Ever wondered how blockchain technology can revolutionize the way we handle real-world assets?  Dive into our first episode of FUMO: future of money podcast, with Ronit & Gaurav, brought to you by CFTE and sponsored by XVC tech, where we uncover how XDC Network, spearheaded by founders Atul Khekade and Ritesh Kakkad, merges the digital precision of blockchain with tangible, real-world applications, offering a new horizon of possibilities for asset management and beyond.  This episode offers a comprehensive insight into how blockchain technology is not just a digital ledger but a tool for tangible, real-world impact, making it an essential listen for those interested in the practical applications of blockchain beyond the realm of cryptocurrencies. Ritesh Kakkad and Atul Khekade are accomplished business leaders in the tech industry, with Ritesh bringing over 20 years of expertise in cloud hosting and web infrastructure, and Atul offering 14 years of experience in blockchain technology and leveraging XDC Network's Blockchain applications to address global infrastructure challenges. Key Insights:   Learn about the backbone of Layer 1 blockchain.  Know how DAO’s (decentralized autonomous organization) operate differently from traditional business structures. What lies ahead in the world of blockchain technology.  Comment below of what you think and suggest any guest speakers for future episodes.  Highlights with timestamps Highlights with timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:43-5:36 What are real world assets ? 7:22-10:19 What does a layer 1 blockchain mean? 12:55- 16:59 Foundation and journey of XDC 17:54-20:56 How is building a Layer 1 Blockchain different? 24:05-28:11 Exchange trader funds and the hype around them 30:17 33:00 - USP of XDC 33:34- 35:04 Geographical expansion of XDC 37:35-40:19 Why should people approach XDC?

Welcome to our final episode of season 3 of What$Next featuring Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development at MoneyHero Group (NASDAQ: MNY). From super apps and creator economies to emerging trends like wealthtech insurance, tune in to this episode of What$Next to discover how AI and digital advances are reshaping user engagement in Asian fintech with our guest Nawaz Imam.  Nawaz dives into the diverse consumer finance landscapes of Singapore, Hong Kong, and other Asian markets, exploring how MoneyHero Group’s innovative approaches in these regions. Nawaz shares his insights on emerging trends in digital wealth management and insurance, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities in Asian fintech markets. What you will learn 🔍 🔷 The versatility of fintech strategies in diverse Southeast Asian markets. 🔷 The growing significance of the creator economy in digital finance. 🔷 The most popular financial products and emerging trends in insurance. 🔷 How AI is shaping future fintech interactions and customer experiences.   Comment below of what you think and suggest any guest speakers for future episodes.   Highlights with timestamps 0:00 Intro with Ronit and Nawaz 1:43 Diverse digital landscape in Southeast Asia 4:17 Singapore fintech ecosystem 7:26 Portability of fintech innovations in Southeast Asia 12:13 How is fintech changing consumer finance? 14:07 China’s tech evolution 17:21 Acceleration of China’s digital landscape 19:39 What is MoneyHero Group? 23:17 Growth of content creation & digital monetization in Southeast Asia 27:19 How does MoneyHero streamline customer acquisition? 28:24 Asia’s creator economy 30:48 Most popular financial products in consumer marketplace 33:35 The road ahead in Asian fintech 36:44 Emerging trends in fintech: Digital wealth & insurance 40:44 End  If you enjoy listening to this episode of What$Next, don’t miss out on other podcast series to our featuring #Crypto #Blockchain #Web3 #Digital Banking -        The Mega Debate: Are #stablecoins the future of money? | Episode 84, with Dante Disparte Navigating AI innovations in finance| Episode 85, with Jonathan Larsen      Building Digital Banks 101 | Episode 81 with Olivier Crespin Deep Fakes, Gen AI, and the Evolution of Fintech: What lies ahead! | Ep, 80 Simon Taylor      Building a Regulated Crypto Business from MENAl | Ep,78 Talal Tabbaa Africa’s Blueprint for a thriving fintech ecosystem | Ep. 77 with Margaret O'Connor

