Smart Money Mind Podcast

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The Smart Money Mind Podcast features the insights and leadership of Dr. Karen Wendt, President of Swiss Fintech Ladies, in conversation with host Divya Shori, Founder of Re:Nova Switzerland. Together, they explore the forces shaping the Swiss fintech ecosystem from investing and financial inclusion to sustainable finance, governance, innovation, and the future of capital. While occasional guest experts join the dialogue, the heart of the podcast is Dr. Wendt’s deep expertise and strategic perspective, offering listeners thoughtful, forward-looking conversations that connect finance with

Episodes

  1. 11 Aug

    Women Wealth in FinTech - Funding your retirement - investing in private markets

    Women live on average more than four years longer than men, yet retire with pensions that are around 24.5% lower (Eurostat) and spend nearly 23 years in retirement compared to 18.6 years for men (OECD, Pensions at a Glance 2025). That gap doesn't close itself. In this episode of the Swiss FinTech Ladies Longevity Economy podcast, host Marie-Rose sits down with Dr. Karen Wendt, founder and president of Swiss FinTech Ladies, author of "Longevity Finance," and a leading voice at the intersection of wealth, technology and societal transformation to talk about what women can actually do, at any age, to close the retirement gap and build lasting financial independence. We cover: - Why the choice of profession is the single biggest lever for your future pension, and how to think about it differently - The power of starting early: investing for children from birth, and what that means in real numbers. Why "just saving" isn't enough, and how to build multiple (ideally passive) income streams - Private markets and venture capital: women-founded companies now receive around 20% of VC funding in Europe, up from 2-3%, and what this shift means for women as both investors and entrepreneurs - How to build trust and market access as a female investor through community and "market stewardship" - Practical, no-overthinking advice for getting started with ETFs, even if you're in your 40s or 50s and feel like you're starting late - Overcoming the confidence gap: why investing fear is often just an illusion, and how to walk straight at it Dr. Karen Wendt draws on her background as an investment banker, entrepreneur and trained family therapist to bring both hard numbers and real psychological insight to the conversation - including her own experience as a single mother building multiple income streams from scratch. Whether you're just starting your career or recalibrating in your 40s or 50s, this episode gives you concrete, actionable steps to take control of your financial future. Guest: Dr. Karen Wendt, Founder & President, Swiss FinTech Ladies Author, Longevity FinanceHost: Marie-Rose, Lead, Swiss FinTech Ladies Longevity Economy Working Group

  2. 27 Apr

    Episode 4: Longevity Finance: Are You Ready for a 100-Year Life?

    We’re living longer than ever before—but are we financially prepared for it? In this episode of Longevity Finance: Are You Ready for a 100-Year Life?, Dr. Karen Wendt, President of Swiss Fintech Ladies, brings powerful insights into one of the most critical yet overlooked shifts of our time: the reality of extended lifespans and what it means for how we think about money, careers, and retirement. Hosted by Divya Shori, Founder of Re:Nova Switzerland, this conversation challenges the outdated idea of a linear life—study, work, retire—and replaces it with a more dynamic, multi-stage approach. Together, they explore: Why current financial systems aren’t built for longer livesThe real risk of outliving your wealthHow careers, income streams, and investments need to evolveWhat “retirement” might look like in a 100-year lifePractical ways to start rethinking your financial futureWhether you’re early in your career, mid-way through, or reimagining your next chapter, this episode offers a fresh lens on how to plan, earn, and grow in a world where longevity is the new normal.

    Episode 4: Longevity Finance: Are You Ready for a 100-Year Life?

  3. 21 Apr

    Episode 3: The Double Quantum Loop: Longevity Economy

    Recorded live at FIBE 2026, this episode brings together Dr. Karen Wendt, President Swiss Fintech Ladies and Marie-Rose Wagner, Global Commercial & Marketing Leader for a sharp, unfiltered conversation on one of the most underestimated structural shifts of our time: the longevity economy. We are entering an era of 100-year lives but our systems, institutions, and mindsets are still built for a very different reality. This episode goes beyond the idea of “living longer” and explores what longevity actually means across healthcare, finance, careers, and identity. In this episode: – Why the current financial and retirement systems are no longer fit for purpose– The shift from lifespan to healthspan and the trillion-euro opportunity behind it– How careers are evolving into multi-stage, multi-decade journeys– What individuals and organisations need to rethink to stay relevant– Where the biggest risks and opportunities are emerging From prevention-driven healthcare to reinvention-led careers, this conversation challenges outdated assumptions and introduces a more systemic way of thinking about longevity, what Dr. Karen calls a “rainbow brain” approach. This isn’t a future trend.It’s a present-day transformation already reshaping how we live, work, and build. The real question is:Are we designing systems for longer lives—or still optimising for shorter ones?

    Episode 3: The Double Quantum Loop: Longevity Economy

  4. 23 Mar

    Episode 2: Why Sustainable Finance will Redefine Capital Markets

    Sustainable finance is often misunderstood as a trend or worse, a trade-off. In this episode of Smart Money Mind, Dr. Karen Wendt, President Swiss FinTech Ladies, unpacks why that assumption no longer holds. We explore how sustainability is moving from a values-driven conversation to a core financial consideration, shaping how institutions assess risk, allocate capital, and define long-term performance. From regulatory pressure to investor expectations, and from climate risk to market opportunity, we discuss what is actually driving this shift inside capital markets today. This is not a theoretical discussion.It’s about what’s already changing and what comes next. In this episode, we cover: Why sustainable finance is no longer optional in capital marketsHow risk is being redefined through a sustainability lensThe gap between perception and reality in ESG investingWhat investors and professionals often overlookIf you want to understand how finance is evolving in practice, not just in headlines, this episode gives you the clarity to connect the dots.

    Episode 2: Why Sustainable Finance will Redefine Capital Markets

  5. 2 Mar

    Episode 1: Why Women need to Invest?

    🎙 Episode 1: Why Women Need to Invest Welcome to the Swiss Fintech Ladies Podcast. I’m your host, Divya Shori, Founder of Re:Nova Switzerland and member of Swiss Fintech Ladies. In today’s inaugural episode, I’m joined by Dr. Karen Wendt, President of Swiss Fintech Ladies, to explore a topic that is both urgent and structural: why women need to invest, especially now. Women live longer. Career paths are increasingly nonlinear. Pension gaps remain significant. And yet, participation in capital markets is still unequal. This conversation goes beyond confidence narratives. We unpack the systemic factors shaping financial behaviour, the role of fintech in redesigning access, and the practical steps women in Switzerland can take to build long-term financial independence. Because investing is not only about returns. It is about agency, ownership, and influence. Let’s begin.

    Episode 1: Why Women need to Invest?
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The Smart Money Mind Podcast features the insights and leadership of Dr. Karen Wendt, President of Swiss Fintech Ladies, in conversation with host Divya Shori, Founder of Re:Nova Switzerland. Together, they explore the forces shaping the Swiss fintech ecosystem from investing and financial inclusion to sustainable finance, governance, innovation, and the future of capital. While occasional guest experts join the dialogue, the heart of the podcast is Dr. Wendt’s deep expertise and strategic perspective, offering listeners thoughtful, forward-looking conversations that connect finance with

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  • Creator
    SwissFintechLadies
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
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