So you want to build affordable housing in your community — to create opportunity, close the housing gap, and make lasting change. But is your organization ready to do that? Navigate: Housing Unlocked explores what it really takes to turn community vision into action. Hosted by Navigate Affordable Housing Partners, this video podcast helps nonprofits, community development corporations (CDCs), and mission-driven leaders understand the how behind building capacity, securing funding, and execu ...
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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 lives, the opportunity to drive positive change is enormous. About Fintech Files: Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion as we explore the cuttin ...
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Welcome to Real Estate Investing On Point, the premier podcast for real estate investors who are looking for expert insights, practical strategies, and inspirational stories to take their investing to the next level. Hosted by seasoned real estate investors, fund managers, and business partners Peter Neill and Ron Lockhart, each week they share their knowledge, experience, and valuable tips for success in real estate investing and life. Every episode is carefully curated to provide the liste ...
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The Future of Money Movement: Crypto Security and Payments with Michael Shaulov
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25:24Money moves digitally across invisible networks every day — but what actually carries it from one place to another? Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov joins us to unpack the evolution of digital payment rails; the networks and infrastructure that move money in our digital world. We explore how cybersecurity, blockchain, and new forms of currency are re…
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Redefining Wealth Management in Asia-Pacific: How Syfe Is Building Trust and Access with Dhruv Arora
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30:11How can wealth management become more intuitive, transparent, and accessible? Dhruv Arora, Founder & CEO at Syfe, a leading wealth management platform based in Singapore, shares how Syfe is redefining investing for the mass-affluent segment in Asia-Pacific. Drawing on his background in traditional finance, Dhruv reflects on building trust in emergi…
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Money Made Personal: Adrianna Adams on Financial Planning for Millennials and Gen Z
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24:18How can financial planning evolve from numbers on a spreadsheet to a tool for shaping life goals? Adrianna Adams, Head of Financial Planning at Domain Money, joins Fintech Files to explore how technology and new fee models are transforming the way millennials and Gen Z engage with their financial futures. Drawing on her journey into the field, Adri…
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Full Conversation: Building Capacity Before Capital
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24:55Listen to the full conversation! Learn where to begin when starting a community development corporation. Archie Hill shares how to build organizational basics that attract funding and turn your housing mission into action.By Navigate Affordable Housing Partners
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Big change starts small. Learn why beginning with critical repair projects helps community developers and nonprofits build trust, prove capacity, and grow sustainable housing programs over time.By Navigate Affordable Housing Partners
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Planning for Impact: Building Partnerships and Realistic Goals
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4:14Lasting community impact starts with a plan. In this episode, learn how to set realistic goals, align your mission with funders, and build strong partnerships that help your organization grow strategically.By Navigate Affordable Housing Partners
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Leveraging Federal Programs: Readiness Before Resources
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5:26Before chasing federal dollars, make sure your organization is ready. This episode explores how community developers and nonprofits can prepare to leverage programs like CDBG and LIHTC through solid planning, compliance, and execution.By Navigate Affordable Housing Partners
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Finding Funders: Building Financial Readiness
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4:23Learn where to find funding for your community development project. This episode breaks down how to approach banks, foundations, and community partners while strengthening your financial readiness to earn their trust.By Navigate Affordable Housing Partners
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Where Do You Start? | Building Capacity Before Capital
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4:10Every strong community development organization begins with the basics. In this first episode of Building Capacity Before Capital, Matt Churnock and Archie Hill break down what every nonprofit or CDC needs to launch successfully — from defining your mission and forming a board to building credibility with funders.…
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How is Fintech reshaping the future of money?
