In a world that’s been rocked by COVID, the turmoil in Ukraine, soaring energy prices, skyrocketing interest rates, and the economic tensions between giants like China and the US, it’s crystal clear that businesses aren’t just navigating a momentary storm, but a new era of perpetual volatility and change.

How can financial institutions not only survive but THRIVE in such turbulent waters? What are the secrets to prospering when the odds seem stacked against you?

In this episode Mike Cooper talks with Frank Groot from Credion and Fyndoo’s Jamie Burink, they dive into the intriguing realm of resilient finance.

Stop hunting for the next unicorn. It’s just one of the statements in this episode of the Lending Bean. We are taking a deep dive into the world of startup finance and alternative finance with two great guests: Ronald Kleverlaan, Chairman Stichting MKB Financiering & Director European Centre for Alternative Finance at Utrecht University, and Daan Dijkhuizen, CEO Topicus Operating Group & CEO VMS Fund.

Can we still use the term embedded lending because of the pitfalls for clients? Is it a last resort for people that cannot afford it?

The image of embedded lending is sometimes negative. But if everyone takes responsibility, embedded lending also offers tremendous opportunities.

In this episode Mike Cooper talks with 'Mister Fintech' Chris Skinner, Olaf ten Duis from Rabobank's New Horizons and Fyndoo’s Jamie Burink.

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How can banks achieve impact by aligning sustainability goals with policy objectives? How can technology help changing behavior?

Should we name and shame to get people and businesses to make sustainable choices?

Recorded live at FinovateEurope, host Mike Cooper and three great guests talk about sustainable lending.

Our guests:

Matthew Bullivant - Director of ESG Strategy at OakNorth. > https://oaknorth.co.uk

George Bradley - Head of Sales at Connect Earth. > https://connect.earth

Greg Palmer - VP at Finovate Group and host of FinovateEurope. > https://finovate.com

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Mike asks the hard questions. How do you deal with the Paris Agreement? Do you need data in order to make a positive impact? Are banks greenwashing? 

In this episode Mike Cooper talks with Rens van Tilburg, director of Sustainable Finance Lab and Sander Kooiman, responsible for impact management and manager of the sustainable real estate credit teams at Triodos Bank about sustainable lending.

This and much more in the first episode of The Lending Bean!

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