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🚀 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.

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🤖 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.

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🎙️ 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.



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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.

 

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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!



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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!

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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

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