Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World Galileo CEO Derek White
Oct 28, 2024
57:26
In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating journey of a FinTech pioneer whose impact has been monumental yet often flies under the radar. From the early days of the internet to the cutting-edge innovations in mobile money and blockchain, our guest has been at the forefront of financial technology.
00:00 - Introduction and Early Career
00:45 - First Big Win: July 6th, 1996
01:39 - First USA and the Internet Revolution
02:50 - Creating the World's First Internet Bank
03:43 - Founding Juniper and Early Internet Banks
04:26 - Wilmington, Delaware: The Payments Epicenter
05:41 - Transition to Juniper and Venture Capital
07:05 - Bank Mergers and Name Changes
08:01 - Moving to England and Global Banking Experience
09:55 - Global Banking and Cultural Insights
10:59 - Humanity and Cultural Nuances
12:46 - Living in Dubai During the Financial Crisis
15:02 - Cultural Experiences in Dubai
16:16 - Dubai's Innovation and Leadership
19:47 - Transition to Blockchain and Mobile Money
21:05 - Building the First Mobile Money Service in Europe
23:42 - The Role of Accelerators in Startups
25:03 - Disruption and Innovation in Banking
27:25 - Returning to Utah and Galileo
29:21 - The Future of Money and AI
33:54 - Global Currencies and Blockchain
36:17 - The Role of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
38:10 - Utah's Influence in the Financial System
39:04 - FinTech Success Stories in Utah
40:58 - Keeping Companies in Utah
42:38 - Potential for the Next Big Tech Company in Utah
43:54 - Utah's Growing Talent and Economy
44:46 - Utah's Strength in FinTech
46:01 - The Role of Data in FinTech
46:11 - Utah's Venture Capital and Angel Networks
49:04 - Future Plans for Galileo
50:25 - Building Relationships in the Utah Ecosystem
52:14 - Global Ecosystems and Connectivity
53:56 - Breaking into the Utah Tech Scene
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00:00 - Introduction and Early Career
00:45 - First Big Win: July 6th, 1996
01:39 - First USA and the Internet Revolution
02:50 - Creating the World's First Internet Bank
03:43 - Founding Juniper and Early Internet Banks
04:26 - Wilmington, Delaware: The Payments Epicenter
05:41 - Transition to Juniper and Venture Capital
07:05 - Bank Mergers and Name Changes
08:01 - Moving to England and Global Banking Experience
09:55 - Global Banking and Cultural Insights
10:59 - Humanity and Cultural Nuances
12:46 - Living in Dubai During the Financial Crisis
15:02 - Cultural Experiences in Dubai
16:16 - Dubai's Innovation and Leadership
19:47 - Transition to Blockchain and Mobile Money
21:05 - Building the First Mobile Money Service in Europe
23:42 - The Role of Accelerators in Startups
25:03 - Disruption and Innovation in Banking
27:25 - Returning to Utah and Galileo
29:21 - The Future of Money and AI
33:54 - Global Currencies and Blockchain
36:17 - The Role of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
38:10 - Utah's Influence in the Financial System
39:04 - FinTech Success Stories in Utah
40:58 - Keeping Companies in Utah
42:38 - Potential for the Next Big Tech Company in Utah
43:54 - Utah's Growing Talent and Economy
44:46 - Utah's Strength in FinTech
46:01 - The Role of Data in FinTech
46:11 - Utah's Venture Capital and Angel Networks
49:04 - Future Plans for Galileo
50:25 - Building Relationships in the Utah Ecosystem
52:14 - Global Ecosystems and Connectivity
53:56 - Breaking into the Utah Tech Scene
If you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.
Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.com
Show Links: https://www.galileo-ft.com
Social:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopes
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw