In This Episode

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on our sister podcast, Breaking Banks Europe, as they celebrate their 250th episode! Host Matteo Rizzi marks the milestone by reflecting on five incredible years and 500 unique guests. He’s joined by six of the show’s hosts for an engaging conversation on what fintech means to them, each summing up the past 15 years with a single word.

From culture (which shapes fintech’s future) to strategy (the key to success), and foresight (looking ahead at how fintech is evolving), these hosts dive deep into the industry. They also explore the possibilities found in challenges, the rollercoaster ride that is fintech, inclusion in emerging markets, and the crucial role of talent and upskilling.
Join us as we celebrate the show’s favorite moments and raise a toast to five more years of exploring what fintech means. Don’t miss out!

Podcast Chapters:

Chapter 1: 0:00 – Celebrating the Journey

A retrospective on Breaking Banks Europe’s journey to 250 episodes, highlighting key milestones such as 500 unique guests over five years and the evolution of fintech.

Chapter 2: 5:30 – The Role of Corporate Culture

Matteo and Matthias Krohner discuss the critical impact of corporate culture in fintech, reflecting on its evolution since 2019 and changes prompted by the pandemic

Chapter 3: 15:20 – Strategy in Fintech

Paolo delves into the importance of strategy in the fintech world, exploring themes from the platform economy to AI advancements, and shares insights from his segment, The Banker’s Bookshelf.

Chapter 4: 26:45 – The Future is Fintech

Roberto offers a perspective on the innovative potential of fintech, emphasizing blockchain, decentralized systems, and the evolving role of banks as software houses.

Chapter 5: 35:10 – Fintech for Good

Liz champions the social impact of fintech, focusing on its ability to create opportunities for the unbanked and its transformative potential in underserved markets.

Chapter 6: 44:00 – A Rollercoaster of Innovation

Don reflects on the ups and downs of the fintech industry, touching on rapid changes in payment systems and digital identities, and shares his optimism for future developments.

Chapter 7: 52:35 – Inclusion in Fintech

Francesca highlights inclusion as a core value of fintech, discussing ongoing initiatives to tackle financial exclusion and plans for the Inclusive Fintech Forum in Africa.

Chapter 8: 1:02:00 – Talent as a Catalyst

Matteo closes by emphasizing the importance of nurturing talent, particularly in emerging markets, and celebrates the team that brought Breaking Banks Europe to its milestone 250 episodes.

Read the entire transcript here.

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