By Danny Levy
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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:
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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/
In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny Levy talks to Garik Tate an AI Futurist, Investor, and AI Strategy Consultant. His expertise lies at the intersection of AI, IQ, and EQ. He makes companies more valuable to institutional buyers and increases their profits with AI.
With over a decade of experience as a successful entrepreneur, Garik has founded companies spanning Software Development, Outsourcing, and Publishing. Notably, he has led and nurtured organizations to a team size of 75 employees.
Garik is a sought-after speaker on AI’s future, and its practical application in business. His expertise and passion for the subject have earned him a reputation as a respected voice in the AI community, and he is often sought out by companies looking for advice on how to leverage the power of AI to drive growth and success.
In the episode Garik shares insights on:
To get in touch with Garik get in touch via LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garik-tate/
To find more information on Valhalla.Team - https://www.valhalla.team/
The VA company referenced in the conversation - https://2xyou.com/
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In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny Levy talks to Zennon Kapron the Director of Kapronasia, one of Asia's leading financial technology research and consulting firms.
Prior to Kapronasia, Zennon was the Asia Pacific Financial Industry Manager and Global Banking Industry Manager for Intel. At Intel, he helped position and sell Intel-based architecture to financial services firms globally. Before Intel, Zennon worked at Citi at a number of different technology management roles culminating in his role as CIO for Citigroup Portugal.
Zennon is a recognised thought leader on fintech in Asia and a regular speaker at financial conferences and shows globally including: Money 20/20, TradeTech, Sibos, SIFMA, Innovate Finance, Future of Fintech in Asia, APFIC and many others.
He has testified in front of the U.S. Congress on matters of China Fintech and is regularly quoted in the press and television appearances including CNBC, Bloomberg, The Economist, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times to name a few.
Zennon is the author of 'Chomping at the Bitcoin: The Past, Present and Future of Bitcoin in China' published by Penguin as well as countless reports and commentaries on the state of financial technology in Asia.
He is also a Top Voice on LinkedIn in Asian finance talking about fintech, payments, digital banking, DeFi, CBDCs.
In the episode Zennon shares insights on:
To get in touch with Zennon get in touch via LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zennon/
To check out Kapron Asia go to - https://www.kapronasia.com/
In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny Levy talks to Medhy Souidi a passionate innovator and a driving force in the financial industry. Serving as the Head of Transformation and Ecosystems at DBS Hong Kong, one of Asia's top-tier banks, Medhy brings fresh ideas to life, creates customer-centric services, and ensures DBS stays on the cutting edge of fintech.
Drawing from his deep industry knowledge and a wealth of experience, Medhy plays an instrumental role in the bank's success. As a trusted voice in fintech, AI, and the Metaverse, he's the go-to speaker at industry events, and his insights are eagerly sought by those eager to understand the latest in fintech.
Outside his work at DBS, Medhy shares his love for all things fintech through his newsletter and podcast, "What the FinTech". Launched in 2019, the podcast and YouTube channel provide unique perspectives on the fast-paced fintech world, featuring expert interviews and wide-ranging topics. Medhy has created a vibrant community of fintech enthusiasts, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities.
In addition to all of this, Medhy makes time to actively participate in industry events and initiatives. He was a board member of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong, committed to enhancing the regional fintech ecosystem. His expertise, professional network, and engaging content have earned him recognition as a leading voice in the fintech industry. He was awarded the "Fintech Changemaker of the Year" by Asian Private Banker in 2019 and identified as a young innovator by Tatler's Gen T list, marking his significant impact on Asia's financial and tech landscapes.
Medhy also serves as Senior Advisor / Senior Editor for Money20/20, the place where money does business.
In the episode Medhy shares insights on the latest Artificial Intelligence considerations, how the technology is evolving and what this means for the future of work, complexities you need to be aware of, data and tools to get the most out of this fast evolving technology, generative AI pilot use cases, where the technology is headed and what the next 5 years will look like.
