In this episode of FintechTalks, Sanjib sits down with Rakefet Russak-Aminoach, former CEO of Bank Leumi and current Managing Partner at Team8, to discuss her journey from banking to fintech and the transformative potential of technology in financial services.

Rakefet shares insights from her leadership in driving Bank Leumi’s digital transformation and leading Team8 Fintech, a unique venture group focused on co-founding and supporting startups. They explore the power of leveraging incumbents as hubs for fintech innovation, the critical role of talent in building successful startups, and the value of ecosystem collaboration.

The conversation also delves into the game-changing potential of large language models (LLMs) in credit services, where Rakefet envisions a future with reduced risk, lower interest rates, and radically improved financial processes.

In this (first ever remote!) episode of FintechTalks, Sanjib Kalita sits down with Kareem Saleh, founder and CEO of FairPlay, to discuss the evolution of AI-driven underwriting and the importance of fairness in financial decision-making. Kareem shares his journey from applying machine learning in emerging markets to launching "Fairness-as-a-Service," enabling lenders to increase approvals, profitability, and equity for underserved groups.

They explore how transparency, regulatory compliance, and fairness can transform high-stakes decisions like underwriting, pricing, and collections, setting a new standard for financial inclusion in the age of AI.

This conversation is packed with insights on the future of responsible fintech innovation—don’t miss it!

In this episode of FintechTalks, Sanjib sits down with Amias Gerety, a partner at QED Investors, for an engaging conversation that spans Amias's career from his days in the U.S. Treasury during the Obama administration to his current role in venture capital. Amias reflects on his time as the acting assistant secretary for financial institutions, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the financial crisis of 2008-2009, the birth of Dodd-Frank, and the role of policy in shaping today's financial landscape.

They explore the evolution of fintech, the opportunities that arose from market disruptions, and the unique, impactful role that venture capital can play in shaping the future of financial services. Amias also shares his thoughts on the critical intersections between fintech and AI, introducing his concept of "inverted AI" and how fintech firms must adapt to an AI-driven economy.

Tune in to gain valuable insights on venture capital, fintech innovation, and the future of finance from one of the industry's most experienced voices!

In this installment of FintechTalks, Sanjib sits down with Simon Taylor to discuss market trends and banking innovation.

Simon addresses the need for empathy in understanding industry challenges, the importance of agility, and the transformative power of emerging technologies like AI and tokenization.

Don’t miss these insights on staying competitive in a fast-evolving financial landscape!

Our first official episode is live! In this discussion, Sanjib sits down with Jason Henrichs, CEO of Alloy Labs, to discuss the New Era of Banking. Jason explains how digital transformation, AI, and shifting customer behaviors are driving fundamental changes in the industry.

Jason also emphasizes the need for community banks to innovate and form new partnerships in order to thrive, and how Fintech Meetup has been crucial to this strategy.

It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss if you’re looking to stay ahead in financial services.

Watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EZvB_vBjHk&list=PLgnMUgtdWszqK-Y7WuowckSE9pY5hfyvs&index=13

Sanjib Kalita sits down to interview Nikolas Ioannou and Marc Baghadjian, the Co-Founders of Hypercard.

Watch the video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjzLNCzgJXs