On todays episode Danny is joined by David Mahdi, Chief Identity Officer (CIO) for Transmit Security.

David is a globally recognized leader in cybersecurity and digital identity, renowned for his pioneering work in establishing digital trust across complex enterprise ecosystems. With over two decades of experience, he has been instrumental in shaping the fields of identity-first security, cryptography, and machine identity management. 

As the CIO at Transmit Security and former Chief Strategy Officer and CISO Advisor at Sectigo, David has guided organizations through digital transformation initiatives, including the development of cryptography centers of excellence and the implementation of passwordless authentication systems. His tenure as a top-performing VP Analyst at Gartner solidified his reputation as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, where he provided insights on cybersecurity, blockchain, PKI, and IoT security. 

David's thought leadership extends to his contributions to the Forbes Technology Council and the Fast Company Executive Board, where he continues to influence the discourse on digital trust and cybersecurity. His holistic approach, encompassing IT, engineering, business development, and marketing, positions him uniquely to address the multifaceted challenges of today's digital landscape. 

In this podcast, David shares his insights on the evolving landscape of digital identity, the importance of establishing digital trust, and the future of cybersecurity in an increasingly interconnected world:

The most surprising challenge David has faced in leading innovation at scale

Something David struggles with as a leader in the tech space

How to maintain peak performance and keep your team motivated

The role AI plays in the evolution of digital identity and fraud prevention

How to manage energy and focus

What excites David most about the future of digital security and identity management

And more...

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In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny talks to Rohan Dhanuka.

Rohan leads a team that spearheads Google's AI efforts for large enterprise clients in the Financial Services, CPG and Telco sectors. Responsible for driving customer growth and revenue by bringing the best of Google to clients.

Rohan is a prominent voice in the intersection of AI, marketing, and digital transformation in Southeast Asia. He has been featured in Google's thought leadership platforms, such as Think with Google, where he discusses AI adoption in finance marketing . He has also spoken at and chaired industry events like Money20/20 Asia, The MarTech Summit Singapore and the Singapore FinTech Festival.

In the episode Danny and Rohan discuss how to reinvent a career & navigating industry disruption:

• How to evaluate career moves in terms of risk vs. opportunity
• How Google has changed over the past 7 years
• How the role of banks in fintech innovation has evolved
• Insights on how AI is enabling banks to leverage their vast datasets in new ways
• Traditional banks vs. fintechs in terms of competitive advantage
• The biggest misconception FSI has about marketing today
• Redesigned life around fewer but deeper relationships
• And more...

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In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny talks to Dor Eligula.

Dor is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer (CBO) at Bridgewise, an AI-powered financial research company that provides institutional-grade equity analysis on a global scale.

With a strong background in fintech and business development, Dor previously co-founded Dindex and served as Chief Business Officer at Deshe Analytics.Recognized for his contributions to the fintech industry, Dor was featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.

Beyond fintech, Dor made history as Israel’s first-ever professional eSports player, leading the country's gaming and FIFA scenes as the reigning Israeli FIFA champion from 2015 to 2017.

Passionate about leveraging AI to democratize financial insights, he is actively shaping the future of investment research.

In the episode Danny and Dor discuss The Realities of Building & Scaling a Fintech Startup at 29:

- The most unexpected challenge in growing Bridgewise

- Something Dor struggles with as a leader

- How to sustain peak performance

- What role Dor see's AI playing in transforming investment decision-making and financial services?

- The hardest part of building and scaling a fintech, and how to approach it

- How to manage your energy and focus

- What excites Dor most about the intersection of AI and fintech right now

- Advice to founders building a fintech today

- And more...

An episode taken from the Fintech Chatter Podcast with Dexter Cousins who interviewed Danny Levy.

About this Episode
Dexter Cousins calls in the expert for the annual Fintech Predictions 2025! We welcome Danny Levy Managing Director, Asia & ANZ for Money 20/20.
Dexter and Danny discuss the evolution & significance of Money 2020 and they chat about the unique experience and the rigorous selection process undertaken for speakers.
Danny shares insights on trends for 2025, highlighting the rapid changes in the banking scene, the rise of digital payments, and the opportunities in embedded finance. 
They also explore the role of AI in FinTech and the importance of maintaining energy and focus while travelling for business. 

