Best Michael Oved Podcasts (2025)

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What It Takes to Lead TIME Magazine: Editor-in-Chief Nancy Gibbs on Writing, Leadership, and Career Success 44:14

1M ago44:14

44:14

What does it really take to lead TIME Magazine? In this episode of 30 Years in 30 Minutes, Michael Oved sits down with Nancy Gibbs – legendary journalist, bestselling author, and the first female Editor-in-Chief of TIME Magazine. Nancy shares the real secrets behind leadership, ambition, career growth, and building a life you actually want – not ju…

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The $100 Million Loss That Made Sports Exec David Meltzer Unstoppable 19:24

1M ago19:24

19:24

Sports executive and serial entrepreneur David Meltzer became a millionaire at 24, a multimillionaire by 32, and then lost it all, only to gain it back a couple years later. In this episode, he opens up about how hitting rock bottom led to the most meaningful transformation of his life. We talk about his early obsession with money, the moment every…

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The EXCLUSIVE Look Into the Life of Fashion Icon & Influencer Gayle Perry 41:46

2M ago41:46

41:46

How did Gayle Perry rise to the top of the fashion world? What challenges did she face along the way, and what did she learn from them? What is the key to her success, and what advice would she give to those looking to have a successful career in fashion and media? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Gayle Perry, a fashionista, personal st…

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The Future of Fintech | Fintech Files Season 4 Finale 20:54

2M ago20:54

20:54

We’re wrapping up Season 4 of Fintech Files with a special episode reflecting on the past season, while also looking ahead to the future of fintech. Hosts Bianca, Nora and Annika dive into the trends they have seen shape the industry, from AI-driven transformation and the rise of digital banking to the growing focus on sustainability and financial …

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Interoperability in African Fintech: Throwback Episode with Alfred Mukudu from Amazon 32:07

2M ago32:07

32:07

We’re bringing back one of our favourite episodes from Season 3! We dive into the complexities and opportunities within Africa's financial services sector with Alfred Mukudu, Financial Services Go-To-Market Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS) South Africa. With over 50 countries and about 42 different currencies, Africa presents a unique landscape fo…

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Open Banking for Good: Eyal Sivan on Data, Innovation and Financial Inclusion 29:46

2M ago29:46

29:46

How can allowing customers to “own” their data reshape finance for everyone’s benefit? Mr. Open Banking himself, Eyal Sivan, joins Fintech Files to discuss how open banking rose from the 2008 financial crisis to become a worldwide movement centered on competition, innovation, and transparency. With over 25 years in IT and banking technology, Eyal b…

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Celebrating International Women's Day: ERM’s Cynthia Salicrup and Sandra Carrillo on Sustainable Finance and ESG 33:39

3M ago33:39

33:39

What does it take to drive sustainable change across regions and bridge global disparities? To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting the incredible contributions of women in sustainability and fintech with two accomplished leaders: Cynthia Salicrup and Sandra Carrillo, partners at Environmental Resources Management (ERM). Drawing …

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Editor-in-Chief of Sports Illustrated Ryan Hunt: THIS is the Art of Storytelling 39:09

3M ago39:09

39:09

How did the Editor-in-Chief of Sports Illustrated rise to the top of the world's largest sports magazine? What challenges did he face along the way, and what did he learn from it? What is the key to his success, and what advice would he give aspiring journalists and reporters? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Ryan Hunt, former Editor-in…

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Supporting Startups and Payment Orchestration with Nader Abdelrazik from MoneyHash 27:15

3M ago27:15

27:15

How can entrepreneurs in emerging markets break the mold and foster economic growth amid unpredictability? In this episode, Nader Abdelrazik—founder of MoneyHash—shares how he navigated life during the Arab Spring, was motivated to become an economist, and ultimately built a fintech startup. Nader discusses the unique challenges of the Middle East …

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Season 3 Throwback: Empowering Finance through Financial Inclusion with Vera Futorjanski 33:24

4M ago33:24

33:24

In this special throwback episode, we revisit our Season 3 interview with Vera Futorjanski, Founder and CEO of Beyond Global and Veritas Ventures. How many globally lack access to banking? Astonishingly, one in three. In this insightful conversation, Vera Futorjanski, former Head of Communications at Rocket Internet and founding member of Dubai Fut…

