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#67 - Ambassador Stacey Feinberg - A dealmaker at the U.S. Embassy oct. 31, 2026 30:29 In this episode, I welcome Ambassador Stacey Feinberg, U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg, for a discussion on what draws American companies and capital to Luxembourg, from funds and space to the way founders pitch on both sides of the Atlantic.We talked about:Why Luxembourg: a financial hub with $9 trillion in funds, a third of them from the United States, that she says runs like a startup, and the co

[EXCERPT] Ambassador Stacey Feinberg - A dealmaker at the U.S. Embassy oct. 28, 2026 04:34 This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with U.S. Ambassador Stacey Feinberg.Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.********************Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships.Enjoy listening!Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans

#67 - JB Graftieaux (Coinbase) - Crypto after MiCA: regulated, consolidated, decentralised oct. 17, 2026 31:00 In this episode, I welcome JB Graftieaux, CEO of Coinbase Europe | MiCA & EMI Entity, for a discussion on crypto regulation in Europe, from the MiCA licence to the products Coinbase can offer under the licences it holds. We talked about: The end of the national patchwork: before MiCA, a crypto player needed a local registration in each country, in Spain, Italy or France, and a portfolio of si

[EXCERPT] JB Graftieaux (Coinbase) - Crypto after MiCA: regulated, consolidated, decentralised oct. 14, 2026 04:26 This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with JB Graftieaux, CEO de Coinbase Europe | MiCA & EMI EntityFinscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.********************Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships.Enjoy listening!Produced by Gokyo

#66 - Raphaëlle d'Ornano - Behind Decoding Discontinuity mai 16, 2026 33:34 In this episode, I welcome Raphaëlle d'Ornano, founder of Decoding Discontinuity, both an advisory firm and an investment fund, for a conversation about agentic AI, architectural resilience, and what it really means to invest in a world where business models are being fundamentally rewritten.We talked about:Orchestration as the real competitive moat of AI labs: why only 11% of enterprise builders

[EXCERPT] Raphaëlle d'Ornano - Behind Decoding Discontinuity mai 13, 2026 03:18 This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Raphaëlle d'Ornano, Founder of Decoding Discontinuity.Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.********************Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships.Enjoy listening!Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S

#65 - Anne Lucas (Alta) - The talent unicorn doesn't exist mars 28, 2026 30:05 In this episode, I welcome Anne Lucas, Founding Partner of Alt-a, for a conversation about executive search, board building, and leadership transitions in tech companies.We discussed :Why finding alignment between founders and investors before a search even starts is the most critical — and most underestimated — part of a headhunter's job, illustrated by a CTO search where both parties said "we wa

[EXCERPT] Anne Lucas - The talent unicorn doesn't exist mars 25, 2026 04:48 This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Anne Lucast, Founding partner at AltaFinscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.********************Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships.📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring together investors

#64 - Thomas Restout (B2C2) - The invisible hand behind a crypto trade mars 14, 2026 38:28 In this episode, I welcome Thomas Restout, Groupe CEO of B2C2, for a rigorous and highly technical conversation on crypto « market making » and the structural differences between traditional finance and blockchain-based markets. Unlike many discussions focused on price or retail narratives, this episode goes deep into balance sheet mechanics, risk management, derivatives infrastruc

[EXCERPT] Thomas Restout - The invisible hand behind a crypto trade mars 11, 2026 04:41 This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Thomas Restout, Group CEO of B2C2Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.********************Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships.📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring together investors, en

#63 - Robin Wauters - EU Inc: Can It Fix Europe's Tech Fragmentation? mars 7, 2026 30:21 In this episode, I speak with Robin Wauters, European tech ecosystem builder at EU-Inc, about a topic that goes far beyond startups and venture capital headlines: the structural fragmentation of Europe’s innovation landscape — and the ambitious idea behind EU Inc.Unlike many Finscale conversations focused on a single company or founder journey, this episode zooms out. It explores whether Europe ne

