In this thought-provoking episode of The Sound of Money, host Santosh Sirur is joined by Siddharth Shetty, the mind behind Finternet — a groundbreaking initiative aimed at building Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) that can reshape the financial landscape for individuals and small businesses across the world.With a unique blend of expertise across technology, public policy, foreign affairs, and institutional design, Siddharth shares his bold vision for a future where financial ecosystems are interoperable, inclusive, and globally scalable.In this episode, we cover:↳Siddharth explains the concept behind Finternet, how it works, and why it could become the backbone for the next generation of global financial infrastructure.↳He reflects on Finternet’s recent progress, key milestones, and the kind of feedback they’ve received from stakeholders, partners, and regulators.↳Are there plans to expand globally? Will we see Finternet offices or partnerships across the world?↳How does Finternet plan to navigate compliance, regulation, and governance as it scales?↳Siddharth outlines a long-term roadmap for Finternet — one that focuses on creating socio-economic impact at scale, especially for the underserved.↳We dive into the UPI success story in India, and Siddharth shares key learnings that are informing the design and deployment of Finternet globally.If you’re interested in the future of decentralized finance, open digital ecosystems, or how India is influencing global fintech through innovation in public infrastructure — this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how bold ideas and smart technology can redefine what’s possible in finance.👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated with more episodes from The Sound of Money.