What The FinTech by Medhy Souidi

What happens when Japan’s biggest marketplace decides to reinvent finance from the inside out?In this episode of What The FinTech, Medhy Souidi sits down with Takeshi Nagasawa, the visionary CEO of Fintech at Mercari Group—the force behind Merpay and Mercoin, two of Japan’s most impactful financial platforms.From embedding credit into mobile payments to launching one of the most trusted crypto exchanges in Japan, Takeshi shares how Mercari is not just a platform to sell your old sneakers—but a launchpad for transforming how money works in everyday life.🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode:How Merpay Smart Money is helping unbanked and underbanked users access credit using behavioral dataWhy Japan’s fintech ecosystem is evolving slower—but smarter—and what others can learn from itBehind-the-scenes of Mercoin’s meteoric rise and how crypto is being integrated into loyalty and daily paymentsWhat it takes to innovate responsibly in one of the most compliance-conscious markets in the world💡 Whether you're curious about embedded finance, crypto adoption, mobile wallets, or the future of fintech in Japan and beyond—this episode is packed with insights, strategy, and leadership lessons from one of the region’s top innovators.👉 Don’t miss this deep dive into marketplace-driven finance and the next wave of consumer fintech.Hit play, subscribe, and let’s rethink the future of money together.#WhatTheFinTech #WTF82 #Merpay #Mercari #Money2020 #Fintech #Crypto #DigitalPayments #JapanFintech🎙️ Interviewee: Takeshi Nagasawa, CEO of Fintech at Mercari Group🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi

🎙️ AI That Works: How Dyna.Ai Is Redefining Intelligent BankingWith Tomas Skoumal, Co-founder & Chairman, Live at Money20/20 AsiaWhat happens when a global banking veteran steps into the world of artificial intelligence?In this unmissable episode, Tomas Skoumal, Co-founder and Chairman of Dyna.Ai (and former Global Head of Loans at Standard Chartered), joins us live from Money20/20 Asia to reveal what it really takes to embed AI into the fabric of modern finance.🔥 What you’ll hear:1. Why banks are still struggling to scale AI—and how Dyna.Ai is changing that2. The real use cases delivering ROI today (and the ones you should avoid)3. How to build trustworthy, transparent AI systems that regulators embrace4. What’s next in credit scoring, risk, fraud, and generative AI5. His top advice for banking leaders navigating the AI waveTomas brings 24 years of banking wisdom—and the fresh edge of a tech founder—to the mic, making this a masterclass on where fintech meets artificial intelligence.📍 From pilots to production, from hype to hard results—this is AI that actually works.🎧 Listen now on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube🎙️ Interviewee: Tomas Skoumal, Co-founder & Chairman,🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi

🚀 Just Dropped: What The FinTech x Money20/20 – Live from AsiaHow do you unlock the full potential of Open Banking in Asia?In this special live episode, I sat down with Fernn Lim, Chief Operating Officer at Audax, to explore how banks, fintechs, and ecosystems can move beyond buzzwords to build real, scalable value.🎙️ From API strategy to embedded finance and the tech behind Singapore’s most innovative digital platforms, Fernn shares practical insights that every bank and fintech leader should hear.🔥 We also talk about:✅ What makes open banking work (or fail)✅ Where Asia is leading — and where it's falling behind✅ How Audax is helping institutions evolve faster💡 If you're curious about what’s next for digital banking infrastructure in Asia, this one’s for you.🎧 Watch or listen here!📍See you next week at Money20/20 Bangkok!We'll be hosting more live podcast sessions on April 22nd and 23rd—come say hi and join the conversation.#WhatTheFinTech #Money2020Asia #OpenBanking #EmbeddedFinance #APIs #Fintech #Audax #DigitalBanking #Podcast #BankingInnovation #M2020Asia

In this special What The FinTech X Money20/20 episode, we’re joined by Chee Mun Foong, a true fintech pioneer. From co-founding MoneyLion—a groundbreaking digital finance platform in the U.S.—to becoming the first Malaysian fintech founder to list on the NYSE, Chee Mun is now leading a new revolution: Malaysia’s first AI-powered digital bank, Ryt Bank.Together with Sheryl Chen (Money20/20) and Medhy Souidi, Chee Mun shares:🚀 How his early AI work for the U.S. Department of Defense shaped his fintech vision🌏 Why he’s betting big on Southeast Asia’s AI potential🏦 His vision for Ryt Bank and how AI can drive financial inclusion🧠 The real challenges in building AI ecosystems—and how to solve them🌱 How to balance AI innovation with its environmental impactWhether you're curious about the future of AI, digital banking, or the next big wave in Southeast Asian fintech—this episode is for you.

The Future of Cross-Border Payments: Insights, Innovations, and Predictions In this episode of What The Fintech X Money20/20, we explore one of the most critical topics shaping the financial world: cross-border payments in Asia. Hosted by Medhy Souidi, this episode features an expert panel of thought leaders, including: Ian Fong, Director of Content for Asia at Money20/20. Michele Fung, General Manager at LianLian Global. David G.W. Birch, an internationally recognized author, advisor, and commentator on digital financial services, digital identity, and digital money. This dynamic discussion unpacks the current state of cross-border payments, explores emerging technologies, and provides forward-looking predictions for the future. From the rise of real-time payment systems like UPI, PromptPay, and PayNow to the game-changing potential of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, the episode covers: The most promising innovations reshaping cross-border payments in Asia. How real-time payment systems are overcoming challenges to link domestic networks across borders. The role of fintechs, APIs, and industry collaborations in enhancing transparency, affordability, and user experience. The impact of regulatory challenges on fintech innovations and crypto adoption in the cross-border space. Our panelists also dive into the big picture, offering bold predictions for the next 2, 5, and 10 years. Will a unified payment ecosystem emerge, or will diverse systems continue to cater to regional needs? Whether you’re a fintech enthusiast, SME owner, or payments professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights and forward-looking perspectives on the future of payments, innovation, and collaboration in Asia and beyond. Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation with leaders shaping the future of finance!

Welcome to another compelling episode of "What The FinTech"! This time, we have a special guest, Germaine Tan, the VP of Cyber Risk Management at Darktrace, the world leader in AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. 🛡️💻 In this episode, we delve into: 🌐 The Evolving Threat Landscape: Discover how the cybersecurity landscape is rapidly changing and the new threats emerging in the digital age. 🤖 AI-Driven Defense: Learn about Darktrace's groundbreaking approach to using artificial intelligence for proactive threat detection and response. 🔐 Unique Cybersecurity Strategies: Germaine shares the innovative strategies that set Darktrace apart and how they stay ahead of cyber threats. 📊 Key Insights and Challenges: Gain valuable insights into the most pressing cybersecurity challenges organizations face today and how to address them. 🧠 Role of AI and Machine Learning: Explore the crucial role of AI and machine learning in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of cybersecurity measures. 💼 Practical Advice for Businesses: Get practical tips and advice on how businesses can bolster their cybersecurity posture and stay resilient against emerging threats. Germaine's deep expertise and Darktrace's cutting-edge technology offer a treasure trove of knowledge and strategies to help businesses navigate the complexities of cybersecurity in the digital age. This episode is packed with actionable takeaways for the fintech and cybersecurity communities. Don't miss this insightful and engaging episode! Listen now on Spotify and watch on YouTube! 🎧📺 🎙️ Interviewee: Germaine Tan, VP of Cyber Risk Management at Darktrace, 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi

Welcome to an exciting episode of What The FinTech! This time, we have the legendary visionary in the Web3 and gaming industry, Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands. 🌐🔗 Animoca Brands is a global leader in blockchain and gaming, with a mission to provide property rights for virtual assets. Since 2018, Yat has been a staunch advocate for the use of blockchain and NFTs in the gaming industry. His numerous accolades include Global Leader of Tomorrow at the World Economic Forum, Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the DHL/SCMP Awards, and recognition as one of Cointelegraph's top 100 notable people in blockchain. In this episode, we dive deep into: - The current state of Web3 and DeFi in Asia compared to the West, and what this contrast means for the future of these technologies in Asia. - Navigating the regulatory landscape for financial institutions to innovate while ensuring compliance. 📜🏦 - The significant challenges and opportunities for DeFi platforms in scalability, interoperability, and user adoption. 🚀💡 - Strategies to build trust and ensure security within the DeFi space. 🔒🛡️ - The impact of AI and machine learning in enhancing DeFi efficiency, security, and user experience. 🤖📊 Yat Siu shares his profound insights and visionary thoughts on the evolution of these groundbreaking technologies. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable strategies and key takeaways for the fintech community. Listen now on Spotify and watch on YouTube! 🎧📺 🎙️ Interviewee: Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands. 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi — NEWSLETTER — 🎯✉️ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/what-the-fintech-6672825335119273985 Substack: https://whatthefintech.substack.com/ — PODCAST — 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fuxIArLnJN08cpJAc2bML?si=a2f32fa64ee14543 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fintech-by-medhy-souidi/id1624878971 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85ODU3ODQ5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw — CONNECT — 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi — WATCH — Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s — SOCIAL MEDIA — Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi #medhy #souidi

🚨 **Apologies for the issue with the sound, please jump directly to 1 min.** 🚨 🌟 Dive into a riveting episode of "What The FinTech," captured live amidst the electrifying atmosphere of Money2020 Asia in Bangkok! This session features the dynamic Stefanie Koh, Vice President - Payments, from TerraPay, who is redefining the boundaries of global payments. 🚀🌐 Join us as Stefanie unfolds her compelling journey from the high towers of traditional finance to spearheading innovation at TerraPay. Learn about her pivotal transitions across major financial institutions and her current role in catapulting TerraPay to the forefront of the fintech revolution. 🌍💡 Key Insights: - Uncover the strategic maneuvers and technological innovations that enable TerraPay to transform the global payments landscape, making financial inclusivity more attainable than ever. - Delve into the challenges of navigating complex regulatory environments and how TerraPay maintains agility and compliance on a global scale. - Discover emerging trends in fintech, including blockchain and smart contracts, that are setting the stage for a new era of financial operations and security. 🤖🌟 Actionable Takeaways: - Evaluate how your enterprise can leverage fintech solutions like those offered by TerraPay to enhance operational efficiencies and open new market opportunities. - Stay proactive about global regulatory trends that could influence your business landscape and strategize accordingly. - Consider the potential of blockchain technologies to revolutionize aspects of your business from transaction transparency to contract execution. 📊🔍 Why Listen? This isn't just another fintech talk; it's a masterclass in navigating change and seizing opportunities in a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem. Whether you're deeply embedded in the finance sector, intrigued by the potentials of fintech, or looking to understand the future of money movement, Stefanie's insights provide a roadmap to innovation and success in the digital age. Tune in for a blend of professional wisdom, transformative strategies, and forward-thinking ideas. 🌐🎧 🎙️ Interviewee: Stefanie Koh, Vice President - Payments, TerraPay 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi — NEWSLETTER — 🎯✉️ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/what-the-fintech-6672825335119273985 Substack: https://whatthefintech.substack.com/ — PODCAST — 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fuxIArLnJN08cpJAc2bML?si=a2f32fa64ee14543 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fintech-by-medhy-souidi/id1624878971 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85ODU3ODQ5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw — CONNECT — 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi — WATCH — Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s — SOCIAL MEDIA — Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi #medhy #souidi

️ Dive into an enlightening episode of "What The FinTech," captured live from the energetic Money2020 Asia conference in Bangkok! Join us as we host Angie Ong from Partior, a leader driving legal and regulatory strategies in the FinTech arena. In this engaging discussion, Angie unveils how Partior is influencing financial market infrastructures with blockchain technology. Learn how Partior is navigating the complex tapestry of international regulations to deliver seamless, secure, and efficient financial transactions. Key Takeaways: Discover the transformative role of blockchain in reshaping global financial infrastructures and the strategic implementation of a unified ledger system. Delve into the nuances of regulatory compliance across various markets and the proactive approach adopted by Partior to foster innovation while aligning with international financial regulations. ️ Uncover emerging trends in FinTech, including the game-changing potential of smart contracts and decentralized finance (DeFi), set to redefine the traditional financial landscape. Action Items: Evaluate how your enterprise can leverage blockchain technology to enhance efficiency and transparency. Assess your organization’s regulatory strategies in global markets and consider establishing or strengthening compliance frameworks. Keep abreast of the latest developments in FinTech to identify new opportunities for investment and innovation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in the FinTech ecosystem, from startup enthusiasts and financial professionals to tech aficionados. Gain valuable insights and actionable knowledge from Angie Ong, a Fintech leader who is not only participating in but actively shaping the evolution of financial technology.

🚀 In this captivating episode of "What The FinTech," we're excited to welcome Kelvin Tang, CEO and Co-Founder of PONS.ai, a pioneer in the fusion of generative AI with personalized gifting. 🌐 Journey to Innovation: Kelvin shares his journey in co-founding PONS.ai, offering insights into the company's inception and its path to innovation in the AI space. 🎁 AI-Powered Personalization: Discover how Pons.AI leverages generative AI to revolutionize the gifting industry, creating unique, AI-generated greeting cards that blend creativity with technology. 💡 Impacting Businesses and Consumers: Learn about Pons.AI's strategies in elevating gift card sales for businesses and how they will make a significant impact in the market, especially during holiday seasons. Link to ProductHunt: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/pons-ai 🤖 Challenges in Tech and Creativity: Kelvin discusses the challenges and triumphs in integrating AI with ArtTech and e-commerce, and the influence of partnerships on product development. 🌍 Global Recognition and Future Ventures: Pons.AI’s achievements, including recognitions from NVIDIA and Startup Grind Global, and how global events like CES and Web Summit have showcased their capabilities. Delving into the future, Kelvin shares PONS.ai's upcoming initiatives, particularly in supporting the creator economy and fostering artist-brand collaborations. 🔮 The Future of Generative AI in Gifting: Kelvin provides his vision on the next big steps for PONS.ai and the future impact of generative AI technology on consumer habits and the gifting industry. 🎧 Join us for an inspiring discussion with Kelvin Tang as we explore how Pons.AI is crafting a more meaningful world through the power of AI and creativity. #WhatTheFinTech #PonsAI #AIGifting #Innovation #TechCreativity #AI 🎙️ Interviewee: Kelvin Tang 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi

🚀 Dive into the latest episode of "What The FinTech," where we're joined by Matthew Lee, CEO and Founder of Fill Easy. This episode is a deep dive into the innovative world of digital identity and authentication. 🌐 Fill Easy's Mission and Impact: Discover how Fill Easy is reshaping internet authentication and simplifying the use of government digital identities. Matthew explains the seamless integration of services like iAM Smart in Hong Kong and Singpass in Singapore, reducing the time and cost for organizations. Learn about Fill Easy’s dedication to making digital interactions faster and safer, enhancing access to online finance, healthcare, and government services globally. 🔒 Innovations in Digital Identity: Fill Easy’s easy-to-use standardized APIs enable businesses of all sizes to verify customers online efficiently. Comprehensive end-to-end support offered by Fill Easy in licensing, app development, and cybersecurity. Insights into how Fill Easy is building key infrastructure for an interconnected digital world. 📈 Empowering Organizations: How Fill Easy bridges the gap for organizations to access valuable government data. The role of Fill Easy in reducing regulatory burdens through automated cloud platforms and ready-to-use APKs. 💡 Looking Forward: Matthew shares his vision for Fill Easy’s future in driving societal progress and informed decision-making through accessible government data. Discussion on the potential of digital identities to revolutionize online interactions and the scope of their application in various sectors. 🎧 Tune in for an insightful journey into the future of internet authentication with Matthew Lee, and see how Fill Easy is making digital identity easier and more secure for everyone. #WhatTheFinTech #DigitalIdentity #FillEasy #InternetAuthentication #TechInnovation #DigitalTransformation