[EXCERPT] Robin Wauters - EU Inc: Can It Fix Europe's Tech Fragmentation? mars 4, 2026 03:02 This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Robin Wauters, European tech ecosystem builder at EU-IncFinscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.********************Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships.📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring

#62 - Jorn Lambert (Mastercard) - Payments at a turning point févr. 7, 2026 47:15 In this episode of Finscale, I welcome Jorn Lambert, Chief Product Officer at Mastercard, for a deep dive into the transformation of global payment infrastructure and the strategic role played by large technology-driven financial institutions. A conversation that goes far beyond cards and transactions, shedding light on how value actually moves in the financial system.We discussed:Mastercard’s evo

[EXCERPT] Jorn Lambert (Mastercard) - Payments at a Turning Point févr. 4, 2026 04:27 This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Jorn Lambert, Chief Product Officer at MastercardFinscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.********************Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships.📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring togeth

#61 - Yoram Wijngaarde (Dealroom) - The oracle of European Tech janv. 10, 2026 33:19 In this episode of Finscale, I welcome Yoram Wijngaarde, Founder and CEO of Dealroom.co, for a sharp, data-backed conversation on what is really happening in the global tech and venture capital ecosystem. Beyond headlines and hype, this episode offers a rare, factual look at how innovation, capital and power dynamics are shifting.We discussed: • Yoram’s journey from investment banking at Lehm

[EXCERPT] Yoram Wijngaarde (Dealroom) - The oracle of European Tech janv. 7, 2026 03:26 This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Yoram Wijngaarde, Founder and CEO at Dealroom.co.Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.********************Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships.📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring togeth

#60 - Solenne Niedercorn - Finscale revealed: I tell you everything janv. 3, 2026 09:10 2025 has been a dense and deeply structuring year for Finscale.A year of powerful conversations, new formats, and meaningful encounters — from fintech to private markets, from crypto to financial infrastructure, from governance to the new faces of investing.But above all, a year of learning: learning to find the right rhythm, to create for the long term, to stay demanding without burning out, and

#59 - Bleuzenn Pech de Pluvinel (Accenture) - Private Equity meets AI nov. 8, 2025 29:43 In this episode, Bleuzenn Pech de Pluvinel, Managing director for Private Equity at Accenture, Leader within the Global Private Equity Practice, shares how technology and AI are reshaping the private equity industry from the inside out.We explore how the role of investors is shifting - from financial engineers to value creators - and how operational excellence, data, and digital capabilities are b

[EXCERPT] Bleuzenn Pech de Pluvinel (Accenture) - Private Equity meets AI nov. 6, 2025 05:17 This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Bleuzenn Pech de Pluvinel, Managing Director for private equity at Accenture.Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.********************Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships.📢 With Finscale P

#58 - Gerry Afentakis (Zodia) - From Vaults to Blockchains : How institutions secure crypto sept. 20, 2025 40:00 In this episode, Gerry Afentakis, Managing Director Europe at Zodia Custody, walks us through what it really means to offer institutional-grade custody for digital assets. We discuss Zodia’s origins within Standard Chartered’s futurist lab, the operational and regulatory layers needed to gain trust from banks and asset managers, and how custody today goes far beyond storing keys.Key Topics:What cu

[EXCERPT] Gerry Afentakis (Zodia) - From Vaults to Blockchains : How institutions secure crypto sept. 17, 2025 04:39 This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Gerry Afentakis, MD Europe at Zodia.Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.********************Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships.📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring together investors,

#57 - Winter Mead (Coolwater Capital) - Accelerating Emerging Fund Managers août 9, 2025 52:59 I met Winter Mead earlier this year and was fascinated by his approach to supporting emerging fund managers. As the founder of Coolwater Capital, he is building a unique platform that combines training, operational infrastructure and investment to help the next generation of GPs succeed.In this conversation, we unpack:Why institutional LPs often overlook small funds despite their alpha potential.W

[EXCERPT] Winter Mead (Coolwater Capital) - Accelerating Emerging Fund Managers août 6, 2025 05:00 This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Winter Mead, Founder of Coolwater CapitalFinscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.********************Finscale is much more than a podcast. It’s an ecosystem that connects key players in the financial sector through networking, coaching, and strategic partnerships.📢 With Finscale Private Talks, I bring together inves

[PARTNERSHIP] #56 - James Gibson (Revolut) - The Truth About Revolut Business mai 3, 2025 35:27 This episode is brought to you in partnership with Revolut Business. If you’re a business owner or just getting started, Revolut is offering you EUR 20 free when you open a Revolut Business account - exclusively through Finscale here: https://revolutbusiness.onelink.me/jLOt/finscaleIn this episode, James Gibson, Partner & General Manager in charge of Revolut Business, walks us through his jour

[EXCERPT] #56 - James Gibson (Revolut) - The Truth About Revolut Business - Episode in Partnership with Revolut avr. 30, 2025 05:32 This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with James Gibson, Partner at Revolut in charge of Revolut Business. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Revolut. If you’re a business owner or just getting started, Revolut is offering you EUR 20 free when you open a Revolut Business account - exclusively through Finscale here: https://revolutbusiness.onelink.me/jLOt/finscale.Finscale is

#55 - Levent Altunel (Bunch) - The backbone behind Next-Gen Fund operations avr. 19, 2025 34:00 Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.In this episode, Levent and Solenne dive into the fast-evolving infrastructure powering private markets with the founders of Bunch, a platform transforming fund operations for GPs, LPs and fund administrators.We unpack the major pain points in private markets : legal complexity, manual capital call processes, fragmented data

[EXCERPT] #55 - Levent Altunel (Bunch) - The backbone behind Next-Gen Fund operations avr. 16, 2025 04:37 Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Levent Altunel, the CEO and co-founder of Bunch CapitalProduced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

#54 - Amer Baroudi (Nsave) - A global account for the rest of us févr. 15, 2025 31:27 Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.In this episode, Solenne Niedercorn speaks with Amer Baroudi, co-founder and CEO of Nsave. They discuss the challenges Amer faced when he left Syria, the importance of banking access for the unbanked, and how Nsave aims to transform the financial industry through a compliance-by-design approach. Amer also shares insights into

[EXCERPT] #54 - Amer Baroudi (Nsave) - A global account for the rest of us févr. 13, 2025 04:01 Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Amer Baroudi, CEO and co-foudner of NsaveProduced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

#53 - Dr Jemma Green (Powerledger) - Blockchain-based peer-to-peer energy trading févr. 8, 2025 39:34 Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.In this episode, Solenne speaks with Dr. Jemma Green, co-founder of Powerledger, about renewable energy, the energy market and the role of blockchain in optimising this sector.Jemma shares her entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of Powerledger since its founding in 2016 and the challenges the company has faced in the renew

[EXCERPT] #53 - Dr Jemma Green (Powerledger) - Blockchain-based peer-to-peer energy trading févr. 5, 2025 03:52 Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.This is an excerpt of Solenne's conversation with Dr Jemma Green, the CEO and co-founder of Powerledger.Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

#52 - Solenne Niedercorn (Finscale) - My best wishes ! déc. 28, 2024 05:41 A brief look back at 2024.Thank you for everything! Wishing you all the best for 2025!Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.And most importantly, comment and share! I’m counting on you, friends!Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans©. Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

#51 - Max Linden (Lemon Markets) - Invest via API and embedded investing nov. 16, 2024 32:34 Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.This conversation with Max almost didn’t happen. Poor recording conditions initially forced us to reschedule, but I’m glad we decided to retry. It was great to gain insights into how Lemon Markets is working towards its goal of expanding and strengthening infrastructure to reach 100 million retail investors.We discussed:Clien

[EXCERPT] #51 - Max Linden (Lemon Markets) - Invest via API and embedded investing nov. 13, 2024 05:35 Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. The episode will be released on Sunday as always :)This conversation with Max almost didn’t happen. Poor recording conditions initially forced us to reschedule, but I’m glad we decided to retry. It was great to gain insights into how Lemon Markets is working towards its goal of expanding and strengthening infrastructure to r

#50 - Alexander Fred-Ojala (EQT Ventures) - Master AI in Venture Capital nov. 9, 2024 40:36 In this episode of Finscale, my guest is the Head of AI recruited by EQT to strengthen their Venture arm, with a mission to push the boundaries of data-driven investments at Europe’s largest early-stage VC. He shares how EQT has positioned itself in AI over the years, particularly through their AI platform, "Motherbrain", an essential tool everyone should know about. Still involved with the compan

[EXCERPT] #50 - Alexander Fred-Ojala (EQT Ventures) - Master AI in Venture Capital nov. 7, 2024 05:08 Finscale is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale. The episode will be released on Sunday as always :)In this episode of Finscale, my guest is the Head of AI recruited by EQT to strengthen their Venture arm, with a mission to push the boundaries of data-driven investments at Europe’s largest early-stage VC. He shares how EQT has positioned itself in AI over the years, partic

#49 - Bert Boerman (Governance) - The impact of LLMs and AI in FundTech oct. 12, 2024 30:49 Data management is central to the entire financial industry, but this week I wanted to have a conversation with one of the founders of Governance, whom I've been following for several years. Bert joined me to explain it all in detail and to discuss how recent advancements, particularly the democratisation of large language models, are shifting the landscape. Since stepping down from his role as CE

[EXCERPT] #49 - Bert Boerman (Governance) - The impact of LLMs and AI in FundTech oct. 9, 2024 06:59 This is an excerpt from the episode released on Sunday.Data management is central to the entire financial industry, but this week I wanted to have a conversation with one of the founders of Governance, whom I've been following for several years. Bert joined me to explain it all in detail and to discuss how recent advancements, particularly the democratisation of large language models, are shifting

#48 - Dr Tillmann Lang (Inyova) - Wealth of change : A start-up branching out from tradition sept. 28, 2024 32:52 Tillman emphasizes a remarkable alignment in values. From the way Inyova was designed, everything is in harmony, from its core principles to its broader mission. Beyond this, it’s always fascinating to explore how a WealthTech company evolves in a country where wealth management has been a cornerstone industry for generations. We're talking about Switzerland—its deep respect for tradition, the com

[EXCERPT] #48 - Dr Tillmann Lang (Inyova) - Wealth of change : A start-up branching out from tradition sept. 25, 2024 06:59 This is an excerpt from the episode released on Sunday.Tillman emphasizes a remarkable alignment in values. From the way Inyova was designed, everything is in harmony, from its core principles to its broader mission. Beyond this, it’s always fascinating to explore how a WealthTech company evolves in a country where wealth management has been a cornerstone industry for generations. We're talking ab

#47 - Gaurav Bhandari (Long Arc Capital) - From Goldman to Long Arc : Scaling "by the book" août 31, 2024 27:50 After a career at Goldman, Gaurav launched his Private Equity firm to scale companies with gold nugget products. Together, we dissect the concrete value contribution of this New York-based investor, whose partners have extensive CVs. Gaurav discusses VeArc, a subsidiary of Long Arc that provides support services to LAC portfolio companies at cost. We revisit the three pillars of scaling in a well-

[EXCERPT] #47 - Gaurav Bhandari (Long Arc Capital) - From Goldman to Long Arc : Scaling "by the book" août 28, 2024 06:59 This is an excerpt from the episode released on Sunday. After a career at Goldman, Gaurav launched his Private Equity firm to scale companies with gold nugget products. Together, we dissect the concrete value contribution of this New York-based investor, whose partners have extensive CVs. Gaurav discusses VeArc, a subsidiary of Long Arc that provides support services to LAC portfolio companies at

#46 - Oliver Tonkin (BCB Group) - Powering Gemini and Kraken with scalable and secure solutions août 17, 2024 26:12 For those who are not familiar, BCB Group is Europe's leading payment service provider for the digital asset economy. A pioneer in the industry, they have gone through the process of becoming regulated as an Authorised Payment Institution in the UK and Europe. We speak with Olly about these regulatory choices, including the decision to operate in France. We detail their offerings and how this UK-b

