Digital Transformation & Leadership with Danny Levy

Danny Levy
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Behind the scenes with today's top business leaders to understand how they are digitally transforming their company: Which technology tools they're using, where they're seeing success, biggest challenges, how they run their team, dealing with changing customer behaviour, top leadership and life/career lessons and more. Hosted by Danny Levy

  1. 8月22日

    Harnessing AI: from Fear to Fortune and Why Simple is Smart w/ Philip Davies

    Danny sits down with Philip Davies—brand builder, simplicity evangelist, and President EMEA at Siegel+Gale - for a powerful conversation on how simplicity can be a strategic superpower in the age of AI. Philip brings over two decades of experience leading global brand transformations across industries—from financial services and aviation to luxury and tech. His career spans journalism, advertising, and strategic consulting, with clients including Barclays, British Airways, Fabergé, Saudi Aramco, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. As a frequent keynote speaker and thought leader, he’s known for helping organizations unlock clarity, trust, and competitive advantage through unexpectedly fresh brand strategies. Philip shares how leading brands are shifting from fear to fortune when it comes to AI adoption, and why the smartest organizations are doubling down on clarity, trust, and human creativity. From rethinking brand strategy to navigating fast-moving tech trends, this episode is packed with real-world insights and leadership lessons. What You’ll Learn: Why simplicity isn’t just a design principle - it’s a competitive advantageHow progressive brands are using AI to elevate - not replace - human creativityWhat leaders must do now to stay relevant and build resilient brand strategiesWhich industries are most in need of a simplicity overhaulHow to lead through uncertainty and make bold, clear decisions in complex times Plus: rapid-fire reflections on mentorship, mindset-shifting books, and the simplest idea that changed everything. Tune in if you’re ready to rethink how simplicity and AI can unlock clarity, confidence, and competitive edge in a world that’s only getting faster and more complex. Are you getting every episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership in your favourite podcast player? You can find us Apple Podcasts and Spotify to subscribe.

    1 小时 3 分钟

  2. 7月25日

    AI Stewardship Imperative: Five Principles to Build Trustworthy Finance w/ Feedzai CEO Nuno Sebastiao

    AI is already reshaping financial services, but its power demands responsibility. This discussion introduces five essential principles for responsible AI—focusing on transparency, robustness, fairness, security, and real-world testing. You will learn how to detect bias, embed governance from the start, ensure explainability, create auditable frameworks, and collaborate securely. Feedzai CEO Nuno Sebastiao and AWS Banking Lead Michael Araneta share practical advice and real-world examples on how to build ethical, trustworthy AI and secure cloud environments that safeguard transactions from financial crime. The discussion is moderated by Nicole Bodack, Managing Director, Accenture. Today's episode is a special edition recorded live at Money20/20 Asia. Are you getting every episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership in your favourite podcast player? You can find us Apple Podcasts and Spotify to subscribe.

    33 分钟

  3. 6月27日

    Designing From Scratch: Building a Digital Bank that Works for Everyone w/ Chee Mun Foong

    On todays episode Danny is joined by Chee Mun Foong the Chief Product Officer of YTL–Sea Digital Bank, where he leads the design and execution of next-generation financial products for Malaysia’s newest digital banking venture. A seasoned fintech leader, Chee Mun was previously the Co-Founder and CTO of MoneyLion, one of the first neobanks in the U.S., where he helped scale the platform to millions of users through innovative credit, investment, and personal finance tools. With deep expertise in digital banking, embedded finance, and product-led growth, Chee Mun brings a unique blend of technical vision and business acumen to every transformation challenge. In this podcast, Chee Mun shares his insights on building a digital bank from scratch. Including what’s been the most energizing and challenging part of designing a digital bank from the ground up...Plus: - Inclusion not as a feature, but as a core design principle - How to build scalable, modular products that can adapt to rapid changes in regulation, customer needs, and competition - without losing speed - How to balance sleek digital UX with the robustness and reassurance users expect from a bank - How to approach designing digital products that resonate with Malaysian users, while also meeting global benchmarks - How to build and lead product teams that can handle complexity, uncertainty, and a deeply collaborative environment - Looking back on your career - from early fintech to now - what are some product lessons that have stuck with Chee Mun? Are you getting every episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership in your favourite podcast player? You can find us Apple Podcasts and Spotify to subscribe.