In this insightful episode of "What The FinTech," we're joined by Emma Kisby, CEO EMEA of Cogo, a trailblazing company at the forefront of carbon footprint management. As the world gears up for COP28 and intensifies its focus on climate change, our conversation with Emma couldn't be more timely.    Understanding Cogo's Mission: Emma shares her journey leading to the helm of Cogo and the company's mission to tackle climate impact through innovative fintech solutions. We delve into how Cogo leverages data and behavioral science to offer unique sustainability solutions, standing out as a purpose-driven business in today's eco-conscious market.  In-Depth Exploration: Discover Cogo's unique approach to helping businesses and individuals understand, reduce, and offset their environmental footprint. Learn about Cogo's use of behavioral science to inspire significant shifts in both corporate and consumer habits towards sustainability.  Building Partnerships for Wider Impact: Emma discusses how Cogo selects its business partners to amplify its mission and the challenges faced in scaling such a mission-driven platform across Europe.  Driving Consumer Engagement: Uncover the strategies Cogo employs to maintain consumer engagement on the sustainability journey, including impactful success stories from both businesses and individuals.  Looking to the Future: Emma provides insights into the critical role Cogo plans to play in the next decade of climate action and teases upcoming features and initiatives. She also shares her personal experiences, the fulfillment she finds in leading a purpose-driven team, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the impact-driven space. ️ Final Thoughts: Learn how businesses or individuals can get involved with Cogo and the collective action against the climate crisis. As we conclude, Emma leaves us with additional thoughts and insights for our audience. This episode with Emma Kisby is not just a discussion; it's a call to action for all of us to become more conscious of our environmental footprint and the available tools to manage it.    Tune in now and join us in this important conversation on sustainability and fintech innovation.   #WhatTheFinTech #Cogo #Sustainability #ClimateAction #FintechInnovation #CarbonFootprintManagement

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we delve into the cutting-edge world of digital asset security and management with Amy Zhang, Vice President of Sales at Fireblocks. 🌐🔒 Fireblocks is renowned for its robust platform that revolutionizes how enterprises move, store, and issue digital assets. In this episode, Amy Zhang takes us behind the scenes of Fireblocks' innovative solutions, addressing key challenges and opportunities in the digital asset space. 🚀 Key discussion points include: An in-depth look at Fireblocks and the pivotal issues it resolves in the realm of digital assets. The cornerstone of Fireblocks: ensuring paramount security for digital transactions and storage. 🔐 A step-by-step journey through a typical transaction on the Fireblocks platform. Overcoming hurdles in creating a secure and scalable infrastructure for digital assets. Navigating the complex landscape of cryptocurrency regulations and staying compliant. 📜 The intricate approach to insurance in the digital assets domain. Fostering interoperability within the blockchain and crypto ecosystems. 🔗 Fireblocks’ role in the burgeoning world of DeFi and ensuring protocol compatibility. 💹 How Fireblocks is unlocking institutional access to crypto staking and farming. Tackling the inherent volatility and risks in digital asset markets. Bridging the gap: Integrating Fireblocks with traditional financial services for digital asset offerings. 🏦 Success stories highlighting Fireblocks’ transformative impact on client operations. A sneak peek into the upcoming features and services from Fireblocks. 🌟 Exploring the potential of NFTs and asset tokenization, and Fireblocks’ role in this evolving landscape. And a visionary outlook on the future of digital asset security and management, and Fireblocks' strategic contributions. Join us for this insightful and forward-looking discussion with Amy Zhang and discover how Fireblocks is shaping a more secure and efficient digital asset ecosystem. 🎧 Tune in now and immerse yourself in the world of digital asset security innovations! #Fireblocks #DigitalAssets #Blockchain #CryptoSecurity #FinTech #DigitalFinance #Innovation #Podcast — NEWSLETTER — 🎯✉️ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/what-the-fintech-6672825335119273985 Substack: https://whatthefintech.substack.com/ —PODCAST — 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fuxIArLnJN08cpJAc2bML?si=a2f32fa64ee14543 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fintech-by-medhy-souidi/id1624878971 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85ODU3ODQ5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw — CONNECT — 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi — WATCH — Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s — SOCIAL MEDIA — Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi #medhy #souidi

Welcome to a new episode of What the FinTech 🎧 This time, we're venturing into the realm of innovative financing with Shan Han, one of the co-founders behind Zetl. 🚀 Zetl stands as a beacon in the Asia-Pacific financial landscape, renowned for pioneering asset-light business financing. It's not just about loans; it's about empowering the new wave of service-based businesses, easing their path to operational and growth-related financial stability. 💡🌟 Shan brings to the table a personal narrative that many entrepreneurs will resonate with - the daunting challenge of navigating cash flow in the modern business world. 🌊🏦 His journey from draining personal accounts to bridging payment gaps is a story of resilience and foresight. In our conversation, we delve into: - The inception story of Zetl and the gap it fills in today's market. 🌱 - How Zetl's unique financial solutions offer a lifeline to businesses grappling with payroll, working capital, and growth financing. 💼💰 - Shan's personal journey and the pivotal experiences that shaped Zetl's philosophy and approach. 🛤️💭 - A look into the challenges of asset-light business financing and how Zetl tailors its services to meet these needs. 🤔🔧 - Insights into the future vision for Zetl, aiming to transform the financial experiences of business owners across Asia-Pacific. 🔮🌏 This episode isn't just about numbers; it's about the human experience behind business financing and the drive to revolutionize an industry for the better. 🎧 Tune in to uncover the world of financial innovation with Shan Han, and get inspired to think differently about business financing! #WhatTheFinTech #Zetl #InnovativeFinancing #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #FinancialSolutions #AsiaPacificBusiness 🎙️ Interviewee: Shan Han 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi ——————————— NEWSLETTER ——————————— 🎯✉️ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/what-the-fintech-6672825335119273985 Substack: https://whatthefintech.substack.com/ ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fuxIArLnJN08cpJAc2bML?si=a2f32fa64ee14543 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fintech-by-medhy-souidi/id1624878971 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85ODU3ODQ5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi #medhy #souidi

What The FinTech: Delving into the Future of Open Banking with Jessica Liu and Ankit Suri In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the realm of open banking, thanks to insights from Jessica Liu and Ankit Suri, the innovative co-founders of Planto. As the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) embarks on its pilot programme for the Interbank Account Data Sharing (IADS) initiative, we unravel the layers of what this means for the banking ecosystem. The IADS initiative, spearheaded by the HKMA’s Fintech Facilitation Office (FFO) in partnership with the Hong Kong Association of Banks, intends to empower customers to securely and efficiently share their bank account data across different banks, always contingent upon customer consent. A recent preliminary study illuminates the potential of this initiative: from digitalizing banking operations and fortifying banks' risk management to elevating the overall customer experience. By establishing concrete rules and standards, the foundation for the IADS initiative is now solidified. With the pilot programme, the focus shifts to understanding the practical aspects of implementing this transformative banking shift. In our conversation, Jessica and Ankit enlighten us on a range of topics, such as: An introduction to Planto and its visionary stance in the open banking sector. Demystifying open banking and contrasting it with traditional banking paradigms. The tangible advantages of open banking for both consumers and businesses in the Hong Kong landscape. Addressing the prevailing challenges and misconceptions surrounding open banking. How Planto harnesses the power of open banking to deliver groundbreaking solutions, and the distinctive edge it holds in this domain. Real-world success narratives that embody Planto's unique value proposition. Contemplating the implications of data providers potentially monetizing access to their APIs. The alignment of open banking solutions with crucial bank KPIs. The intricacies of integrating Planto's services seamlessly with pre-existing banking infrastructures. Speculating on the future trajectories of the open banking arena. A teaser on Planto's forthcoming innovations that are sure to captivate its user base. As we embark on a new chapter in the banking narrative, join us in understanding the revolution ahead, directly from the pioneers who are shaping it. 🎙️ Interviewees: Jessica Liu and Ankit Suri 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi 🎯✉️ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/what-the-fintech-6672825335119273985