[EXCERPT] #46 - Oliver Tonkin (BCB Group) - Powering Gemini and Kraken with scalable and secure solutions août 14, 2024 06:58 Excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. For those who are not familiar, BCB Group is Europe's leading payment service provider for the digital asset economy. A pioneer in the industry, they have gone through the process of becoming regulated as an Authorised Payment Institution in the UK and Europe. We speak with Olly about these regulatory choices, including the decision to operate in Franc

[BEST-OF] - Siobhan Moret (Saffery Champness) - Building trusts in digital assets août 3, 2024 36:13 One of Finscale's Best Of in 2023. There's nothing I enjoy more than exploring complex and intriguing areas of finance with you. n this podcast, our guest from Switzerland sheds light on fiduciary services, trusts, and their relationship with wealth management, as well as common misconceptions. We discuss the use, benefits, and drawbacks of trusts for holding assets such as rainforest deeds, IP, a

#45 - Andrea Monteleone (World Bank) - World Bank mysteries unveiled juil. 20, 2024 26:30 In the same way that I greatly enjoyed hosting the EIB, the EIF, a deputy, and a finance minister, I am delighted this week to understand the role played by the World Bank in the digitalisation and modernisation of financial systems in emerging countries. Together with Andrea, we explore the example of instant payments and examine the role played by the World Bank in this implementation, particula

[EXCERPT] #45 - Andrea Monteleone (World Bank) - World Bank mysteries unveiled juil. 17, 2024 06:56 This is an excrept of the episode published on Sunday. In the same way that I greatly enjoyed hosting the EIB, the EIF, a deputy, and a finance minister, I am delighted this week to understand the role played by the World Bank in the digitalisation and modernisation of financial systems in emerging countries. Together with Andrea, we explore the example of instant payments and examine the role pla

#44 - Steffen Pauls (Moonfare) - Unlocking the future of Private Equity juil. 6, 2024 38:49 I had been contemplating this discussion for four years already. I do not regret waiting. I am absolutely delighted to have had a chat with Steffen, who provides us with a wealth of insights into the democratisation of private equity. What is pleasing about this entrepreneur is his profoundly deep knowledge of the industry and his vision. He explains how he executed his plan with his team, from th

[EXCERPT] #44 - Steffen Pauls (Moonfare) - Unlocking the future of Private Equity juil. 3, 2024 06:58 This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday. I had been contemplating this discussion for four years already. I do not regret waiting. I am absolutely delighted to have had a chat with Steffen, who provides us with a wealth of insights into the democratisation of private equity. What is pleasing about this entrepreneur is his profoundly deep knowledge of the industry and his vision. He e

#43 - Sinclair Toffa (Mural Pay) - Transforming payments by betting on Stablecoins juin 22, 2024 36:17 I realised that not everyone knows what stablecoins are and how they differ from each other and from CBDCs. I covered this topic some time ago on my French channel with the entrepreneur Pablo Veyrat, the founder of Angle. In this episode, we discuss it in more detail with my guest: Sinclair. This founder, who spent some time at Palantir, talks about the Mural Pay venture he created in the US to ra

[EXCERPT] #43 - Sinclair Toffa (Mural Pay) - Transforming payments by betting on Stablecoins juin 20, 2024 06:56 This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday. I realised that not everyone knows what stablecoins are and how they differ from each other and from CBDCs. I covered this topic some time ago on my French channel with the entrepreneur Pablo Veyrat, the founder of Angle. In this episode, we discuss it in more detail with my guest: Sinclair. This founder, who spent some time at Palantir, talks

#42 - Yoann Berno (Climate Insiders) - Cracking the code of green investments juin 8, 2024 35:03 A unique encounter between podcasters. This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with a Climate tech investor who is convinced that investments in this sector will primarily be driven by investor communities. This bottom-up approach, familiar to crowdfunding, is now being applied to climate initiatives. Yoann hosts podcasts and a YouTube channel and has made it his mission to grow this comm