    1 小时 2 分钟

  4. 5月26日

    Bringing ‘Sexy’ Back to Treasury: Changing Perceptions of Finance Functions w/ David Hanna

    On todays episode Danny is joined by David Hanna the CEO and co-founder of Finmo. David has over 20 years of expertise in the financial services and payments sector. Prior to founding Finmo, he held global leadership roles in Risk and Compliance for Financial Services companies headquartered in various locations globally. David has held senior roles across companies such as PayPal, Ernst & Young, Zurich, ING Bank, Banxa and others. He serves on several advisory boards and has invested in many startups around the world. Finmo is a global B2B treasury management platform that is focused on providing the necessary tools for the “CFO Office” including finance teams, CFOs, and treasurers. The business provides a single platform to enable the core elements of treasury to be managed from one place. Finmo does this by providing four core modules to its clients which are; Money movementCash management, including AR/AP modulesFX Hedging capabilitiesIntegrations into existing accounting and enterprise software Following 20+ years of working across the financial services industry with founders from organisations such as PayPal, Citi, and other big names, the Finmo exec team realized that everyone has a treasury problem! In identifying this problem, we believe there is a significant gap in the market for a solution that serves the end-to-end treasury management lifecycle. In this podcast, David shares his insights on what pushed him to not just shift gears - but start a company in the often overlooked world of treasury, plus: Treasury has become a top concern for many. Why is this problem so critical today? And why David thinks it’s been underserved for so long?How Finmo are making treasury “sexy”? What’s different about how Finmo approaches this space compared to traditional players or even newer fintechs?What does Finmo’s journey say about the next generation of fintech coming out of Asia? And what are the unique challenges and opportunities building here vs. elsewhere?Finmo recently raised their Series A with Insignia Ventures. What did David learn from the fundraising process - and how is he thinking about growth and scaling post-raise?Starting up is intense. What keeps David energized and focused as a founder, especially when solving a problem that’s massive but not always flashy?What excites David the most about the future of finance and treasury in this "borderless" business world?And much more... Are you getting every episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership in your favourite podcast player? You can find us Apple Podcasts and Spotify to subscribe.

    55 分钟

  5. 5月16日

    Designing from Zero - Building a Digital Identity Ecosystem that Works for Everyone w/ Penny Chai

    On todays episode Danny is joined by Penny Chai Vice President of APAC at Sumsub. Penny Chai joined Sumsub as Vice President of Business Development, APAC in April 2023. She is a skilled sales and business development professional with a focus on building lasting partnerships and driving growth in the APAC region. Prior to her role at Sumsub, Penny was the Director of Global Partnerships at predictive cryptocurrency risks and intelligence platform Merkle Science, forming strategic partnerships and developing indirect business opportunities. Additionally, she was Channels Director, APAC at Jumio, and Head of Channel Management, SEA, Korea, and AEC at Micro Focus. She has also held several senior marketing roles, including APAC Marketing Director at McGraw-Hill Education, Marketing Director - APAC at both Zebra Technologies and Intermec Technologies and Regional Director at the Dell Global BV. In this podcast, Penny shares her insights on how to: 1) Improving digital identity verification 2) The founding vision behind Sumsub's approach to digital identity 3) How to make reusable digital identity accessible to people across different socio-economic, geographic, and technological divides 4) How to balances privacy, security, and user accessibility 5) How to design identity products that can quickly adapt to different regulatory and compliance requirements 6) The biggest UX design challenges, and how to ensure users feel safe and in control of their data 7) Structure and lead teams that can innovate within a highly regulated, complex, and rapidly changing landscape 8) The future of digital identity - Especially as AI, blockchain, and decentralized identity models mature 9) One piece of advice to product leaders or entrepreneurs entering the digital identity space 10) And more... Are you getting every episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership in your favourite podcast player? You can find us Apple Podcasts and Spotify to subscribe.

