Fintech & Web3 Founders Series Podcast by CFTE CFTE-Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship

Are you curious about the fintech industry in Africa? Do you want to know how mobile money services have transformed financial services on the continent? Are you an entrepreneur looking to secure investment in the competitive landscape of Africa’s fintech industry?

In this episode, we hosted Wiza Jalakasi, Emerging Markets Fintech Expert on our latest podcast episode to explore the African fintech industry, discussing key markets and countries such as Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. We also delve into the impact of mobile money services like M-Pesa on the continent and how they have revolutionised financial services for millions of people.

Explore VC models and how it has evolved in Africa over time, providing insights into what investors look for when evaluating startups and offering advice on how to stand out in this competitive landscape.

Listen to the podcast to explore:

🔹 Key markets and countries in the African FinTech industry
🔹 Mobile money services like M-Pesa and their impact on financial services in Africa
🔹 Factors driving growth in the African FinTech industry, including supportive regulatory environments, increasing mobile money adoption rates
🔹 Challenges faced by startups during periods of funding and how they can navigate these challenges to secure investment
🔹 The VC model in Africa and what investors look for when evaluating startups

Highlights
00:04 – Introduction
02:00 – Fintech in Africa
03:30 – How mobile money services like M-Pesa have contributed to the growth of Fintech in Africa
05:20 – VC funding for African startups
07:20 – Opportunities of building a Fintech business
22:30 – The Future of Fintech in Africa

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What are the most important tips when it comes to achieving success in the tech industry?

Omar Mansur, Managing Director APAC of Codebase Technologies will be taking us through the journey of Codebase Technologies and sharing their Eureka moment.

We’ll also be exploring the phases of building a business in tech, from ideation to launch and beyond.

Listen to the podcast to:
💥Hear the Eureka moment of Codebase Technologies
💥Explore the phases of building a business in digital banking
💥Delve into the importance of talent management to achieve success
💥Learn the untold story of get clients that last

Highlights

00:00 Introduction
00:52 Codebase Technologies
07:20 Challenges of Building a Fintech Business
14:10 Differentiation Through Technology and Advisory Services
22:30 The Future of Banking and Technology

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How to leverage blockchain technology to deliver financial messaging and provide a seamless cross-border payments experience? #ISO20022

In this episode, we sit down with Troy S. Wood, CEO and Founder of Impel to discuss the power of APIs in financial services, and how banks and corporates can leverage of this cutting-edge technology.  Troy shares his story of getting involved in the world of blockchain. He also provides insight into the foundation story of Impel & ISO20022, how to bridge the blockchain platform to future-facing banks and fintech and many more!  

Listen to the podcast to:  
🚀 Hear the aha moment of Impel
🚀 Explore the API use cases in financial services
🚀 Delve into what it takes to be involved in the blockchain industry  

Highlights
00:00 Introduction of Troy
04:30 The foundation story of Impel & ISO20022
18:00 What it takes to be an entrepreneur in the blockchain industry
30:00 The starting point of Blockchain

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Why is everyone talking about ChatGPT & AI revolution now?  

In this episode, we sit down with Anupam Datta and Shameek Kundu from Truera to discuss the AI implications for society, business and economy, and explore the founding story of Truera.  

Anupam and Shameek share the importance of critical thinking when using the artificial intelligence tools. They also provide insight into the milestones of AI technology worldwide, the areas where AI has some challenges and opportunities, and many more!  

Listen to the podcast to:  
🚀 Hear the Eureka moment of Truera
🚀 Explore the reasons why AI is booming now
🚀 Delve into the main milestones of AI, machine learning and language processing models
🚀 Learn the key tips to get into the world of AI as an individual  

Highlights
03:34 ChatGPT & AI moment worldwide
21:36 Career transition from TradFi to AI
31:45 Foundation story of Truera
01:00:00 Advices for individuals who want to learn AI

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Would you leave your current job to set up a new challenger bank from scratch?  

This week, our dynamic duo in Fintech Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar will be sitting down with Anne Boden, the founder of Starling Bank, to talk about her entrepreneurial journey in establishing one of the most successful challenger banks in the world!  

Join us for an insightful conversation on the potential impact on the workforce due to the implementation of AI worldwide!

Listen to the podcast to hear about:  
🚀 Hear the untold story of Starling Bank
🚀 Explore the challenges she faced getting the company off the ground
🚀 Learn how digital banks are complying with regulations and policy frameworks
🚀 Discover the role of technology in the future of banking
🚀 Unlock the key advices for the future entrepreneurs in financial services industry  

Highlights
00:00 Journey to setting up a challenger bank from scratch
22:06 Pitching Starling Bank to potential investors
28:28 The mission statement of Starling Bank
33:30 Launching the Starling Bank 38:38 Revenue drivers for Starling
43:25 Regulatory environment and regulators

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Why are we in the AI moment?  

In this episode, we speak with the Founder & CEO of Behavox, Erkin Adylov, and unpack the story of how he founded Behavox and discuss the future of AI, particularly in financial services in upcoming years! 🚀  

Join us for an insightful conversation on the potential impact on the workforce due to the implementation of AI worldwide!  

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Highlights       

06:57 The global AI moment
29:17 Main aspects of the startup culture and entrepreneurial mindset
34:12 The story of Behavox & communication surveillance
52:33 The meaning of AI for the society
58:46 How to be prepared for AI-powered world in 2030  

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