Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

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Hear from industry leaders about what is fintech and web3, how to get into it and how to make a mark in the fastest growing sector in the world. Work in Fintech Founder Matt Cheung teams up with Founder Members to interview fintech and web3 founders, CEOs and CTOs about what you can do to gain an edge in fintech and web3. Essential listening for any student, young professional or curious person looking to secure a role in fintech, web3, banking or finance. #fintech #web3

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Shaping Tomorrow: The AI powered Metaverse with Alvin Wang Graylin

Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

03/17/24 • 64 min

Alvin Wang Graylin, Global VP of Corporate Development for HTC, discusses the intersection of AI and the metaverse. Alvin shares his background and journey in the tech industry, highlighting the importance of hard work and the value of understanding programming. Alvin explains how AI and XR technologies are coming together to create a transformative metaverse experience, discusses the challenges of centralization versus decentralization in the metaverse and the implications of privacy and anonymity in this new digital world. The conversation explores various themes related to the AI-powered metaverse and its impact on society. It delves into topics such as privacy and data control, the possibilities of the metaverse, tips for adapting to change, the importance of soft skills, the value of reading and curiosity, being kind and ethical, setting purpose-driven goals, embracing art and culture, taking care of physical health, prioritizing meaningful relationships, understanding and valuing the elderly, finding fulfillment and purpose, learning from mistakes and traveling, building understanding and empathy, anthropogenic risks and unity, the future of money and universal basic income, and advice for students.
Check out his latest book https://ournextreality.com/
Takeaways:
•The AI-powered metaverse has the potential to reshape society in various ways, and it is important to consider the ethical implications and privacy concerns associated with it.
•Soft skills such as communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making will become increasingly valuable in a world driven by AI and automation.
•Reading voraciously and seeking knowledge from diverse sources can help individuals make connections and gain a deeper understanding of the world.
•Kindness, empathy, and meaningful relationships are essential for personal well-being and societal harmony.
•As technology advances, it is crucial to prioritize physical health, embrace art and culture, and find purpose and fulfillment beyond materialistic pursuits.
•The transition to a post-scarcity society may lead to a shift away from traditional monetary systems, with a focus on providing for basic needs and fostering human connection.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
06:10 The Intersection of AI and XR
11:10 The AI-Powered Metaverse
14:01 The Evolution of the Metaverse
22:14 Centralization vs Decentralization in the Metaverse
27:07 Privacy and Anonymity in the Metaverse
32:46 Privacy and Data Control
34:19 The Art of the Possible
35:43 Tips for Adapting to Change
36:58 The Importance of Soft Skills
38:20 The Value of Reading and Curiosity
39:42 Being Kind and Ethical
41:08 Setting Purpose-Driven Goals
42:00 Embracing Art and Culture
42:53 Taking Care of Physical Health
44:18 Prioritizing Meaningful Relationships
45:44 Understanding and Valuing the Elderly
46:08 Finding Fulfillment and Purpose
47:31 Learning from Mistakes and Traveling
48:55 Building Understanding and Empathy
50:22 Anthropogenic Risks and Unity
54:27 The Future of Money and Universal Basic Income
56:06 Moving Towards a Post-Monetary Society
01:01:25 Advice to 18-Year-Old Self

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Surrounding Yourself With Exceptional People - William Quigley (Part 2), co-founder of Tether & Wax, first institutional investor in Paypal

Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

09/05/24 • 64 min

In his second appearance on the Work in Fintech podcast William Quigley and Matt Cheung discuss career options, education, big companies vs startups and it what it takes to succeed when you start your own company.
William Quigley, a long-time VC - he was Paypal's first institutional investor - and entrepreneur, from gaming to blockchain (he cofounded Tether and WAX) shares his insights on:

Foundational skills, such as critical thinking, are valuable in career development.
A university education can provide a broad set of skills and opportunities.
Working in a large, established company can offer exposure to exceptional business practices and experienced professionals.
Assessing the financial health of a company and understanding market perceptions is important for career stability.
Identifying opportunities and launching new products or services requires assessing market demand and managing resources effectively. Finding a co-founder or small team is important when starting a startup to share the workload and bring complementary skills.
Assessing who would work well as a co-founder is a skill that needs to be developed.
Consider the amount of capital needed and the potential for growth when deciding whether to raise funding.
Surround yourself with exceptional people who challenge and push you to grow.
Curiosity is a key trait for entrepreneurs and can lead to insights and new business ideas.
Assess the size and potential growth of an industry to guide career decisions and identify opportunities.