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1:52In Season 5 of Fintech Files, our three hosts are traveling across the global fintech landscape, uncovering the most exciting stories from the world’s leading innovation hubs. From embedded payments to crypto, from financial inclusion to the future of millennial finance, they’re diving into the breakthroughs, bold ideas, and unexpected questions de…
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The Future of Fintech | Fintech Files Season 4 Finale
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20:54We’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
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32:07We’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
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29:46How 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
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33:39What 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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Supporting Startups and Payment Orchestration with Nader Abdelrazik from MoneyHash
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27:15How 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
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33:24In 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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Inclusive Growth and Breaking the Glass Ceiling with Mastercard’s Subhashini Chandran
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25:01How 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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Empowering SMEs in Brazil: How Dinie is Reimagining Credit with Suzy Ferreira
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31:18Suzy 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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Holiday Throwback: Eve Morelli Shares Radicant’s Unique Approach to Transparent Digital Banking and Investing
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31:59Happy 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
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26:08How 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
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26:57How 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
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24:57How 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
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26:55How 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
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26:23What 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
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2:03How 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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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
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23:25Join 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
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30:30How 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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Neobanking: The Digital Revolution for SMEs from the Step Conference in Dubai 2024
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32:09From 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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Breaking Barriers: Women in FinTech with Jacqueline O'Flanagan, Canadian Financial Services Industry Lead at Microsoft
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30:32Join 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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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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Cloud for Value with Maxim Afanasyev, Financial Services Industry Lead at Google Cloud
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30:08How 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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Interoperability in Africa's Financial Landscape with Alfred Mukudu, Financial Services Go-To-Market Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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31:43We 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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Navigating Compliance and Risk: The Crucial Role of Data with Camila Vicenci Witt, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at InPay
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33:10How 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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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
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30:01In 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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Empowering Finance through Financial Inclusion with Vera Futorjanski, Founder and CEO of Beyond Global and Veritas Ventures
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33:00How 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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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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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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E09: The Growth of Single Family Rentals and Institutional Investment
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45:38In this week's episode of the Real Estate Investing Onpoint Podcast, Peter, Ron and Wade dive into the booming single family rental (SFR) and built-to-rent markets. They analyze recent data on institutional investment, discuss opportunities in different real estate locales, and share strategies for multifamily investing. Discover effective strategi…
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Gen AI for Financial Institutions: Navigating Regulation, Risk & Opportunities with Kirsten Rulf, Partner and Associate Director at BCG
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31:47How 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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E08: Exploring the Supply and Demand Dynamics in the Housing Market
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33:51Curious about rising interest rates, supply and demand, and the impact of institutional investors? Tune into this latest episode for a deep dive into the real estate investing industry as GSP REI partners Peter, Ron, and Wade discuss trends shaping the market, factors like interest rates, supply and demand, and the impact of large institutional inv…
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E07: Tenant Screening Tips and Navigating the Impact of Rising Interest Rates
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48:18Discover the secrets to decode local real estate trends, master data-driven tenant screening, and build a rock-solid portfolio for an everlasting triumph. In this episode, Peter, Ron and Wade discuss the impact of rising interest rates on the housing market and offer their predictions for where rates are headed in 2023 and beyond. They also share t…
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Sustainable Fintech: Eve Morelli shares Radicant’s Unique Approach to Transparent Digital Banking and Investing
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29:45What is the role of technology in aligning banking and investments with sustainability? 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 Development Goals (SDGs) into its framework, ensuring users can see where their…
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E06: From Cattle to Hotels to Wall Street to Notes: Wade Carroll’s Fascinating Real Estate Journey
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1:03:17From cattle shows to Note Investing, don't miss this fascinating real estate journey of Wade Carroll where he shares fascinating stories from cattle to hotels, securities trading, and real estate investing. Gain valuable insights as Wade discusses his lessons learned in construction, property management, acquiring non-performing loans, and his outl…
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E05: Managing the Managers: The Challenges and Opportunities in Property Management
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41:24Are you struggling with the property management side of real estate investing? Tired of dealing with difficult tenants and maintenance headaches? In this week's episode, Ron, Wade, and Peter dive into one of the biggest challenges - and opportunities - in single-family rental investing: property management. They discuss the pros and cons of managin…
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Welcome back to Fintech Files from BCG Platinion! In this special episode, "Meet the Hosts," we'll bring you up to speed on our latest endeavors since the last episode and introduce the newest member of our hosting team. Join us for a sneak peek into the exciting topics we're eager to explore this upcoming season. Host Introductions: Nora Hocke: Ma…
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Are you ready to unravel the most innovative trends disrupting the world of Fintech today? Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion, where we delve deep into the dynamic landscape of Fintech, NeoBanks, and the Digital Banking world, sparking insightful conversations with industry disruptors from around the globe. Hosted by Nora Hocke, a manager …
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E04: Navigating the Real Estate Guru Space: Perspectives from Experienced Investors
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42:34Learn how to build strong foundations for your real estate investing and protect yourself every step of the way. Dive into this latest episode where Peter, Ron, and Wade share their hard-earned wisdom on real estate education and working with contractors. From perspectives on education programs to the importance of experience, vetting contractors t…
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E03: Choosing a General Contractor: Tips from Experienced Investors
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47:47Today’s episode is all about construction execution. Peter, Ron, and Wade dive into important topics like vetting general contractors, managing construction projects, and tips for choosing the right GC. They discuss starting small with value-add projects vs new construction, how to find reliable subcontractors, and setting the right payment schedul…
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E02: Analyzing Locations, Strategies, and Execution for Real Estate Investing Success
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41:42Are you looking for new insights to help analyze real estate markets and level up your investment strategy? Gain valuable perspective for analyzing markets beyond surface data and focusing your efforts where you can add the most value. In this latest episode, real estate experts Peter Neill, Ron Lockhart, and Wade Carroll of GSP REI dive into an im…
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