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How Media Mogul Sergei Kosenko (AKA Mr. Thank You) Rose from 0 to 47 MILLION Social Media Followers 33:55

4M ago33:55

33:55

How did Sergei Kosenko, AKA Mr. Thank You, grow from 0 to 46 MILLION followers on Instagram? How did he grow to become one of the most influential people on social media? What is the key to his success? What should content creators and aspiring social media influencers do to find online success and viral videos? Beyond that, who is the mysterious m…

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Inclusive Growth and Breaking the Glass Ceiling with Mastercard’s Subhashini Chandran 25:01

4M ago25:01

25:01

How do we achieve inclusive growth and break the glass ceiling? Subhashini Chandran, Mastercard’s SVP of Social Impact, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Africa, shares insights from her journey—from leading India’s largest tea business to driving global initiatives that empower women and foster equitable growth. With a deep understanding of systemic chall…

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Zillow Founder Spencer Rascoff: The Myth of Entrepreneurship & The Key to Coming Up with Great Ideas 39:45

4M ago39:45

39:45

How did the founder of Zillow create several of the most successful companies in the world? What is the key to his success? How can entrepreneurs come up with ideas as novel as them? What is the simple recipe for success all aspiring entrepreneurs should follow? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Spencer Rascoff, co-founder of real estate…

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Eventbrite Co-Founder Kevin Hartz Reveals How to ACTUALLY Choose Your Friends 34:19

5M ago34:19

34:19

Are you interested in learning how event management website Eventbrite was founded? The incredible story behind the founding of payment remittance company Xoom? How to ACTUALLY pick your circle and choose your friends? What are the best traits to develop to become a successful entrepreneur? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Kevin Hartz, …

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Empowering SMEs in Brazil: How Dinie is Reimagining Credit with Suzy Ferreira 31:18

5M ago31:18

31:18

Suzy Ferreira, co-founder of Dinie, is on a mission to transform credit access for small businesses in Brazil. In this episode, Suzy shares her journey and the inspiration behind Dinie, an embedded lending fintech breaking barriers for SMEs. Discover how Dinie’s innovative, data-driven approach—embedding lending into platforms like iFood and levera…

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Shazam Founder Chris Barton: Stop Doing THIS When Faced With Challenges and Obstacles 41:51

5M ago41:51

41:51

Want to learn how the incredible story behind the founding of Shazam? How the founder endured the challenges, obstacles, and naysayers along the way? What the biggest piece of advice he has to give to aspiring entrepreneurs, and what his biggets regrets are? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Chris Barton, co-founder of Shazam. Chris tell…

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The Key to Starting and Growing a Successful (Biotech) Company, with Founder of Moderna Robert Langer 40:00

5M ago40:00

40:00

Want to learn how the billionaire co-founder of Moderna started and grew his company? The keys to his entrepreneurial success? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Dr. Robert Langer, the award-winning biotechnician who is the co-founder of Moderna, the $30 billion pharmaceutical company that developed the coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Langer tel…

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Holiday Throwback: Eve Morelli Shares Radicant’s Unique Approach to Transparent Digital Banking and Investing 31:59

5M ago31:59

31:59

Happy Holidays Fintech Files listeners! As a special holiday treat, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes from Season 3 with Radicant’s Eve Morelli. Eve Morelli, Head of Sustainable Transparency unveils Radicant's unique approach to sustainable finance. Discover how this Swiss digital banking startup integrates the UN Sustainable Developmen…

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Driving Decarbonization in Financial Services with CarbonSifr's Mustafa Bosca 26:08

6M ago26:08

26:08

How can the financial sector lead the way in global decarbonization efforts? In this episode, we sit down with Mustafa Bosca, Co-Founder and Chief Decarbonization Officer at CarbonSifr, to explore the pivotal role financial services play in combating climate change. We delve into how Mustafa helps banks and organizations measure, reduce, and remove…

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Making Mortgages Accessible: Housing Affordability and the EU Green Deal with Geert Van Kerckhoven from Oper 26:57

6M ago26:57

26:57

How can technology make homeownership more accessible while supporting Europe's climate goals? In this episode, we sit down with Geert Van Kerckhoven, co-founder of Oper, to explore the challenges of housing affordability in Europe and the impact of the EU Green Deal on mortgages. Geert discusses how technology can empower banks and loan advisors t…

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Bridging the Credit Gap: Financial Inclusion with Rajat Dayal from Yabx 24:57

7M ago24:57

24:57

How can we create credit histories for unbanked people? In this episode, we sit down with Rajat Dayal, CEO and Founder of YabX, to explore how his company is revolutionizing credit access in emerging markets. About 1.5 billion individuals and businesses have no access to credit or any other financial product. Rajat shares insights on leveraging alt…

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Harnessing AI and Finance for Sustainability with Anne Kleppe from BCG 26:55

7M ago26:55

26:55

How can financial institutions drive sustainability and responsible AI practices? In this episode, we sit down with Anne Kleppe, a leading expert in sustainability and responsible AI at BCG. Anne shares her insights on how banks and financial institutions can leverage their influence to promote sustainable practices, reduce their carbon footprints,…

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Democratizing Finance: Wealth Management with Akin Soysal from BCG X 26:23

8M ago26:23

26:23

What trends do we see in wealth management as the GenAI Era Unfolds? Akin Soysal is a global expert on digital investing and part of our BCG X leadership team in Europe, the Middle East and South America. Akin dives into the biggest topics disrupting financial management across the globe. How does Gen Z leverage retail investing for saving for reti…

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Financial Technology Meets Social Impact: Introducing Fintech Files Season 4 2:03

9M ago2:03

2:03

How can Fintech contribute to building a better world? In Season 4 of Fintech Files, we’re turning our focus to where financial technology meets social impact. This season, we explore financial inclusion, sustainable investing, and decarbonization with some of the brightest minds in the industry. As financial services touch every aspect of our live…

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Introducing BCG on Compliance 20:44

12M ago20:44

20:44

We know that you’ve just been dying for more episodes of Fintech Files since we wrapped up season three, so we’ve decided to throw one final one in for you. This week we’re bringing you one of BCG’s other shows that covers Fintech as it relates to compliance and risk. BCG on Compliance is hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, ant…

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Highlights from Season 3 of Fintech Files from BCG Platinion 23:25

1y ago23:25

23:25

Join hosts Nora, Annika, and Bianca as they wrap up the season with a special compilation episode of FinTech Files from BCG Platinion. This episode revisits the season's standout moments, featuring a diverse lineup of guests from around the globe. From the transformative power of generative AI to the challenges and opportunities of cloud transforma…

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Highlighting Saving and Financial Literacy with Reem Ikram, CEO and Co-Founder of Thriftplan 30:30

1y ago30:30

30:30

How financially prepared are you for retirement? It’s a question that too many people don’t think about until it’s too late. Reem Ikram, CEO and Co-Founder of Thriftplan is on a mission to change that. In this episode we’ll explore how Thriftplan is revolutionizing savings for both employees and employers, promoting long-term financial stability. W…

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Founder of Sparknotes & OkCupid Sam Yagan: What Traits HE Looks For in Successful Founders (and More!) 41:19

1y ago41:19

41:19

What do venture capitalists look for in entrepreneurs? What should you do to make your company most appealing to venture capital firms? In this episode, Sam Yagan dives into it. In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Sam Yagan, the founder of Sparknotes (the famed online study guide service), founder of OkCupid (the internationally renowned d…

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Neobanking: The Digital Revolution for SMEs from the Step Conference in Dubai 2024 32:09

1y ago32:09

32:09

From the Step Conference in Dubai, February 2024, comes an insightful discussion on the transformative impact of neobanks on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Moderated by Annika Melchert, the episode features Meenah Tariq of Metric and Dyota Marsudi of Bank Aladin, who share their pioneering work in making financial management and banking…

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Tripadvisor Founder Stephen Kaufer: What You NEED to Know Before Starting a Company 55:14

1y ago55:14

55:14

How should you prepare yourself to start a company? What challenges should you be ready for in your entrepreneurial journey? Steve Kaufer covers it all. In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Steve Kaufer, co-founder and former CEO of TripAdvisor (the $3 billion public travel research platform that aggregates reviews about destinations, accom…

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Breaking Barriers: Women in FinTech with Jacqueline O'Flanagan, Canadian Financial Services Industry Lead at Microsoft 30:32

