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Metaverse, blockchain, ChatGPT, NFT marketplaces and more! Discover the journey of Mo Shaikh, the innovative mind behind Aptos Labs, as he dives into his entrepreneurial roots and the inspiration behind his groundbreaking platform. From discussing ecosystem tools to emphasizing the power of empathy, Mo shares insights into his daily routine and strategic approaches to success.
Join host Lloyd Wahed, CEO and founder of Mana Group, as he unravels the fascinating story that drives Mo's vision, in an episode that encapsulates passion, business acumen, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Tune in for a captivating exploration of creativity, dedication, and the intersection of technology and humanity.

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This episode of Searching for Mana takes you on a journey, exploring the transformation of Ecospend from a fledgling startup to an industry powerhouse, illustrating how fintech companies are evolving and impacting a rapidly changing financial landscape.

Our hosts Dan O'Riordan and Sachin Doshi welcome James Hickman, CCO of Ecospend, and share a vivid chat about the company's growth, innovative approaches and the challenges encountered on the road to achieving a strategic vision.
Major focal points of the episode include the scaling-up process of Ecospend, the resulting cultural and operational shifts, and the uncharted possibilities hinged on open banking.

Our speakers delve deep into discussions about the seismic changes happening within the realms of open banking, the innovative use of account information and transaction data to create value, and how these trends are reshaping the broader financial sector.

Whether you're a fintech enthusiast, industry insider, or just curious about the future of finance, this episode will intrigue, inform and inspire.

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This episode of 'Searching For Mana' with Lloyd Wahed brings you deep insights into the world of disruptive innovation as we chat with Cathie Wood, CEO and founder of Ark Invest, a firm dedicated to fostering the technologies that continue to transform our global economy. Cathie and her team concentrate exclusively on disruptive innovation, an approach more than an investment strategy—it's a philosophy intended to navigate an uncertain yet undeniably exhilarating future era.
Acquaint yourself with the five key technologies integral to today’s historical shift. Delve into the intricacies of the relationship and convergence between domains as diverse as robotics, energy storage, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and gene sequencing in life sciences.
Tune in to understand the rapid growth these tenets are experiencing, mapped on the S-curve that signposts disruptive innovation at scale.
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In this compelling new episode of Searching for Mana, Lloyd Wahed engages in an insightful conversation with Tim Draper, one of the greatest venture capital investors. They explore the revolutionary potential of the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in business sectors, the potentials of Bitcoin in modern economics and how it will shape our future.
The CEOs candidly discuss their entrepreneurial journeys, shedding light on the challenges they've faced along the way. Tim Draper, in particular, delves into what he deems essential in business and whether he's unearthed his own "Mana" - his superpower, his magic.
As a prominent venture capitalist and the founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Draper University, Draper Venture Network, Draper Associates, and Draper Goren Holm, Tim Draper boasts a multifaceted portfolio and an intuitive grasp of disruptive trends, positioning him as a driving force in molding the digital terrain.

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Join us in this fascinating episode of Searching For Mana where we delve into the nuances of Web3 technologies and their impact on the gaming landscape, featuring our speakers Lloyd Wahed and Robby Yung.

Yung takes the listeners on a riveting journey charting the rising influence of Web3 and how companies, like Animoca Brands, are pioneering games that utilise blockchain technology to democratise digital asset ownership.

The digital currency and asset principles of Web3 seamlessly synergise with the gaming industry's established model of using virtual currency for in-game purchases. The transformative potential of Web3 extends beyond the gaming niche, aiming to revolutionise the broader digital ecosystem and significantly empowering the creator economy.

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On this month's episode of The Missing Link, we're joined by Sidney Powell. Sid is the CEO & Co-Founder of Maple, and with his Co-Founder Joe Flanagan, launched Maple in 2021. Maple is transforming capital markets through technology having facilitated over $3b in loans since launch in 2021. During Sid's career in traditional finance, he participated in $3BN+ of corporate bond issuance, established and ran a $200M+ bond funding program, and managed Treasury at a commercial lending FinTech company. During the episode, Sid breaks down the web2 finance space as a tax on global gdp, the past and future of Maple, AI underwriting, and his opinion on a two-tiered missing link. Check it out! This podcast does not contain any financial or legal advice and you should not seek to rely on it as such. Opinions are the personal opinions of the speaker.


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Searching for Mana is a UK-based podcast which focuses on tech innovation in finance, and features interviews with influencers, leaders and founders in the fintech space, from unicorn companies to financial disruptors. Previous guests have included the Director of Growth at Oaknorth, the CEO of BCB Group (the UK’s first licensed crypto bank), the CEO of Innovate Finance (the industry body for UK fintech) and Ed Vaizey, the UK’s longest serving Minister for Technology.
Each hour-long episode gains insight into how the guest got into fintech, what they’re currently focused on, what their companies are all about, as well as some of the important trends within the wider fintech sector.

The show is presented by Lloyd Wahed, a London-born tech entrepreneur who has founded two recruiting firms, Athelstan Search and Mana Search and has successfully helped scale a number of unicorn technology companies.

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