional authentication methods are under attack. In this episode, we’ll explore how...
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Unlocking Unstructured Data: Transforming FinTech with AI
Join us on Friday, February 7th, 2025, at 12 PM EST, for an insightful episode of Tech Behind FinTech, featuring Aditi Subbarao, Global Financial Services Lead & Strategic Partnerships Lead at Instabase. We’ll explore how Generative AI is revolutionizing financial services by unlocking the...
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The Role and Evolution of the Chief Revenue Officer in FinTech
Join us on Friday, January 31st, 2025, at 12 PM EST, for an enlightening episode featuring Matt Beecher, Chief Revenue Officer at interVal. In this episode, we’ll explore the critical role of the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) in the rapidly evolving FinTech landscape. With deep expertise in driving...
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Navigating the Crypto Landscape in 2025
Join us on Tech Behind FinTech on Friday, January 24th, 2025, at 12 PM EST, for an insightful conversation with Chiagozie Iwu, a seasoned FinTech and blockchain entrepreneur passionate about the transformative power of blockchain technology. With extensive experience in creating and scaling...
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Mitigating Bias in FinTech: A Deep Dive into Ethical AI
Join us on Tech Behind FinTech on Friday, January 17th, 2025, at 12 PM EST for an insightful episode featuring Deniz Johnson, COO of Stratyfy. Deniz will share her expertise on how ethical AI is driving fairness and transparency in financial services, reshaping how credit decisions are made. 🔍...
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Unlocking the Future of Sustainable Investing Through AI
Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for a groundbreaking episode featuring Stefania Di Bartolomeo, Founder and CEO of Physis Investment, airing on Friday, January 10th, 2025, at 12 PM EST. As a visionary in sustainable finance, Stefania shares how AI is transforming the collection and use of...
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Beyond the Swipe: How Debit and Credit Cards Come to Life
Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an eye-opening episode titled "Beyond the Swipe: How Debit and Credit Cards Come to Life," airing live on Friday, December 20th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Creston Stickels, Senior Operations Leader at FIS, brings unparalleled expertise in payment…
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FinTech Interoperability Explained: What You Should Know
Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an insightful episode titled "FinTech Interoperability Explained: What You Should Know," airing live on Friday, December 13th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. We’re excited to feature two industry leaders in financial technology interoperability: 🔹 Jim Bunting, Director at...
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Is MLSecOps the Missing Piece in AI Model Security?
Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an intriguing episode titled "Is MLSecOps the Missing Piece in AI Model Security?". Our guest, Daryan "D" Dehghanpisheh, President of Protect AI, brings unparalleled expertise in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity. With a career spanning roles at AWS, NYSE,...
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MiCA Unpacked: How EU Regulation is Reshaping Crypto Markets
Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an insightful episode titled "MiCA Unpacked: How EU Regulation is Reshaping Crypto Markets," airing live on Friday, November 22nd, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Caroline Michel, Co-Founder and Head Regulatory Analyst at Deontea, will provide expert insights…
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Think AI Is the Answer? : Here's What Every Fintech Needs to Know First!
Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an insightful episode titled "Think AI Is the Answer? Here’s What Every Fintech Needs to Know First," airing live on Friday, November 15th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Lydia Ofori, CEO of Plainr, brings over two decades of investment management experience to...
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Money20/20 USA 2024: Event Recap and Highlights
Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an in-depth recap episode titled "Money20/20 USA 2024: Event Recap and Highlights," airing live on Friday, November 7th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. In this special episode, we'll dive into the key insights, groundbreaking innovations, and emerging trends that took...
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Leveraging AI: Revolutionizing AML Compliance in Finance
Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an insightful episode titled “Leveraging AI: Revolutionizing AML Compliance in Finance,” airing live on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Jennifer Arnold, CEO of Minerva, will share her expertise on how artificial intelligence is transforming...
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On the Road to Money 20/20 USA 2024: FinTech Insights & Expectations
Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for a quick episode titled "On the Road to Money 20/20: FinTech Insights & Expectations," airing Friday, October 25th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. In this episode, I'll be sharing my personal views on what to expect at this year's Money 20/20 conference, along with the key...
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Emerging Fintech Jobs to look out for in 2025
Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an exciting episode titled "Emerging Fintech Jobs to Look Out for in 2025," airing live on October 16th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Renee Small, the Cybersecurity Super Recruiter and CEO of Cyber Human Capital, will share her insights on the rapidly…
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The Power of Automation: How RPA Transforms Financial Services
Join us on "Tech Behind FinTech" for an exciting episode titled "The Power of Automation: How RPA Transforms Financial Services," airing live on Friday, October 11th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Gary Dmitriev, Founder and Chief Technology Advisor at CrestPoint Strategic Advisors, will dive…
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Fintech Customer Acquisition Simplified: The Power of Partner Marketing
Join us on Tech Behind FinTech for an insightful episode titled "Fintech Customer Acquisition Simplified: The Power of Partner Marketing," airing live on Friday, September 27th, 2024, at 12 PM EST. Our guest, Alana Levine, Chief Revenue Officer at Fintel Connect, will share her expertise in...
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The “Tech Behind FinTech” show is dedicated to expanding the knowledge base of development teams within the Financial Services industry while celebrating and highlighting disruptive FinTech businesses and exploring the full technology spectrum utilized within the industry. Nnamdi Osuagwu is the host of the “Tech Behind FinTech” show and the CEO and Founder of Strategic Generation, an Information Technology solutions firm specializing in Cybersecurity, Security Performance Management, Security Assessments and Application Security serving FinTech and Insurance firms.
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