Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi Pylarinou

<div>Dr. Efi Pylarinou is a Top Global B2B Fintech & Tech Influencer, Thought Leader, and prolific content creator.No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv 2019 & 2020. She is included in Onalytica`s 2021, Top 20 Fintech Influencers & in their Top 20 in ‘ Who`s Who in AI’ professional influencers. In 2022, she was included in the Top 50 Digital Futurists list and Top 30 Linkedin Voice by Engatica. A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics.She has over 195,000+ followers on Linkedin and 20,000+ on Twitter. Join her on the social platforms https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal</div>

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In this video, I delve into the powerful synergy between AI agents and smart contracts, exploring how their integration is revolutionizing financial services and other industries. Discover how AI agents bring advanced decision-making, adaptability, and around-the-clock operations to the table, while smart contracts offer transparency, security, and automation through self-executing protocols. Together, these technologies are driving innovation in areas like personalized financial solutions, a...

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The Smart Economy powered by Open Data & Finance

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Not Just another AI Talk — What's the next dominant Business model enabled by the advancements in AI?

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The Future of Fintech is not Finance

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Staking Demystified: Your Jargon-Free Guide to Crypto Rewards

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09-24
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AI Dialogue on Klarna`s GenAI journey

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09-20
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What Do Duolingo, Spotify, and Minecraft Have to Do with Banking?

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09-18
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Modern Banking: The Digital Transformation of the Inter-bank Loan Market

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09-04
27:40

Publicly-listed Fintechs: Competing to Redefine Digital Finance

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08-21
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Caitlin Long: The CEO Challenging the Fed

#fintech #crypto #regulation #Custodiabank #riskmanagement #banking This conversation matters for the future of Banking, Fintech, and Crypto. It is a deep dive with Caitlin Long, the CEO and founder of Custodia Bank, to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the banking and crypto ecosystems. Caitlin sheds light on her ongoing lawsuit against the Federal Reserve, the role of Custodia Bank in the fintech sector, and the complexities of the U.S. dual banking system. The conve...

07-17
34:40

The Challenges and Hard Truths of Making Wealth Digital

Making Wealth Digital is inevitable as banking has gone digital but this Transformation journey is ongoing globally and will take time. In this episode, you will enjoy valuable insights from a seasoned WealthTech entrepreneur who started at Asian Fintech 8 Securities and in 2016 founded and led Bambu, one of the early B2B pioneers in Digital Wealth out of Asia. Bambu expanded globally, had several major clients but had to shut down recently because of lack of profitability. The Learnings that...

07-02
48:03

Demystifying GenAI Deployment in Banking

In this video, we delve into the transformative potential of Generative AI in Financial Services. Daragh Morrissey, Director of AI at Microsoft Worldwide Financial Services, discusses early use cases, the relationship between predictive and generative AI, and the behind-the-scenes data work required for deploying GenAI processes. We also explore how GenAI is overcoming data silos safely, the cultural changes needed for organizations to become AI-driven, and the future evolution of banking as ...

06-19
33:28

Bridging Worlds: FinTech, Wellness, and the Human Experience

In this unique episode, we welcome Mary Wisniewski, a top fintech creator and Editor at Large at Cornerstone Advisors. The conversation delves into the intersections of yoga and fintech, emphasizing the potential role of mental health in financial technology. We explore the possibilities of integrating wellness with financial products, the societal pressures related to work and money, and the future potential of fintech innovations in supporting people's overall well-being. Other topics inclu...

06-12
48:28

The Future of Finance: From Digital to Intelligent

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06-10
46:16

Exploring Regenerative Technology and Economics shaping our Future

A discussion to guide innovation leaders in designing innovations that align economic, societal, and environmental benefits.Familiarize yourself with the principles and vision of the Regenerative economy, as it emerges and how Regenerative Technologies are being developed and deployed to make a Regenerative Economy our new reality. Jessica Groopman outlines the potential of regenerative principles to address societal and environmental issues, advocating for a holistic approach that transcends...

05-16
28:14

The Future of Fintech in Japan: Digital Transformation

Pieter Franken shares insights on Japan's innovation history, its digital transformation challenges, and key takeaways from the Japan Fintech Festival. The conversation also delves into the excitement and challenges of entrepreneurship, AI advancements, and the potential for growth in Asian economies through technology. / pbfranken Pieter Franken is a global FinTech pioneer and passionate deep tech innovator with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has held C...

04-24
27:17

Unpacking the AI Legal Minefield – from OpenAI to Enterprise AI users

Deploying AI in Businesses must take into new Legal considerations as the Large Language models are changing everything. We discuss concrete ways businesses using AI tools risk getting sued with Caroline Hughes, a UK-based lawyer specializing in technology and AI, who is also a coder and an entrepreneur. It is a legal minefield out there as businesses launch Generative AI-powered workflows and services even if these are not directly customer-facing. Did you think that Generative AI will repla...

04-17
42:13

The Future of Money: Exploring CBDCs, SWIFT, and BRICS countries | Latest Financial Trends

The discussion on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)is an important one because it will shape the future of finance, economies, and geopolitics. In this discussion with second time guest Richard Turin,author of 'Cashless: China's Digital Currency Revolution,' we delve into key developments such as China's Digital Yuan in international trade, India's piloting of its own CBDC, and the potential impact on the dominance of the U.S.dollar in international trade are examined. The conversation ...

04-10
38:36

Talking to Money: The Rise of AI in Personal Finance

#GenAI #AI #fintech #personalfinance #moneymanagement An eye opener discussion about the next generation user experience in personal finance. Dave Wallace thinks that we will be talking about our money to AI companions. This conversation will inspire you about future possibilities in retail banking and in the evolution of our relationship with money. Dave Wallace Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davejvwal...Dave Wallace, a true digital pioneer and entrepreneur, with over 25 years of expe...

03-28
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