To get in touch with Medhy get in touch via LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/medhysouidi/
To check out What the FinTech go to - https://linktr.ee/wtf_fintech01
To check out Money20/20 Asia go to - https://asia.money2020.com/
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In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny Levy talks to Wenbin Wong the Managing Director, GrabFin, where he oversees Grab's fintech business in Singapore. He works closely with partners and regulators to deliver services to Grab's users, drivers and merchant partners. Prior to this, he was the Head of Product for GrabFin, setting the vision and delivery of usable, innovative products that enable social and financial mobility across Southeast Asia. He joined Grab in 2015 and held various roles before assuming his current position, and was Chief Product Officer at Ovo and Director of Strategy at Grab.
Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, offering a suite of services consisting of deliveries, mobility, financial services, enterprise and others. Grabbers come from all over the world, and they are united by a common mission: to drive Southeast Asia forward by creating economic empowerment for everyone.
Six in 10 Southeast Asian adults are unbanked or underbanked and nine in 10 do not have credit cards. Grab Financial Group (GFG) is a leading Southeast Asian fintech platform which aims to meet their needs by providing simple, transparent, and flexible financial products. GFG comprises GrabFin (digital payments, financing, insurance, rewards, and wealth management) and Digibanks - Grab’s regional digital banking business.
In the episode Wenbin shares insights on how they're establishing Grab as the #1 super app in Singapore and Southeast Asia, how they've made financial services more accessible for different user groups, how GrabFin has evolved post pandemic, insights on embedded finance, supporting the growth of everyday enterprises, BNPL integration, key lessons learned and how that is impacting what they're doing moving forward, and what's next for GrabFin.
To connect with Wenbin get in touch via LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wenbinwong/ or email [email protected]
For more information on Grab visit - https://www.grab.com/sg/
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In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny Levy talks to Christopher Bishop a workplace futurist, Deep Tech MC, Quantum Tech Podcast Host, Former IBM'er, and Bass Player.
Nanopharmacist? Lunar tour guide? Robotic ethics consultant? Augmented reality medical content designer? Have you heard of these jobs? If not, you will. And you and your children will be doing them. And working in many other roles we can only dream about - sitting here in the early 21st century.
85% of the jobs that today's workers will be doing in the next decade have not been invented yet. And they will have 8-10 jobs by the time they are 38 - according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
So how do you prepare for the 21st century’s global borderless workplace?
That's what we get into in this episode. Tune in as Danny and Chris discuss how economics drives workforce trends, new careers emerging at the intersection of historically unconnected disciplines, the future career toolkit, and the three steps to finding your next job...And the one after that.
To connect with Chris get in touch via LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbishop123/
To check out the Quantum Tech Pod tune in here - https://www.insidequantumtechnology.com/news/podcast/
Or if you just want to learn more:
Book a meeting -> https://calendly.com/christopherbishop
Call or text Chris @ 203.247.7555
Email: [email protected]
Kicking off season 4 of Digital Transformation & Leadership, Danny Levy talks to Monica Millares who works at BigPay, as Principal, Product. She moved to Malaysia as part of BigPay's founding team to help launch and grow what is now one of the fastest growing NeoBanks in South East Asia with 1.37 million transacting users.
Monica is a product leader and women advocate who has spent the last decade building great product in the FinTech space. She believes in Financial Safety for all, and that the future of FinTech is to make FinTech more human.
Prior to BigPay, Monica steadily progressed from junior analyst in big brands like Visa and Barclaycard, to being one of the first joiners in UK Challenger, Tandem Bank. She helped build the digital bank from scratch and worked with Tandem's CEO on strategic initiatives and Board management.
Monica sits on the Board of PayEd - Education in Payments, and is recognized as Singapore’s #Fintech65 Product Leaders and Women in FinTech. She is also a Podcaster and hosts "Purpose Driven FinTech" podcast, writes the "Innovating FinTech" newsletter, and mentors young professionals.
In the episode Monica shares insights at her role at BigPay and how this aligns with the topic of the episode, her views on the growing financial stress that we all find ourselves under, how this impacts quality of life and mental health, insights on underbanked and unbanked, and what role FinTech has to play in all of this. She also shares her top career/life lesson and advice to listeners just starting out in the industry.
👉 You can find Monica here:
👉 You can find BigPay here:
👉 You can find “Purpose Driven FinTech: Building Products with Impact” Podcast here:
🗞️ Newsletter - Innovating FinTech 😎
📞 Schedule a free “Open Office” call with Monica: https://www.kalendme.com/en/fintechwithmoni-ejoob
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The podcast currently has 104 episodes available.