1y ago30:32

30:32

Join us as we delve into the vibrant intersection of technology, finance, and diversity with Jacqueline O'Flanagan, the guiding force of Microsoft's financial services strategy in Canada. In this enlightening conversation, Jacqueline discusses the efforts to enhance women's roles in finance, the transformative power of AI in the sector, and Microso…

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Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick: You Need THIS Mindset to Make it Far in Politics 30:46

1y ago30:46

30:46

What traits do you need to make it far in politics? What is the right mindset to have in order to succeed in politics? Learn all that and more with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. In this episode, Michael Oved and Terrence Gabel sit down with Deval Patrick, the 71st Governor of Massachusetts. He tells us how he overcame the challenges of the …

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Introducing In Her Ellement from BCG 22:26

1y ago22:26

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This week on Fintech Files, we're bringing you 'In Her Element' from BCG. A show featuring conversations with women at the vanguard of business, digital, and technology. We're delving into how these powerhouse leaders got to where they are—covering everything from the joy of projects gone right to the realities of family responsibilities. In this e…

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How to Start Your Political Career Right NOW, from Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith 27:59

1y ago27:59

27:59

What should you do NOW to begin your poltical career? Who should you meet, what should you do, and more importantly, what did Stephen Goldsmith do? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Stephen Goldsmith, the former mayor of Indianapolis, the eighth most populated city in the United States. Stephen discusses what he did in his youth to prepa…

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Cloud for Value with Maxim Afanasyev, Financial Services Industry Lead at Google Cloud 30:08

1y ago30:08

30:08

How do we elevate our perspective of the cloud from merely a technological tool boosting efficiency, to a strategic ally that addresses key business challenges? Maxim Afanasyev, Financial Services Industry Lead at Google Cloud, shares his insights on the transformative approach of 'cloud for value' within the financial sector. This approach require…

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How Wendy Kopp Grew Teach for America Into One of the Largest Non-Profits in the World 43:55

1y ago43:55

43:55

How did Wendy Kopp start her world-renowned non-profit, Teach for America (which became Teach for All)? What did she do to scale it? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Wendy Kopp, co-founder of Teach for All and Teach For America (non-profits that seek to expand educational opportunity for all, which have generated over $300 million in an…

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Interoperability in Africa's Financial Landscape with Alfred Mukudu, Financial Services Go-To-Market Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS) 31:43

1y ago31:43

31:43

We dive into the complexities and opportunities within Africa's financial services sector with Alfred Mukudu, Financial Services Go-To-Market Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS) South Africa. With over 50 countries and about 42 different currencies, Africa presents a unique landscape for financial innovation. Alfred shares insights into the critical …

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How to Build a Hospitality Brand w/ the Cofounder of Union Square Hospitality Group Richard Coraine 53:55

1y ago53:55

53:55

How do you build a hospitality brand? How do you cultivate the perfect blend of ambiance and atmosphere? What is the story of Shake Shack? How did Union Square Hospitality Group grow to become the most successful hospitality company in the world? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Richard Coraine, Founding Partner of Union Square Hospital…

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Navigating Compliance and Risk: The Crucial Role of Data with Camila Vicenci Witt, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at InPay 33:10

1+ y ago33:10

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How do companies combat financial crime and adhere to the strict regulations of our industry? Camila Vincenci Witt has unique insight as the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Inpay, a fintech specializing in facilitating cross-border payments. Camila shares the importance of data and data governance in compliance and risk, as well as highlightin…

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What You Don't Know About Bootstrapping a Business, from Playa Bowls Founder Abby Taylor 28:47

1+ y ago28:47

28:47

What does it take to bootstrap a business, from scratch? How do you start a business without knowing anything? That's Abby Taylor's story. Learn it exclusively here. In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Abby Taylor, the founder of Playa Bowls, the acai bowl franchise that has grown into 200+ stores nationwide. She tells us how she founded P…

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Season One Throwback with Solaris: “How the Latest German Fintech Unicorn Plans to Stay Ahead of Competition” with Dr. Jörg Howein, Former Chief Product Officer 30:01

