September summary
Source: Unsplash
In case you missed out on the episodes of the Voice of FinTech podcast in September, here is your roundup! You can listen to all the episodes on the Episodes pages of this website or when you subscribe to your favorite podcast apps under Subscribe.
MENA Series with Dorra Mahbouli: Building FinTech businesses in Tunisia with Amel Saidane, CEO and co-founder of BetaCube
In the first episode of the MENA (the Middle East & North Africa) Series, Dorra Mahbouli, VP of Corporate Strategy at Zitouna Finance, spoke to Amel Saidane, CEO and co-founder of BetaCube, Tunisian Tech venture builder, about FinTechs enabling the economy and scaling start-ups in the region.
Here is what they talked about:
Initially, Dorra started the conversation with some insights and background from Amel's experiences and why Tunisia specifically is a potential hub of talents and an excellent bridge for the African market
Among other topics, Dorra and Amel discussed the opportunities that BetaCube venture building hub is suggesting to start-ups, VCs, and corporate partners in Tunisia and abroad
Amel argues that FinTech is an essential enabler of the economy in general and would be a starter for investing in other fields such as mobility, logistics, and education to create jobs and opportunities
Finally, they concluded the conversation with some insights into the future of Betcube and how they would be scaling it for a sustainable impact on the region
Launching investment and WealthTech platforms with Tamara Kostova, CEO at Velexa (UK)
Tamara Kostova, CEO of Velexa, an investment services as a service platform, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about supporting new investment platforms with ready-to-go infrastructure.
Here is what they covered:
Tamara's entrepreneurship journey
Why help others launch their embedded investing solutions?
What's different between Velexa and other embedded finance technology providers?
Technology angle
Plans for scaling up
Macro outlook for the start-ups in the UK this year
Key clients
Business model
Team size and locations
Where are you on your journey, and what's in store for you before the end of the year and beyond?
What's your favorite business book? Flash Boys
The best way to reach out: is through LinkedIn here
Managing your property as any other asset with Roland Whyte, CEO of Nokkel (UK)
Roland Whyte, CEO of Nokkel, a property platform backed by FNZ, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about the importance of managing your property just like any other asset that you own. Also, how does Nokkel leverage technology to gather all the information that drives your property value and can lead to a deal if need be?
Here is what they covered:
Roland's journey from an accountant to a banker to an entrepreneur
For many people, the property is their most significant asset, yet they don't spend much time managing it like other assets (financial ones). So do the financial and property worlds adequately serve consumers, and what could be done better?
How can one create wealth through property, and how does data play a role?
How does and should property feature in retirement planning?
What is Nokkel, and how does this play an in all of this?
What's your technology angle?
What are Nokkel's plans for scaling up?
A high-level overview of the business model
What's in store for Nokkel before the end of the year and beyond?
What's your favorite business book? How to create tech products customers love
Automating your Finance function with Daniëlle Keeven VP Finance at Paddle (UK)
Daniëlle Keeven, VP Finance at Paddle, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about leveraging technology to turn your Finance function into a trusted advisor to the business.
Here is what they talked about:
Why Danielle joined a start-up/scale-up?
What does Paddle provide? What's the problem Paddle is solving?
What makes Paddle different from many payment or Finance infrastructure providers?
In addition to payment flows, what else can be automated and how?
How do you see the impact of automation on jobs in Finance? Aren't most of Finance jobs routine and therefore destined for extinction?
What's your technology angle?
Tell us about your scale-up journey so far – how do you deal with going international?
How do you make money?
How big is your team, and where are you based?
Recommended book on leadership: It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy
What's the best way to reach out: Daniëlle Keeven (Linkedin)
If you have suggestions for topics or guests on the show or have ideas about how to make this podcast better for you, please e-mail us at info@voiceoffintech.com. Alternatively, you can also leave a voicemail here.
Keep safe!
Sincerely,