[EXCERPT] #42 - Yoann Berno (Climate Insiders) - Cracking the code of green investments juin 5, 2024 06:51 This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday. A unique encounter between podcasters. This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with a Climate tech investor who is convinced that investments in this sector will primarily be driven by investor communities. This bottom-up approach, familiar to crowdfunding, is now being applied to climate initiatives. Yoann hosts podcasts and a YouTub

#41 - Charlie Tafoya (Chronograph) - Data : the lifeblood of Private Equity warfare. mai 25, 2024 31:11 There is still a long way to go to transform the PE industry, which still relies on Excel for many tasks. These manual processes are a golden opportunity for anyone looking to innovate in the industry and help the constellation of players in this ecosystem improve their efficiency and better serve their clients. I reached out to Chronograph because I am well aware of the work they have been doing

[EXCERPT] #41 - Charlie Tafoya (Chronograph) - Data : the lifeblood of Private Equity warfare. mai 22, 2024 06:53 This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday. There is still a long way to go to transform the PE industry, which still relies on Excel for many tasks. These manual processes are a golden opportunity for anyone looking to innovate in the industry and help the constellation of players in this ecosystem improve their efficiency and better serve their clients. I reached out to Chronograph be

#40 - Hillel Zidel (Kennet Partners) - SaaS: A comprehensive look with a veteran investor mai 11, 2024 35:14 I've been discussing SaaS on the podcast for years. In his renowned article "Why software is eating the world", Marc Andreessen explained that software would take over large portions of the economy, driven by the proliferation and success of the SaaS model. This model has shifted us from physical and localised systems to global, scalable, and efficient software solutions. Thirteen years after thes

[EXCERPT] #40 - Hillel Zidel (Kennet Partners) - SaaS: A comprehensive look with a veteran investor mai 8, 2024 06:48 Excerpt of the episode released on Sunday. I've been discussing SaaS on the podcast for years. In his renowned article "Why software is eating the world", Marc Andreessen explained that software would take over large portions of the economy, driven by the proliferation and success of the SaaS model. This model has shifted us from physical and localised systems to global, scalable, and efficient so

#39 - Ronit Ghose (Citi) - Past, present and future of Money avr. 27, 2024 43:22 I'm excited to speak with Ronit this week. He has a talent for simplifying finance from a macro perspective and can think conceptually about the industry's future. Recently, this brilliant mind from Citi published a new book on the industry's future. He presents a comprehensive overview of money throughout history, spanning from ancient times to the present day and beyond. This episode provi

[EXCERPT] #39 - Ronit Ghose (Citi) - Past, present and future of Money avr. 26, 2024 07:07 Excerpt of the episode released on Sunday. I'm excited to speak with Ronit this week. He has a talent for simplifying finance from a macro perspective and can think conceptually about the industry's future. Recently, this brilliant mind from Citi published a new book on the industry's future. He presents a comprehensive overview of money throughout history, spanning from ancient times to the prese

#38 - Lukky Ahmed (Climate X) - Understanding climate risk with a business approach avr. 13, 2024 48:53 The topic of Climate Risk is one that deeply concerns me, as it does many individuals I engage with. In the financial world, it's a subject that's perceived in vastly different ways, depending on whom you speak to. I was keen to have this conversation because Climate X's method strikes me as pragmatic, sensible, and attuned to business realities, a rarity in the climate risk analysis arena. Lukky,

[EXCERPT] #38 - Lukky Ahmed (Climate X) - Understanding climate risk with a business approach avr. 10, 2024 07:29 This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday. The topic of Climate Risk is one that deeply concerns me, as it does many individuals I engage with. In the financial world, it's a subject that's perceived in vastly different ways, depending on whom you speak to. I was keen to have this conversation because Climate X's method strikes me as pragmatic, sensible, and attuned to business realiti

#37 - Florian Wimmer (Blockpit) - Track crypto investments and outsmart your taxes mars 30, 2024 31:04 About three years ago, I began to explore the story of Florian, an early cryptocurrency advocate and tax expert with experience at one of the Big Four accounting firms. Nearly a decade ago, Florian grappled with the tax declaration challenges that all crypto holders face. Currently, a minority accurately report their crypto earnings, but this may shift in 2026 due to the impending introducti

