In an engaging episode of the MENA Series hosted by Dorra Mahbouli, Andrew Riabchuk from Akurateco shared insights into the company's foundation and its strategic approach to offering specialized payment solutions in the Saudi Arabian market.  He highlighted how Akurateco's services are uniquely tailored to meet the nuanced demands of local businesses, effectively addressing their specific challenges. Andrew also shed light on the strategic considerations behind Akurateco's market entry, their vision for future growth in the region, and their commitment to navigating the regulatory landsc ..read more

Bernard Marr, an internationally best-selling author, popular keynote speaker, futurist, and strategic business & technology advisor, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about what generative AI can mean for all of us! Here is what they talked about in more detail: Bernard's story: how he got to do what he does today Many people recently opened up to AI with the advent of GenAI. But AI has been with us for much longer, right? An overview of AI developments since the Dartmouth Conference in the 1950s till now Why has GenAI, in particular, gained such traction? W ..read more

In this episode of the Voice of Fintech podcast, Wani Baumgartner sits down with Stevan Bajic, the innovative Founder-CEO behind Manigo, to delve into the intricacies of FinTech orchestration. Discover how Manigo streamlines financial services by seamlessly connecting users to their preferred fintech infrastructure providers via a single API. Join the conversation as Stevan shares invaluable insights into Manigo's journey navigating the dynamic FinTech landscape. Explore key milestones in their growth, the pivotal role of customer feedback in shaping platform features, and get a glimpse into t ..read more

Nelson Chu, founder and CEO at Percent, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about the booming Private Credit market and how he built a three-sided platform in this space. Here is what they discussed in more detail: Introduction - Nelson's entrepreneurial journey Why did Nelson decide to start his own company What is Percent? What is the problem that they are trying to solve What is their unique advantage? How are they different from other investment platforms? Business model Target customers Locations How to get going with the platform Percent's journey until now ..read more

In this engaging episode of the Voice of FinTech, MENA Series hosted by Dorra Mahbouli, we delve into the heart of Tunisia's burgeoning startup scene with Amin Ben Abderrahman, a pioneering force in the FinTech industry in Tunisia and beyond. With a rich history of innovation across global financial capitals and a deep passion for the transformative power of technology in finance, Amin has established himself as a visionary entrepreneur. Through the lens of his latest venture, Konnect Networks, which aims to revolutionize payment solutions in North Africa, we explore Amin's entrepreneurial jou ..read more

Tess Bloch, co-founder of Spade, a provider of merchant intelligence solutions, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about enriching payment transaction data to facilitate better anti-fraud solutions and more.   Here is what they talked about in more detail: Tess's backstory What problem are you solving at Spade, and why is it worth solving? Why is merchant intelligence critical for optimal fraud detection? What are new use cases for merchant intelligence? What is your solution and your unique selling point? What has the feedback from customers been like? What ..read more

Today,  in another episode of the MENA series hosted by Dorra Mahbouli, we have the privilege of hosting Faraz Amjad, an industry leader in FinTech with an impressive trajectory in payments, technology consulting, and venture building. Over 25 years of experience, he has architected 12+ ventures, served in 7+ corporate leadership roles, and delivered 6+ successful M&A deals. Today's discussion promises to be enlightening as we dive deep into the FinTech scene of the MENA region, with a spotlight on the rapidly evolving Saudi Arabian market. The podcast delved into the FinTech landscap ..read more

Deniz A. Johnson, COO at Stratyfy, an ethical artificial intelligence (AI) company that offers predictive analytics software for credit and risk teams spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about transparency solutions for AI, biases, diversitz and more. Here is what they talked about in more detail: Deniz's background What is Stratyfy – what’s the problem you are solving and the outline of its solutions How do you define successful digital transformation?  What’s the role of AI in digital transformation?  What about Finance and AI? How would you advise corp ..read more

Daniel Yubi, CEO of Payable, headquartered in London, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about improving Treasury operations through their software.  Here is what they talked about:  Daniel's backstory - how he got to do what he does today What problem is Payable solving, and why is it worth solving? What is their solution and their unique selling point What’s their technology angle Who are Payable's key clients What is the role of the finance team in scaling FinTechs? What is the CFO stack, and what is the FinTech market opportunity? What’s Daniel's adv ..read more

Tonya Evans, professor, expert in Crypto Policy and law, and Board Member, Digital Currency Group, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about her new book, Digital Money Demystified, and hot issues still surrounding the crypto world. Here is what they talked about in more detail: Tonya's journey into the crypto world You have written the book 'Digital Money Demystified.' Isn't most of the money digital already? Let's talk fact vs. fiction: What are the most common cryptocurrency myths? What are the hot legal and regulatory issues around this emerging asset class?&nb ..read more