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Insurance is rarely anyone’s favorite topic of conversation. Handling it all can be a headache that many of us would rather avoid.

It’s a world that could greatly benefit from simplification – and that’s exactly what companies like Getsafe are promising. Getsafe is a digital insurance company and one of the leaders in the insurtech space.

Getsafe utilizes new technology to create a seamless, app-based experience for purchasing insurance.

In this episode of Disruption Talks, Anthony Mayer, VP of Engineering, and Konrad Heimpel, VP of Product & Data at Getsafe, share the processes, innovation, and benefits behind Getsafe.

Hosted by Filip Sobiecki.

Online food ordering has been a lifeline for many struggling during the pandemic. In 2020 alone, Uber Eats generated $4.8 billion in revenue (https://www.businessofapps.com/data/uber-eats-statistics/), a 152% increase year-on-year.

With demand increasing, this is a double-edged sword for restaurants. Many were forced to offer takeout services, but the costs of this can be eye-watering when using platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, or JustEat.

In this episode of Disruption Talks, Bharath Chinamanthur, CTO at ChowNow, discusses the importance of leveling the playing field for smaller restaurants and how ChowNow helps to do this. He shares his backstory and secrets for success, and why he is drawn to companies with a clear mission.

Hosted by Filip Sobiecki.

A smooth and seamless user experience (UX) is essential for banks that rely on mobile devices. One company that prioritizes great UX is N26.

N26 is a German neobank that enables people to manage their bank accounts, track expenses, and set aside money on the go. Like most neobanks, N26 relies heavily on its mobile app, and therefore, a great user experience is a crucial focus for its team.

In this episode of Disruption Talks, we spoke with Jolene Tan-Davidovic, Lead User Researcher, and Emanuel Milicević, Lead Product Designer at N26, to learn more. They share behind-the-scenes details about conducting user research, and using psychology and hard data to create the best data-driven UX design.

Hosted by Agata Rączewska.

In the era of fintech giants, neobanks, and modern payment processors, the buy now pay later (BNPL) model has picked up speed in recent years.

While it has been around for some time now, new startups are joining the industry, aiming to offer the next big thing for customers.

Zilch is one such company that helps customers to buy products online with the option to pay later. However, Zilch wants to offer something different to other names in the industry.

In this Disruption Talks interview, we speak with Philip Belamant, CEO and Founder of Zilch, to learn more about why this solution is different. Philip takes us through some of the ways Zilch challenges the buy now pay later model and what the future holds for this space.

Hosted by Filip Sobiecki.

What does it take to fight financial crimes like fraud and money laundering?

In many cases, these are crimes that are not reported to the police. They often go by unnoticed. This makes them harder to detect in the first place and even harder to investigate.

However, companies like ComplyAdvantage are here to save the day. ComplyAdvantage is a team of people dedicated to fighting financial crimes with modern technology.

Arshi Singh, Head of US Product at ComplyAdvantage, joined Disruption Talks to discuss her role and ComplyAdvantage’s role in fighting financial crime.

Hosted by Filip Sobiecki.

We’ve heard the phrase “new normal” a lot over the past year. The new normal for many now is working from home and hiring remotely.

While this has been a challenge for some, an unexpected benefit from hiring remotely has been greater access to a pool of talent that wasn’t accessible before. It means that companies who could only hire in their local area can now do so internationally. They can pick the very best, not just the very best available in the local area.

However, there is a problem. Hiring internationally is not an easy thing to do. There are numerous legal and financial hoops to jump through. That’s where a company called Deel comes in. Deel is a global payroll solution that takes away the stress and hassle of hiring internationally.

In this Disruption Talks live stream, we spoke with Dan Westgarth, Chief Operating Officer of Deel. He takes us through how Deel works, the key challenges of hiring in different countries, and what it could mean for the future of work.

Hosted by Filip Sobiecki.

Modern banking has come a long way in many areas, but one way it falls behind is racial discrimination.

In this Disruption Talks live stream, we speak with Asya Bradley, Founder & COO of First Boulevard, a neobank built for Black America. Asya has seen how prevalent the barriers to entry can be for simple financial services in the Black community.

Seeing that discrimination, she’s been on a mission to launch a bank that takes those barriers away and levels the playing field for Black Americans. In this interview, Asya talks about banking, diversity, racism, and creating equal opportunities.

Where do the lines blur between art and technology?

Technology has allowed for much broader access to art. It’s also given a platform for many artists to share their work. Historically, it would have been much more difficult to distribute your art, but in the age of YouTube and social media, we have more access to art than ever.

In this Disruption Talks episode, we speak with someone who understands this concept better than most, Harry Yeff, Artist in Residence E.A.T at Nokia Bell Labs. Harry discusses the role of art in society and how technology is key to understanding ourselves.

He describes his fascinating work with voice gems – a visual representation of voice, and how his installations have helped people understand the power of their own voices.

Hosted by Filip Sobiecki.

How can businesses become more sustainable?

Rather than adding solutions on top of problems, organizations like Project X Global work from the ground up by providing solutions at every step in a value chain.

Project X Global is a WWF-founded corporate accelerator that helps organizations adopt sustainable innovations throughout their supply chain.

In this Disruption Talks episode, we spoke with Frederic Hoffmann, Chief Development Officer at Project X Global, about how they approach sustainability.

Hosted by Filip Sobiecki.

Expense Accounts - Trust, but Verify?

Join our next Disruption Talks to listen to the interview with Sara Brooks, VP of Sales at Pleo.