Welcome to our latest episode of What$Next featuring Bradley Allgood, CEO of Fluent Finance. Fluent’s unique selling proposition lies in its deep integration into the core banking system, which sets them apart from simpler token-issuing solutions. Bradley delves into Fluent's role in developing and implementing innovative technologies like stablecoins and deposit tokens to streamline financial transactions, particularly in areas such as cross-border trade and global aid delivery.  Join us in this enlightening conversation as Bradley discusses the challenges of fintech adoption in traditional banking systems and shares his insights on navigating this competitive industry. What you will learn 🔍 🔷 The evolution of blockchain from Bitcoin to more advanced uses like smart contracts, enabling programmatic settlements and the creation of stablecoins. 🔷Deposit tokens, a concept aimed at reducing counterparty risk in large transactions. 🔷Insights into the challenges of fintech integration in traditional banking systems. 🔷Advice to fintech entrepreneurs to prioritise steady progress & deep integration in fintech adoption, balancing innovation with market alignment. Comment below of what you think and suggest any guest speakers for future episodes.  Highlights with timestamps 0:00 Intro with Ronit and Gaurav 1:57 Bradley’s financial journey  5:10 Evolution of digital currency  6:36 What makes a stablecoin reliable? 8:59 UAE as a crypto hub  13:51 Fluent: simplifying banking with smart contracts 15:58 Can digital tokens replace traditional aid methods? 19:46 Banks and their adoption of blockchain  22:32 Fluent’s revenue model  24:46 How does Fluent compete with the big banks? 26:57 Advice to tech entrepreneurs  29:20 What lies ahead for Fluent  31:02 End If you enjoy listening to this episode of What$Next, don’t miss out on other podcast series to our featuring #Crypto #Blockchain #Web3 #Digital Banking Navigating AI innovations in finance| Episode 85, with Jonathan Larsen  The Mega Debate: Are #stablecoins the future of money? | Episode 84, with Dante Disparte  Building Digital Banks 101 | Episode 81 with Olivier Crespin  Deep Fakes, Gen AI, and the Evolution of Fintech: What lies ahead! | Ep, 80 Simon Taylor  Building a Regulated Crypto Business from MENAl | Ep,78 Talal Tabbaa  Africa’s Blueprint for a thriving fintech ecosystem | Ep. 77 with Margaret O'Connor 

Welcome to our latest episode of What$Next featuring Jonathan Larsen, CIO of Ping An.  From leveraging technologies like GPT for intelligent customer interactions to Ping An's AI breakthroughs in facial recognition for identity authentication to visual AI in insurance claims, hear it from our special guest as he emphasizes the importance of a continuous "test and learn" mindset in this exciting process. What you will learn 🔍 🔷Pivotal role of payments in FinTech, spotlighting transformative companies like PayPal. 🔷Crucial role of deep-thinking generalists who are key players in bridging traditional financial services with evolving technologies, ultimately impacting customer experiences. 🔷Practical applications of AI in the financial services industry and its tangible impact on processes such as identity verification and insurance claims assessment. Comment below of what you think and suggest any guest speakers for future episodes.  Don’t forget to drop us a comment or any recommendations you have for our future guest speakers! Highlights with timestamps 0:00: Intro with Ronit and Gaurav 1:46 Jonathan Larsen’s venture in Ping An 5:49 Ping An’s founder led vision  8:53 What sets Ping An apart? 11:29 PayPal and beyond: the true fintech revolution  20:14 Ping An’s strategy for innovation and investment  23:29 What does Ping An seek in startups? 26:13 Ping An’s global footprint  27:46 Impact of AI on efficiency and customer experience 31:00 The future of customer experiences 35:25 Impact of generalists in finance  37:32 End If you enjoy listening to this episode of What$Next, don’t miss out on other podcast series to our featuring #Crypto #Blockchain #Web3 #Digital Banking  Building Digital Banks 101 | Episode 81 with Olivier Crespin  Deep Fakes, Gen AI, and the Evolution of Fintech: What lies ahead! | Ep, 80 Simon Taylor  Building a Regulated Crypto Business from MENAl | Ep,78 Talal Tabbaa  Africa’s Blueprint for a thriving fintech ecosystem | Ep. 77 with Margaret O'Connor

