Digital Leadership: Embracing the New Tech Age This week, we sit down with Pedro Sousa Cardoso, Chief Digital Officer at Emirates NBD, to explore the state of banking in the UAE. We have an in-depth conversation on the evolving role of CDOs, increasing collaboration between banks and fintechs, and venture building within banks, using Liv Bank as an example. ... Show More
Nov 25
How AI and Stablecoins Are Rewiring the Future of Fintech
<p>Fintech is entering a new phase where technology, regulation and global markets are reshaping value at a deeper level.<br/><br/>Arjun sits down with Sandeep Patil, Partner and Head of Asia at QED Investors, to break down how fintech is evolving beneath the surface.<br/><br/>🎙 ... Show More
46m 48s
Nov 11
Why Stablecoins Could Redefine Global Trade and Banking
<p>What if the future of money isn’t about new currencies, but about rebuilding how value moves?<br/><br/>Arjun sits down with Keith Grose, Senior Country Director at Coinbase UK, to explore how crypto is moving from hype to real infrastructure.<br/>They talk about the UK’s secon ... Show More
51m 8s
Nov 4
The End of Bank Accounts: How Money Is Moving On-Chain
<p>What if the future of money isn’t about creating new currencies, but redefining what money really is?<br/><br/>In this episode, Arjun sits down with Tony McLaughlin, CEO and Founder of Ubyx Inc, to talk about why he believes the bank account is dead and how the next version of ... Show More
55m 43s
Feb 2025
[Trailer] How Eman Pulis Built a Billion-Dollar iGaming & Tech Empire
🚀 In this episode of The Alpha Talks Show, we are excited to welcome Eman Pulis, the mastermind behind SiGMA Group, AIBC, Med-Tech World, and more! 🚀
Welcome back, Alpha Squad, to the #1 fastest-growing podcast in the region! Today, Seif El Hakim - The Alpha sits down with Eman ... Show More
1m 33s
Sep 2024
895. News: Industry coalition pushes digital IDs, Phase 2 of Saudi open banking, new Singapore anti-fraud powers
Join hosts Kate Moody and Dave Morris, along with some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.
Topics covered include: New PensionBee research for Pensions Awareness Week reveals less than 15% of Brits know how much they have in pensi ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
DOGE vs USAID, Crypto Framework, Google's $75B AI Spend, US Sovereign Wealth Fund, GLP-1s
(0:00) The Besties intro Antonio Gracias! (3:11) DOGE takes on USAID (31:44) Sacks breaks in to talk USAID (34:00) Sacks explains what he's working on: Crypto/AI Frameworks (46:41) The Democratic Party's shrinking base (52:33) US Sovereign Wealth Fund + Breaking DOGE/Tax News (1: ... Show More
1h 36m
Sep 15
997. News: Revolut’s UAE licence, Pipe’s partnership with Uber, and Accion Ventures’ inclusion fund
About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research & Strategy, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. This week's guests: Luke Voiles - CEO of Pip ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 6
1012. Insights: How Lloyds, Santander and NatWest are shaping the future of banking innovation
About this episode: In this episode of Fintech Insider, we dig into how UK banks can reclaim their fintech edge in a fast-moving global market. Host Ross Gallagher and co-host Tim Heard from 11:FS are joined by innovation leaders from NatWest, Santander, and Lloyds Banking Group ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2023
Preparing for an uncertain future — how industry leaders of today are evolving to boost our exports
The business world is constantly evolving, bringing us advancements in age-old industries, and entirely new industries that crop up in response to — or end up driving — these developments. We sat down with industry leaders, who have already adapted to changes and emerging trends ... Show More
35m 22s
Sep 2024
"Founder Mode," DOJ alleges Russian podcast op, Kamala flips proposals, Tech loses Section 230?
(0:00) Bestie intros! Jason goes "Founder Mode" (1:03) All-In Summit lineup announcement (9:01) Understanding "Founder Mode" (32:52) Bolt is back in the news as Ryan Breslow goes "Founder Mode" (52:28) Tech's Section 230 protections might be in danger after new ruling (1:08:45) D ... Show More
1h 35m
Feb 2025
BONUS EPISODE: The Insight Track on Tour at Web Summit Qatar with Gabie Boko! 🚀
For the first time ever, The Insight Track goes on the road, and what better place to do it than Web Summit Qatar—one of the world's most influential tech conferences! In this exclusive bonus episode, we sit down with Gabie Boko, Chief Marketing Officer at NetApp, to dive into th ... Show More
43m 47s