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How to Conquer NFT's: Exclusive Interview with 12-Year-Old Weird Whales Creator Benyamin Ahmed

Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

09/07/21 • 32 min

In an exclusive interview held with Benyamin Ahmed and his father Imran Ahmed, we learn how 12 years old Benyamin first got into NFTs, what inspired him to create the Weird Whales collection which led him to amassing a small fortune of $450k just in a few weeks, and his journey to becoming an "overnight success".
Benyamin explains how to create coding superpowers that will enable you to do great things in crypto and the metaverse and also shares his ideas for future billion dollar opportunities in the digital world. Imran Ahmed, Benyamin's father, talks about how he encouraged curiosity, creativeness and entrepreneurship with his sons, and how he feels about the journey they have been on.
In this episode, the pair joined Work in Fintech founder Matthew Cheung and founder member Jagraj Singh to discuss the growing fascination with NFTs, explain what they are, along with their potential purpose and use cases.
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0:00 Current Feelings
0:41 Creating Wealth with Weird Whales
1:19 The Journey to Achieving the Wealth
4:36 The Success of Weird Whales
5:16 Benyamin being Bankless
5:32 Imran's Feelings about the Success
8:37 Routines and Habits
10:30 Benyamin's Interest in Coding
11:28 What is an NFT and why are they valuable?
13:52 Clunky Experiences with NFTs
18:35 Benyamin's Future Plans
20:11 The World in 10/20 Years Time
23:15 Going to University
26:29 Advice for Fellow Young People
29:00 What have you both learned over the summer?

Becoming a Product Manager in Fintech: Graduate Advice from TP ICAP Senior Product Manager Chris Scott

Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

04/07/21 • 29 min

Over the past 14 years, Chris Scott, Senior Manager at TP ICAP gained various valuable experiences in product management of equities, derivatives and trading systems.

Throughout this period he has played a leading part of the electronification of financial markets and fintech.

In this episode Chris Scott joins Matt Cheung and Helene Lipp as he shares his experience of starting off as a credit and fixed income broker at ICAP, moving into a front office business analyst role and finally moving into product management. He gives valuable advice for graduates in developing the right hard and soft skills for getting a job in managing products in Fintech organisations. He outlines the importance of patience and where most students fail in getting their dream job. Furthermore, he explains how his MBA at CASS Business School helped him to expand his skills and approach new challenges to pioneer in product management.
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00:30: What is product management?

02:51: Why embrace technology and automation?

04:24: How does technology affect brokers and trading in the next 5, 10, 20 years?

05:27: What excites you mostly about product management?

06:34: Was your career path planned?

08:34: How did you approach learning new skills in each different area?

09:46: Which hard skills and soft skills are valuable to succeed?

12:15: How important is curiosity and how can negotiation skills help to argue a good idea?

18:05: How have internal processes and the interaction with small startups changed?

21:04: Why did you decide to do a MBA?

26:08: Can you harness creativity?

27:18: What advice would you give a younger version of yourself?

29:29: Outro

Metaverse Veteran Doug Thompson Talks About Opportunities in the Metaverse and How You Can Get Started

Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

05/11/22 • 36 min

Doug Thompson has been working in and around the metaverse for the last 15 years.
Doug is a serial entrepreneur running a metaverse strategy agency, co-founder of a NFT project called Echocore and is involved in DAOs such as the Open Meta DAO.
He is a digital nomad and a true expert in all things related to the metaverse. His newsletter Out of Scope is a must read.
Hear Doug's thoughts on:
- How gaming is the onramp to the metaverse
- What is the definition of The Metaverse
- How big is the metaverse opportunity
- What and where are the metaverse jobs
- DAOs and NFTs
- How to get started in the metaverse
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The Role of Legal in Fintech: Insights from Revolut

Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

08/12/24 • 40 min

Summary
In this episode, Matt interviews Philippa Poole and Daniel Geller from Revolut, Europe's largest fintech company. They discuss their backgrounds and how they ended up working in the legal department at Revolut. They also talk about the differences between working in a law firm versus a fintech company, the challenges of scaling a legal team in a rapidly growing company, and the importance of automation and AI in their work. They emphasise the need for curiosity, embracing technology, and taking risks in one's career.
Takeaways

There are many job roles in fintech beyond coding and development, including legal roles.
Working in-house at a fintech company allows for a closer relationship with the business and a more strategic approach to legal advice.
As a fintech company grows, the legal team must focus on scalability and automation to keep up with the demands of the business.
Embracing technology, such as AI, can save time and improve efficiency in legal processes.
Being curious, staying up to date with new developments, and taking risks are important for career growth in the fintech industry.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revolut and the Legal Department
07:45 Comparison of Working in a Law Firm vs. Fintech
12:37 Scaling Challenges and the Importance of Automation
16:41 The Role of the Legal Department in Keeping Revolut Running
21:56 The Culture at Revolut and Working in a Fast-Growing Company
25:56 Hiring and Skills in the Legal Department
30:50 The Impact of Automation and AI in the Legal Department
36:13 Advice for Young Professionals and Embracing Technology
Philippa Poole - Head of Legal, Commercial
Daniel Geller - Deputy General Counsel
Matt Cheung - Founder Work in Fintech, CEO ipushpull

Mike Hudack on Building Fintech Unicorns: Lessons from Monzo, Facebook, and Deliveroo

Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

11/23/24 • 51 min

Mike Hudak shares his journey from dropping out of high school to becoming a prominent figure in the fintech industry. He discusses his experiences at various startups, including Facebook, Monzo, Deliveroo, Blip TV and Sling Money, his latest venture.
Mike reflects on the differences between the UK and US startup ecosystems, the challenges of raising capital, and the importance of product management in building successful companies. He emphasises the need for dynamism in the UK to foster growth and innovation.
Mike discusses the evolution of team autonomy as a technology, the inception of Sling as a global payment solution, and the challenges of navigating regulation in the financial landscape. He emphasises the importance of user experience in blockchain technology, outlines potential revenue models for Sling, and offers valuable advice for the next generation entering the workforce during a time of rapid technological change.
Takeaways

Mike dropped out of high school due to a lack of interest in traditional education and learned coding at home before taking a job at a startup.
Transitioning to Facebook was like moving from the minor leagues to playing for Yankees.
Persistence and learning from failures are key to success.
Product management is crucial for aligning teams and ensuring project success. The product way of working is a form of technology.
Timing is critical in the tech industry.
Embracing novelty and risk is essential for career growth.
The current era is a golden age of technological advancement.
Learning from mistakes is vital for personal and professional development.
Future careers will be shaped by emerging technologies.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mike Hudak and His Journey
01:00 Dropping Out of High School: A Personal Choice
04:15 The Birth of Blip TV: A Startup Adventure
07:12 Transitioning to Facebook: Learning in a Big League
09:54 Moving Back to the UK: A Personal Perspective
13:17 Starting a New Company: Insights on the UK Startup Scene
17:28 Navigating the Startup Ecosystem: Challenges and Opportunities
22:05 The Role of Product Management: A Key to Success
24:53 The Technology of Team Autonomy
27:07 The Birth of Sling: A Global Payment Solution
34:38 Navigating Regulation in the Financial Landscape
37:55 Building a User-Friendly Blockchain Experience
41:13 Revenue Models and Future Growth
46:23 Embracing Change: Advice for the Next Generation
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Unraveling Retail Trading: Insights from Elina Pedersen on Fintech Innovations and Leadership

Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

10/04/24 • 31 min

Eager to unravel the intricacies of retail trading and fintech innovations? Join us as Elina Pedersen, the dynamic co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Your Bourse, shares her fascinating journey from the fast-paced world of Admiral Markets to spearheading her own venture.
Through Elina's insights, gain a unique perspective on the rise of retail trading and how it sets itself apart from the institutional giants. She offers an inside look at the motivations behind launching Your Bourse, emphasising the critical role of technology in bridging gaps for retail brokerages and enhancing trading safety and conditions.
In an enlightening conversation, we cover the transformative trends shaking up retail trading, from the essential role of data centres and low latency to the emergence of brokers crafting their own trading interfaces. Elina provides an honest account of navigating the competitive fintech landscape, particularly as a female leader in a predominately male field. She discusses the hurdles faced by startup brokers and the pivotal importance of education and advanced tools for success. As we reflect on the historical evolution of the trading industry, Elina's candid insights leave us pondering what, if anything, she would change about her remarkable career.
Takeaways

Retail trading is speculative trading for personal gain.
Elina's journey from marketing to CEO showcases rapid growth.
Identifying gaps in the market led to the creation of Your Bourse.
Your Bourse connects brokerages to execution venues and risk management.
Low latency is crucial for trading efficiency and scalability.
AI is simplifying developer tasks but won't replace them.
Prop trading is a new trend in the retail trading space.
Gold remains a popular trading instrument due to its predictability.
The broker technology space is competitive and knowledge-intensive.
Leadership requires transparency, feedback, and addressing blockers.

Elina Pederson https://www.linkedin.com/in/elina-pedersen-59676014/
Matt Cheung https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcheung50/

Connecting Mindset to the Metaverse with CEO of Dig South, Stanfield Gray

Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

02/14/23 • 22 min

Stanfield Gray is the CEO of Dig South: The South's Tech Hub and DIG SOUTH Tech Summit, the first and foremost event dedicated to growing the South’s tech economy, held April 26-27 in Charleston, SC. Visit digsummit.com for details.

Stanfield joins Work in Fintech co-founder Ying Cao to talk about:

What is the metaverse, exactly?
The future of storytelling in the Metaverse
The importance of community building
Embracing the beginners mindset

Highlights:
2:58 What is the metaverse?
7:40 How are you approaching storytelling in the metaverse?
10:10 What are some projects you are embarking on?
14:00 Biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs
18:50 How does mindset come into play as innovators embark on their journey?
20:00 What’s next for you?

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Building Fintech Success: Christian Faes Shares Insights on Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Resilience

Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

10/18/24 • 42 min

In this episode of Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3, we sit down with serial entrepreneur Christian Faes, Co-Founder and Chairman of LendInvest and Founder of Faes & Co, to explore his remarkable journey from lawyer to fintech leader.

Christian recounts his transition from practicing law in Australia to becoming a major player in the fintech industry. He shares how he built LendInvest into a market leader, tackled the challenges of scaling the business, and the hard-earned lessons from taking the company public. Now launching a new venture in the US, Christian provides invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of resilience, and the ongoing disruption of financial services through technology.

In this conversation, he debunks misconceptions about entrepreneurship, reflects on the realities of IPOs, compares the UK and US fintech markets, and highlights the supportive ecosystem in London. He also stresses the importance of building a profitable business while enjoying the journey along the way.

Whether you're a fintech enthusiast or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is filled with practical advice for building a sustainable business in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Chapters
00:00 From Law to FinTech: Christian's Journey
03:45 Building LendInvest: Challenges and Successes
08:08 The Reality of Entrepreneurship: Misconceptions and Hard Work
12:37 IPO Insights: The Holy Grail of Entrepreneurship
17:27 Navigating Market Perceptions: UK vs US FinTech
20:29 Supporting FinTech: The Founders Group Initiative
24:15 Political Climate and Its Impact on FinTech
27:55 Why the US? Christian's Move and New Ventures
30:42 Building a New Lending Business: Strategies and Focus
34:02 The Ideal Founding Team: Traits and Dynamics
36:08 Breaking into FinTech: No Prerequisites Needed
37:54 Reflections on Career Choices: Learning from Mistakes

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