Welcome to our latest episode of What$Next featuring Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy of Circle.  Committed to transparency and regulatory compliance, Circle is a global fintech firm empowering businesses to utilise digital currencies and public blockchains for seamless worldwide payments and financial applications, ensuring stability in the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape. What you will learn 🔍 🔷How stability in stablecoins is secured through the key idea of an "open network." 🔷Leveraging tech for global financial inclusion, transitioning from traditional banking to digital wallets.  🔷How Circle fosters fintech entrepreneurialism and lowers the cost of access to money and payments. Comment below of what you think and suggest any guest speakers for future episodes.  Don’t forget to drop us a comment or any recommendations you have for our future guest speakers! Time Stamps 0:00 Intro with Ronit and Gaurav 1:37 Career journey of Dante Disparte  2:33 What is Circle? 3:59 Rise of stablecoins and blockchain 7:21 Debate: Stablecoins vs tokenized deposits  9:09 USDC: redefining stability in crypto 11:37 Circle’s mission of global fintech equality  15:00 Circle’s crypto frontier  18:25 Circle’s blueprint for fostering financial trust  22:43 UDSC’s role in aid for Ukraine  25:00 End  If you enjoy listening to this episode of What$Next, don’t miss out on other podcast series to our featuring #Crypto #Blockchain #Web3 #Digital Banking  Building Digital Banks 101 | Episode 81 with Olivier Crespin  Deep Fakes, Gen AI, and the Evolution of Fintech: What lies ahead! | Ep, 80 Simon Taylor  Building a Regulated Crypto Business from MENAl | Ep,78 Talal Tabbaa  Africa’s Blueprint for a thriving fintech ecosystem | Ep. 77 with Margaret O'Connor

Welcome to our latest episode of What$Next featuring Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy of Circle.  Committed to transparency and regulatory compliance, Circle is a global fintech firm empowering businesses to utilize digital currencies and public blockchains for seamless worldwide payments and financial applications, ensuring stability in the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape. What you will learn 🔍 🔷How stability in stablecoins is secured through the key idea of an "open network." 🔷Leveraging tech for global financial inclusion, transitioning from traditional banking to digital wallets.  🔷How Circle fosters fintech entrepreneurialism and lowers the cost of access to money and payments. Comment below of what you think and suggest any guest speakers for future episodes.  Don’t forget to drop us a comment or any recommendations you have for our future guest speakers! Time Stamps 0:00 Intro with Ronit and Gaurav 1:37 Career journey of Dante Disparte  2:33 What is Circle? 3:59 Rise of stablecoins and blockchain 7:21 Debate: Stablecoins vs tokenized deposits  9:09 USDC: redefining stability in crypto 11:37 Circle’s mission of global fintech equality  15:00 Circle’s crypto frontier  18:25 Circle’s blueprint for fostering financial trust  22:43 UDSC’s role in aid for Ukraine  25:00 End  If you enjoy listening to this episode of What$Next, don’t miss out on other podcast series to our featuring #Crypto #Blockchain #Web3 #Digital Banking  Building Digital Banks 101 | Episode 81 with Olivier Crespin  Deep Fakes, Gen AI, and the Evolution of Fintech: What lies ahead! | Ep, 80 Simon Taylor  Building a Regulated Crypto Business from MENAl | Ep,78 Talal Tabbaa  Africa’s Blueprint for a thriving fintech ecosystem | Ep. 77 with Margaret O'Connor

