Code & Capital

Stablecoins are no longer just experiments; they’re transforming global finance. Sean Neville, Co-Founder of Circle and Catena Labs, discusses how USDC began and the future of stablecoins. From regulation to AI-driven payments, this is a look at the evolution of money.

Host: Ian Kar

Special Guest: Sean Neville, Co-Founder & CEO of Catena Labs | Co-Founder & Board Director, Circle

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In this episode of Code & Capital, host Ian Kar sits down with Joe Robinson, CEO of Hummingbird, to explore how AI is transforming anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance in financial services. From complex crime typologies to regulatory pressures, Joe breaks down why traditional systems fall short — and how smarter, faster workflows are changing the game.

Joe shares his journey from fintech operator to founder, the hidden challenges of modern financial crime, and why automation must always be paired with human judgment. Whether you're building compliance tools, navigating regulations, or just fascinated by the future of fintech, this conversation is packed with clarity, edge, and insight.

Host: Ian Kar

Special Guest: Joe Robinson, Co-Founder & CEO of Hummingbird, https://www.hummingbird.co/

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AI isn’t just disrupting finance — it’s quietly rebuilding it from the inside out. In this episode of Code & Capital, host Ian Kar sits down with Charles Birnbaum, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and early investor in fintech leaders like Alloy, Lithic, and Melio. They explore how startups are replacing outdated banking infrastructure — from compliance and fraud to cross-border payments and stablecoins.

Charles shares how Bessemer’s thesis-driven investing uncovers trillion-dollar problems hiding in plain sight, why the next big winners are solving unsexy but essential workflows, and how AI is transforming financial services behind the scenes. If you're building, investing, or just curious about where fintech is really headed — this conversation is your edge.

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Our host Ian Kar sits down with John Nay, the founder of Norm AI, a startup that's turning financial regulations into AI agents. Which means less red tape, faster decisions, and fewer headaches for compliance teams. They explore what it's like building AI that lawyers can trust, why human oversight still matters, and how John’s team of legal engineers is changing what AI can do in financial services.