1+ y ago30:01

30:01

In this special throwback episode, we revisit one of our favorite moments from Season One with a fintech titan, Dr. Jörg Howein, formerly the Chief Product Officer at Solarisbank. Since we last spoke with Jörg, Solarisbank, now known simply as Solaris, has continued its meteoric rise in the fintech world. In this engaging conversation, Jörg shares …

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Here's How Bob Cecere Climbed the Corporate Ladder (& Rose To The Top Of A Trillion Dollar Company) 36:17

1+ y ago36:17

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What does it take to climb the corporate ladder? How do you successfully get promoted in a big corporation? What traits do you need to do that? Learn from the best, in this episode. Michael Oved sits down with Bob Cecere, the former CFO and COO of Barings North America (currently a $347 billion global investment firm). Bob shares how to climb the c…

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Empowering Finance through Financial Inclusion with Vera Futorjanski, Founder and CEO of Beyond Global and Veritas Ventures 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

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How many globally lack access to banking? Astonishingly, one in three. In this insightful conversation, Vera Futorjanski, former Head of Communications at Rocket Internet and founding member of Dubai Future Accelerators, shares her journey. Emphasizing the transformative role of technology, she explores challenges and strategies to enhance accessib…

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The Story of Shazam & How Founder Philip Inghelbrecht Broke the Internet 35:49

1+ y ago35:49

35:49

Ever wonder how Shazam was founded? What did it take to build Shazam? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Philip Inghelbrecht, the cofounder of Shazam (the application that can identify music based on a short sample played using the microphone on the device, which was later acquired by Apple for $400 million). Philip discusses what he did …

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Happy New Year from Fintech Files! 25:20

1+ y ago25:20

25:20

Happy New Year from your friends at Fintech Files! To kick off 2024 in style, we’re bringing you a throwback to our very first episode of 2023; “Revolutionizing the Future of Finance in the Middle East through Open Banking” with Emir Isik, Head of Business Development from Tarabut Gateway. We felt this was the perfect episode to kick off the new ye…

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Serial Entrepreneur Mike Cassidy Gives the Key To Selling A Startup for $500 Million (in 500 Days!) 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

31:19

How did Mike Cassidy sell a start-up for $500 million in 500 days? Learn from the start-up master himself. In this episode, Michael Oved and Terrence Gabel sit down with serial entrepreneur Mike Cassidy, the founder of over five successfully acquired companies: Apollo Fusion, Ruba, Xfire, Direct Hit, and Stylus Innovation (all sold for a combined v…

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Billion-Dollar Founder Of KAYAK Paul English: What He Wishes He Learned in His 20s 31:01

1+ y ago31:01

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How was KAYAK founded? In spite of the billion-dollar company's success, what does its founder wish he did in his 20s? Learn that – and more – with Paul English. In this episode, Michael Oved and Terrence Gabel sit down with Paul English, the founder of KAYAK (the travel metasearch engine KAYAK, which sold for $1.8 billion to Priceline, and which w…

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Finding Product-Market Fit, from the (Incredible) Founder of Nextdoor 37:55

1+ y ago37:55

37:55

How do you build a product that fits the needs of your customers? What do you need to ensure that your product is right for your client-base? How do you make sure you have product-market fit? In this episode, Michael Oved and Terrence Gabel sit down with Sarah Leary, founder of Nextdoor (the free and private social network for neighborhoods that we…

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Happy Holidays from Fintech Files! 28:35

1+ y ago28:35

28:35

As a special holiday treat for you, our listeners, we’re revisiting one of our favourite season 2 episodes. It’s “The Art of Navigating a Company Through Rapid Growth and Post-Merger Integration” – with Michael Stephan, COO and Co-founder of Raisin.” They are the first and only pan-European deposit marketplace. Since our 2022 episode, this Berlin-b…

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Gen AI for Financial Institutions: Navigating Regulation, Risk & Opportunities with Kirsten Rulf, Partner and Associate Director at BCG 31:47

1+ y ago31:47

31:47

How should banks navigate Gen AI's regulatory challenges? Kirsten Rulf, BCG Partner and Associate Director, shares key strategies and opportunities. As the former Senior Digital Policy advisor aka “nerd-in-chief” to Chancellor Angela Merkel, Kirsten played a key role in negotiating the EU AI Act. Now, Kirsten guides global Fintech clients in adopti…

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