Welcome to another episode of What$Next podcast on Episode 83, featuring Marina Sol, founder of Diagnio, UAE-based innovative HealthTech startup on a mission to provide an easy, accurate, and convenient at-home test system for reproductive health. Join us as she shares valuable insights on building a leading #healthtech startup and her role in shaping the future of #women's health. What you will learn 🔍 🔷The past, present and future of health tech. 🔷How entrepreneurship and tech are advancing healthcare.  🔷Challenges and tactics for success in hardware businesses.  Don’t forget to drop us a comment or any recommendations you have for our future guest speakers! Time Stamps 0:00 Intro with Gaurav and Marina  1:46: What is Diagnio? 3:44 Marina’s early career in health tech 5:00 Enhancing healthcare through technology  8:36 Marina’s entrepreneurial vision  11:31 From PCR to biomarkers: Marina’s healthcare breakthrough 12:54 Diagnio: Shaping the future of women’s health 16:43 Navigating healthcare regulations  19:27 Challenges in hardware investment  23:15 What is the key to success in hardware startups? 26:57 Team of Diagnio 28:38 Strategic expansion in the gulf region 32:36 The ultimate vision for Diagnio : Alexa for health 35:40 The future of health tech: Diagnio’s vision 37:53 Marina’s inspiration for female founders in health tech  39:07 Accessing Diagnio  40:24 End If you enjoy listening to this episode of What$Next, don’t miss out on other podcast series to our featuring #Crypto #Blockchain #Web3 #Digital Banking  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFpj22LwHXM&t=712s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SstT4Dy367A&t=1643s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaerhIRRaIE&t=1232s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQhXSxLVZ_g&t=1331s

Welcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE  Embarking on your first tech venture?  In this episode of What$Next, we are joined by Tejas Ravishankar, founder of Dimension, who is an inspiration for all the young founders out there. Tejas's exceptional  work ethic and ambition have been instrumental in Dimension's journey to overcome early-stage fundraising hurdles, maintaining a consistent outreach to VC's, keeping the company ahead of the competition. What you’ll learn 🔍 🔷How to leverage cold outreach while connecting with potential investors.   🔷The right mindset, ambition, and a clear vision for young founders.  🔷"Being present & prepared", is the key to best maximize and seize opportunities.  Watch the full episode here 👇💻 Watch on YouTube 👉 https://lnkd.in/e73emfaM🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKd66Ey8 Tune in to discover more about Tejas’s journey of how he balanced between education and his drive to create excellence in the realm of AI and tech.  If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! #Tech #AI Time Stamps 0:00 Intro with Ronit & Gaurav 1:05 What is Dimension? 2:11 Journey of Dimension  10:02 Software programming & coding  11:46 Founding Dimension at the age of 16 13:13 Work ethic & a strong ambition  14:11 Challenges in raising funds early on for Dimension  17:36 Why is cold outreach important while reaching out to potential investors? 22:37 Building the team of Dimension  32:22 Tackling legal challenges as a young founder  36:29 USP of Dimension  38:20 How to ensure product stability? 40:35 Balancing education & entrepreneurship 42:16 Seizing and maximising opportunities 46:47 End 

Welcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE  What are the key principles to building a bank from scratch? We couldn't have a better guest on our podcast to answer this question, Olivier Crespin, Digital Bank Builder & General Partner at True Global Ventures. Olivier has established multiple digital banks across MENA and Asia, including DBS Digital Bank in India, DC Bank in Indonesia, and Digi Bank in Vietnam. Let’s take a deep dive into the world of neo banks & the “how” behind digital transformation of banking! What you’ll learn 🔍 🔷Guiding Principles for digital transformation of banks.  🔷Challenges and Trade offs while building neo banks.  🔷Future of Neobanks and the opportunities ahead of us.  If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! #Neobank #Blockchain #DigitalBanking  0:00 Intro with Ronit & Gaurav 0:46 Olivier’s career in finance  3:54 From Traditional to Digital Banking  8:03 Successful strategies from banks  12:51 Trade offs and opportunities while building a neobank from scratch  18:10 Key Guiding principles for digital banking transformation  24:05 Challenges of building a bank  28:36 World of Neo bank: where is it going? 32:20 How cutting edging innovations are transforming finance and security  36: 30 Synergy between Blockchain, AI and Web3  39:04 Advice to Young entrepreneurs  40:07 End 

Welcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE  Join us as Simon discusses the evolution of FinTech, and the models shaping the fintech industry. Fintech now goes beyond  mobile apps and debit cards; it's now about reshaping the entire financial value chain, having moved ahead of  its initial disruption in the mid-2010s. Discover the various challenges that the VC and startup landscape presents, deep fakes as a source of disruption and the universality of fraud and compliance challenges across  industries.  🔍Listen to this episode and learn: 🔷Fintech's evolution driven by two models: "Crossing the Chasm" & "Complexity Curve" for for advancing financial services.  🔷How Gen AI has increased concerns about deep fakes, thus implicating a shift towards detecting human-like behaviour in AI-generated text interactions.  🔷The changing landscape of VC and the need to reassess strategies for fraud and anti money laundering.  Tune in to our latest episode of What$Next as Simon spills the beans on fintech’s mobile, social & cloud revolution and what’s more to Deep Fakes in the era of Gen AI.

Welcome to What$Next: Fintech & Web3 Podcast by CFTE! Join us, as Karl unpacks the latest trends in carbon footprint reduction, and strategies for inspiring businesses to embrace eco-conscious practices including greener and net-zero alternatives. Explore how cloud-based solutions and KPIs tracked and motivated sustainable practices, and learn more about Karl's innovative proposal to introduce a business sustainability grading system through the UAE's trade license. 🔍Listen to this episode and learn: 🔷Cloud-based solutions and software streamlining carbon assessments. 🔷Encouraging sustainable choices with green, greener, and net-zero options. 🔷Mandating carbon footprint assessments for trade license renewals to promote sustainability. Tune in to our latest episode of What$Next as Karl, the role of entrepreneurial diversity in fueling innovation in the UAE, in the context of climate change and sustainability.

What’s behind India's robust digital payment system? Welcome to our latest episode, we are thrilled to host Dilip Asbe, Managing Director & CEO at National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), as he shares NPCI’s successful initiatives in implementing fintech innovations, transforming the global financial landscape. Tune in to our special episode in collaboration with GFF, the largest Fintech Festival in India.     Dilip Asbe with over twenty years of expertise in the world of digital payment, has held the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in NPCI. His significant contribution played a leading role in bringing radical changes to the Indian payment ecosystem.  Brief background of NPCI and UPI NPCI is a non-profit organisation, formed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Bank’s Association (IBA), is backed by major banks and the central bank.  Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is an instant payment system developed by NPCI, enabling quick inter-bank transactions on mobile devices. It runs an open-source application programming interface (API) on top of the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS).  From the rise of the UPI payment system to the fintech innovations, opening up limitless business opportunities, explore the possibilities of financial landscape transformation.  🔍 Key Topics Covered: Emerging UPI payment: serving as a model for global payment integration Real-time dispute resolution technology unlocking endless business opportunities Use cases of effective innovation policy by public and private sectors Interested in listening more to our show? Subscribe to our newsletter and get notified when a new episode launches! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courses.cfte.education/fintech-founders-series-events-webinars/⁠⁠⁠

What are the key elements to navigate your startup success? Join us in our latest podcast episode with Alper Celen, Founding Partner at Enhance Ventures, as he shares his journey of venture building, exploring the challenges of a startup in different maturity stages before exit and strategies accelerating business growth.  🔍 Key Topics Covered: Guiding startups through the future of finance and commerce  Building a strong startup foundation: identifying and engaging key stakeholders Global rise of venture capital, fueling a robust startup ecosystem Buckle up to listen to this captivating podcast as we delve into Alper’s venture-building experience and position yourself as a dynamic entrepreneur in this rapidly evolving digital economy. Interested in listening more to our show? Subscribe to our newsletter and get notified when a new episode launches! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://courses.cfte.education/fintech-founders-series-events-webinars/⁠⁠