[EXCERPT] #37 - Florian Wimmer (Blockpit) - Track crypto investments and outsmart your taxes mars 28, 2024 07:32 This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday. About three years ago, I began to explore the story of Florian, an early cryptocurrency advocate and tax expert with experience at one of the Big Four accounting firms. Nearly a decade ago, Florian grappled with the tax declaration challenges that all crypto holders face. Currently, a minority accurately report their crypto earnings, but

#36 - Dr. Andre Retterath (Earlybird Venture) - The impact of tech, LLMs, and AI on the investment industry mars 16, 2024 43:59 Is it accurate to say "A forewarned man is worth two"? Let's think about this as we delve into the transformative effects of technology, LLMs, and AI on the investment sector. It was this curiosity that led me to a conversation with André, with the aim to uncover how these advancements might reshape the entire investment value chain. Between you and me, there hasn’t been a week when I haven’

[EXCERPT] #36 - Dr. Andre Retterath (Earlybird Venture) - The impact of tech, LLMs, and AI on the investment industry mars 13, 2024 07:22 This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday. Is it accurate to say "A forewarned man is worth two"? Let's think about this as we delve into the transformative effects of technology, LLMs, and AI on the investment sector. It was this curiosity that led me to a conversation with André, with the aim to uncover how these advancements might reshape the entire investment value chain. Bet

#35-2 - My Discussion with Vatsa Narasimha (ComplyAdvantage) mars 4, 2024 40:01 For this second part of the discussion, I'm speaking with Vatsa to delve into numerous topics. First off, he shares his recent transition to CEO and gives us an inside look at how the company is organised: from the Executive Committee's makeup to Charlie's handover, the dynamics with investors, and his approach to leadership. We also dive into the company's core activities, its global footpr

#35-1 - My Discussion with Charlie Delingpole (ComplyAdvantage) mars 2, 2024 28:15 My last discussion with Charlie was four years ago. What a joy it was to speak with him again and to hear about all the ground they've covered. We cover the journey of this unique RegTech entrepreneur who began his journey solo, discussing the early days and his vision for the company. We delve into his journey as CEO, exploring how his role has evolved and helped shape ComplyAdvantage into what

[TEASER] #35 - My Discussion with ComplyAdvantage (Episode in two parts) févr. 28, 2024 01:26 Welcome to this week's special offering: a two-part series on ComplyAdvantage, a company that's been on my radar for its impressive strides in RegTech. We're in for a treat as I sit down with both the visionary founder, Charlie Delingpole, and his successor, Vatsa Narasimha , to peel back the layers of this dynamic company. I'm sharing excerpts from these two episodes, which will be broadcast

#34 - Ángel Agudo (Clarity AI) - A pioneer in sustainability: How Clarity AI is transforming the financial sector févr. 24, 2024 37:44 I have been closely observing for 4 years how Clarity AI has evolved. This team, exceptionally strong in AI topics and with an ultra-strong academic footprint, has developed an interesting offering for the financial sector (among others). Having Angel on the podcast was a chance to delve deeper into their value proposition and understand the values they uphold through their platform. The DNA

[EXCERPT] #34 - Ángel Agudo (Clarity AI) - A pioneer in sustainability: How Clarity AI is transforming the financial sector févr. 21, 2024 06:58 This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday. I have been closely observing for 4 years how Clarity AI has evolved. This team, exceptionally strong in AI topics and with an ultra-strong academic footprint, has developed an interesting offering for the financial sector (among others). Having Angel on the podcast was a chance to delve deeper into their value proposition and understand the v

#33 - Kevin Cook (Treasury Spring) - Scaling new heights in treasury management févr. 3, 2024 39:00 In this episode, I revisit the world of treasury management, a realm I have been deeply involved with since my younger years. It's a world filled with treasury bills, certificates of deposit, and REPO. Managing treasury involves placing funds, effectively managing risk with clear visibility and transparency, and accessing institutional markets. My fascination with this subject is shared by my gues

