Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi Pylarinou
Dr. Efi Pylarinou is a Top Global B2B Fintech & Tech Influencer, Thought Leader, and prolific content creator.No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv 2019 & 2020. She is included in Onalytica`s 2021, Top 20 Fintech Influencers & in their Top 20 in ‘ Who`s Who in AI’ professional influencers. In 2022, she was included in the Top 50 Digital Futurists list and Top 30 Linkedin Voice by Engatica. A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics.She has over 195,000+ followers on Linkedin and 20,000+ on Twitter. Join her on the social platforms https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal
Episodes
162 episodes
FIDA: From Mortgages to Pensions - Everything Opens Up
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Rik Coeckelbergs, founder of the Banking scene , as we explore FIDA (Financial Data Access) - Europe's groundbreaking new regulation that aims to revolutionize open finance beyond PSD2. ...
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FinTech Under Fire: The Underrated Victims of the Trade War
In this eye-opening interview, we dive deep with FinTech expert Georg Hauer to uncover how the recent Liberty Day tariffs are severely impacting the financial technology sector in ways most analysts have overlooked.While media attention ...
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28:02
Tokenization: Induced Fungibility & Private Markets (Part 2)
In this second part of discussing with Alex Medana about tokenization, he unveils his concept of "induced fungibility" and explores how tokenization could transform private markets. From CBDCs and stablecoins to BlackRock's strategic moves in p...
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Tokenizing Public Stocks: A Critical Analysis (Part 1)
In this thought-provoking discussion with FinTech veteran Alex Medana, we dissect Coinbase's strategy to put their stock on-chain. Alex delivers a candid critique of tokenizing publicly traded securities, questioning the real value proposition ...
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Revolutionizing Core Banking: How a Brazilian family built Pismo and sold it to Visa
Spotlight on another amazing founder story: Fintech pioneer Daniela Binatti reveals the extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to creating a banking infrastructure revolution that caught Visa's attention.From selling her car to pay he...
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Beyond Cost-Cutting: The AI Native Enterprise
We discuss how companies across industries can transform into AI native organizations. We, Hari Abburi and myself, are the co-authors of the chapter "Thinking Like an AI Native" in Wiley's "Fast Future Blur" book. Learn about their...
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The AI Gender Gap: Can AI help Women make better decisions?
In this interview with spatial computing expert Cortney Harding, we explore the concerning AI gender gap and how women can leverage artificial intelligence to make better-informed career and caregiving decisions. Women are using AI signific...
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The RCS Market in the AI Era
Learn about the transition from one-way to two-way communication powered by AI, and how RCS is enhancing customer experiences by bringing richer capabilities to customers. Dave shares real-world examples showcasing AI's potential to supercharge...
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29:00
AI Reshaping Finance: A look at Stripe and BNY Mellon
The article analyzes how Stripe and BNY Mellon are using AI to revolutionize the financial industry. Stripe aims to become an "Economic Operating System" using LLMs for analytics and fraud detection, while BNY Mellon utilizes an AI supercompute...
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Fintech Trends: Wallet wars, AI, and the future of Banking with Simon Taylor
Exploring the Future of FinTech and Wallet Wars with Simon Taylor, founder of Fintech Brain Food. A brief review of the State of Fintech comprehensive 111-page report, co published by Simon Taylor. We delve into the top nine tre...
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The Saylor PlayBook with Bitcoin
This podcast is produced via NotebookLM, based on Efi Pylarinou`s article : The Saylor Gambit: MicroStrategy's $42 Billion Bitcoin Strategy
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Understanding DeepSeek and its impact on AI enterprise adoption
In this episode, Efi and tech veteran Sarbjeet Johal discuss DeepSeek`s approach to AI optimization, implications, and where we are heading to next. Sarbjeet offers a non-technical dive into the economics of technology, the implications for...
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DeepSeek`s potential for AI disruption in Banking
A great animated conversation led by Brett King with Richard Turrin, Theo Lau, and Efi Pylarinou Breaking Banks Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mhqSxyBCHZ1wTQwXlAvCGApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...
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Balancing AI and Human Empathy: Redefining Customer Service for Scaled Fintechs
#credit #fintech #AI #collections #CX A thought-provoking discussion with Hans Zahar, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Nutun (Africa Tech Award Winner 2023), as we explore the evolving landscape of Customer service in s...
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28:13
Fintech Evolution: Private Growth, Public Impact
In this insightful conversation kicking off the 2025 series with fintech veteran, Spiros Margaris, we delve into the Fintech evolution. Spiros is one of the few people that is involved in both the Private markets (as a venture capitalist) and t...
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31:37
The Future of Fraud Prevention: Inside AWS & NVIDIA's New AI Solution
#payments #fintech #banking #GPUs #AI #artificialIntelligence An insightful discussion with industry leaders Paul Chang, Head of Payment Networks at AWS, and Pahal Patangia, Head of Business Development for Payments at NVIDIA on t...
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Conversational Banking in an evolving RCS market
How are financial services providers transforming customer communication with Rich Communication Services (RCS) and the integration of advanced messaging platforms like WhatsApp? Discover the varying adoption patterns across regions from Latin ...
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24:35
From Bollywood to Blockchain: Unveiling the Swiss-India Tech Partnership
#fintech #UPI #payments #technology #freetradeIn this engaging episode, Efi Pylarinou interviews Tanvi Singh, a former financial expert at UBS and current founder of Nirmata.ai VC. They discuss the new free trade agreement between Switz...
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23:58
Dubai: The Rising Crypto & Blockchain Hub
It is all about Energy nowadays, isn't it? Whether we talk about GenAI, Crypto, Blockchains, or Supply chains. In this episode, host Efi Pylarinou sits down with Irina Heaver, a seasoned lawyer and partner at NeosLegal in Dubai, to...
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31:03
Embedding Finance - Want to cook an Embedded Stew?
#embeddedfinance #fintech #fintechinsider #fintechinsights #business #finance
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8:29
Building a Moat in the Era of Digital Transformation in Financial Services
A comprehensive discussion with seasoned financial professional Wasim Mushtaq exploring the evolving mindset required for leaders in today's financial landscape compared to a decade ago. We delve into topics such as digital transfo...
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32:46
Banking Meets Tech: Innovation Success Stories
#digital #fintech #banking #transformationA fascinating discussion with fintech veteran Frank Schwab from the early days of fintech, Frank's experience co-founding FinTech Forum, and his advisory roles with various banks across Germany,...
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31:23
The Geopolitical Game of Reserves | Gold, Bitcoin, and Central Bank Strategies
The Geopolitical Game of Reserves" explores the strategies of central banks regarding reserves, focusing on the contrasting roles of traditional assets like gold and emerging digital assets like Bitcoin. Efi Pylarinou delves into how geopolitic...
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Revolutionizing Finance: How AI Agents and Smart Contracts Are Shaping the Future
In this video, I delve into the powerful synergy between AI agents and smart contracts, exploring how their integration is revolutionizing financial services and other industries. Discover how AI agents bring advanced decision-making, adaptabil...
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