What are the scalable business models to fuel a startup? Join us for an insightful podcast featuring Gary Sheynkman, Venture Partner at Further Ventures, as he shares his valuable experience in navigating a startup from the ground up to seizing opportunities and challenges during the companies’ market expansion.  🔍 Key Topics Covered: 🔹 VC Builder vs VC Studio: key differences in fundamentals 🔹 VC studio’s cross-functional approach speeding up startup growth 🔹 Strategies and solutions for tech entrepreneurs in RegTech Buckle up to uncover exclusive insights from Gary’s venture building experience, explore value propositions to initiate a startup, and strategic capital investments optimising companies’ revenue in an era disrupted by technology advancements. Interested in listening more to our show? Subscribe to our newsletter and get notified when a new episode launches! 👉 ⁠⁠https://courses.cfte.education/fintech-founders-series-events-webinars/⁠

What are the essential parameters to accelerate startups growth? Join us for an insightful podcast featuring Kareem Elsirafy, Managing Partner of Modus Venture Capital, as he shares fundamental investment strategies in startups and successful relationship building throughout his venture building journey. 🔍 Key Topics Covered: 🔹 Startup Trends in the New Era of Disruptive Technologies 🔹 Emerging Opportunities in the Startup Ecosystem 🔹 Optimising Resources and Funding Allocation by Venture Capital Get ready to discover the key fundamentals for a company’s perfect product-market fit fostering an efficient resource allocation. Don’t miss out this opportunity to grasp the crucial role of venture building in accelerating initial business growth. Interested in listening more to our show? Subscribe to our newsletter and get notified when a new episode launches! 👉 ⁠⁠https://courses.cfte.education/fintech-founders-series-events-webinars/⁠

What regulations and use cases are supporting blockchain adoption? Join us to listen this thrilling podcast with Rebecca Rettig, CFO of Polygon Labs, and Staci Warden, CEO of Algorand Foundation. Gain valuable insights as they discuss the new paradigms for enterprise blockchain adoption, regulations, and many more! 🔍 Key Topics Covered: 🔹 Transformation of business interactions from traditional finance to the future of crypto ecosystem 🔹 Powerful impact of Bitcoin peer-to-peer payment and its potential of enlarging the banking system 🔹 Implications of diverse FinTech policy approaches across the EU, US, and various Asian countries Get ready to discover the groundbreaking initiatives of two FinTech companies, Algorand and Polygon, fostering financial services inclusivity, by integrating scientific research into the digital transformation initiatives. One click to delve into how global FinTech regulations and digital evolution will shape the future banking industry.  Interested in listening more to our show? Subscribe to our newsletter and get notified when a new episode launches! 👉 ⁠⁠https://courses.cfte.education/fintech-founders-series-events-webinars/⁠

What are the most important things for us to be better equipped for AI innovation in a digital era? Delve into our exciting podcast with Prag Sharma, Global Head of AI in Citi, and Huy Nguyen Trieu, Co-Founder of CFTE, as they delve into the innovative world of AI technology, sharing their insights of how humans can better equip themselves by raising awareness and educating themselves about breakthroughs of AI innovations.  🔍 Key Topics Covered: Essential role of government and regulators in integrating AI into the job market Education in technology will better equip humans to thrive in the future digital age The impact of AI automation and argumentation on job markets Get ready to gain insights into how AI technologies are revolutionising the digital workforce, and discover how humans can effectively adapt to this transformative change using the SHIME framework. The framework entails essential elements such as soft and hard skills, industry expertise, mindset, and experience.  Join us as we uncover the enlightening insights of two industry experts, Prag and Huy on the development of AI technology, its groundbreaking implications on diverse industries, and how humans can prepare to adapt to a digital workforce, fostering a more efficient economy.   Interested in listening more to our show? Subscribe to our newsletter and get notified when a new episode launches! 👉 ⁠⁠https://courses.cfte.education/fintech-founders-series-events-webinars/⁠