About Money 20/20
Money20/20 is the world’s leading, premium content, sales and networking platform for the global money ecosystem.
Their events feature in-depth analytics & inspirational speakers, our world-class insight and networking opportunities help our customers stay ahead.

Key Takeaways

• Money 2020 is designed to create a unique festival-like experience.
• The event focuses on quality networking and content over quantity.
• Health and wellness initiatives are now integral to event planning.
• Speaker selection is based on editorial integrity and industry relevance.
• The banking landscape in Asia is rapidly evolving with digital innovations.
• Digital payments are leading the way in cross-border transactions.
• Embedded finance presents significant growth opportunities in FinTech.
• AI is transforming customer service and operational efficiency in financial services.
• FinTech innovations can significantly improve financial inclusion.
• Maintaining personal health and wellness is crucial for high performance in business.

About Danny
With 15 years of senior leadership experience in Singapore, Danny is an accomplished business leader with a proven track record of scaling businesses and driving record-breaking profits. 
As the founder and host of "Digital Transformation & Leadership," a top 100 Business podcast, Danny regularly engages with industry leaders from global companies. He is a guest host on the South China Morning Post podcast, focusing on digital transformation.
Danny serves as an Ambassador for the Emerging Payments Association Asia (EPAA).
Danny spent a decade as Managing Director at Worldwide Business Research, where he delivered consecutive record-breaking profit results and led market expansion across Asia and ANZ.
Danny’s leadership philosophy centres on creating empowering environments where teams can excel. He is passionate about strategic business growth and innovation, recruiting and developing high-potential talent, building inclusive, high-performing teams, and driving innovation and digital transformation.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Money2020 and Its Impact 
03:36 The Evolution of Money2020
06:28 Wellness and Networking at Events
09:22 Speaker Selection and Content Integrity
12:18 Trends and Insights from the 2025 Report
15:05 Digital Payments and Cross-Border Innovations
17:56 The Role of Regulators and Collaboration in FinTech
20:47 Opportunities in Emerging Markets
23:49 Innovations and Challenges in FinTech
26:50 The Evolution of AI in FinTech
29:39 Identifying Opportunities in FinTech
33:20 Game-Changing Innovations in

An episode from the Pursuit of Badasserie podcast with Digital Transformation & Leadership Podcast host and founder Danny Levy.

In This Episode, We Explore:

1) The importance of partnerships in scaling businesses and navigating the challenges of new markets

2) How to build inclusive, high-performing teams and recruit top talent

3) The role of digital transformation in modern business growth

4) Practical advice for entrepreneurs and leaders seeking to build resilient partnerships in business and life

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In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny talks to Tomas Skoumal.

Tomas Skoumal is Co-founder, Co-president and Chairman at Dyna.Ai, leveraging nearly 24 years of extensive experience in retail banking and consumer finance.

Prior to his tenure at Dyna.Ai, he held the position of Managing Director, Global Head of Loans at Standard Chartered Bank, overseeing the overall profit and loss of personal loan portfolios across 27 countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Dyna.Ai is a leading artificial intelligence technology service company headquartered in Singapore. They are dedicated to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of audience operations and risk management by leveraging systems, analytics, and AI-based operation solutions.

Their focus is to leverage cutting-edge AI techniques to foster business digitalization and intelligentization. A wide range of institutions are served, including traditional banks, digital banks, fintech companies, insurance firms, and various other types of organizations.

In the episode Danny and Tomas discuss how nowadays AI is everywhere, it’s the word on the tip of everyones tongue, but what is it that excites Tomas the most about AI today, and why? Plus:

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An episode taken from an interview Danny Levy did with Shimark Ghaffor for the Step One podcast.

In the episode we discuss how to build connections with decision makers, why cold calling is not dead, peak performance, time management, and Money20/20 Asia 2025 and the content themes that we've just confirmed.

