Voice of FinTech®

Rudolf Falat

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Voice of FinTech®

Aiming to inspire entrepreneurs around the world to launch their new ventures. Connect FinTech enthusiasts with start-ups, incubators, accelerators, investors and incumbents.

NOV 5

Succeeding as a solopreneur with Liz Steblay (USA)

Liz Steblay, solopreneur success author, advocate, speaker, & mentor, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about becoming a successful solopreneur. Here is what they talked about: Liz, tell us how you got to do what you do today.So, say you are thinking about going solo. How do you find out if it’s the right path for you?How to figure out the steps to get started?In a competitive market, standing out is everything. How do you master the art of branding, marketing, and business development to build the solo career you’ve always dreamed of?Let’s also talk about building wealth. Want to keep more of what you earn? What are your recommended strategies to optimize taxes and maximize income while growing your solo business?You have written a book, Succeeding as a Solopreneur. In addition to what we just discussed, can you hint at the six keys to successful self-employment you describe in the book?The best way to reach out and find out more: Liz Steblay on LinkedIn or the website and the book: https://www.sixkeys.info/

31 min
OCT 29

Angel Investing with Karen Wendt from the Swiss FinTech Ladies

Dr. Karen (PHD) Wendt, President of the Swiss FinTech Ladies, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about angel investing training to close the gender gap in investing and wealth. Here is what they covered: Karen explained what led her to start the SFTL associationWhat does SFTL do?SFTL key activities, training, and educationHow do business angels, VCs, and CVCs differ?Why is business angel investing training needed?What are key takeaways from your training, including the main dos and don'ts of presenting to investorsKey advice for aspiring business angelsFurther recommended sources: Onvista, Handelsblatt, NZZ, BloombergEvents: check out Swiss FinTech LadiesContact

26 min
OCT 15

Voice of FinTech Africa Series with Patrick Awori: Kofisi on the Future of Banking with Caroline Kitema from Absa Bank and Tawanda Wenyika from EFT Corp. - Kenya

In the latest episode of Voice FinTech: Africa Series, Patrick Awori, CEO of Imaginarium, sits down with Tawanda Wenyika, Business Development Executive at EFT Corporation and Caroline Kitema, Growth Manager at Absa Bank, to explore the technological advancements reshaping the future of banking. The episode was recorded at the KOFISI Podcast Studio.

1h 4m
SEP 25

Wealth management for ladies with Karen Wendt from the Swiss FinTech Ladies and Mahnoosh Mirghaemi, CEO of Colivar

Dr. Karen (PHD) Wendt, President of the Swiss FinTech Ladies, and Mahnoosh Mirghaemi, CEO and founder of Colivar, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about modern wealth management approaches, leveraging technology such as AI, catering specifically to underserved groups like women, and the role that SFTL plays in closing the gender wealth and investment gap. Here is what they covered in more detail: Mahnoosh, how are you today? Can you tell us about your entrepreneurial journey?What is Colivar? What is the problem you are trying to solve? What is the SFTL, and how is it connected to Colivar?What is Colivar's unique advantage?Tell us about the SFTL activities and eventsWhat’s your view on leveraging AI in Wealth Management, and what kind of AI?Wealth Management and Private Banking require increasingly high minimum scales to be viable. How do start-ups fit into this?Robo advisers had a lot of promise, but not many survived as standalone businesses. What is your view on this?What works for HNWI and UHNWI as opposed to retail and affluent clients?Where are you on your journey regarding product development, geographic reach, funding, and hiring? What are the next steps for you this year and beyond? Customers, incumbents as partners, investors?Where can interested parties reach Karen and Mahnoosh: SFTL and Colivar, respectively.

30 min
AUG 27

Watches - invest and own them with Ennio Limbach – Brun del Re, founder & CEO of Zurichberg (Switzerland)

Ennio Limbach – Brun del Re, founder and CEO of Zurichberg, an alternative investment and co-ownership platform focused on watches, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about why it is needed and how it works. Here is what they discussed in more detail: Ennio's journey towards building new products and businessesWhy has he decided to start his own companyWhat is Zurichberg? What is the problem that it is aiming to solve?What is their unique advantage? How is it different from other alternative investment platforms or watch co-ownership platforms?How they make moneyTarget customersHQ in Zurich, Switzerland, and teamKey milestones aheadBest way to get in toch: Ennio Limbach – Brun del Re (LinkedIn) or Zurichberg (website)

27 min
AUG 14

MENA Series with Dorra Mahbouli: Making payments painless with Hazim Sebbata, Director General of Cash Plus (Morocco)

In this episode of the Voice of FinTech, the MENA Series hosted by Dorra Mahbouli spoke to Hazim Sebbata, Cash Plus's Director General (DG), a prominent financial services company in Morocco. He plays a significant role in the company's operations, focusing on enhancing and diversifying the financial services available to Moroccans. Under his leadership, Cash Plus has introduced various innovative solutions, including a partnership with Mastercard to facilitate international online shopping for Moroccan users. In addition to his role at Cash Plus, Sebbata is actively involved in the financial sector as the President of the Association Professionelle des Etablissements de Paiement (APEP), representing payment institutions in Morocco. His contributions to the industry emphasize the importance of innovation and digital transformation in financial services. Before his tenure at Cash Plus, Sebbata's career included various roles within the financial industry, contributing to his extensive financial management and strategic planning expertise.

34 min
JUL 30

How to grow your business if you are a financial advisor with Derrick Kinney (USA)

Derrick Kinney, founder of Success For Advisors, Top Leadership Voice for financial advisors on LinkedIn, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about how financial advisors can grow their business. Here is what they covered: Derrick's journey from financial advisor to leadership speaker and consultantWhat problem is Derrick helping financial advisors with, and whySome highlights of advice to financial advisors given by Derrick how to: Crush their revenue goals and build the business they've always wantedDiscover their generosity purpose, so they experience purpose and meaning in their livesBecome the sought-after specialist in their community by "owning a relatable problem."Attract ideal prospects and high-quality referrals that are excited to work with themInsulate client relationships from the competitionThey also discussed what's the best way to find HNWI client prospects todayHow to manage the conversion from a prospect to a clientDerrick's thoughts on the retention of clients and managing churnHow to reconcile financial advisors' goals and the suitability of financial products for their clientsHow to manage advisors' lives and careers and prevent burnout Can you recommend a favorite business book or another resource for continuous learning? The Richest Man in BabylonThe best way to reach out and find out more is to find Derrick Kinney on LinkedIn

38 min
JUL 16

Intelligent search with Jim Tousignant, founder and CEO of FinTech Studios (USA)

Jim Tousignant, founder and CEO of FinTech Studios, an intelligent search company, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about making business information search more intelligent and efficient. Here is what they discussed in more detail: Jim's entrepreneurial journeyMany people recently opened up to AI with the advent of GenAI. But AI has been with us for much longer, right? Why has GenAI, in particular, gained such traction?Jim founded several businesses; his latest venture is FinTech Studios. What problem is FinTech Studios solving, and why is it worth solving? What is their solution and unique selling point? Who are FinTech Studios' key clients? What are the case studies for the successful implementation of your solution?What’s the technology angle? What kind of AI are we talking about?How do FinTech Studios navigate the unique risks that GenAI poses, e.g., misinformation or disinformation?What’s Jim's estimate of GenAI’s impact on the job market: what types of work will be replaced or significantly altered by this groundbreaking technology?What are the milestones Fintech Studios wants to achieve next?Favorite business book: Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution: A Handbook for EntrepreneursWhat’s the best way to reach out? https://www.fintechstudios.com

31 min

TRAILER

Voice of FinTech: Trailer

Welcome to Voice of FinTech - a podcast mapping out Swiss and global FinTech scene, connecting FinTech enthusiasts with start-ups, incubators, accelerators, business angels and VCs and incumbents interested in partnerships. Voice of FinTech will help you navigate the Fintech ecosystem. Here you can listen to the start-up founder stories, what investors and incumbents are looking for when dealing with start-ups and find out more about resources provided by incubators and accelerators. My name is Rudolf Falat and I'll be hosting this podcast.

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7 Ratings

Great listen!

10/21/2019

JR-FinT

Relevant mix of topics. High quality speakers.
Refreshing and New

10/20/2019

DavBrooklyn

Looking forward to future episodes.

Aiming to inspire entrepreneurs around the world to launch their new ventures. Connect FinTech enthusiasts with start-ups, incubators, accelerators, investors and incumbents.

Creator

Rudolf Falat
Years Active

2019 - 2024
Episodes

337
Rating

Clean
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