[EXCERPT] #33 - Kevin Cook (Treasury Spring) - Scaling new heights in treasury management févr. 1, 2024 06:57 This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday. In this episode, I revisit the world of treasury management, a realm I have been deeply involved with since my younger years. It's a world filled with treasury bills, certificates of deposit, and REPO. Managing treasury involves placing funds, effectively managing risk with clear visibility and transparency, and accessing institutional markets

#32 - Szymon Sypniewicz (Ramp) - Playing with the Ramp: A visionary journey in Crypto and Fiat janv. 20, 2024 34:56 When I first heard about Ramp Network, two things impressed me: the youth of the founders and their ability to surround themselves with senior profiles, as well as their investors and their ability to deliver in an regulated and increasingly changing environment. This start-up, which already employs 160 people, provides a powerful fiat <> crypto toolkit that enables anyone - from establ

[EXCERPT] #32 - Szymon Sypniewicz (Ramp) - Playing with the Ramp: A visionary journey in Crypto and Fiat janv. 19, 2024 06:59 This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday. When I first heard about Ramp Network, two things impressed me: the youth of the founders and their ability to surround themselves with senior profiles, as well as their investors and their ability to deliver in an regulated and increasingly changing environment. This start-up, which already employs 160 people, provides a powerful fiat <&gt

#31 - George Robson (Sequoia Capital) - Sequoia’s growth in the European Tech forest déc. 17, 2023 27:52 After extensive searching within Sequoia, I finally connected with George, who generously shared his insights about many many subjects. He joins me for an in-depth discussion on Sequoia's growth in the European tech sector. We dive into a range of topics, starting with the structure of Sequoia and exploring the reasons behind its decision to expand into Europe. The conversation then sh

#30 - Solenne Niedercorn (Finscale) - Episode 200, "Just You and me" déc. 16, 2023 25:08 This 200th episode is not just a simple celebration. It also symbolises a retrospective, a look back at the significant trends, fruitful collaborations, and, above all, the skills and qualities of all the outstanding entrepreneurs I've had the chance to interact with. I will talk about how I got started, the soft skills I rediscovered, the trends I followed, and the entrepreneurial lessons I learn

[EXCERPT] #31 - George Robson (Sequoia Capital) - Sequoia’s growth in the European Tech forest déc. 14, 2023 06:59 This is an excerpt of the episode published on Sunday. After extensive searching within Sequoia, I finally connected with George, who generously shared his insights about many many subjects. He joins me for an in-depth discussion on Sequoia's growth in the European tech sector. We dive into a range of topics, starting with the structure of Sequoia and exploring the reasons behind its decisio

#29 - Krik Gunning (Fourthline) - KYC Challenges with Fourthline insights déc. 5, 2023 40:27 Starting out in the financial sector brings many surprises, and often, the greatest comes during audits and regulatory visits. The challenge of squaring away the central client file, a seemingly routine task, can throw even the most established financial institutions into disarray. This vital KYC remediation process, filled with complexities and operational challenges, is often overlooked. Institu

[EXCERPT] #29 - Krik Gunning (Fourthline) - KYC Challenges with Fourthline insights déc. 5, 2023 07:17 This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. Starting out in the financial sector brings many surprises, and often, the greatest comes during audits and regulatory visits. The challenge of squaring away the central client file, a seemingly routine task, can throw even the most established financial institutions into disarray. This vital KYC remediation process, filled with complexities

#28 - Patrick Gauthier - Convera : Tech evolution & FX mastery unveiled nov. 11, 2023 35:33 Back to payments and Forex this week. Patrick delves deep into the intricate fabric of Convera, a dominant player in the payment industry. We kick off our conversation with a retrospective, as Patrick provides a comprehensive overview of WU Business Solutions' 2021 activities. He shares the motivations and strategic intricacies behind Goldfinch Partners and BauPost Group's acquisition of WUBS. Shi

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