The Finterview - Fintech Exposed

In today's episode, our host Alistair Cotton engages in a conversation with our awesome guest Dorota Wróbel, G2A's Chief Research and Development Officer, as she shares invaluable insights on gender diversity in cybersecurity and the keys to success in the tech industry. Dorota emphasises the unique contributions of women in cybersecurity and shares advice on starting a career in tech. With a focus on skills beyond technical expertise, Dorota highlights the path to excellence in the dynamic tech and gaming sectors.Join us to get exclusive insights into her perspective on gender diversity and career advancement!Expect to Learn:Evolving payment solutions to meet diverse customer needs.Challenges in navigating different payment regulations across countries and how G2A's comprehensive approach to security and AI-supported systems ensures a smooth payment experience.How G2A's hybrid model combines technology with human touch for optimal customer experience.Why Apple Pay and Google Pay have become popular payment methods for the masses.

In this episode, Rusiru Gunasena discusses the intricate connection between innovation, adaptability, and a flourishing career in the Fintech domain.Rusiru sheds light on his goals at The Clearing House, showcasing areas such as real-time payment networks, navigating emerging technologies, and shaping the future of the payment ecosystem. As we dissect global trends, Rusiru is deeply engaged in addressing the requirements of the Fintech market.Expect to Learn:Rusiru's real-world experiences and learning from challenges that shaped his entrepreneurial journey.The challenges of dealing with international clients and diverse payment laws, and when human intervention becomes essentialThe significance of continuous learning and passion in entrepreneurship for growth in the Fintech sector.

In this episode, Ben Borodach shares the inseparable connection between innovation, adaptability, and a thriving entrepreneurial journey in the Fintech sector.Ben outlines the company's goals, including tax coverage, supporting various tax use cases, enhancing year-round services, and embedding in financial platforms. Observing the global trends, Ben is currently focused on addressing the complex needs of the Fintech market.Understand how Ben's investment experience has influenced his entrepreneurial approach. Exposure to diverse business scenarios, strategic decision-making, team selection, fundraising dynamics, and navigating industry trends have equipped Ben with a unique skill set for building a scalable and successful business like April.Expect to Learn:Real-world experimentation and learning from mistakes of Ben and the importance of hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.How an entrepreneurial mindset is key in any profession?How April copes with challenges for international clients, handles diverse tax laws, and when human intervention is required.Varied business experience, strategic decisions, team selection, fundraising, and industry trend navigation build a unique skill set for business success.The significance of continuous learning and passion in entrepreneurship for growth.

In this episode, Jas Shah discusses the product development life cycle in fintech and its significance for building successful fintech products. He explains the stages of the life cycle, including ideation, discovery, design, build, launch, grow, and scale. Jas emphasizes the importance of having a clear mission and vision to guide product development and differentiate in the market. He also highlights the need for ongoing customer feedback and the role of customer success teams in gathering and prioritizing customer input. Joshua shares examples of fintech companies that have successfully implemented the product development life cycle, such as TransferWise, and provides insights on how to balance customer requests with the overall product strategy.Expect to LearnGain insights into the stages of the product development life cycle in fintech.Understand the importance of having a clear mission and vision in product development.Learn how to gather and prioritize customer feedback for product improvement.Discover examples of successful implementation of the product development life cycle in fintech.Gain tips on balancing customer requests with the overall product strategy.

In this episode, Amar Kotak interviews Carl Raven, Director of Issuer Technology Enablers at Visa. Carl has over 12 years of experience in the payments industry and is an expert in issuer processing.The episode discusses the changing landscape of the card industry over the past 12 years, with a shift from cost-driven decisions to a focus on technology and services. Carl highlights the importance of program managers and orchestration layers in providing a holistic set of services under a single contract, reducing complexity and costs for fintechs. He emphasizes the need for fintechs and established businesses to keep up with customer demand and the role of tech partners in helping them do so. The episode also explores Visa's role as an enabler and gatekeeper of payments, providing infrastructure and support to its members and partners.What to Expect:Insights into the changing trends in the card industry and the importance of technology and services over cost.The value of program managers and orchestration layers in simplifying the launch of card programs and reducing costs for fintechs.The role of Visa as an enabler and its commitment to providing value and support to its partners.The importance of time to market and customer experience in launching successful card programs.The future of the ecosystem and the potential for more program managers and orchestration layers to enter the market.