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An episode taken from a podcast I did with Joe Cutler for his podcast Hiring and Inspiring:

In todays episode I catch up with Danny Levy, Managing Director of Money20/20.
We discuss his role and the experience as well as highlights and successes of the Money20/20 Asia launch. 
Danny shares his passion for leadership and the importance of understanding and supporting team members. He emphasizes the value of creating a culture of safety and learning from failure. 
Danny's leadership style is focused on meeting individuals where they are and helping them develop and reach their potential. 
The conversation explores the importance of taking action on ideas, being open to failure, and the role of leadership in supporting and guiding teams. 
It emphasizes the need to own ideas and see them through, rather than just talking about them. The conversation also highlights the value of having a support network that challenges and provides constructive criticism. It concludes with a discussion on the importance of work-life balance and the definition of success.
Takeaways

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:30 Creating a Festival-like Experience at Money2020 Events
07:40 Supportive and Development-focused Leadership
10:53 Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity
15:43 Understanding the Different Departments and Roles
19:34 The Challenges and Rewards of Building a Business and Leading a Team
22:47 Creating a Culture of Action and Fearlessness
27:31 Encouraging Action and Accountability
30:36 Surrounding Yourself with Challenging Voices
37:30 Working on the Business, Not Just in the Business
42:22 Defining Success: Challenges and Family Time
Check out Danny below:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-levy/
This episode is in partnership with Recview:
https://recview.co/

Money20/20 Asia is the most senior and influential gathering of the global money ecosystem including banks, payments, tech, startups, retail, fintech, financial services, policy, and more.

Companies like J.P. Morgan, Stripe, Tenpay Global, HSBC, Google Cloud, AWS, KASIKORNBANK, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Animoca Brands, Ant Group, and IBM have all made their mark at Money20/20 Asia.

Money20/20 is the place where money does business.

But don't take our word for it! As our attendees best put it, "The quality of delegates is exceptional" and "Money20/20 Asia allowed for a higher level of senior engagement, deeper connections, and more impactful exchange of ideas"

Onsite at Money20/20 Asia Danny Levy sat down with the Money20/20 team - Richard Corless, Creative Director, Jack Shukla, Commercial Director, and Bernadette Silva, Marketing Manager Asia Sponsorship.

The team discuss their thoughts on the show, what went into bringing it to life, and what the future looks like.

The team also share what their 5 year old self would be the most proud of, and the biggest risk they've taken in their career.

Hit play on the episode and get a feel of what Money20/20 Asia is all about.

To launch a new season of Digital Transformation & Leadership we've got a special episode recorded live from the MoneyPot podcast studio at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok.

Danny talks to Tessa Wijaya the COO at Indonesian fintech Xendit, the expanding payments gateway.

On top of being a driving force for the company’s growth, Tessa is also a passionate advocate for more women in tech; she initiated Xendit’s Women in Tech Indonesia program, where entrepreneurs and tech professionals share experiences in workshops and digital forums.

Unlisted Xendit doesn’t disclose its profits, but it has clearly gained the confidence of many venture capital firms. In September 2021, Xendit became a unicorn after it raised $150 million in series C funding, bumping up its valuation to $1 billion.

Xendit helps businesses get what’s due to them from payment channels such as credit cards, online wallets, QR codes and other tools for electronic purchases. Xendit’s website says that in fewer than five minutes, it can set up an account for a business to start receiving digital payments. In Indonesia, the company competes with Doku and Goto’s Midtrans.

From fewer than 10 employees at the start, the company now has more than 900. Xendit, which initially focused on Indonesia, has expanded to the Philippines and is eyeing other parts of Southeast Asia.

In the episode Danny and Tessa discuss:

Then in part 2 of the episode Tessa talks through her entrepreneurial journey sharing what she is most proud of, the biggest risk she's taken in her career, how you go about finding strong mentors, how to find the right work/life balance, and her big career lesson.

To contact Tessa get in touch via LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessawij/

To check out Xendit go to - https://www.xendit.co/en/