    49 分钟

  6. 4月17日

    Transforming Digital Security: Leadership, Innovation & the Future of Identity w/ David Mahdi

    On todays episode Danny is joined by David Mahdi, Chief Identity Officer (CIO) for Transmit Security. David is a globally recognized leader in cybersecurity and digital identity, renowned for his pioneering work in establishing digital trust across complex enterprise ecosystems. With over two decades of experience, he has been instrumental in shaping the fields of identity-first security, cryptography, and machine identity management.  As the CIO at Transmit Security and former Chief Strategy Officer and CISO Advisor at Sectigo, David has guided organizations through digital transformation initiatives, including the development of cryptography centers of excellence and the implementation of passwordless authentication systems. His tenure as a top-performing VP Analyst at Gartner solidified his reputation as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, where he provided insights on cybersecurity, blockchain, PKI, and IoT security.  David's thought leadership extends to his contributions to the Forbes Technology Council and the Fast Company Executive Board, where he continues to influence the discourse on digital trust and cybersecurity. His holistic approach, encompassing IT, engineering, business development, and marketing, positions him uniquely to address the multifaceted challenges of today's digital landscape.  In this podcast, David shares his insights on the evolving landscape of digital identity, the importance of establishing digital trust, and the future of cybersecurity in an increasingly interconnected world: The most surprising challenge David has faced in leading innovation at scale Something David struggles with as a leader in the tech space How to maintain peak performance and keep your team motivated The role AI plays in the evolution of digital identity and fraud prevention How to manage energy and focus What excites David most about the future of digital security and identity management And more... Are you getting every episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership in your favourite podcast player? You can find us Apple Podcasts and Spotify to subscribe.

    1 小时 7 分钟

  7. 4月16日

    The Evolution of Financial Services & Career Reinvention W/ Rohan Dhanuka @ Google

    In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny talks to Rohan Dhanuka. Rohan leads a team that spearheads Google's AI efforts for large enterprise clients in the Financial Services, CPG and Telco sectors. Responsible for driving customer growth and revenue by bringing the best of Google to clients. Rohan is a prominent voice in the intersection of AI, marketing, and digital transformation in Southeast Asia. He has been featured in Google's thought leadership platforms, such as Think with Google, where he discusses AI adoption in finance marketing . He has also spoken at and chaired industry events like Money20/20 Asia, The MarTech Summit Singapore and the Singapore FinTech Festival. In the episode Danny and Rohan discuss how to reinvent a career & navigating industry disruption: How to evaluate career moves in terms of risk vs. opportunityHow Google has changed over the past 7 yearsHow the role of banks in fintech innovation has evolvedInsights on how AI is enabling banks to leverage their vast datasets in new waysTraditional banks vs. fintechs in terms of competitive advantageThe biggest misconception FSI has about marketing todayRedesigned life around fewer but deeper relationshipsAnd more... Are you getting every episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership in your favourite podcast player? You can find us Apple Podcasts and Spotify to subscribe.

    50 分钟

  8. 4月2日

    Scaling a Fintech at 29: Leadership, Growth & Staying Ahead in AI-Powered Finance w/ Dor Eligula

    In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny talks to Dor Eligula. Dor is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer (CBO) at Bridgewise, an AI-powered financial research company that provides institutional-grade equity analysis on a global scale. With a strong background in fintech and business development, Dor previously co-founded Dindex and served as Chief Business Officer at Deshe Analytics.Recognized for his contributions to the fintech industry, Dor was featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list. Beyond fintech, Dor made history as Israel’s first-ever professional eSports player, leading the country's gaming and FIFA scenes as the reigning Israeli FIFA champion from 2015 to 2017. Passionate about leveraging AI to democratize financial insights, he is actively shaping the future of investment research. In the episode Danny and Dor discuss The Realities of Building & Scaling a Fintech Startup at 29: - The most unexpected challenge in growing Bridgewise - Something Dor struggles with as a leader - How to sustain peak performance - What role Dor see's AI playing in transforming investment decision-making and financial services? - The hardest part of building and scaling a fintech, and how to approach it - How to manage your energy and focus - What excites Dor most about the intersection of AI and fintech right now - Advice to founders building a fintech today - And more... Are you getting every episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership in your favourite podcast player? You can find us Apple Podcasts and Spotify to subscribe.

    42 分钟
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Behind the scenes with today's top business leaders to understand how they are digitally transforming their company: Which technology tools they're using, where they're seeing success, biggest challenges, how they run their team, dealing with changing customer behaviour, top leadership and life/career lessons and more. Hosted by Danny Levy

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