Welcome back to a fresh season of What The FinTech? 🚀 In our opening episode, we sit down with Arthur Lam, CEO and Co-Founder of Negawatt and Zero2. Arthur takes us on a deep dive into a concept that's both radical and foundational: double materiality. As we explore this journey, we're pushed to question - What's the real impact of our greatest product, our employees? While many CEOs dream of driving behavioural change for a sustainable future, and countless companies flash the term "sustainability" on their websites, Arthur presents an honest reflection. How feasible is it to genuinely motivate, digitize, and quantify the daily ESG engagement of employees? And even more crucially, can businesses make it financially viable? Arthur's vision with Zero2 goes beyond mere tech solutions. He emphasizes the creation of an entire ecosystem - one that challenges and redefines the conventional ESG approach. It's a vision that calls for bottom-up inspiration, recognizing every stakeholder, from the privileged to the underprivileged and uneducated. Discover how Zero2's community feature not only tracks but rewards employee ESG engagement, creating tangible, cost-effective impact. In these unpredictable times, Arthur underscores the urgency to innovate with the resources we have, embracing adaptability and out-of-the-box thinking. Dive into this episode and begin a transformative journey towards a sustainable future! Medhy - Host: Medhy Souidi Guest: Arthur Lam

🔥 Welcome to the finale episode of this season of the "What The Fintech?" podcast, and what a finale it is! We have the privilege of hosting Joy Ghose, the Senior Vice President at Giift, a game-changer in the global loyalty marketplace. 🌍💼 As our summer special 🌞, we delve into the exciting world of Giift 🎁, the company reshaping the loyalty landscape with cutting-edge technology, global reach, and innovative market offerings. Giift is not only revolutionizing how loyalty programs interact and engage, but it is also leading the charge in the convergence, integration, and transparency of these systems. 🔄🤝 Joy Ghose shares fascinating insights into the Giift ecosystem, how it's transforming the value of loyalty currency 💰, and how it's driving convergence across various sectors. This includes a deep dive into the Giift Exchange Marketplace, a unique space stimulating interaction between programs and members, where any points, miles, and gift cards can be swapped for other programs globally. 🔄🌏 With a presence across 55+ countries and serving more than 100 million users, Giift's story is one of rapid expansion and endless innovation. 🚀 We touch on their pioneering strategies, commitment to setting new industry benchmarks, and how they serve the loyalty industry through Loyalty Issuance, Loyalty Exchange, and Loyalty Payment. 💳🔄💲 Whether you're in Hospitality 🏨, F&B 🍽️, Airlines ✈️, Insurance 📄, Retail 🛍️, Banking 🏦, Payments 💸, or more, you're bound to find value in our conversation. As we wrap up this season, this episode offers a fascinating look at a firm reshaping the loyalty market standard and redefining it for the future. 👏🔝 So, buckle up for our last ride of this season 🎢 as we explore the trailblazing world of Giift with Joy Ghose, a leader at the helm of this transformative company. 💪💼 Remember, even though we're taking a short break for the summer 🏖️, all our episodes are available on your favorite streaming platforms 🎧 to satisfy your fintech curiosity. Stay tuned for more insights, innovation, and industry-leading guests when we return! Happy listening, and see you soon! 👋🎧🌍

Get ready for another captivating episode of the "What The Fintech" podcast 🚀 as we delve into the transformative world of borderless payments 💱 with an industry titan. We are thrilled to welcome our esteemed guest, Mr. Wenhui Yang 🎙️, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our show. As the leader in business development at Tenpay Global, Mr. Yang operates at the intersection of finance and technology 💼. His unique insights on "Online & Borderless Payments" promise to enlighten our listeners on the future trajectory of financial transactions and the innovative strategies being implemented to shape this landscape 🌐. We'll explore the journey of Tenpay Global within the Tencent ecosystem 🌍 and examine how their cross-border payment solutions are revolutionizing customer experiences across e-commerce platforms 🛍️, global corporations 🏢, and personal remittance services 💸. Mr. Yang will share his valuable perspectives on the challenges and potential technological advancements 🔧 in the cross-border payments domain. Drawing from his prior experiences at UnionPay International Southeast Asia and American Express China 🏦, he'll impart lessons that have informed his approach at Tenpay Global. Our conversation will also encompass the global impact and local nuances 🌏 in the development of financial solutions, providing fascinating insights into how Tenpay Global navigates this delicate balance. We'll gain a glimpse into the company culture and leadership philosophy that underpins their success 👥. As we chart the exciting road ahead 🛣️ for Tenpay Global, this episode promises to be a treasure trove of insights for anyone intrigued by the FinTech sector, cross-border payments, and the future of digital finance 💡. Remember, our discussions are always dynamic, with room for spontaneous questions and responses 🎤. So buckle up and get ready for a fascinating ride into the world of "Borderless Payments" with Mr. Wenhui Yang and Tenpay Global! Stay tuned 📺 and don't forget to follow us for more updates on the latest trends and thought leadership in the FinTech sector 🌟.

Welcome to another episode of 'What The FinTech,' featuring a special guest, Sunny Wong, the dynamic force behind Set Sail Software. Set Sail is a leading bot maker in Hong Kong, known for crafting intelligent AI solutions and conversational digital assistants for businesses across multiple messaging platforms. In this enlightening chat, Sunny shares his journey of founding Set Sail Software and the transformative potential of their AI-based solutions. Dive into the intricacies of how Set Sail's AI-driven platforms are reshaping customer interactions and experiences, and making digital communication seamless and personalized. We delve into the future of AI and chatbots in business and how they are altering the landscape of customer service. Listen as Sunny provides valuable insights into the ongoing digital transformation driven by AI, especially in the realm of customer interactions. We also explore essential aspects of leadership, the challenges and rewards of building a tech startup, and how to navigate the ever-evolving tech world. So, join us as we set sail on this journey of discovery, charting the course of AI and digital assistants in the business world. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe for more insights from the FinTech universe! #WhatTheFintech #SetSailSoftware #SunnyWong #DigitalTransformation #AIBots #Chatbots #FinTech" 🎙️ Interviewee: Sunny Wong 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi

Welcome back to another engaging episode of  @WhatTheFinTech , where we delve into the dynamic world of blockchain gaming with our distinguished guest, Sebastien Borget, Co-founder and COO of  @TheSandboxGame  ! 🎮🌐 In this episode, we'll traverse the innovative landscape of The Sandbox, a trailblazing virtual world where players can create, own, and monetize their gaming experiences using blockchain technology. Join us as Sebastien shares his journey of co-founding The Sandbox 🚀, the conception of their unique play-to-earn model, and the significant impact of user-generated content in their thriving ecosystem. Learn about the intricacies of blockchain adoption in gaming, the challenges, and future prospects. Sebastien also throws light on the possibilities blockchain opens up for creators and the paradigm shift it brings to digital ownership. We will also delve into the importance of community engagement, the role of NFTs in gaming, and how The Sandbox navigates the regulatory landscape of the blockchain world. This episode is a must-watch for gaming enthusiasts, crypto lovers, and anyone intrigued by the convergence of gaming and blockchain technology. So buckle up for a fun-filled ride in the realm of blockchain gaming! Remember to hit that 'Subscribe' button and tap the notification bell 🔔 to never miss an episode of What The FinTech! Stay tuned. 🎙️🌐 #WhatTheFintech #TheSandbox #BlockchainGaming #PlayToEarn #NFTs #DigitalOwnership #FinTech 🎙️ Interviewee: Sebastien Borget, Co-founder & COO of The Sandbox 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi

Welcome to another episode of What The FinTech, your go-to podcast for all things related to the world of financial technology! 🎙️💡 This time, we're excited to bring you a fascinating conversation with Rasmegh (Megha) Srisethi, the Co-founder and Managing Director of DeeMoney, Thailand’s leading and fastest-growing Fintech specializing in cross-border payments, in collaboration with the iconic Money20/20. With our co-host, Ian Fong, Asia Director of Content for Money20/20, we delve deep into the world of fintech! 🚀🌏 In this episode, Megha gives us a behind-the-scenes look at DeeMoney, shares their mission to revolutionize the cross-border fintech ecosystem, and discusses the impact they've made since their inception. With over 120 Billion Baht processed, DeeMoney has saved consumers and businesses potentially 1.2 Billion baht in transaction fees and foreign exchange rates. Impressive, isn't it? 💰📊 From their inception in 2018 by two visionary entrepreneurs to receiving multiple licenses from the Bank of Thailand, Megha recounts DeeMoney's journey, highlighting the disruptions they're making in the traditional money transfer industry. You'll also get to hear about their core team, composed of leaders with extensive experience in banking, finance, and technology. 🏦💼 This episode is a treasure trove of insights, covering topics like the unique challenges DeeMoney has faced, their commitment to security, and the strategies that have helped them build international partnerships. Megha also shares a peek into the future, discussing what DeeMoney might look like five years from now. 🕰️🔮 Whether you're a fintech enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the cross-border payment landscape, this episode promises to enlighten and engage. So sit back, plug in your earphones, and join us on this exciting journey into the world of DeeMoney! 🎧🌐Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more insightful conversations in the fintech world. Stay tuned for more episodes! 🔔 ✨#WhatTheFinTech #Fintech #DeeMoney #CrossBorderPayments #FinancialInclusion #Podcast #DigitalFinance #Innovation 🎙️ Interviewee: Rasmegh (Megha) Srisethi 🎙️ Hosts: Medhy Souidi & Ian Fong

Welcome, FinTech enthusiasts, to another riveting episode of What The FinTech! Today, we've got something special for you. We're chatting with the dynamic Annabelle Huang, the Managing Partner at Amber Group. This power-packed global company is a titan in the realm of digital asset trading and infrastructure. Amber Group is no ordinary firm; it's a digital phenomenon that's turned over an incredible $1T in volumes! This episode promises to be a deep-dive into their operations, mission, and innovative strides in the world of digital asset trading. From exploring the inner workings of their market positioning and products to learning about the fortress-like security measures they've invested in for their clients, we'll cover it all. But we're not stopping there! Annabelle will give us a sneak-peek into the vibrant team that fuels Amber Group's engine and discuss the prevailing trends in digital asset trading.Join us as we voyage into the future, discussing Amber Group's exciting plans, strategies for international expansion, and the key characteristics they look for in their team members. And yes, we've got some leadership insights straight from Annabelle! Whether you're a seasoned pro in digital asset investment, or you're just starting to dip your toes, this episode is chock-full of insights you don't want to miss.So hit that subscribe button, folks, and get ready for a FinTech exploration like no other. To stay in the loop with Amber Group's journey and explore opportunities to get involved, reach out at [email protected]. Stay curious, stay excited, and remember - the future of finance is here! #AmberGroup #Fintech #DigitalAssets" 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi 🎙️ Interviewee: Annabelle Huang, Managing Partner Twitter: https://twitter.com/_annabellehuang (@_annabellehuang) LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annabelle-huang (Annabelle Huang) Amber Group: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambergroup_io (@ambergroup_io) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amberbtc (Amber Group)

Welcome back, dear listeners, to another episode of our enlightening What The Fintech Podcast. Today, we turn our spotlight onto an organization that's at the forefront of revolutionizing cybersecurity in the digital space - OwlGaze, creators of the advanced AI-powered cybersecurity software, Blacklight. In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity has risen to paramount importance. With Blacklight, their pioneering, AI-driven threat detection software, OwlGaze has truly raised the bar. Offering best-in-class security, this enterprise-level software empowers organizations to not just react, but proactively identify, prioritize, and stave off cyber-attacks, harnessing the power of advanced AI correlation techniques. This accelerates both detection and decision-making, enhancing the security architecture for businesses across sectors. OwlGaze is not merely a provider of cutting-edge cybersecurity software, but also a beacon of advisory services. Their expertise spans across strategy and architecture, identity and data, governance, risk and compliance, privacy, cloud and engineering, as well as detection and response. They are an ally for businesses navigating the challenging cybersecurity landscape, with a comprehensive suite of cyber solutions that manage risks outside of your control. Their team comprises world-class security professionals, who bring extensive security knowledge and industry experience to the table. They're equipped with a deep technical skillset that allows them to address complex cyber issues, establish robust methods and tools, and offer solutions to counter disruptive changes across sectors. Today, we will delve into the fascinating world of OwlGaze and discover how their groundbreaking approach to cybersecurity is redefining the industry standards and practices. Stay tuned, as we explore the intricate workings of cybersecurity, the power of AI in threat detection, and the future of this critical field. Let's embark on this enlightening journey with OwlGaze. 🎙️ Interviewee: Ralph Chammah 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/WTFintech⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech⁠⁠⁠⁠ Main Site:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wtf-fintech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ WTF Linkedin Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/⁠⁠⁠⁠ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi

Lights, camera, action! Get ready for an extraordinary episode of the What The Fintech podcast, co-hosted by Medhy Souidi and Scarlett Sieber, as we go behind the scenes of the thrilling world of cryptocurrency. In an exclusive episode with Money2020, we're bringing you a unique blend of knowledge, insights, and raw conversations!Join us on a captivating journey with our distinguished guest, Topp Jirayut Srupsrisopa, the visionary Founder and Group CEO of Bitkub. We'll navigate through the labyrinth of Thai crypto regulations, dive into the depths of addressing the issue of the unbanked population, and illuminate how Bitkub is rewriting the rules for financial inclusion, all at an impressively low cost. You'll discover how Bitkub, weathering the crypto winter storm, became the first to secure a crypto exchange license in Thailand and remained profitable. We'll also unmask their ingenious customer acquisition strategies, discuss their local monopoly model, and unveil the company's ambitious expansion plans as Southeast Asia steps into its golden fintech era. This episode isn't just a listen, it's an experience - a call to action for anyone passionate about the future of finance! Get engaged, join the discussion, share your thoughts, and spread the word. Subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and don't forget to share this episode with your peers. Are you ready to join the revolution? Your input, your voice, and your support drive this podcast's mission to bring the exciting world of fintech to your ears. It's time to push the boundaries of digital finance together. So, let's dive in! What The Fintech & Money 2020 are waiting for you! 🎙️ Interviewee: Topp Jirayut Srupsrisopa 🎙️ Hosts: Medhy Souidi & Scarlett Sieber ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s⁠⁠⁠⁠ ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/WTFintech⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech⁠⁠⁠⁠ Main Site:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wtf-fintech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ WTF Linkedin Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/⁠⁠⁠⁠ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi

🎧🌍 New What The FinTech episode, this week, we're taking you behind the scenes of Payoneer, the renowned global partner for digital commerce. Our guest? None other than Miguel Warren, one of the driving forces behind Payoneer's success. Miguel opens up about how Payoneer is creating ripples in the fintech space, supporting everyone from ambitious entrepreneurs to industry titans like Airbnb and Google. This episode offers a rare look into the world of digital commerce and the boundless opportunities Payoneer is crafting for businesses around the globe. Sounds intriguing? It's even better when you tune in. Don't just take our word for it, click the link to listen now. We're sure you'll come away with a fresh perspective and newfound appreciation for what's happening in the world of fintech. If you enjoy our chat with Miguel (and we're confident you will), do us a favor: Like, share, and drop a comment with your thoughts. Let's keep the fintech conversation flowing. And remember, hit that subscribe button on "What The Fintech" so you never miss an episode. We've got more fantastic conversations lined up for you. Happy listening! 🎧🌍 🎙️ Interviewee: Miguel Warren 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Google Podcast ⁠⁠⁠ ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s⁠⁠⁠ ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: ⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/WTFintech⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech⁠⁠⁠ Main Site:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wtf-fintech.com⁠⁠⁠ WTF Linkedin Page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/⁠⁠⁠ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi

🎙️🔒 New Podcast Alert: Exclusive Interview with Aaron Baideme from Hex Trust! We're excited to share our latest episode of "What The Fintech," featuring an in-depth conversation with Aaron Baideme, Head of Platform & Infrastructure at Hex Trust. As a fully-licensed digital asset custodian, Hex Trust provides solutions for protocols, foundations, financial institutions, and the Web3 ecosystem. Its mission is to unlock ownership in decentralized markets, with a vision to secure the permission less future. 💡 In this episode, Aaron shares his insights and experiences at Hex Trust: 🔹 Managing advanced, multi-region Kubernetes workloads both in the cloud and on-premise, along with maintaining High Security Modules and Key Management Systems for online and offline (cold wallet) signing. 🔹 Coordinating with CIO/CISO for Security Governance, Compliance, and DevSecOps tooling transformations leveraging third-party SaaS toolsets and custom-built in-house solutions. Don't miss this fascinating discussion about the future of digital asset security, Hex Trust's role in shaping the industry, and Aaron Baideme's journey in the world of fintech. Listen now and be inspired by Aaron's insights and experiences! 🎧 Remember to subscribe, like, and share our podcast with fellow fintech and digital asset enthusiasts, and let us know your thoughts in the comments or on social media. Stay tuned for more engaging conversations right here on "What The Fintech!" 🔥 🎙️ Interviewee: Aaron Baideme 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Google Podcast ⁠⁠ ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/⁠⁠ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s⁠⁠ ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: ⁠⁠https://t.me/WTFintech⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech⁠⁠ Main Site:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wtf-fintech.com⁠⁠ WTF Linkedin Page: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/⁠⁠ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi

Thrilled to share our latest episode of "What The Fintech," featuring an insightful conversation with Dave Chapman, Co-founder of OSL, a trusted digital asset platform. Backed by BC Technology Group (stock code: 863 HK), OSL is the world’s only listed, SFC-licensed, and 'Big-four'-audited digital asset and fintech company. OSL caters to institutional clients and professional investors by providing a comprehensive suite of services, including markets business (brokerage, exchange, custody), and SaaS solutions. 💡 In this episode, Dave discusses the unique offerings and vision of OSL: 🔹 OTC, RFQ/RFS, and electronic trading services, granting traders access to one of the world's deepest liquidity pools. 🔹 Secure, insured wallets ensuring the safekeeping of digital assets and timely transaction settlement. 🔹 OSL's commitment to being the trusted gateway to the digital asset economy. Don't miss this fascinating discussion about the future of digital assets, the role of OSL in shaping the industry, and Dave Chapman's journey as a fintech entrepreneur. Listen now and be inspired by Dave's insights and experiences! 🎧 Remember to subscribe, like, and share our podcast with fellow fintech and digital asset enthusiasts, and let us know your thoughts in the comments or on social media.Stay tuned for more engaging conversations right here on "What The Fintech!" 🔥 🎙️ Interviewee: Dave Chapman 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcast⁠ ⁠Google Podcast ⁠ ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/⁠ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s⁠ ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/WTFintech⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech⁠ Main Site:⁠ ⁠⁠www.wtf-fintech.com⁠ WTF Linkedin Page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/⁠ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi

Excited to share the latest episode of "What The FinTech," featuring an in-depth conversation with Freddie Ng, Head of Growth at NodeReal. As a cutting-edge blockchain and web3 technology startup founded in 2021, NodeReal is dedicated to providing a one-stop infrastructure and comprehensive solutions for the high-speed blockchain era. 🚀 NodeReal's mission is to empower developers, innovative web3 applications, and large-scale Web2 applications to explore blockchain with the most reliable and scalable solutions, enabling them to tap into new business opportunities. 💡 In this episode, Freddie discusses the vision and offerings of NodeReal, as well as the impact they're making on the blockchain and web3 landscape:🔹 NodeReal's focus on supporting the massive adoption, growth, and long-term success of the Web3 ecosystem.🔹 The unique challenges and opportunities they've encountered as a startup in the rapidly evolving blockchain industry. Don't miss this fascinating discussion about the future of blockchain, web3 technology, and NodeReal's role in shaping this innovative space. Listen now and be inspired by Freddie Ng's insights and experiences! 🎧👉 Link to Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gcQR9ySX 👉 Link to YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gk2HZH6B Remember to subscribe, like, and share our podcast with fellow fintech and blockchain enthusiasts, and let us know your thoughts in the comments or on social media. Stay tuned for more engaging conversations right here on "What The Fintech!" 🔥 Website: https://nodereal.io/🎙️ Interviewee: Freddie Ng🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcast⁠ ⁠Google Podcast ⁠ ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/⁠ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s⁠ ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/WTFintech⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech⁠ Main Site:⁠ ⁠⁠www.wtf-fintech.com⁠ WTF Linkedin Page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/⁠ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi

Currenxie makes global payments simple for businesses. They are a financial technology company founded in 2014 that provides everything needed to collect, exchange, and send money worldwide.   Thousands of global businesses trust them to collect and transfer billions of dollars worldwide every year while boosting their profits and saving them time.   Enterprises and financial providers can access Currenxie’s payment network via their Platform APIs to collect, exchange, and payout around the world at scale.   For businesses seeking a simple all-in-one solution, their Global Account offers an effortless web and mobile app that gives you access to worldwide virtual accounts, foreign exchange, and bank transfers. 🎙️ Interviewee: Sam Coyne   🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcast⁠ ⁠Google Podcast ⁠ ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/⁠ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech⁠ Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s⁠ ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/WTFintech⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech⁠ Main Site:⁠ ⁠⁠www.wtf-fintech.com⁠ WTF Linkedin Page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/⁠ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi

FPS by Divit links real-time FPS payments with loyalty.  With their strategic airline partnerships, Divit let members earn miles faster, and spend miles easier.   Divit merchants can attract Asia Miles members while saving on credit card fees.   🎁 Exclusive Offer 🎁 : Sign up to #divit with this link gets 100 bonus miles: https://lnkd.in/gShrkhab 🎙️ Interviewee: David Yu   🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi

Binery is a scalable AI accounting service applicable for SME's worldwide. They service their target customers by providing a more affordable, hassle-free experience.  Ultimately enabling business owners to focus on the core aspects of their business.  Accounting is notoriously confusing and laborious for any founder without a financial background. Yet the present day alternatives used currently by small businesses incurs in high internal cost and lacks user friendliness.   They believe that there is a better solution for business owners to be adopted. There is a solution to this problem and Binery was created to solve this drawback.   🎙️ Interviewees: Haywood Shum & Calvin Lui   🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi 🎁 Exclusive Offer 🎁 : Sign up with BINERY today with the code WTF2023 to enjoy an exclusive offer for all bookkeeping plans created. ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi

StashAway is a digital wealth management platform that offers investment and cash management portfolios for both retail and accredited investors.    Its technology delivers automated, personalised portfolio management for each client’s individual portfolios.  It offers global growth-oriented investment portfolios targeting different levels of risk, a yield-focused Income Portfolio, and StashAway Simple™, a straightforward cash management solution.   🎙️ Interviewee: Stephanie Leung    🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi

EVIDENT is an investment platform for alternative assets with a positive impact.   They build with the technology and principles of web3 to empower investors to access, invest, and trade in private companies and assets they believe in.  Their mission is to be a connector of people and capital to build a positive future.  Every founder should be able to realize their vision of a better world.  Every investor should be able to directly support and engage with the businesses and projects that create the next generation of impact and wealth. Website: https://evident.capital/ 🎙️ Interviewee: Florian M Spiegl 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi ——————————— NEWSLETTER ———————————  🎯✉️ Sign up for my weekly newsletter:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/what-the-fintech-6672825335119273985  Substack: https://whatthefintech.substack.com/   ——————————— PODCAST ———————————  🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast.  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fuxIArLnJN08cpJAc2bML?si=a2f32fa64ee14543  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fintech-by-medhy-souidi/id1624878971  Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85ODU3ODQ5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw   ——————————— CONNECT ———————————  🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/   Twitter: @medhy_souidi   ——————————— WATCH ———————————  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s    ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ———————————  Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech   Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com   WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/   WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech - #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi 

Artifact Labs builds NFT products and platforms that breathe new life into historic assets on the blockchain.  Artifact's mission is to preserve and connect history on the blockchain. They build Web3 products and platforms that unlock the power of historical NFTs, and their Collectors help ensure the immutable protection of valuable assets. Website: https://www.artifactlabs.com/ ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi

OliveX is a team of digital health and fitness company delivering suite of products encompass fitness gamification and move-to-earn experiences, delivered via the OliveX fitness metaverse. They love embracing new ideas and sharing their passion to their community, but to get in on that you'll have to join their team. Recently, OliveX continued to broaden the world of its Dustland move-and-own games, to be able to share some of the tremendous art and graphics from Dustland Runner. Anyone new to Dustland Runner should take a look at a pair of outtakes from missions surrounding in-game location New Alice Springs, and two of its most popular characters, Sketchy Galore and Eric, and get a sense of what Dustland is all about. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/gMkQwz_t Download Dustland Runner for iOS and Android here: https://t.co/uWgNp7CkaC -  ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi

Happyer Skills is empowering human potential in both individuals and workforces across Asia, building future-ready teams with skills in coding, design, data science, AI, digital marketing, crypto, NFTs, fintech and more.    They empower individuals to build in-demand skills to transform their careers. They bring world-class instructors with the most up to date and relevant courses, which has made them the No. 1 Academy in Hong Kong, with a 99.6% student rating on the global academy review platform SwitchUp. Happyer Skills has both education and recruitment in it's DNA.  With Happyer Skills and Happyer.io, the fastest growing modern job platform in Asia, so you know you are in good hands both for levelling up your skills and getting hired.    To help you get hired and win in your career, they help to connect you with their 2000+ partner companies such as Visa, Accenture, Deliveroo, Societe Generale, foodpanda, Deliveroo and many more.   Visit their modern job platform at www.happyer.io. Website: http://www.happyer.io/h-academy ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi

Unconventional Ventures provides boutique consulting services to drive innovation to improve systematic financial wellness. They connect founders to funders, provide mentorship to entrepreneurs, strategic advisory services to a broad set of corporates, and broaden opportunities for diversity within the ecosystem. Their belief is that anyone with great ideas should have a chance to succeed.    They work with banking clients, fintech startups, technology firms like IBM, Adobe, Samsung, as well as Accenture, PwC, Bain, CapGemini, Omidyar Network, and Oliver Wyman. They help organize discussions at global conferences and events like Money 2020, Plug and Play, Digital Banking, InVest, and Finovate.   Their approach is to help these players navigate, contextualize, and diversify their business models in order to be prepared for the changes to the broader financial services landscape. Reach out to [email protected] and learn more. Website: http://www.unconventionalventures.com ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi

Reap is a technology company dedicated to fuelling the ambitions of small businesses. We deliver corporate payment solutions to improve the way small businesses operate today and prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow. Currently, Reap's online payments platform enables small businesses to pay expenses and collect revenue – to and from anyone, anywhere – entirely via credit card. The company has revolutionised the way businesses manage cash flow, leveraging credit cards to smooth cash flow and increase capital efficiency by digitising day-to-day finances and transactions. As strong advocates of small to medium-sized businesses, Reap believes businesses should operate at their potential, not at their size. Reap continues to innovate, advancing technology and building better tools for small businesses to level the playing field – by giving every small business the access of a large enterprise.   Reap is supported by an empowering group of investors; including Global Founders Capital, Bertelsmann Asia Investments, Index Ventures, Fresco Capital and Hustle Fund. Our current operation spans Hong Kong and Singapore and continues to expand. Website: https://reap.global/en/ ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi

Founded in 2014, Prenetics is a major global diagnostics and genetic testing company with the mission to bring health closer to millions of people globally and decentralize healthcare by making the three pillars — Prevention, Diagnostics and Personalized Care — comprehensive and accessible to anyone, at anytime and anywhere. Prenetics is led by visionary entrepreneur, Danny Yeung, with operations across 9 locations, including United Kingdom, Hong Kong, India, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. Prenetics develops consumer genetic testing and early colorectal cancer screening; provides COVID-19 testing, rapid point of care and at-home diagnostic testing and medical genetic testing.   Most recently on May 18th 2022, Prenetics made international headlines to become Hong Kong’s First Unicorn to publicly list on the Nasdaq with ticker symbol of “PRE”. ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech #FinTech #Innovation #Podcast #wtf #wtf_fintech #whatthefintech #medhysouidi 🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi

With their omnichannel social commerce platform, SleekFlow empowers the future of social and commerce. Transform the way of business by merging chat and sales and building an unstoppable ecosystem of chat commerce.   Their platform enables a comprehensive customer journey across SMS, live chat, and major social and messaging services like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, or whatever your clients prefer. Streamlining the whole commerce process with social and sales all in one to breakthrough your sales growth limits.   Their customer engagement solution allows businesses to enhance cross-departmental collaborations, manage all interactions with customers, blast out automated campaigns, and boost up sales all in one. Conversions through conversations have never been easier.   Headquartered in Hong Kong, SleekFlow raised its 8M USD Series A funding round in 2022 led by Tiger Global Capital with participation from AEF Greater Bay Area Fund (managed by Gobi Partners GBA) and Transcend Capital Partners. Website: https://www.sleekflow.io ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech

Asia’s first BrandTech holding company. Powered by technology, we deliver best-in-class storytelling and immersive experiences to drive value and growth for brands.  Gusto Collective is a leading player in developing the future of customer engagement and high-impact communication products that are increasingly operating within the spheres of AR/ VR, the metaverse and Web 3.  With a team of more than 170 and offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and London, we represent some of the world’s most celebrated luxury and premium brands. Our clients include Harrods, Canada Goose, Swire Hotels, Estee Lauder Companies, CSL, DFI Retail Group, Tourism Australia and LVMH.   Founded in January 2020 by Aaron Lau, a renowned technology and marketing veteran, Gusto Collective has raised more than 23 million in funding to date and has been recognized as “Forbes Asia 100 to Watch” 2022. We are Gustodians — a group of creative storytellers, nerdy data scientists and geeky technologists, who love to create, build and activate innovations that change the traditional world of marketing. Website: https://www.thisisgusto.com/ ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech

Fano Labs is an AI company specializing in speech and natural language processing technologies to help enterprises with their customer services, compliance, and other lines of businesses.    Fano Labs is particularly focusing on mixed languages in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.    As of today, they have supported some of the most accurate speech recognition engines for Cantonese, Mandarin, English (Indian), English (Singapore), English (Philippines), Thai, and Arabic (Saudi Arabia).   Fano Labs is a spin-off from the University of Hong Kong and backed by the Hong Kong Science & Technology Park, Horizons Ventures, Alibaba, Mr. Antony Leung (Chairman of Nan Fung Group).  Website https://www.fano.ai ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech

What The FinTech Season 5 Episode 2 - iPYGG - Next Gen Money Tracker For this new season of #WTF, I have the pleasure to interview Allen PakChing Lau, Founder & CEO of iPYGG. iPYGG is the best personal money tracker you have ever had, which helps you to consolidate bank accounts, predict future financial and provide AI financial optimisation. iPYGG helps the next-gen to aggregate their bank accounts and provide AI financial advisory. Linking users to their partners to achieve better financial situation. iPYGG centrally manages all saving account, securities, MPF, and cryptocurrency, will also provide automatic tax payment services. ——————————— NEWSLETTER ——————————— 🎯✉️ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/what-the-fintech-6672825335119273985 Substack: https://whatthefintech.substack.com/ ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fuxIArLnJN08cpJAc2bML?si=a2f32fa64ee14543 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fintech-by-medhy-souidi/id1624878971 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85ODU3ODQ5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech

🍿 New Season, New Episode🍿   What The FinTech Season 5 Episode1 with Endowus - First & leading digital advisor for cash, CPF, SRS.   For this new season of #WTF, I have the pleasure to interview Steffanie Yuen, Managing Director, Head of Hong Kong at Endowus. The leading digital wealth management platform in Asia, backed by investors including UBS, Softbank, Lightspeed, Samsung Ventures.   Endowus is a Singapore-based financial technology company that empowers people to take control of their financial future. The firm’s proprietary systems provide data-driven wealth advice in constructing personalised solutions. Its portfolios are built on access to institutional-quality financial products at the lowest cost possible.   ——————————— NEWSLETTER ——————————— 🎯✉️  Sign up for my weekly newsletter:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/what-the-fintech-6672825335119273985 Substack: https://whatthefintech.substack.com/  ——————————— PODCAST ———————————  🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast.  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fuxIArLnJN08cpJAc2bML?si=a2f32fa64ee14543 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fintech-by-medhy-souidi/id1624878971 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85ODU3ODQ5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw  ——————————— CONNECT ———————————  🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/   Twitter: @medhy_souidi   ——————————— WATCH ———————————  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s    ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ———————————  Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech   Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com   WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/   WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech

Lavine Hemlani tells us about learning in-demand tech skills that boost professional life through Xccelerate. We also discussed the future of LearnFi and how GameFi + proof of learning rewards can help bridge the gap from web2 to web3. Xccelerate offers individuals and companies the opportunity to upgrade their skills in the fields of artificial intelligence, software engineering and blockchain. True to its name, the company is advancing at a rapid rate, training thousands of professionals in Singapore and Hong Kong. Xccelerate is a leading ed-tech, and future of work company headquartered in HK with a regional track record. Xccelerate is founded on the vision that the greatest opportunity for improving lives is education. Xccelerate addresses the colossal talent and skills challenges in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Software Engineering, FinTech, and Design. With thousands alumnis, Xccelerate drives transformative outcomes for individuals, enterprises, and governments by leveraging expert instructors, proprietary curriculum, and learning software. ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech

Medhy interviewed Adrien Barthel, Co-Founder of Sleek.   🚀  Sleek is the SMEs’ all-in-one digital platform, helping over 6000+ entrepreneurs to start and manage their businesses.    🌏  Incorporate a company in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK 100% remotely, file requests to your company secretary 24/7, start a business account and sign documents digitally with our eSignature tool SleekSign - all on their secure platform.    🗂️ Their vision is to help business owners save time and money, so they can focus on growing their businesses.    📍 Sleek is registered with the company registry and tax authorities of Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK. They are also regulated by the Monetary Association of Singapore under the Payment Services Act, and issued a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence No. PS20200521. ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech

Founded in December 2020, the Bloom App is an open promotional platform that works in partnership with Visa. Bloom aims to provide personalized spending rewards from cash rebate to digitalized coupons to consumers by connecting partner brands and card issuers.  Bloom was started with the social mission to revitalize Hong Kong’s retail sector with a focus of leveraging technology and local spending power.   Bloom gives brand partners a direct-to-consumer route to reward their most loyal customers and attract engagement to build relationships with new ones. Through technology, Bloom can streamline the cash rebate process into an instantaneous seamless shopping experience that blends with anyone’s shopping lifestyle anytime anywhere.   Interested in joining? Simply register on Bloom’s App, link a Visa card, and start earning rewards. ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify  Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech

I interviewed Ambroise Couissin, CEO & Founder of Mazecare. Mazecare is a digital healthcare platform capable of connecting the patient, the health provider, and the insurer. It covers the full patient journey from appointments, health services, and medical records to billing, claim adjudication and claim settlement.   Mazecare’s ultimate goal is to dramatically reduce the cost of healthcare IT and health insurers, payers and TPAs operational costs, which in turn reduces insurance premiums allowing more people to be covered.   Mazecare empowers clinics, hospitals, medical groups, insurers, and TPAs with customized, state-of-the-art management systems, patient portals, claim adjudication engines, data pipelines and integrations - with a powerful backend powered by APIs and cloud, hybrid, or on-premises infrastructure.   Mazecare is a Healthcare IT Products and Services Company and builds a robust, feature-rich suite of products to deliver significant value to the stakeholders of the healthcare industry. ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify  Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech

I interviewed Kinni Mew, CEO & Founder of Mindlayer. MindLayer provides a seamless and AI-powered customer service solution that leverages its premium Natural Language Processing (NLP) engine and trilingual ChatBot Technology.  They populate their products at any touchpoint in the customer's digital journey, making customers service available in popular messaging platforms, the company website and social media page.   They provide a powerful and easy-to-use backend to build AI models and various client Software Development Kits (SDK), such as JavaScript, Android, iOS etc, so that developers can connect their existing apps or services to the AI model with just a few line of codes.   They also provide integration to very common messaging apps such as WeChat, WhatsApp, Line, Facebook Messenger etc, so that businesses can instantly turn those apps into Chatbots and constitute better conversational experience with their customers. ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech

Medhy interviewed Youssef El Kaddioui, CEO & Founder of The Scalelab. The Scalelab is a Lead Generation company that enables SMEs and Large Corporations to significantly level up their outbound sales performance.  In a world of Business to Business sales, we enable Human to Human connections through hyper-personalized outreaches via Email, LinkedIn and multiple other channels. ——————————— PODCAST ——————————— 🎙 Check out the What The FinTech Podcast. Spotify  Apple Podcast Google Podcast  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/ Twitter: @medhy_souidi ——————————— WATCH ——————————— Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatTheFinTech Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/medhy_s ——————————— SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————— Telegram: https://t.me/WTFintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtf_fintech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtfintech Main Site: www.wtf-fintech.com WTF Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-fintech/ WTF Twitter Page: @wtf_fintech